Canal side home in Punta Gorda Isles

Great view of canal, esp when dolphins swim thru it.

Quiet, peaceful, but near places to shop, dine, walk. Owner was very easy to communicate with via phone or text. The Floridian room overlooking canal was nice to sit in, and spacious too. Plenty of room in home, for people if you have a good size group. Will go back!

Everything was so nice. The host was in contact to make sure everything was as it should be. Perfect get away.

Punta Gorda is a great town. House looks a bit dated but clean, bug-free and has all the necessities. Dave was courteous and responsive to questions. Minor complaint: sheets in master bedroom didn’t fit mattress correctly. Apart from that everything worked as it should. Would stay here again.

A very nice 2 bedroom, 2bath home that worked out perfectly for our overflow of family. Close to our home, and also close to all the amenities of Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte. The owner was very quick to respond to our text-message inquiries. The kitchen has been nicely remodeled and is well-equipped. The split bedroom floor plan is nice for guest privacy.

My wife and I originally rented this house for the second week of January but due to an illness in the family we had to cancel. We had not taken out the optional trip cancellation insurance but when I contacted the owner, he said that we could trade that week for his next open week (the first week of April) at no additional cost. He did not have to do that but we were sure glad he did. When we arrived in April the house was as described in the VRBO listing. The house is well maintained, very spacious and could easily accommodate up to four people (the maximum allowed by the owner). I brought down my 17' trimaran sailboat and the boat dock behind the house easily accommodated it. There are no bridges to go under to get to the Peace River and Charlotte Harbor and there were sailboats in the canal up to about 60 feet in length so water depth should not be a problem for any boat that could be trailered. It takes less than 10 minutes to motor out to open water for sailing so its location was very conducive for daily sails. I was able to store the trailer for the trimaran in the garage saving me storage charges as the Punta Gorda Isles community does not allow overnight outdoor storage of trailers and RVs. The house comes fully equipped with bedding, towels/washcloths, dishes, and everything else needed for an enjoyable stay. The air conditioning, appliances, high speed internet and cable TV worked flawlessly. The owner also provides a washer and dryer in the garage as well as a gas grill although we did not use the grill. There is no pool at the house but you can use Punta Gorda's large heated outdoor pool that is open year round for a cost of $3 per person. The kitchen is well equipped, the only thing I had to bring was a blender. The only problem we had was the toilet in the guest bathroom would sometimes clog up requiring the use of the nearby plunger to unclog it. I notified the owner of this and it has probably been fixed by now as he appears to stay on top of maintenance needs. The neighborhood is very quiet and well maintained. Punta Gorda is a very bike friendly town with wide sidewalks and multiple bike trails so you don't have to ride in the streets. If you didn't bring your own bike you can get free loaner bikes from several businesses in Punta Gorda. The owner promptly refunded our security deposit after our stay. My wife and I had a wonderful time here and will definitely rent this house again on a future visit to Punta Gorda.

David the owner was very accommodating and responsive to all our questions. He made his home feel like it was our own. Very nice, clean and all we needed was at our fingertips. I would definitely recommend his home to anyone who is looking to stay in the Punta Gorda area.

We won’t be using home away/vrbo again. The web pics look good but most properties we have used have not been maintained well. Dave’s place is a good example. The place was dirty and the owner or previous visitor clutter didn’t allow handy space for new visitor groceries, clothes. Kitchen cupboards full of several sets of dishes, used grocery bags, left over jars of food, spices. Closets filled with an oversupply of extra pillows, blankets, and about 5 air mattresses Shower tracks, patio door slider tracks held dirt which made opening doors very difficult. Dirty floor moldings and bath calking. Kitchen sink leaked into bucket beneath (we couldn’t accommodate the plumbers schedule). Dishwasher was not functional (waiting for replacement part?) The garbage disposer unit is gone (the on/off switch plated over) The carpet was over used in spots and needed stretching. The MBR toilet seat bumpers were missing (smashed) Insufficient furniture in tv area so that only two could watch without pulling in more chairs. Owner doesn’t subscribe to HDTV Floor lamp dysfunctional with one melted shade(100 watt bulb in 50 socket) Leveler blinds had missing lengths and the broken pins didn’t hold the others. The windows on the porch addition could not be opened with normal strength, so porch not usable. A printer and a scanner were visible but non functional. The landscaping was minimally maintained. Dead plantings not removed and live plants untrimmed.

Nice quiet neighborhood. Large living area and lanai. WiFi, many cable stations. 1960’s vintage look in bathrooms. House very clean and “bug” free, but rug and and master shower could use some updating. Owner readily answered questions when contacted. Owner was flexible and accommodating.

Dave was very helpful with everything, upgrade tv service etc. Great neighborhood, felt very safe. Great florida room which could be opened up on warm days and closed off on cooler days. Boat dock was perfect for our 22 ft. flats boat and the fishing was excellant. Plenty to do in the area,boating, dining, golfing, shopping, fishing, and the town has something going every weekend. Jim and Leslie from Michigan