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Island House: Traveller Reviews

2580 N. Beach Rd., Englewood, FL 34223
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Island House
4.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
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Lakeland, Florida
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“A break from "Margaritaville"”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2010
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I kind of hate to write a good review for the Island House. I've lived in Florida all my life and finally found a place that takes me back to the "old Florida" beach life of my youth, before every beach turned into a plastic Margaritaville. No T-shirt shops or bars on every corner. Just friendly, real people in a relaxed enviornment. There's no room service. Heck, there's not even a phone in the room or an office to call. The rooms a lot bigger than I expected, the kitchen fully equipped for most any beach cooking you would want to do, with a full size fridge and stove. Quiet, laid back, island life with your room just steps from the beach. Only 6 rooms, so leave one for me, I'll be back.

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Athens, Michigan
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Relaxing~Cozy~Friendly~Private~Peaceful~Paradise”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2010
1
person found this review helpful

Ada and Ita were very helpful before, during and after our stay. Familar with the area attractions, fishing and tips for our holiday. The apartment was clean and neat, very willing to accomodate. Have been coming to the area since 1976, first time at that end of the beach...LOVED IT! Lots of fishing, shells, sharks teeth, swimming. Good food near by. Little shops, fun. We made our reservations for the following year while on vacation. Looking forward to many years in the little bungalow that is cozy, feels like home. Friendly owners and guests. Good place for families, couple or single. Highly recommend as a spot to look forward to year after year! Enjoy, we did.

  • Stayed April 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Springfield, IL
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great place to relax”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2010
1
person found this review helpful

I spent 3 days here in early December. It was stil the off season and very quiet. I did nothing but sit or walk on the beach, collecting shells and sharks' teeth, reading and watching the birds. The one-bedroom apartment wasn't fancy, but clean and comfortable, with everything I needed for a relaxing stay (including heat AND ac, as the weather changed drastically while I was there). The view from the one-bedroom leaves something to be desired as it is on the road/parking lot side of the building, however, the beach is truly just steps away and the patio was available for me to take my breakfast there and eat where I could see the gulf. The owners/managers were readily available and very pleasant people. They had no problem with me carrying one of their loungers down on to the sand as long as I brought it back up when I was through. I would have no hesitation to stay there again if I were in the area.

  • Stayed December 2009, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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West Palm Beach,FL
1 review
“I look forward to our Island House stay year after year!!!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2009

My friend and I have been taking a girls vacation for over 10 years and we can hardly wait to go to the Island house every year. The beach is so private. There are mostly residential homes surrounding it, it is so relaxing and peaceful. We have a great time fishing off the beach. The wildlife is so amazing. We have both made a beautiful collection of the fossilized shark teeth that are abundant on the beaches. The pictures we have taken over the years are awsome. We were hand feeding one of the large birds at the shoreline just last month. The owners are the nicest, sweetest people you will ever meet. Just writing this makes me want to back now!! Gina Wall

  • Stayed November 2009, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Washington, DC
1 review
“Great beach vacation”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2009

I stayed at the Island House for the weekend with my wife and 5 month old newborn. We found the Island House to be very comfortable, relaxing, and clean. We had a great view of the beach and really appreciated the ability to just step out to the sand. The owners were very helpful and accommodating. My wife loved the full size kitchen and the baby really enjoyed his first trip to the beach.

Stayed September 2009, travelled with family
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2580 N. Beach Rd., Englewood, FL 34223
Price range (per night):* 103 AUD - 154 AUD

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