THE BEACH HOUSE RETREAT

Comfortable and convenient. Highly recommended.

My husband and I were snow birds this past winter and stayed in multiple VRBO homes through out Florida. I ddi not have any problems worth mentioning until I entered this house. POOR COMMUNICATION. I had to reach out to the owner to find out how to enter the house. She didn't reply to my text until 10:24 pm the night before we were to arrive. ODOROUS. When we entered the front door a strong smell of old cigarette smoke(dirty ashtray) and cheap air freshener hit me.We kept the windows open almost daily to try to air it out. ALLERGIC. The furniture had been sprayed with something that I am allergic to and I broke out in hives wherever my skin touched it. I had to use oral antihistamines and hydrocortisone cream for over 2 weeks until I figured out what was the cause. I'm a nurse. Before arriving I was excited about staying here as the BRBO site said that there were 2 bikes in the garage and we had full access to the developments private beach. We got neither. When I didn't find a welcome book in the house like I did in all the others, I texted the owner and inquired about it. She informed me that the housing committee had banned all visitors from their beach but she had not updated her site on VRBO to reflect this. To top it off both bikes had flat tires. GARBAGE. The garbage was only picked up twice in the first 3 weeks. When we flagged down the garbage truck and asked him. he said the account was voided. The whole month was so disappointing and it didn't need to be.

Very clean and up-to-date villa. Helpful and accommodating host.

We just spent a month in Gulf Harbours and can not say enough positive things about this property, the location and our hosts. We used the private beach every day. My husband ran daily and I rode one of the bikes provided. Both bikes are in great working order and this area is prefect riding, running or just going for a walk. The house itself is everything promised. The town of New Port Richey is charming and quaint. I would definitely rent this property when we go back to Florida and I can highly recommend it.

I stayed here for 3 months September through December for a travel assignment. Owners are amazing and helpful! Location is great, house in excellent condition, so many amenities! Private beach access is a nice bonus, area quiet. My favorite spot was sitting on the back porch in the mornings. Plenty to do in the area. I highly recommend and would stay again!

A very special all year round retreat. Highly recommended. Perfect in every way. Owners MJ & T are exceptional and we consider them to be our friends. This is our 3rd year and we have booked for next year and I hope many more to come. A very comfortable home from home, with everything provided to make your stay enjoyable. A cool summer room for dining with BBQ in warm weather if required. A perfect private beach on the Gulf where you can relax in the sunshine and is just minutes from the house, access is included in the rental. Beach loungers, beach towels provided. BBQ facilities and shelters on the beach. Thank you so much from K & P, your UK friends.

My husband and I were fortunate to be able to stay here for 3 months while house hunting in New Port Richey. The house is cozy and comfortable, well accommodated and very nicely updated. The kitchen is lovely, functional and equipped with everything needed. It also has the added feature of a garage, which we much appreciated. The owners, Mary Jane and Tim, were accessible and extremely helpful and considerate. We simply could not have asked for a better experience -- especially with the stress involved in searching for and closing on a new home. Thanks for everything Mary Jane and Tim.

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here last spring from mid March to mid April 2014. The house was nicely updated, clean,comfortable and convenient to everything! We loved the private beach and spent many wonderful days there. Would love to return at some time in the future! Thank you, Mary Jane!

This house is everything and more than promised! My daughters and I had a great stay! The house is immaculate and cozy, perfect for us! The location was great too! Our daily excursions- Tarpon Springs, St Petersburg, Anna Maria Island - were in close enough proximity for a nice short drive! Mary Jane and Tim were very prompt at taking care of any issues and answering any questions that we had! We will definitely be going back! Just wish it was soon! Thanks Mary Jane and Tim!!! Appreciate everything!

We loved our 24 days in this wonderful 2 bedroom home. It was completely updated, well decorated, pretty, clean, comfortable, and serene. We felt completely at home. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen brand new, and the 2 living areas gave us options for reading and/or tv watching. Beautiful private beach, parks, stores and church were nearby. We couldn't have asked for a more relaxing vacation and hope to return next year. Thank you for exceeding our expectations! It was great fun to meet the owners.