Arrived to find a service man repairing the refrigerator, 1 hour later the refrigerator still wasn’t cooling, contacted the host who told us we could get ice at Walmart. Service man returned and told us the compressor wasn’t working and he would try to return tomorrow. Contacted the host who offered to plug in the refrigerator in the garage for us. We told him that was unacceptable and we would make other arrangements. The host was too cute in his attempt to BS us, and he finally told us to contact VRBO and start the paperwork and he would confirm.

Arrived to find a service man repairing the refrigerator, 1 hour later the refrigerator still wasn’t cooling, contacted the host who told us we could get ice at Walmart. Service man returned and told us the compressor wasn’t working and he would try to return tomorrow. Contacted the host who offered to plug in the refrigerator in the garage for us. We told him that was unacceptable and we would make other arrangements. The host was too cute in his attempt to BS us, and he finally told us to contact VRBO and start the paperwork and he would confirm.

Continue to love our time at the Castle and always look forward to coming back again as soon as we can.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. The beauty and uniqueness cannot be matched, and truly does remind one of being in a castle. The amenities were top notch and I would recommend a stay. Gary was very responsive to questions and an issue with the air conditioning and had a repair tech out the next morning. We were traveling for a family wedding and enjoyed the respite this property offered.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. The beauty and uniqueness cannot be matched, and truly does remind one of being in a castle. The amenities were top notch and I would recommend a stay. Gary was very responsive to questions and an issue with the air conditioning and had a repair tech out the next morning. We were traveling for a family wedding and enjoyed the respite this property offered.

Love the Castle, the neighborhood, and all the friendly people in Paradise Lakes. This has become a regular vacation spot for us and will continue to come back. The pool and hot tub overlooking the lake is worth every penny.

Our traveling companions made the experience memorable.

The house was an amazing experience and the beautiful artwork and antique furnishings are like a mini museum already book for the future . Thanks for the great stay

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The property was great. We had everything we needed and Gary was easy to get a hold of when we needed him. The pool was WONDERFUL! The grounds of the community were beautiful and well kept. We felt very safe there. We will be back.

The house was an amazing experience and the beautiful artwork and antique furnishings are like a mini museum already book for the future . Thanks for the great stay

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Second stay here and love it more every time. Will be coming back again in May. Absolutely love the community and the house is amazing!

We had a wonderful experience in this castle for our 20th wedding anniversary. Every single section of this home is well thought out with beautiful authentic decor fit for royalty. We had so much fun taking pictures in all the rooms pretending we were rich and famous. :)

We had a wonderful experience in this castle for our 20th wedding anniversary. Every single section of this home is well thought out with beautiful authentic decor fit for royalty. We had so much fun taking pictures in all the rooms pretending we were rich and famous. :)

Huge home, very nice, indoor pool and hot tub was amazing. The owner was very nice

Huge home, very nice, indoor pool and hot tub was amazing. The owner was very nice

Everything about our visit was amazing and we will definitely come back. The property was better than advertised and the owner Gary was great and communicated with us before arriving and also if we had any questions. Indoor pool and hot tub were what originally drew us to the property but the entire house was amazing inside.

A class of its own!

Located in a great area for where and what we were looking for. Spacious, clean and interesting unique style. Perfect get away home. Very relaxing with in indoor spa and pool. We are all nudist or nudist friendly so this location was perfect for the whole group.

Located in a great area for where and what we were looking for. Spacious, clean and interesting unique style. Perfect get away home. Very relaxing with in indoor spa and pool. We are all nudist or nudist friendly so this location was perfect for the whole group.

A class of its own!

This place is beautiful. We stayed here while moving my son to school at Saint Leo and had the BEST time. The house is something out of a movie. Pictures don't do it justice. Yes, you have an indoor pool with a private hot tub all to yourself. The view out the back sliding glass doors is of a peaceful lake where different tropical birds come to feast every day. If you think the pictures are not real--they are. The master bedroom with a beautiful tub, standing showers and gorgeous pool view is exceptional. Our favorite place in the house was the kitchen/eating area that has sliding glass doors to the pool and then as said above, sliding glass to the lake. The host was great about communicating. We had a very memorable stay here and would love to stay again. Please keep in mind that "Paradise Lakes" is a clothing optional community. I am not a nudist nor are my two sons ages 18-21. The first encounter with a resident was a bit awkward, but we (or I) got over it especially when seeing the beauty of our abode. No one came around much but the few who we talked with were extremely friendly. Their choice to go clothing optional did not bother us. Some of the homes here (like Leithen Lodge) are exceptional, some free standing homes, some regular two story townhouse units, others are budget friendly. The entire community is clean, friendly and beautifully landscaped and maintained. So if you can see the incredible value and beauty here, you will also see that these positive attributes outweigh a once in a while appearance from afar of a nude body. If you are easily offended or have kids maybe give it some thought but I am telling you....it is totally worth it especially at this price. Thank you Greg for an awesome time and the perfect send off trip for my son.

This place is beautiful. We stayed here while moving my son to school at Saint Leo and had the BEST time. The house is something out of a movie. Pictures don't do it justice. Yes, you have an indoor pool with a private hot tub all to yourself. The view out the back sliding glass doors is of a peaceful lake where different tropical birds come to feast every day. If you think the pictures are not real--they are. The master bedroom with a beautiful tub, standing showers and gorgeous pool view is exceptional. Our favorite place in the house was the kitchen/eating area that has sliding glass doors to the pool and then as said above, sliding glass to the lake. The host was great about communicating. We had a very memorable stay here and would love to stay again. Please keep in mind that "Paradise Lakes" is a clothing optional community. I am not a nudist nor are my two sons ages 18-21. The first encounter with a resident was a bit awkward, but we (or I) got over it especially when seeing the beauty of our abode. No one came around much but the few who we talked with were extremely friendly. Their choice to go clothing optional did not bother us. Some of the homes here (like Leithen Lodge) are exceptional, some free standing homes, some regular two story townhouse units, others are budget friendly. The entire community is clean, friendly and beautifully landscaped and maintained. So if you can see the incredible value and beauty here, you will also see that these positive attributes outweigh a once in a while appearance from afar of a nude body. If you are easily offended or have kids maybe give it some thought but I am telling you....it is totally worth it especially at this price. Thank you Greg for an awesome time and the perfect send off trip for my son.

What an awesome place...We enjoyed every second of our stay. We were golfing in the area and it was closeby. Plenty of food options. Beds was comfortable. I would recommend to anyone.

Gary has made this property a real adventure. The decor, the amenities and the atmosphere are everything as advertised and more. Thank you Gary

The castle was a fun get away. Great to entertain at with a nice kitchen. Gary was great to work with. I was concerned at first that we would keep him awake with living on the 3rd floor and no solid doors to contain the noise but if he noticed he did not complain. Thanks for a fun week at the castle.

We loved our stay. We did not want to leave. The pool and hot tub are fun. The house has everything you need and more for a relaxing vacation.

We really enjoyed staying here. It’s a unique place where lifetime memories can be made.

The house is so much more then you could imagine. Gary is awesome and responsive. It is in a gated community and yes, clothing is optional within the gates. Dont let that distract from the magnificent house. Indoor pool, jacuzzi, impeccable furnishings. You will not be disappointed.

We enjoyed 6 nights at Leithen Lodge. Great kitchen space for our needs and a hot tub to use at the end of a long day is great!

We loved staying in this property. Discovery of the amazing decor and notes were fun. The Pool and spa were wonderful. We had guests for a BBQ and dip in the pool and this property had all the amenities in the kitchen needed to host a family get together. Dog park was close by and walking paths were well light in the evenings. People are very friendly in the community. Thanks for everything.