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Reviews of Peaceful Beachside Retreat

Peaceful Beachside Retreat
New Smyrna Beach, FL

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 38 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sister trip
The accommodations were very well appointed and comfortable. Candy and Dave were great hosts and very responsive. Definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Smyrna Beach sun and surf
Great location, friendly hosts and perfect weather. What more could we want.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beachside retreat
Our stay was fantastic great amenities awesome host treated you like family everything within walking distance. Great place to stay. Hot tub was great after a night of riding motorcycles.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy S., Conneaut

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location, clean & comfortable with lots of attention to detail
The property was as described. Candy, our host, was on hand to provide an orientation tour at check in and was readily available throughout our stay. While there is no true kitchen, there is a gas grill, a hot plate, an electric skillet, a toaster oven, & a microwave for meal prep.There is a full-size refrigerator. There is EVERYTHIING you could need to cook - utensils, measuring cups pots, pans, and baking dishes. The only real challenge is the tiny sink for cleanup. Candy has provided anything and everything you need for a comfortable stay: towels, robes, extra blankets, etc. And if you forgot to pack it, never fear, it is stocked and ready for your use: bug spray, suntan lotion, aloe, tweezers, laundry detergent... I can't think of anything missing. During our stay, sadly the hot tub began leaking and we only got to use it once. Candy & Michael kept us informed about their attempts to get repairs done. We came back from an outing one day to find a bag of gourmet treats and a bottle of wine waiting on the doorstep for us. They offered us use of their kayaks and Candy worked hard to convince us to try pickle ball - she was willing to be our instructor! We were not convinced :). They are great hosts! The beach is a quick walk across the street and across a parking lot. Wonderful restaurants such as Garlic and The Treehouse are within walking / biking distance. Easy 30-minute drive to Blue Springs state park. Also, a great Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings on Canal Street.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place, nice area
Everything was as expected! Everything is within walking distance which makes it extremely nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 23, 2024
Thank you for leaving everything in great shape. You were great guests! Hope you had fun too!

10/10 Excellent

Dale R.

Liked: Cleanliness
FANTASTIC!!!
The owners are the most wonderful hosts and went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and welcome. The property was super clean, something is paramount to us, and very cozy. The quiet privacy was perfect! Candy and Michael are wonderful people and made it very easy for us to be there. Thank you for giving us our "first time" fantastic experience!!! Highly recommend this listing!
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alton H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot for our vacation.
Wonderful hosts with an amazing rental property. The place is great and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 12, 2023
We look forward to seeing you again next year. Thank you for the glowing review!

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A week to Relax
Great location for us…. Just far enough from the busy nite life but in the middle of great dining, convenient shopping and easy beach access! We stayed at the site for 3 days before we even drove anywhere, hosts were available but not intrusive! We will definitely be back:)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommend!
We were completely satisfied from the moment we arrived to the moment we left. Candy and Mike have a beautiful rental home and the location is amazing being close to the beach, downtown shopping, restaurants, and a grocery store. The outdoor living space is so peaceful and secluded. You definitely do not feel like you are in someone’s back yard at all. The outdoor shower was hands down one of the most amazing amenities. The rental itself is spacious and stocked full of just about anything you would need. Can’t wait to stay here again! Thank you, Candy and Mike, for being such amazing hosts!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We had a lovely week stay. The area is pretty quiet, easy to find and a short walk to the beach.. Candy and Mike provided many little unexpected extras in their place. Everything is as advertised and we would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
So Many Amenities!
This place is so rich with amenities we weren't able to sample them all during our week's stay! Loved soaking in the hot tub, riding bikes on the beach, and relaxing in the outdoor screened living room in the evenings surrounded by a jungle of bamboo. Had we had a little more time, a paddle in the kayaks would have been great, followed by an afternoon in the hammock and a dinner grilled on the patio with a fire in the fire pit. Walking distance to everything. Candy and Mike are wonderfully accomodating and kind.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fred P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay
Very short walk to the beautiful beach. Short bike ride to restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 24, 2022
Thank you for your positive review. You were also very good guests and left our apartment in excellent shape. It was a pleasure meeting you.

10/10 Excellent

Madeline I., Dayton, OH USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hosts, great unit, great location!
Candy and Mike are awesome hosts. They lent us their bikes and even kayaks, and shared lots of great local information. The unit is very quiet and comfortable, with access to lovely outdoor spaces. It can be as private as you would like. The basic kitchen suites our needs as we prepared virtually all our meals during our weeklong stay. Publix is very nearby, as is a local fish market. The beach is a stone’s throw away — so convenient! Again, the hosts offered up beach chairs and other gear for a great time at the beach. Can’t say enough about what a great stay this was, from the initial communication with the hosts upon booking, to the checking out process. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 22, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to write a full review. We enjoyed meeting you and it was fun for us to see how you thoroughly explored our little island! Happy trails... Candy & Michael

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
awesome
candy and mike were very warm and friendly. The place was everything we hoped for and look forward to our next visit. Strongly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 24, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to give us the good review! We enjoyed having you here for the week and we hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place with great hosts!
We really enjoyed our stay. It was very clean and had all the amenities you could want for a stay at the beach. We will definitely ok with them again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
Really loved the privacy and space and it’s was just a block from the beach. Candice and Mike were great and very helpful. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 13, 2022
Thanks for your great review we appreciated it. We hope to see you again sometime! All the BEST to you, Candy & Mike

10/10 Excellent

Alton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place. We also had bikes to ride which was awesome. Would stay here again for sure. It had everything we needed.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fran

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is better than advertised. Beautiful landscaping, with privacy and safety. Close to everything with bicycles included for free! Even riding on the beach. Gracious hosts. Sunny and shady spots to relax surrounded by beautiful bamboo. Possibly the best rental we have ever enjoyed.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay in New Smyrna Beach!
We enjoyed the location a block from ocean and loved all the added features as hot tub, bikes to ride, patio. Also the extras as eggs, coffee and English Muffins were greatly appreciated’. Owners were very helpful to get heater going. I would highly recommend staying here! Thanks for the good vacation spot!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 28, 2022
Thank you for the great review! ====================

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to vaca in NSB
Accurate representation in listing, wonderful space and use of for size, owners greeted us on arrival and available if needed. Unlike other rentals we’ve stayed in, supplies were well stocked - this one is at the top of our list and hope it’s available for our next trip South 😁! Thanks Candy & Michael
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Best Location and Accommodations!
This property is PERFECT for 2 people who enjoy being pampered with special little amenities / touches from the hosts, enjoy walking and biking everywhere (thanks to bikes provided by hosts), a quick 3 min walk to beach to watch sunrises every morning and so much more! Candy and Michael are so welcoming and personable and make sure your stay is everything you hope it would be. We cannot wait to stay here again! This is definitely our #1 place on VRBO! Thank you, Candy and Michael, for such a memorable week!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 20, 2022
Thank you for your kind response. We also enjoyed the time we spent with you both at our "impromptu" beach party! ...Hope to see you again sometime! Wishing you all the best, Candy & Michael

10/10 Excellent

Tracey Y., Wayne, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot
Great location, clean , outdoor oasis with hot tub and fire pit, and Candy and Mike were great! We would definitely come back! Tracey and Z
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Smyrna Beach rental
This was an outstanding property. My brother and I stayed for a week. The Hot Tub was really nice - we used it everyday - we also used their on-site bicycles and road the area for exercise. Candy and Mike were very friendly and very helpful. I give the vacation a 5 out of 5 rating.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shari F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Retreat
The flat was perfectly comfortable and provided everything that we could possibly need. We rode bikes or walked everywhere and the location is ideal for exploring NSB including sunrise walks on the beach. Thank-you truly to our hosts Mike and Candy.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
My daughter and I enjoyed our stay at this beautiful property. The beach is just a short walk away as well as some great restaurants. We were welcomed by our hosts and had all the amenities we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M., Portage, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location. Spot!!
We were lucky enough to spend 2 weeks here. We enjoyed the beach the downtown and the great proximity to anything we wanted to do. Very private and quiet ! Amazing restaurants in the area and riding bikes on the beach were two of our favorites. Candy and Mike were great “landlords”. We would definitely stay here again 💙
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 19, 2021
Thank you for the great review. We were especially happy that you took advantage of our convenient location by using the bicycles to get around everyday. After you left, my husband said "they were really great guests. I sort or miss having them here now that they've left." Maybe because you were fellow Michiganders! We wish you all the best.

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Beach Getaway
We had a wonderful time. We stayed for two weeks. Candy and Mike were perfect hosts. Very responsive. All the great personal touches they provided shows how much they love and care for the property. They recently put on a new roof, gutters and had a brand new large refrigerator/freezer. The bed was comfortable. Lots of options, grill, beach cart, beach chairs, hot tub, river kayaks , bikes to ride on the beach. Plenty of room for 2 people. The best part was all the private outdoor space we had and took advantage of and only a short distance walk to the beach access. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

eileen s.

Liked: Cleanliness
charming studio close to ocean
A lovely stylish place with your own private hot tub! Well appointed and immaculately clean. I loved being able to walk to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tropical Oasis
This place was the best! It had a tropical atmosphere with all the comforts of home. I've been staying in the NSB area for years and this is the best place I've stayed. Having the jacuzzi and the bicycles were the icing on the cake. A++
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best vacation ever
The accommodations are fabulous. Candy is a wonderful and thoughtful host. We will be returning
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
I loved it! The home was clean and the property manager was there to assist at every turn. I'll definitely come back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 6, 2020
Thank you Hannah for the positive review and for following the exit "routine." Be well.

10/10 Excellent

Gwenn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property and hosts!
This property was so much more than we could have ever asked for. The apartment was very tastefully decorated and very thoughtfully stocked. Candy and Mike were great hosts and went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed. The unit is very private and is very conveniently located. I can’t say enough about how wonderful our stay was. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Thank you for the wonderful review and also for leaving the apartment in such great shape! You were a pleasure to meet. We certainly hope to see you again. Cell: 321-303-5100

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

Great place!
Loved our week long stay! It was perfect for the 2 of us. Right at the corner near a small park at the beach was convenient to go back & forth to the beach - no need to drive. Walking to Flagler ave was fine (more enjoyable to walk to the beach and go from there). Hosts were super friendly & often there to say hello as we were in and out often. Rode their bikes, used their beach chairs etc - they were very accommodating. We would stay there again for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Beryl D.

beautiful flat
We were very impressed with how clean and pretty the flat was....lots of windows...nicely equipped with everything...lots of linens....coffee pods...towels etc...very nicely decorated with all Florida motifs..comfortable beds.pleasant outside seating with a fireplace...and we had a fire every evening...close to the beach and we were provided with chairs..couldn't ask for better..walking distance to restaurants and shopping...and Candy and Mike were great hosts ..very pleasant and accommodating.. loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Thank you for choosing to stay at Palmdiggity! We enjoyed YOU "the happy family" as guests. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Rob V., Saugerties, New York

Perfect spot for couples get away
Candy and Mike are fantastic hosts. The place is super clean and they have thought of everything for your trip. Bright and comfortable this rental is ideal for a short or long couples get away. Close enough to walk to everything and secluded enough to take a deep breath and relax. Thanks, we will be back!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Hi Rob, Thank you for the great review. It was nice to have you and Holly stay and even better to know that you had a nice time too. Hope to see you again! Wishing all the best to you! Candy & Michael Loures

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Loved our stay!
This studio is quaint, cute and in a great location. Just steps away from the beach it has it all. The house was immaculate and came with everything that we needed for a fun weekend stay. Having bikes was a nice touch as it made the entire community accessible without having to use a car. It was our first time to New Smyrna and we will definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Thank you for the good review. You and your family were a pleasure and we hope to see you again. Wishing all the best for you! Candy & Michael Loures

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

A tropical getaway with the Best Hosts!!
We were greeted as soon as we arrived. We felt right at home and so comfortable. Would HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Could not ask for anything better.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

Peaceful Retreat!
This beach flat is super clean and cozy. Perfect for a couples get-away or for a personal retreat. The side bedroom has the feeling of a sleeping porch and is a great place for reading when you come in from the beach. During our stay we enjoyed walking the beach and riding the beach bikes that were provided by our hosts. The beach access is an easy walk across the street. Candy and Mike are very accommodating and provide a quiet, relaxing environment for their guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Thank you Judy! Hope to see you again sometime.