Optimystical Vista — Gulf-Front Escape with 270° Views & Elevator

It had everything one could ask for- a fabulous view, pelicans, and a dolphin

Wonderful home, we stayed a week and hardly left the property (and didnt want to either). Our family caught several fish, had dolphins come daily within feet of the property, and even had a large manatee swing by. We enjoyed the fishing poles and kayaks (with child and adult life vests), the games and grill. Everything was provided. We would stay here again.

The place was spotless when we checked in, beautiful views from every location in the house. Enjoyed watching the dolphins and birds and kayaking with the Manatees. The owner provided great recommendations for sightseeing and dining out. We also enjoyed playing all the games in the basement.

Great property on a quiet dead end road. The views are amazing, abundant bird watching. We did ok on fishing caught enough for a dinner for 6 of us. Enjoyed kayaking direct from the property. We saw several dolphins, we even saw a couple of manatees and a sea turtle at the end of July! Great towns nearby if you want to get out.

We were very happy with the whole process. Jeremy was absolutely amazing to work with. He provided a ton of information about the property and the area. Their hospitality is second to none. The property is beautiful. We enjoyed seeing wildlife such as fish, crabs, dolphins, stingrays, and much more every day. The property is quiet and peaceful, yet conveniently located near Walmart, restaurants, etc. We found the house to be well stocked with necessities. I would absolutely recommend this property to anyone and our family will likely be back.

House is in an awesome location, very clean and the family loved it.

This is an amazing property. Loved waking up each morning to crystal clear water all around. Saw dolphins, manatees, red fish, snook and all sorts of sea birds. Kayaking at nearby Weeki Wachee river a must. Unit is very well equipped and immaculate. Hosts were extremely responsive and friendly.

This location far exceeded our expectations. Despite cool temperatures, we enjoyed every minute of our vacation in this beautiful rental. This home was well stocked with everything we could possibly need for our family of 4. Plenty of places to gather and enough spots to steal some solitude. Location is convenient for grocery stores and takeout. Delivery service works here. The floating dock was missing due to the storm, so water shoes for kayak launching were essential. Location was idyllic with few people, abundant avian and aquatic life. Every room has an incredible view, including game room. Thank you for a memorable trip.

We had a fantastic family trip at this amazing home on the water over Halloween. There were 5 adults in our group. We loved that there were so many areas on the property to come together, but also areas to sit quietly and relax. It truly had everything we needed and was very inviting from the moment we walked in. Communication with the owner was great and Ray stopped in occasionally to check on us, but we never needed a thing! Everything in the house functions as it should, the elevator makes carrying in groceries and luggage a breeze. Our 20 something kids took the kayaks out daily and had a blast. We also enjoyed the rec room and the board games that were available. We had a friendly, but slightly competitive game of Clue :) When the tide goes out, the variety of birds coming in to feed is incredible. We saw so much wild life from the deck and the kayaks, but the highlight was the daily visits from the dolphins. We loved everything about the house! We also enjoyed the laid back feel of the area. There were plenty of restaurants within a 15 min easy drive. We enjoyed the food at the Lei Lo and Sam’s Beach Bar. We took a trip to Tarpon Springs and had a great day shopping at the Sponge Docks followed by a fabulous Greek meal. Just a few minutes away is a preserve with nice walking trails…which we followed up with nachos and drinks at the Drunken Mullet! And if you don’t feel like cooking, door dash had no problem find the house. Highly recommended!

This was our first VRBO experience and what a perfect way to start. The house was amazing and the Hosts are wonderful. The only bad thing I can say about this property is that you never want to leave…ever. It was hard to go sightseeing or go to the beaches, All we wanted to do is stay on the property. It’s more like being on a houseboat than a house. We were visited daily by dolphins, all kinds of birds, wildlife, and sea creatures. it was our son’s first visit to the Gulf and it was a magical, wonderful time. We will definitely be back! The hosts were wonderful and very responsive. Jeremy gave us a great orientation to the house and the community. From Sunrises to sunsets, sunshine, and storms this is a perfect getaway spot. This home will always have a special place in our hearts.

Gorgeous views from every level. There were 5 adults for our stay and we all had plenty of room. We saw dolphins every day and enjoyed the kayaks.