Absolutely an incredible stay! The owner had everything ready and in perfect condition. The availability of kayaks made a huge difference for our group.

Stayed at Lay Low over Labor Day weekend. House is better than the pictures, great communication from owners, gameroom was great and outside areas were perfect. A great place for a vacation. Highly recommend.

Great vacation spot four our family ranging from age 10 months to 80 years. The house is very clean, spacious and well equipped. The bedrooms and bathrooms are large and fully stocked. There is a great game room as well as theater room. The pool was clean and the dock easily accessible. There is fishing equipment, 4 kayaks, and 2 paddle boards. Apollo beach is a quaint community and boaters paradise. The owners are very helpful and responded to questions immediately. We were also able to book a guided boat tour with them on the channel. I would highly recommend a vacation in their home and would love to take my family back!

We celebrated our mom’s 80th birthday party at this beautiful home. Family came from North Carolina, Arkansas, Indiana and Florida, all from 44-80 years of age. The home fit every want and need. Absolutely set up perfectly and will definitely rent again! Thank you Mary for going out of your way to accommodate us!

We loved our stay! The house was everything and more. Plenty of room for everyone. Great set up for all to enjoy. Looking forward to going back.

We were a group of 8. At this home you have access to 3 restaurants to walk to, game room downstairs with hours of entertainment, theater room and paddle boards and kayaks. Hosts were great to work with

Wonderful property!

I hate to tell others about this gem, but I feel obligated to do so. This was the perfect property It basically had everything. We had the best time.. We’re planning next year’s Vacation already.

When we had minor problems they handled it right away. The house is better than the pictures display. We had 25 people one day and we did not feel crowded. APlus no negatives. Best game room we ever saw. We miss it already. Great hosts.

This is a beautiful home with amazing owners. We kept saying during our trip that they have everything you could ever need in this home. We had an enjoyable trip as a girls trip but this house would also make a wonderful place to stay for a family. The game room had so much to do for all ages, plus the pool, and you are right on the waterway for water activities. If I could give more than 5 stars I would.

The accommodations are really nice. The area is safe and relaxing. We very much enjoyed the kayaks. The game room down stairs was a very nice bonus for our teenagers that were with us. Mary was very communicative and helpful. Nice lady. We would definitely recommend and would stay again. Thank you, Mary.

first rate

This was the perfect place for a family vacation. We felt very safe and the house was spacious so each family had their privacy and own bathroom. We made good use of the swimming pool, game room and kayaks. Fun and relaxing vacation- thank you Mary!

Great!

Overall nice property, rooms were large and had their own bathrooms, game room downstairs was fun to hangout in, the theater room was fun to sit back like your in a movie theater. Owners were easy to communicate with.

We enjoyed this home very much. Everything you could want is onsite or nearby. The landlord Mary was super responsive when we checked out and had forgotten something. The weather was cold when we went (January) but we just took full advantage of the hottub! Thank you for a wonderful stay!

We enjoyed our stay very much. The home was super clean and had everything we could ever ask for. All of the beds were extremely comfortable. Our teenage boys loved having the games downstairs as well as the movie room. Great having 2 restaurants across the street. Circles was awesome we went there multiple times. The home owners always communicated quickly if needed. Rent this home if you are looking in the Tampa or Apollo Beach area

Great property. Owners were very responsive to any questions we had. Property has a great game room, pool, hot tub and kayaks. Quiet area with a park within walking distance. Great restaurants across the street. Would definitely stay here again.

Even more beautiful than the photos suggest. Very responsive home owners. We used everything the home had to offer - the kayaks and paddle boards, the theater room, the game room, the nearby restaurants. It was a fantastic stay - I would definitely return.

It was a blast! Our Boys lost but the house made up for it! Mary was just awesome! We asked and she got it done!

Ive stayed at this property twice now and i cannot say enough good things about the property, the owner and of course the awesome amenities! Everything about this property is amazing and they are even building a bunch of new stores on the corner of the main street. If you are looking for a great place to eat within walking distance go check out Circles. The food and atmosphere was awesome. Thank you Mary for being such a great host. We will certainly be back!

From beginning to end our stay was amazing! The house was beautiful and had many amenities! From the pool to the kayaks, paddle boards, bikes and gameroom...this home was a great place to relax. The owners were available with information and made sure we were taken care of. We will be back!

Host communicated every request until arrival. Emails were sent and never got a response. Can not turn down the AC because it was locked. Fishing poles didn't have reels or line. House was clean and pleasant just very hot.

Excellent place for family vacation. Owner Mary was awesome 😊!

We stayed the last week of June and it was perfect! The house is beyond wonderful and has everything you need. Bikes, kayaks, paddle boards, life jackets, beach cart, coolers, fishing gear, pool toys, huge grill, and too much more to list. The pool is perfect and the family loved the theater room when the occasional afternoon shower would pop up. The elevator was a lifesaver moving luggage up to the 3rd floor. There were so many game tables in the basement that the entire family could all play at the same time. I must say that in all the years of renting houses on vacation, this is the first time that the pictures and description honestly do not do the house justice!! I promise you will not be disappointed renting this property. The owners are great and wonderful to work with. When you go be sure and try Alpha Pizza directly across the street. Great food and live entertainment.

This house was absolutely amazing! Very clean, well kept, and had everything you could imagine that you need. The pool and hot tub were perfect temperature. We booked an evening stroll with the owners, Captain Marcelino and his wife Mary and they took us to a few islands nearby and into Tampa Bay for dinner. We caught all sort of fish from the dock, catfish, lady fish, jack, and our daughter even caught a stingray. Thank you Marcelino and Mary for letting us stay! We had such a great family vacation! We will be back!!

We had folks from 12 to 72 in our group and we had a fantastic time. The house is very comfortable and the amenities are fantastic for those slack days in between activities. There’s plenty of room for everyone to spread out and get some privacy so you’re not on top of each other the entire time. We stayed in mid-May and had absolutely no issues with bugs! Our kids had fun fishing off the dock with frozen shrimp bought from the harbor just a half block up from the house ($5), caught a few catfish. The elevator was an absolute blessing for some of our olde members to move between floors. The owners were incredibly responsive during our stay, like minutes to answer questions even though they were 6 hours away!The only things I can criticize are the sliding door to the back became very difficult to use, we tried some WD-40 but it was only a temporary relief. This became an issue with our older members. We also had trouble with the remote control in the media room (which is spectacular) as it didn’t seem responsive, I had to spend minutes repeatedly trying to get the system to respond. We couldn’t find any tolls for cleaning the pool/ hot tub which would have been nice being we were there for a week and there was a fire in the region that dropped sooty material on us.The only other thing that I would rate as a negative would be the lack of a colander for draining pasta. Taking everything into account, we had one of the best vacations ever. This property is incredibly beautiful and more than met our expectations for a home base for our trip. We saw dolphins in the bay before we even got to Apollo Beach.You can drive 7 minutes down the road to Apollo Beach and see glorious sunsets with Tampa and Saint Petersburg on the horizon. The negatives are a bit tick-tack but I want to be honest.I almost forgot, the Alpha restaurant that is literally across the street has an Elvis impersonator on Thursday night! We were given incorrect information and thought it was Sunday so we missed him but we’ve been told that this is better than Vegas! Don’t miss it!

We had folks from 12 to 72 in our group and we had a fantastic time. The house is very comfortable and the amenities are fantastic for those slack days in between activities. There’s plenty of room for everyone to spread out and get some privacy so you’re not on top of each other the entire time. We stayed in mid-May and had absolutely no issues with bugs! Our kids had fun fishing off the dock with frozen shrimp bought from the harbor just a half block up from the house ($5), caught a few catfish. The elevator was an absolute blessing for some of our olde members to move between floors. The owners were incredibly responsive during our stay, like minutes to answer questions even though they were 6 hours away! The only things I can criticize are the sliding door to the back became very difficult to use, we tried some WD-40 but it was only a temporary relief. This became an issue with our older members. We also had trouble with the remote control in the media room (which is spectacular) as it didn’t seem responsive, I had to spend minutes repeatedly trying to get the system to respond. We couldn’t find any tolls for cleaning the pool/ hot tub which would have been nice being we were there for a week and there was a fire in the region that dropped sooty material on us.The only other thing that I would rate as a negative would be the lack of a colander for draining pasta. Taking everything into account, we had one of the best vacations ever. This property is incredibly beautiful and more than met our expectations for a home base for our trip. We saw dolphins in the bay before we even got to Apollo Beach. You can drive 7 minutes down the road to Apollo Beach and see glorious sunsets with Tampa and Saint Petersburg on the horizon. The negatives are a bit tick-tack but I want to be honest. I almost forgot, the Alpha restaurant that is literally across the street has an Elvis impersonator on Thursday night! We were given incorrect information and thought it was Sunday so we missed him but we’ve been told that this is better than Vegas! Don’t miss it!

This was the second year in a row we decided to book this house and it was just as great as it was last year. Has everything you need for a big group. Alpha across the street was a big hit again. Dive bar but a restaurant on other side. They have great food and company. Apollo Beach Diner is a great local spot for breakfast. The ONLY negative was this year, there was a 4 night minimum. Last year there wasn’t a minimum. We could only stay Thursday-Sunday, but we’re required to book Thursday-Monday this year. We essentially paid for an unused, extra day, in order to secure the house. Worth it if you have enough people for the cost.

This was the second year in a row we decided to book this house and it was just as great as it was last year. Has everything you need for a big group. Alpha across the street was a big hit again. Dive bar but a restaurant on other side. They have great food and company. Apollo Beach Diner is a great local spot for breakfast. The ONLY negative was this year, there was a 4 night minimum. Last year there wasn’t a minimum. We could only stay Thursday-Sunday, but we’re required to book Thursday-Monday this year. We essentially paid for an unused, extra day, in order to secure the house. Worth it if you have enough people for the cost.

The property owners were wonderful making sure we had everything we needed. The house is gorgeous and was just like the pictures! My kids enjoyed the game room and movie room so much. If your looking for a house to exceed your expectations this is the one.

We stayed over spring break with our two daughters and two of their friends. The pictures online don't really do the home justice; it's beautiful and very large for a family or group. We loved having the porches overlooking the pool and water, and the game room and theater room were used nightly. It was also nice having a few good restaurants in very close walking distance, along with the beach less than a 10 minute walk away.Mary and Marc were very quick and responsive with any questions we had. We also had Marc take us on a 4-hour boat tour to Tampa and some of the small islands in the area, which was a highlight of the trip. The boat was right off the back dock, which was nice and convenient. Great people and an outstanding property. We look forward to visiting again in the future.