We've stayed at several rentals over the past few years and frequently find that the quality of the rental does not quite match the pictures. That was not the case here. Property was in excellent condition and we felt very much at home. A few notes: if you want to be near the busiest area of Clearwater in terms of beach and shops, this is it. Just a short walk to everything. I have been to Clearwater several times over the years and have never seen it as crowded as this, so prefer the north portion of the beach where it is quieter. That said, there is also a quieter public beach to the south within 2 miles (over the bridge) that was an easy bike or walk. We are outdoor enthuisiasts and heading south for road biking/jogging was a nice option from this location. Communication with the owners was easy and uneventful, though did not occur until a few days before arriving... I like meeting the owners and communicating earlier, and while that did not happen here, it also didn't impact the stay whatsoever. The only complaint I have about the property is the terrace can be loud in the Master BR if you have kids or neighbors being active above. We could not go to sleep too early as one family next door appeared to be playing soccer (but finished before 11PM) and our own kids - who were just playing cards - would make a lot of noise when just moving a chair back from the table... so a lot of noise comes through the ceiling. Be prepared to supply most of what you need, as is customary in rentals (soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, etc). Last, the garage was a terrific ammenity, as it allowed us to store the car and bikes without worry and the elevator from there made unpacking/packing very easy. We would stay again without hesitation. Thanks to Kathy who was available via text if we needed anything.
