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Rock's Retreat is such an awesome place! It was mo...
Rock's Retreat is such an awesome place! It was more than enough space for our party of 4 adults and one small dog. The entire home was very clean and easy to access, and Sandi provided some great personal touches like a welcome basket with snacks. The game room on the ground level was such a great hang-out space, and we all loved the expansive deck including our 16yo dog. It was by far his favorite spot to hang out. And if all that isn't enough, there are also kayaks, a paddleboat, grill and firepit on the premises. We could have easily spent the entire weekend at Rock's and had plenty to do! Thank you, Sandi, for a wonderful stay. We hope to be back soon!
Written 20 February 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Melanie
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
Amazing property! Super clean house. Loved the gor...
Amazing property! Super clean house. Loved the gorgeous balcony & the game room. We’d gladly stay here again.
Written 18 January 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Sara C.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
Rock's Retreat in Aripeka just feels like home. Th...
Rock's Retreat in Aripeka just feels like home. The home has a relaxing, unpretentious, let's stay home vibe that can't be beat. It was exactly what we were hoping for and what we needed. It has beautiful water views from just about every window! There is plenty of room to spread out and the home is very clean. Our two dogs had a time as lovely as ours. The elevator allowed both of them to avoid the stairs. This was a huge plus as they are both seniors. It was chilly and rainy during our Thanksgiving stay and we did not mind one bit. Relaxing out in the balcony, watching dolphins in the canal, playing games in the enclosed garage, fishing off the dock, enjoying a fire, and watching movies made for the getaway we wanted. The Stone Crab Company is within walking distance and has fresh seafood and a smoked kingfish dip that is heavenly. Ceparanos Pizza is just over 5 miles away and is really good! The little post office is a nice history stop (also within walking distance).
Written 27 November 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Keith R.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
We had a great stay! The kids had a blast in the g...
We had a great stay! The kids had a blast in the garage with the games. We loved the kayaks and the view!
Written 16 November 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Jerald H.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
We had a nice short stay. Everything was as advert...
We had a nice short stay. Everything was as advertised which I admit I only half expect when booking one of these. Especially when they advertise things like a game room or kayaks that you can use. Everything was in working order and cleaned and ready for use. Also, almost everything we might need was there in the house for us. For example, there was firewood in the firepit, charcoal and lighter fluid and even a working lighter on the grill which also was clean and working. There was good attention to detail and even a nice note for us when we checked in.
Written 16 November 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Matt B.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Great host, locati...
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Great host, location, and home. Highly recommended for anyone with ADA needs. The elevator worked flawlessly, shower was easy to enter, master bedroom double-doors made entry/exit easy. The back deck with binoculars made it easy to observe all the wildlife. Sand Hill Cranes visited every day. We will surely come back again. Thanks, Sandi
Written 3 November 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
matt m.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
We stayed memorial day weekend, 6 people total inc...
We stayed memorial day weekend, 6 people total including kids ages 7-14. We brought our 23' boat, launched it a very short distance from the house and left it tied up to the floating dock in the back yard it was all very convenient no hassle at all. The house is awesome, it has a big game room that the kids loved and spent most of their time in. The house was also very clean and comfortable and Sandi the property owner is very accommodating and easy to work with.
Written 28 October 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Dennis T.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
We all enjoyed our time here and a couple of the k...
We all enjoyed our time here and a couple of the kids were petting the manatee and the elevator made the kids happy they didn’t have to carry stuff up the stairs lol
Written 28 October 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
matt a.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
we had a great time. It was a great house nice qui...
we had a great time. It was a great house nice quiet street and easy-to-find views were great from the upper deck.
Written 28 October 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Kari S.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
WOW! This place is PERFECT!! The house was extreme...
WOW! This place is PERFECT!! The house was extremely clean and well maintained. The game room downstairs was so much fun, arcade games, darts, pool table and more. The elevator was awesome for bringing all your belongings upstairs (wish we had one at our second floor condo LOL). Our favorite part was sitting on the balcony and listening to the birds and watching the water. We even saw a dolphin swimming in the canal!
Sandi was VERY quick at responding to any correspondence and requests. She is very sweet and accommodating!
I would highly recommend staying at Rock's Retreat, I know we will be back again soon!
Written 10 October 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
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