See what our past guests have had to say about our Barrier Dunes Vacation Rentals on Cape San Blas & their visit to "The Forgotten Coast!" Many have shared pictures of their memories too! When you return from your Cape San Blas vacation we would love to have your vacation review & pictures too!
GUEST COMMENTS:
Mark & Mary Willis, (Reilly & Cody, the Golden Retrivers too!) Wisconsin, April 2008
We had a great time. It was a really nice condo, the beach one of the best, if not THE best, we have ever experienced and we had perfect weather. I think I say only 2 clouds the entire time we were on Cape San Blas.
The condo was exactly as pictured on the website. The beach was much better than the website photos. And the sunsets were absolutely fabulous. We met many friendly people and their dogs.
After the day at the beach, it was great to walk up to our deck and enjoy the beach view. Cody, our 8-year old golden retriever might have been happier playing in the waves, However Reilly, our 10-year old golden retriever, enjoyed being out of the sand and on the deck still catching the gulf breeze. Watching the sunset from our deck with a cold bottle of wine and our dogs asleep at the beach , is a memory I will cherish. I hope to get back to Cape San Blas and Barrier Dunes in the near future. I'd like to try to cooridinate a vacation with our extended family. In the past it's been difficult since we dog-sit for one another. Now with a great place like Cape San Blas and Barrier Dunes it's a definite possibility.
Thank you, Wendy, and the owners of Shore Thang and Barrier Dunes for making places like this available for us. I will check your website to get my "Cape-fix" during the cold Wisconsin winter.
Thanks for everything. We do hope to make it back there next year.
Sally Squibb, April/May 2008 (2 weeks)
I had a wonderful time! I have never been to such a beautiful place with such wonderful accommodations!
Honestly, if I could LIVE in that condo, I would be a happy woman! Not only was Pelican view beautiful to look at, but the entire experience, the ambience, the water, the sunrises, the sunsets, the shells, the "little things" like outdoor showers and thoughtful kitchen additions and everything I could use in/on/near/next to the sand had been thought of! Even the other guests were all a joy to experience. My elderly Bassett hound had a little trouble navigating the 3 sets for stairs, but even SHE eventually adapted to the "journey".
I truly had no idea such a paradise existed.
Jan Masica, Dexter, MI, April 19-May 3, 2008
We are on our way home to Michigan and already panning for next year's trip to the Cape. We had 2 BEAUTIFUL weeks at Turtle Crawl! The weather was wonderful, sun every day with temps in the 70's and 80's. Because of our hectic lives at home, we really enjoyed our "simple" daily routine of running the dogs on the beach followed by hours of lounging around or waling the beach. The dogs absolutely loved their stay too, and they are thoroughly exhausted!
Thank you Wendy for providing everything that you do at Turtle Crawl. We love the fact that we can walk right in and feel at home immediately. We can't say enough about Cape San Blas and Turtle Crawl.
Valerie and Tim Holt, April/May 2008
Just wanted to give you a report on our trip to the Cape. We really enjoyed your beautiful condo and furnishings..... the weather was beautiful, cool and crisp. We went to St. Joseph State Park and hiked the trails, took day trips to Apalachicola and to Port St. Joe.
I love how your condo is decorated, great taste! I especially enjoyed your window seat. Did lots of reading and enjoyed sitting on the balcony off the living room and listening to the water fountain with the lake view--very soothing and relaxing.
All in all, it was a most wonderful getaway and thank you so very much for sharing your beautiful place!
Julia & Ivan Espada, April 23 - May, 3, 2007 (Newly Weds :-) )
Thank you for allowing us to stay in such a wonderful place! It was definitely what we needed! We got way too much sun the first day we were there because it as overcast outside and we didn't realize until that evening that we were burned! Ivan went fishing almost every day that he was there. He caught quite a few catfish, some sort of other fish with a black tip on it's fin and about 3 small sharks! He only kept 1 fish and that was a 15 lb redfish! We met a lot of nice people on the beach.
Our Great Dane, Spartan, had a wonderful time! He was a little bit afraid of the ocean at first but by the last day he was getting a bit brave! You would think a dog that size wouldn't be afraid of much but he's the biggest baby I've ever known. He was actually quite the movie star around there. Everywhere we went with him people would say "Oh, looks like a dog we saw on the beach this morning!" He's a very handsome boy and very, very unique looking. We only had 1 day of calm waters. I think there was a storm out there some where, but that as OK with Ivan, he still went fishing everyday.
Once again, thank you so much and I look forward to contacting you again somewhere down the road so that we can come and visit again!
Spartan, the Great Dane, and Ivan digging in the sand!
Deidra White, April 2008
We loved Barrier Dunes 27 and look forward to coming back. Everything was exactly like you said on your website. I would recommend it highly.
Your amazing customer service and attention to details, including your instructions, really made the vacation wonderful.
On the 2nd day we tried walking to the lighthouse along the beach but never made it...enjoyed every step though. We were gone about 5 hours round trip...never did figure out how far away we were from the lighthouse when we turned back.
Take care (and I hope we will be back soon!)
Marianne Walker, Kennesaw, GA, April 2008
Got back this evening tired and happy, but we had to tell you we had and AWESOME time at your home. It was truly superb and hope to repeat the experience. Thanks for making a great get away possible!
Connie & Garry Porter (and Brandy), Friendswood, TX, April 2008
We had a great time this last week. It was so peaceful and secluded. We loved it. Brandy, our Golden Retriever, loved running on the beach and fishing with us too. The fishing was pretty good and we caught several whiting, pompano and even a small trout. Unfortunately didn't make it to a crab walk as you suggested because we wore ourselves out each day at the beach.
We look forward to doing this again and will definitely recommend your place to others.
Mary Willis, April 2008
We had a great time. It was a really nice condo, the beach one of the best, if not THE best, we have ever experienced and we had perfect weather. I think I say only 2 clouds the entire time we were on Cape San Blas.
Russell Brown, April 2008
We had such a great time! The condo was beautiful. It was a great escape! It was just what we needed. We'll come back for sure and stay longer next time. Thanks so much!
John & Jackie Martin, April 2008
We had a great time. Haven't had time, but we did take a picture of Chester with me on the beach for your website. He loved it....He did make friends with Murphy across the way so he's doing better with his big dog syndrome. Loved the ocean too. We walked so much and relaxed --- it was great! Thank you!!!!!
Susan Bucknall, Mableton, GA, April 2008
We so thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the weather turned out to be just perfect. I don't think we could stand it to be too hot......It was a lovely relaxing break for us with our dogs before David embarks on all his travel.
Beach House Too is a lovely home to spend a break away. Everything was just perfect. Now all we need to do is plan when exactly to make a return visit.
We met lots of very friendly people and loved to meet up most evening on the beach. The dogs thought it wonderful....
All I can say is I wish we were there now. It's back to normal again but at least we have lots of fantastic memories and plenty of shells to boot. When I get more organized (very soon) I shall definitely send you some photographs.
I only have positive comments from our holiday.
Nancy Antonak, March/April 2008
We had a great time on the Cape. So relaxing, beautiful beach, very peaceful. Already miss the long strolls on the beach and the warm sun. I think next time we woudl like to stay at the one that overlooks the lake...91 I think!
We've lived in South Florida for 24 years before moving to Indiana in 2004, but have never visited NW Florida except once for business in Panama City. The Cape is a well kept secret. Drove down to Apalachicola and St. George Island. The 2 bridges reminded me of the Seven Mile bridge in the Keys--beautiful waterway.
Our pups had as much fun as we did. I've attached a picture of them sun-dogin'.
Thanks again for a great vacation. Have a great summer.
Riley and Tess enjoying a nap on the beach! Beautiful Whippets!
Anna, Mark and Matthew Wheeler, March 2008
Thanks for sending the security deposit back so quickly! We had a wonderful time! The weather was perfect -- sunny and in the 70's. We spent so much time on the beach and our decks -- the sunsets were awesome! Having a condo right on the beach was the highlight of the week.
We visited St. Vincent's Island this year and really enjoyed ourselves. Also, thanks for the Sunset Coastal Grill recommendation there -- we ate there our last night in Florida and had a spectacular meal (and drinks!). Our dogs, TIlly and Tara, had so much fun it was hard for us to leave! I'll send pictures when I get them back.
Thanks again and I hope to be there again next year!
Marcus and Marilyn Looker, March 2008
It was really fabulous, thank you so much! We loved it! Perfect for our family. Everyone in our party is just RAVING about it! Beautiful home!
Shirley McKinney, March 2008
We had a wonderful vacation at the Cape. Belle's first experience with the ocean was fun, though we had such big waves while we were there that she wouldn't go in past her knees after the first wave hit her in the face. She's a quick study.
We loved your home and the community (Barrier Dunes). The pet stations were awesome. Every community should have them. Ross met a retired attorney that lives in Barrier Dunes who he played tennis with several times. We rode bikes through St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, walked on the beach and in our down time we even put together the 1000 piece puzzle in the living room.
We would love to visit again. I will be in touch. Thanks for providing us with the opportunity to have a wonderful vacation with Belle.
Gwen, Roy, Jon & Savanna Carney (Thunder & Shadow), March 2008
I want to thank you again. We had a wonderful time. The weather was great, a bit windy, but we loved it. Beach House Too feels like home away from home. We had everything we needed. We were so happy to stay longer on this trip. Wish we were still there. It's snowing at home today. Thank you again.
We also received our deposit and WOW, how quick, it was home before us. Thank you!
Jon Carney enjoying a spectacular Cape San Blas FL sunset.
Patty Rund, March 2008 (repeat guest)
We had a great time a gain at the Cape -- fantastic weather (70's and sunshine) and super low-key relaxing time. Condo was great - nice to be so close to the beach!
Lisa Dillman, March 2008
As you predicted, we LOVED IT! The condo was beautiful, the beach was JUST like I remembered (even though I hadn't been there since 1994 camping), the wether was perfect (it only rained to give me a break from the sunburn and make sure I did work: this was a "working vacation").
The place is so well stocked it's unbelievable. The dogs had a blast; the girls (me and Robyn) had a blast; the fresh shrimp was great; I tried oysters for the first time...in short, it couldn't have been more perfect and we are coming back next March! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Carole Freeburg, March 2008
We just arrived home and we had a wonderful time. The condo was perfect for our family and we loved having our dog with us. When we have unpacked and rested a bit I will email you some details and pictures! Thank you so much!
Cheryle & Larry Homuth and Holly the Border Collie, March 2008
Thank you for everything. Sorry I had to bother you so many times, that is not our usual. We had a wonderful time and the townhouse was great. We were very sad to leave. I hope we will be able to stay at least 2 weeks next year. I am so glad our friends told us about Cape San Blas...it really is the Forgotten Coast!
Phil Evans, March 2008
We had a wonderful stay just relaxing in the "home away from home" you have created at Turtle Crawl. I only regret we couldn't take you up on your generous offer for the other 2 days!
We had fun sampling some of the local restraurants, but our favorite was "Toucans." The burgers were huge, the fries exceptional and the locations so close to the water that you could almost feel the sand between your toes. We wandered through a lot of the local shops and even managed to hit the local Goodwill store where I found assessories for my Ipod. The beach was great for walking, but the water was till too cold for our blood. We spent a little time walking on the beach in the state park just down the road and went down to the large pipe sticking out of the water. Folks were fishing there so we headed back to the van and another dinner on the town. We even found the local humane society where I almost brought another dog home with me. Better sense prevailed and we came home with just our 10 pound cat chaser!
I think that most of my remaining vacation for this year has already been allocated for other purposes, but your condo will remain hight on our list of places we want to return to. Thanks for inviting us again!
Devon Rudloff, March 2008
Boo and I enjoyed our stay there and we will be back again! Thank you again for everything. You guys are great. I'll be sending other "dog lovers" your way for their vacation R&R spot! Take care!
Rita Sikora, Winter 2008
Our 2 month stay in Beach House Too was like a home away from home with a homey decor and comfortable furnishings. Wendy was a great help and took care of any need immediately. Such personal care was refreshing. It was our first trip to Barrier Dunes and we loved every minute of it. Although it was chilly and windy some days, it was better than being up north. Powder sugar sand as far as you could see was beautiful with changing surf almost daily.
Our dog Westley, a golden retriever, ran on the beach every day and found may dog friends to
play with. He enjoyed racing with the waves and liked sitting in the surf to cool off. His second favorite thing was rolling in the sand. The beach house had a hose in the car port which was used everyday to give Westley a full bath. Even dog towels were supplied. Great idea!
My husband and I joined an aerobics class 3 days a week and walked several miles a day. My husband also rode a bike a couple times a week to check out the area. We left in better shape than when we arrived. I will miss the daily exercise.
Coming to Barrier Dunes was a relaxing , but also an invigorating vacation. We met some great people from all over the U.S. and Canada who found reasons to get together for social functions several times while we were there. Aside from being a pet friendly location, it is ia people friendly place too!
We got out and about from time to time sampling some of the restaurants in th area. Some of our favorites were Peppers, a Mexican restaurant and The Sunset Coastal Grill , in Port St. Joe; The Indian Pass Raw Bar at Indian pass; Caroline's, The Grill (good for lunch) and The Owl in Apalachicola.
Thanks for making our vacation one of the best we've ever had. It's so nice to enjoy it with a pet!
Michelle Clayton, February 2008
Thank you so much for everything, including the quick deposit refund. You are so on top of things. Paradise was just that -- paradise. My only complaint was my trip was too short. But hey, a couple of days at the beach is better than no days at the beach.
Dakotah loved it. He was like a small kid -- begging to go back out anytime we were inside the condo. Getting there later than planned on Wednesday night I missed the sunset, however the next 2 were beautiful. I am sure you get many sunset pictures that you are sick of them, but I have sent a couple anyway. The 2 we enjoyed were so different, but both so beautiful. Dakotah even enjoyed the sunsets.
Please pass on to the owners that us pet lovers really do appreciate the pet friendly accommodations. That is the feature that drew me to the Cape and it will bring me back. I am glad you guys realize that some four legged children are better behaved than some of the two legged ones. :-) Please also let the owners know that you do a spectacular job at managing the property. Your efficiency and helpfulness are both way above what is expected. I will recommend your properties every opportunity I have!
Michelle's rottwieler, Dakotah, enjoying a fantastic beach sunset!
Mike, Tracy & Riley (Border Collie), February 2008
I received my deposit check in the mail today. Thanks for the quick refund.
Our week at the Cape was wonderful! Mike and I haven't stopped talking about it since we've been home. The location and the atmosphere was just what we were hoping for. We especially appreciated the well stocked and cared for town home and the great views from all 3 gulf front decks. The pet friendly accommodations and beaches allowed us to bring our border collie, Riley, with us and he is now officially a "beach dog". He dug for crabs in the sand, fished with Mike and "herded" the waves all week. He was hilarious to watch and Mike and I realized, in lou of sheep, living at the beach may be the next best thing for Riley!!!! And us too....
Thanks for all the things Donna ran out to us the first day. They made our stay even more enjoyable. And thanks for all the wonderful information you provided to us before and during our stay. Your courteous, prompt and professional nature put the icing on the cake for us! We will be returning to the Cape in the future.
Thanks for everything!
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We just came home and received your check in the mail. Thank you for mailing it so promptly.
We came home and it was 14F. Oh, do we miss Barrier Dunes. We love it there and know we will be back....Today it is 34F and we think it feels beter already. I keep telling all the friends how nice it is in Cape San Blas. Take care and we pay we all stay well!
Dawn Kmiec, February 2008
Last week (in Cape San Blas) was the first week of a three week vacation with the dogs. We have spent this week in Key West where the dogs have been on a leash all week in crowds and in our rental, which cost more than the Cape and is the size of our laundry room at home.
We completely enjoyed the quiet atmosphere last week and the condo was great with all of our "away from home needs". We had many shrimp dinners on the deck overlooking the gulf...
Thanks again!
Mike and Lesley de Rosayro, February 2008
We had a great time and certainly plan on going back next year, maybe for 2 weeks! Will be in touch!
Scott Cockrell, January 2008 (Harvest, AL)
The trip was really great. We were concerned that the weather might not be good for the weekend, but it turned out to be beautiful. Good call on having a fire on the beach. WE did that Friday and Saturday night. We only went out to ea 1 night and that was to Apalachicola to Tamarita's I think it was called. The food was ok, but not worth the price we paid.
This was our first trip to the beach in the winter time and we both decided we really liked it. We loved that there were not a lot of people. The beach was great. The Cape Escape was very nice. Bryant and Sadie (our dogs) were very well behaved inside. They both loved the beach and were absolutely exhausted when we got home......Thank you so much for your help. We will surely come back!!
Tim Tehan, January 2008
Thanks for a great week at your lovely beach house! We were very comfortable and got just what we needed... solitude, quiet and beautiful enviornmental surroundings. We enjoyed your home and its amenities and will be back again. Thank you for the rental and the speedy refund of the security deposit.
Kelly Shepard, Dec/Jan 2008
This year was even more special than last year! I can't thank you enough for keeping such a beautiful condo--I cried about 5 times before we left! We were taking last night about our next trip, we have dates picked out and will call you this week after we check out the other rentals you have now! The dogs had the best time and everyone loved them in the window seat! Thanks again!
Erinn Murphy, December 2007/January 2008
We had an awesome time! Your place is wonderful and we would definitely come back! Our dogs just loved life and so did we! I think they are glad we are back at work so they can catch up on sleep.
Thanks for getting the deposit check out so quickly. I will send some photos and more trip info in a few days!
P hillip Carleton, Ontario Canada, December - January 2008
We were extremely happy with our accommodations and the good weather you arranged as well. Very peaceful and relaxing vacation for everyone, including the dog. We are already planning a return trip.
Dana Brown, December 2007
We enjoyed our time at the Cape very much. It was 8 p.m. when we arrived so we were "in the dark" as to what the beach looked like, but we could hear it. The next morning my husband and I took Rosie (Aussie Shepherd) and Angel (Mini Dachshund) for their walk. We were both in awe of how white the sand is and that no one else was on the beach. Rosie kept looking at the waves and whining. She couldn't understand why the big bowl of water was moving! Angel was not impressed at all with the sand (yuck, it didn't taste good) or the water! What do you expect from a diva dog!
We found the most beautiful shells and even sand dollars (16 of them) the day after a night time rainstorm. Our daughter didn't care that the water was cold, she walked in waist deep. Our son stood near the water so I could take his picture and a wave snuck up on him knee deep!
The sunsets were amazing, especially from the master bedroom balcony. The few people we met on the beach were very friendly and they all greeted our pets too! The date before leaving we all went on one last shell hunt. After coming back we were climbing the steps over the dunes and I turned to look back and just over my daughter's shoulder I saw 3 dolphins surface for air. She didn't believe me at first, but then she saw them too. That has to be my most treasured memory.
We would love to return to Barrier Dunes in the future! Next time I think we'll try the summertime.
Thomas Lavelle, December 2007 (Baltimore, MD)
We had a wonderful time in Florida and everything was perfect! We really felt at home in your place. We loved the beach and the dog had a blast! The drive to and from Baltimore was a bit much but our time on Cape San Blas was excellent. We hope to go back again.
Thanks a lot for all the detailed work you put into the place to make it a comfortable experience!
Teresa Hinkle, November 2007
Thanks for the quick refund! Our visit to the Cape was just what we needed! This was the perfect place to relax and enjoy the sun and sand! Weather was great -- 70's in the day and cool at night!
Our dog, Parker, really enjoyed his first vacation as well. Made lots of friends and enjoyed the beach very much.
The accommodations were beyond our expectations! I honestly expected them to be a bit "rough" considering the fact that you allow furry friends, and we were frankly shocked at how clean, nice and well stocked the townhouse was! It was great to walk off the deck and straight to the beach!
Speaking of beach---what a great beach it is! Deserves the kudos it has received! I just referred your Barrier Dunes rentals to a friend! Happy holidays!
Mellissa Slover, November 2007
We truly enjoyed ourselves at the Cape. What a beautiful place! It's like real Florida! Who knew we still had such beautiful beaches! The condo was gorgeous and very accommodating. Very convenient access to the beach with million dollar views! The sunsets were some of the prettiest I've ever seen! The dogs really enjoyed the beach. IT was a new experience for them. It was great fun to watch them. All the people we met were very nice and friendly. We even went horseback riding one day with Julie and Katie from Broke a Toe and they were very great to work with.
Thank you again for helping make our trip as enjoyable as possible. I am more than happy to serve as a reference if you ever need one. I'm sure we will be making trips back to the Cape and back to Shore Thang. Thank you again!
Missy Goodwin & Family, November 2007
Oh my goodness - we had a great, great time. The weather was beautiful and we couldn't have had a better week. We felt so safe with a gated community! The beaches were spectacular and clean and the shelling was so much fun. We loved Indian Pass Raw Bar. We loved Apalachicola. We had so much fun watching your bonfires from our deck.
We will definitely be back and will send some pictures for your website!
Debbie Myers, October 2007
We had a wonderful time. There were a couple of days that we were the only ones on the beach. The dog loved to run at the beach. We didn't want to come home. Oh, some day...when we retire.....
We will be coming back for vacation time again. Thank you.
Bert & Joyce Wagnon (October 2007)
We had a wonderful time at Casa Del Sol. I know of no better way Joyce and I could have spent our 40th anniversary. The weather was perfect and the unit was clean and well equipped. We went in to Appaachicola and had lunch at the Owl Cafe. The crab dip was out of site. The beaches and water were clean. The wind shifted a little bit on Sunday and a few flies came in, but not too bad. The Cape is the place to go to get away from the stress and have peace and relaxation. We will definitely be contacting you again for another "Cape Escape".
Kevin Lowans, October 2007
Thank you for renting us your home. You really have a very nice home and the location was perfect. Maggie went swimming for the first time on Wednesday! Wile we were there we visited St. George Island which as also beautiful. It was great to relax for a few days and I hope to visit Cape San Blas again when my family visits me next. Thanks again for a great vacation. I will gladly recommend your home to all of my friends as many have pets and your location is perfect and relaxing.
Justin, Dana, Peyton and San Schmidt, October 2007
Thank you for the rental! We had a wonderful and very relaxing time; it was just what we needed. Our 9 week old, Peyton, and Dachshund, Sam also loved their first trip to the beach. We look forward to staying there again. Thanks!
Sandy Raimondo, October 2007
Thanks for a great weekend. We had a blast. The dogs are still exhausted from all the playing on the beach (as are we!).
We'd love to come back again next year. It was the perfect weather and so few people around, a great time to take a vacation!
Pam Spry, September 2007
Thank you so much! We had a wonderful time at the Cape, and we loved everything about the place, especially the view! Everything was exactly as described on your website and it exceed our expectations. Not only would we like to come back sometime in the future, we'd like to come back now! I still have the post-vacation blues! We live in a very big city with way too much traffic, so it was a completely relaxing getaway.
We loved being able to walk out of the townhouse right onto the beach and take long walks on the beach every morning and evening. We loved reading in the afternoon in the master bedroom and looking out on the ocean and being able to see just the water. It was almost like being on a cruise ship! The weather was perfect every day and the sunsets were beautiful every night.
This was our first trip to the ocean with our Golden Retriever, and we weren't sure if she'd like it, but we had trouble getting her out of the water. We met 2 ladies in one of your rentals with a one year old Golden Retriever (Kerrie and Cathy), and the 2 dogs had so much fun playing together in the ocean and on the beach.
Thank you for making your townhouse available for dog owners. Having our pooch with us made the trip so much more fun, and as a result, we met several very nice dogs and thier owners!
Pam Spry with her Golden Retriever enjoy a sunset on the beach!
Susan Hamrick, (September 2007-Repeat Guest)
I wanted to write you and thank you again for everything you did to make our trip so wonderful. We had an absolutely great time - had the beach to ourselves and enjoyed the beautiful weather. JD, our dog, slept all the way home in the back seat - he has been exhausted the last few days.
I really love the Cape and can't wait to get back there soon...I hope one day to be able to buy something there -- that would be my dream come true!
Casa Del Sol had everything we needed and then some!! We can't wait to come back and stay there again real soon. I know you book early so we will try and get an order in to you shortly. It is so wonderful renting from you and we are passing your website around to all of our beach loving friends!!
William Crowe and Family (September 2007)
We had a wonderful time at Turtle Crawl. It was so quiet and relaxing. The condo had everything we needed and more. We fished, walked on the each, visit St. Joe State Park and most of all just relaxed. With Abby along we really felt at home. It was her first trip to the beach and she loved. She had that little nose down investigating everything. We met a family from Calhoun, GA, which is only about a 40 minute drive from where we live. We knew some of the same people in Calhoun and LaFayette. what are the odds of that happening? We really had a great time and have already been telling people about your condos (especially our dog lover friends). I am attaching a couple of pictures of Abby and the Crowe's at the beach. Thanks again for everything!
The Crowe Family with their Shih-Tzu, Abby
Laura Lee, September 2007 (repeat guest - 2 weeks this time!)
Thanks Wendy! We had such a good time and getting up this morning and coming to work was such a shock to my system. I didn't take many pictures this time, but I will make sure I send you a few. I'm already looking at my calendar for next year!
Linda Hottenstein, September 2007
We had a wonderful time on our Cape Escape. The weather was perfect and the dogs made some new pals. We actually say baby turtles running to the ocean! We loved the Turtle Crawl unit. Thanks so much!
Melissa Tessmer, September 2007
We had a great time!!! We will definitely be back. We were amazed on how quiet it is there and how friendly everyone is. We definitely said that if we were coming to Florida, we we go no where else but Cape San Blas. We have been to Daytona, Miami, Key West, St. Augustine, Tampa and Orlando, but they do not compare to the Cape.
It definitely was paradise and we are looking forward to coming back soon! We met a gentleman that owns a condo in Dunes Club and it got my husband's wheel's spinning. He thought, what a great idea to own a place down there someday. We are hooked. Thanks again and I will be forwarding some pictures soon.
Sean and Martha Price (August 2007)
Thank you so much for all your great help. The vacation was perfect, better than we expected. The house is absolutely beautiful and has everything we needed and more. We were sad that we didn't have enough time to stay longer, that is a place to stay at least a week. We really didn't want to come back home, but we hope soon we can book a longer stay there!!
Zeus, our golden retriever, had a great time, he loved it!! At first he got a little sick because he drank the ocean water, but after that he learned and he enjoyed the beach and the new friends like nobody else!
Our other family members were very impressed with the location and they all asked us for the link and your phone number. We surely need to go back!! Thank you for making this vacation one of the best!
Sean and Martha Price - Cape San Blas, FL Beach Vacation 2007
Thomas Dyer, August 2007
I received your letter and check today. Thanks for the quick turn around.
Let me tell you that we had a great time. The Cape exceeded my expectations. What a wonderful area full of nature. Everything we enjoyed, the beach, kayaking, boating , marine life, great food and the locals were all so friendly and helpful. I've been tryng to figure a way to obtain a place down there since we left. Anyway, we will definitely return.
We saw a Bald Eagle while kayaking. It was fighting with a Hawk in the air over our heads and dropped a fish. I dubbed it the luckiest fish alive. Anyway, it was an awesome sight. We did the horseback riding on the beach--something I've always wanted to do. We rented a boat and saw an abundance of marine life: dolphins, stingrays, huge jellyfish etc. St. Joseph State Park was beautiful, unspoiled . We were the only ones on the beach and it was very romantic. I could go on, but you already know how great it is. We will be back for sure.
Oh yeah, we were out to eat at Sunset Coastal Grill and a prominent local business man saw our car which had "just married" on it and he bought our entire dinner that evening. It was one of the nicest things ever! His name was Mr. Rish--we met him and talked for a while. It was a very kind thing to do and something I will always remember.
Al & Michelle Doman, August 2007
We had a wonderful time at the Great Escape II. The accommodations are beautiful and you certainly provide everything a family could want for a beach vacation. The scalloping and fishing were terrific and we very much enjoyed having Fritz with us for the week. Looking forward to doing it again next year.
Kerrin & Joe Kostelic, August 2007
Thanks for refunding the security deposit so quickly! We did indeed enjoy staying at the Cape Escape I this weekend. Your condo is lovely and so well outfitted, we felt right at home. The beach was beautiful and we met many other dog-friendly folks there and "Liebe" made some new friends as well.
We will definitely be back and will share your information with other dog-people back here in the Pensacola area.
Andrea Waintroob, August 2007
We had a great time. The house was perfect and we hope to rent from you again. Next time we come down, we're going to come for 2 weeks at least and really veg out. Thanks for renting your lovely house to us!
The Costanzo Family, August 2007
We had a great time and really enjoyed our vacation. All of us went on a charter through Seahorse Water Safaris and went snorkeling for scallops and crabs. We caught some and did eat them for dinner, but the fun was going and seeing my granddaughters faces. We found a place by the Raw Bar where the crabbing was the best and I caught 3 large crabs and no one else did...but of course I shared! We all got a lot of sun on the beach and at the pools at Barrier Dunes. My daughter and I went into the State Park and tried our luck there for scalloping, but caught nothing but sore feet. Our granddaughters made friend with our neighbors and everyone was very friendly.
We heard some stories about some poor conditions in some other condos which were rented from other rental agencies or owners, but we were very happy with our condo-- it was clean, kitchen was ell equipped and felt like home. Our dogs had a great time on the beach. Thank you for the wine (note: she had a big "0" birthday!) --that was a very nice thought. I do want to say that it was a delight dealing with you, it was very easy to contact you when we had a questions, you replied right away--it couldn't have been better.
We will definitely consider coming back on our next vacation!
Scott Chappell and Family, August 2007
We had a great time at the Cape. I just wanted to thank you for all the information and help you provided in making this a wonderful vacation for our family. Attached are pictures I took from the deck of Shore Thang #2 in Barrier Dunes. We met some wonderful people and pets. We even met a man from my hometown of Americus GA!
Taken from the beachfront deck of Shore Thang!
Zo Sellers, August 2007
We had a wonderful time! The house was more than we expected. The photos don't do it justice! Three of us said we could just move in and never come home. Our son spent most of his week watching TV--he was mad at us because he had to miss his first 4 baseball games! We had some great family time. Teenagers don't spend much time with their parents and it was nice that ours were pretty much forced to. Our daughter didn't even turn on her cell phone after the first day.
Thanks again for your wonderful hospitality. We really appreciated our time away.
Mary Kaminski, August 2007
Thank you so much for providing all the right ingredients for the perfect vacation! Everything was top notch, from beginning to end. We couldn't have hoped for more. We really enjoyed the opportunity to stay the extra day in The Cape Escape I too, although it made the trip back a bit more taxing. Missile slept about 998 of the 1000 miles home! I've never seen her so tired. I'm not sure when we can get back, but will certainly try to make it sooner rather than later. Thanks again!
Tony & Nancy Bachman and Family, August 2007
We just got home safely and wanted you to know how perfect our stay was in your beautiful location in Cape San Blas. It was the perfect place for all of us. I will send pictures and more comments when I get a bit rested in the next couple of days.
Shore Thang is wonderful! Weather great! Florida lifted the burn ban so we would have bonfires...we had 2!
Mary Oberkramer and Family, July 2007
We all returned rested, tan and sad! Sad because we had to leave such a wonderful place. The whoe family had a wonderful time. The house was perfect. We used your crock pot numerous times because I told the group you're on your own...if you need me, come to the beach!!!
Mike, Steven, Kim and Michael went on the fishing trip with Book Me a Charter" and had the time of their life!! They put the pictures of their days catch on the website. Bonnie didn't mind the sand and surf but Ginger wanted nothing to do with the crashing waves. We did enjoy our morning, afternoon and evening walks around the beautiful neighborhood.
My sister and myself had a day of sight seeing while the rest of the family fished. We drove to Apalachicola Historical district and had lunch at Papa Joe's, "Yum-mo". Toured through St. George Island State Park. Other than that we played on the beach.
Thank you for sharing your lovely home. I hope to book with you again in the future!
The Oberkramer family with their wonderful catch from a day charter fishing!
Amy Roadman, July 2007
We had an amazing time. It was everything I hoped it would be and MORE. I have some really great pics to share with you for your website.
We loved our condo and everything about Barrier Dunes. We will be back without a doubt. It was a vacation made of memories to last a lifetime. Thanks for everything!
Kim Coker, July 2007
We all made it back home after a wonderful week. We had a blast and have already talked about returning soon. It was nice to meet you--thanks for taking the time to check in on us.
Toi Wilson, July 2007
We had an absolutely wonderful vacation. Turtle Crawl is great! My kids are already asking when we can go back. George and I could not believe all the personal touches in the condo such as the beach stuff, spice rack and outdoor shower. This was certainly our best time ever at the beach.
Murphy (the Mastiff) did not like the beach as much as Ruben and I would walk on the beach and he would run full speed into the waves. It was really funny. We drove down to Panama City on Wednesday and went to the water park. The kids loved it. Davis and George went fishing and bike riding on Friday while Lindsey and I went shopping in Apalachicola. The weather was great all week!
Ronald Bell, July 2007
I can honestly say that it was the best family vacation we've ever taken. The unit was so convenient to the beach. The children and grandchildren were able to enjoy spending time together and we have great photos of them. Thanks for your prompt responses; attention to our needs; and providing a wonderful place to spend quality time!
Frank Marx and Family (July 2007)
What an absolute ball we had! I have to take my hat off to you, renting Beach House Too to a family of 6! It was remarkably comfortable, very clean and VERY cool when we needed it! We found that the walk to the beach was much shorter than we anticipated and had the extra added bonus of taking us by the pool.
Could not believe all the stuff you keep in the place: the 2 boogie boards were big hits, we could not get over the knife set -- wow, better than ours at home! The fishing charter was an absolute blast (www.BookMeACharter.com) and will be the focus of a return trip. The kids loved the beach -- we were there every day for hours -- and our friends who traveled with us couldn't get over how powdery the sand was. We made a lot of sand castles, did a ton of boogie boarding and body surfing, and even buried Katie and Nick in the sand up to their necks! We grilled out every night -- had trout and shark that we caught, and grouper that we bought.
This is THE family destination for the summer if you live in the southeast. We are coming back, and are likely to bring friends with us.
Wendy, all of your communication, directions and guides were invaluable. I especially appreciated how quick and open you were to help me resolve questions while were down there (only 1 that I can think of).
Thanks again for all you did to make this such a wonderful experience. I'll look forward to booking with you again for next year!
The Marx Family showing off their catch from deep sea fishing with Book Me a Charter during their Cape San Blas FL vacation!
Debby Jarrett, June/July 2007
We had a wonderful time! Your place is great and we will definitely be back. Everything was perfect. The WiFi in The Cape Escape I is especially helpful to us-- so work did have to get done while we were away :-).
Ann Cotter, June/July 2007
I just wanted to let you know we received the deposit check today. Thank you. And thank you also for the nice, relaxing vacation in your condo. It was so nice to have everything we needed for the beach there already. The boys had a great time with the boogie and skim boards, and we weren't expecting the added bonus of the umbrella (which the elderly beagles loved!) Morgan (the aussie/lab mix) would've kept going until she dropped. We would stop throwing her toy (which we bought at Petunia in Apalachicola) so she stop running into the water and swimming and the rest, but then she would throw it around on the beach (throwing sand up along with it!). The only way to get her to stop was to leave!
At home, she can't stand to be inside very long, always wondering if there are squirrels in the yard that she's missing, but she doesn't have the beach here to wear her out! After we hosed off the dogs (we brought them up to the deck and closed the gate so they could thoroughly dry outside) she would just come in and sleep!
We gave the kids the master bedroom so they could all sleep together and they loved having control of the TV. They didn't mind relaxing and just watching TV either! Here at home, they're always busy riding their bikes and playing with neighbors. As nice as that is, it was great to just spend time alone together.
Thanks again for a great vacation spot and I have already recommended your website to several people! I'll send you some pictures when I get them off my camera and into my computer!
Bobby & Amy Durham, June 2007
First, thank you for the great directions, the way you kept in communication with us before we left for the trip and the call to us the night we arrived. Wendy, we had a great time...I loved the airy and beachy condo you have...I wanted to take the sign BEACH HOUSE RULES...RELAX, RELAX, RELAX. It took 3 full days before Bobby and I could relax and become normal people. I forgot what it felt like to be at ease and happy. Life's been hard at work and at home the past few months. The people we met at Barrier Dunes were lovely, very kind.
It was great to see so many dogs there. Slim loved the beach. We stayed under the umbrella, my days of lying in the sun have been over for quite some time. You were right, we were 150 steps to the beach--we saw most of the same people at the beach all week. I guess we were all renting at the same time. The people were so nice, not one bad experience.
Your condo (The Cape Escape I) was clean and so well stocked, the bed was comfortable, I loved the curtains. What a neat idea to have them separated into 4 pieces. My mom visited us Wednesday - Friday and she loved it. It was also wonderful to feel like I was so far away from the toxic world. WE were secluded, yet there were enough people around that we did not feel alone. Having the washer and drier in the condo was very nice. I loved the decks.
We ate at Steamers. I am a vegetarian, but I do eat steamed oysters and they were great. My mom had the flounder and she loved it. We went to the Dockside Cafe as some of the previous guests noted that it was good, but we did not like it. The server was nice, but the service itself was not very good and the food was not very good, but it just may not have been our type of place. We tried to go to the Sunset Coastal Grill, but they did not allow dogs. We did takeout from Loggerhead Grill (you can take your dog if they sit outside, but they had no outside service that night). It was pretty good. We were going to go to Amanda's Bistro in St. Joe's but they didn't have any items for a vegetarian that night, so we skipped...did sound like a nice place.
We did a trip to Apalachicola and ate at the Veranda--that was the best meal. Slim was on the veranda with us and Bobby was happy because he could smoke a cigar outside! Cute little town and very dog friendly.
It was hard to leave. We definitely want to come back again. You made the trip so easy with your detailed info, follow-up etc. I don't find that very often when I travel. You were there for us every time we needed you. Thanks for your comment about taking care of your home--it was our pleasure! We want to be asked back again! We are both neat freaks so that helps. Thanks again for everything and we cannot wait to come back!!
Hassie Breaux, June 2007
We had a wonderful time on the Cape. It was awesome! We went to the beach, we went to the beach, ate, slept and went to the beach!
I loved that there was not many people. I am sure there is even less during the "off season". We went to the state park one day and spent the day there. It was beautiful! On another day we rented a boat and went to the end of the Cape like you suggested and that was absolutely fabulous!
I didn't want to leave! It was like we were on an adventure. We found wonderful shells. We saw a huge spotted sting ray and 2 blow fish. We also saw bunches of hermit crabs. The kids went crabbing in a little pool of water there and we caught lots of crabs. They were small so we didn't keep them, but it was very fun.
Your condo is wonderful! I love the floor plan and we found everything we needed. Your art work was beautiful too! Thanks for being so generous.
I really do hope to get back next year or even in the fall season. I loved it. Thanks so much for everything!
Wendy Monnett & Family, June 2007
We are back from the Cape and wanted to let you know it was AWESOME!!! Pelican View is such a beautiful place and being right on the beach was an extra plus. We definitely want to go back next year. The kids loved it too. There were tons of teens there so our teens loved hanging out at the pool and beach with all the others and they had a great time. Kept saying they wanted to come back. So you know it's great when your teenagers loved it. We ate at logs of new places, Dockside Cafe was one of the best. Loved the food and the atmosphere. And the price was reasonable. Toucan's was also another hit with everyone. Again, thank you for the great place to relax and feel at home. You're doing a great job!
Laurie Walker, May/June 2007
The place was wonderful and we all enjoyed it so much. There was not a thing we could wish for in the condo. We have plans of going back next year as our visiting friends enjoyed it so much. Our dogs had so much fin and lots of walks around the condos, but they didn't care for the beach. Too old I guess. They loved the condo too and I took their big dog pillow along. I thought the doggie bags (provided in Barrier Dunes) were a great idea--I had forgotten to bring bags so it was just another great touch!
Needless to say we all had a fabulous time. It was very uncommercialized and everything was there one could wish for, just bring clothing and food!
Wally and Laurie Walker enjoy the Dockside Cafe, one of the Pet Friendly Restaurants in Port St. Joe, with their dogs!
Debbie Reed, Fayetteville, GA May 2007
We had a wonderful week. I don't believe I've ever stayed in a condo that was as well equipped as yours!
David Trotter, Fort Walton Beach, FL May 2007
His Story: We had a great time at the Cape. It was one of the most relaxing times I have ever had. The only regret I had about the trip was we had to come back to the "real world".
As for the engagement, Lauren loves horses so I had called ahead and reserved a time for us to go take and evening ride on the beach. It ended up to be a really enjoyable time. The guide gave us plenty of room to ride and talk by ourselves. After that we had a little sunset picnic back by Barrier Dunes and I asked her to marry me. She said yes and I can't wait until September to marry her. I told her to reply to you with more story-type telling of this if she wants to. I'm just not very good at much more than facts.
Thank you for all your help with the trip. It was a wonderful time and we both agreed that we would like to go back to the Cape sometime soon (maybe even for the honeymoon). Have a great weekend and I'm sure we'll be in touch.
Her Story: The day David and I got engaged was like not other. It came on the 1 year anniversary of us first meeting. It was a perfect day!!! He woke me up by bringing me breakfast in bed. It was the sweetest thing. We then decided to go kayaking to see if we could see the dolphins again since we had been out there the day before and the dolphins swam right past us. The weather was perfect! We paddled around for a while and just relaxed. We played paddle ball on the beach and went in the water for a while. The water was quite refreshing. We spent a lazy day on the beach and drove to get oysters over in Apalachicola. It was a great place. By the time we got back home it was time to start getting ready to go horseback riding on the beach. The horses were beautiful and the guides were nice enough to let David and I ride ahead of them so we could have some privacy. We were able to ride right next to each other and really share the moment together. He looks so good on a horse :-) It was definitely one of the best moments of my life.
The sun was slowly setting and the beach had that evening glow to it. I couldn't have asked for anything more , nor did I have to. Instead I was about to be asked something I had long known the answer to. When we finished riding, we drove back to the beach at Barrier Dunes, just in time to see the last rays of the sun. We brought some wine, cheese and veggies with us and we had a little picnic. It was getting dark and we had been out there for a bet when the other best moment of my life happened. David sat up and reached in his pocket and asked me the most important question of our lives. The words we shared I'd rather not say so as to keep it for yourselves, but I can tell you one thing, I definitely said yes! It is a day I will never forget and all the wonderful memories from this trip I will carry with me always.
** OK GUYS--doesn't get much more romantic that that! CONGRATULATIONS to both of you!
Carol and Curt Moebius, May 2007
Just to let you know we had a "Blast" in San Blas. The weather was great, the accommodations, SUPER. Shiloh had a great time as you can see from the attached photos. We even got to go to the point (the tip of Cape San Blas. It was so beautiful out there. Thanks again for everything!
The Moebius' golden retriever enjoying the tip of Cape San Blas! It is beautiful out there!
Lynne Johnson, Carrollton, GA. May 2007
We just got back home and HAD A GREAT TIME! It is sooooo beautiful and so relaxing. Words cannot adequately describe the whole place: your home, the little town, the view, the quiet, peaceful tranquility of everything, the easy and laid back pace. What a needed rest. How perfect!
Take care. Thanks again (more than you'll ever know).....
Andreas & Laura Harth: Excerpt from the Dachshund Diary April/May 2007
Dear Miss Wendy,
I wanted to thank you for making my "mommy" and :daddy" so happy during their stay at Turtle Crawl. I don't know what you did, but they didn't stop smiling and grinning the entire week! I was pretty happy too, since usually I get left behind for all the good trips. They took me to the beach every day! The sun shined EVERY DAY! And they brought my leash, but they actually let me run without it for what seemed like miles! Aren't they great??!!
I saw dolphin from our deck, Miss Wendy-right off the beach in front of Turtle Crawl! Mommy saw them too and she rand and got pictures. I think she's sending one to you. That's nothing though, I chased a crab-ok, I ran from a crab--and saw different types of marine life every day. I also got some of the finest seafood leftovers, freshly caught scallops, crab, shrimp and oysters from local restaurants. Mommy and daddy got takeout from Loggerhead Grill to eat on our own deck because Turtle Crawl was too great to leave behind--they said we didn't need a restaurant! I even got to go to Steamer in Apalachicola and eat on the patio overlooking a harbor with mom and dad. AND we had a bonfire on the beach at sunset one night--we had the coast to ourselves!
We met lots of nice people at the beach with their pets. Everyone was so friendly, many were fishing off the beach and getting a lot of action and everyone was offering advice on where to eat, what to do, etc. WE already knew most of what Cape San Blas had to offer because of your website and all the research and brochures in the guest book. (can a dog sound cheesy? I am not trying to be, but we were just all sooo happy!)
I think we felt spoiled by the end of the week. The provisions, the attention to details like the private shower - I relaxed after realizing the water was warm -- and the well equipped kitchen, the ability to step out the door and walk a few steps to the beach...It was nice to lay on the blanket on the master deck at Turtle Crawl while mommy and daddy took pictures of the sunset, and to join them every day for long walks and hanging out seaside. Thanks again for everything!!! WE will be back! Also enclosed are a few pictures, you can see me next to daddy at the bonfire.
Love and thanks for giving us lots of "new favorites",
"Bennie", Laura and Andreas
Andreas & Laura Harth share a romantic bonfire with Bennie. Cape San Blas April/May 2007
Dennis and Nancy Gates (May 2007)
Thanks for following up with us. We truly had a great time and loved the accommodations. Since we had our furry friends with us it seemed comparable to our earlier vacation days when our kids (now 25 and 27) were small and would play on the beach and wear themselves and us out everyday. Both dogs were fantastic and slept most of the time on the way down and back. We are already talking about the possibility of coming back again. Have a great summer!
Hilary Youngblood (May 2007)
Thank you so much for everything--The Cape Escape I (Barrier Dunes 67) was so beautiful -- I would love to return as soon as I get a chance and will be sure to pass on the good word! Everything was so organized and clean. You have done a wonderful job! The speedy delivery of a new blender was above and beyond! Thanks again and take care!
Ron and Sharon Cook, Roanoke, AL (May 2007)
We just got back from the Cape. It was wonderful!! Cant wait to go back!! Everything was great at Turtle Crawl. You have really thought of everything to make a stay easy and enjoyable. THANKS!! Here are a couple of pictures of Tater enjoying the beach. It was really amazing, he hasn't been down to the Cape since 2005, but he remembered the beach and jumped right in the waves!
Delle Taylor, Cumming, GA (April 2007)
We really enjoyed our vacation. Every time I thought I needed something it was there. So many thoughtful additions that other vacation rentals don't have. We are already talking about going back!
Jennifer Lang, Colorado (April 2007)
Thank you for your note, we had a wonderful time. Believe it or not, the drive didn't end up being that bed. Guess it shows how much we needed to get away! We ended up relaxing and walking the dogs on the beach. I sure hope the county doesn't change the law on allowing the dots, it was awesome. We are definitely interested in coming back. Also, we loved the decor of the master suite. It was beautiful!
Diana Wackler, Hayesville, NC (April 2007)
We enjoyed your townhouse so much. I hope we can come back next year. If I learn how to send pictures I will!
Janet Shenone & Family, Naperville, IL. (April 2007)
Thank you for getting us the deposit check so quickly. Just wanted to let you know we had a wonderful time and definitely will be back. I have already shared your information with several friends up here. It was great to be able to bring our pups with us and, although neither of them ventured into the water, they had a great time running on the beach with us. We had beautiful weather and are very glad we chose Pelican View so we could be right there on the beach! Thanks again for all of your help -- it was the smoothest and most enjoyable vacation rental we've ever done.
James, Janet, Alison, Jacob and Danielle Schenone. Spring Break 2007.
Linda Minnix, Lady Lake FL. (April 2007)
Just got back and wanted to write a short note. Everything was great!! There is truth in your advertising. Could not have been more pleased. We would love to go back during scallop season. Do you have anything available?
Lori Tomaszewski & Family, Maumee, OH (April 2007)
I think I found my "home away from home". Jennah and I are safely back at home. We had a last minute surprise before we left for Turtle Crawl...Jacob, my son, was able to go with us on vacation. His travel plans to go to Ft. Lauderdale, FL ended up falling through, so he went with Jenna and I. I will never forget the wonderful memories we made while vacationing at Turtle Crawl. Listening to them both actually laughing with each other while they played in the waves. Jacob even came & got me up from bed one night at about 1am to come outside and look at all the stars in the sky. This was our last family vacation before he goes off to cllege in the fall. We could not have asked for a more perfect vacationWendy. My only questions is...how soon can I go back? This was my first trip to FL and I know it defintely won't be the last. Turtle Crawl is beautiful, the beaches were beautifu, the weather was beautiful, everything was perfect. Thank you again for letting my family share a piece of your paradise at Cape San Blas and Turtle Crawl!
Anna Wheeler and Family, New Berlin, WI (April 2007)
We had a great time in Florida. The Beach House Too was awesome -- we had everything we needed and more. We met so many nice people - especially the dog people. We had so much fun on the beach. Our dogs were in heaven - they have been sleeping since we returned. I will write soon with pictures. Thanks!
Jill Dobias and family, Lexington, KY (April 2007)
We made it to Tennessee yesterday and spent the night at Mom's then on to KY this afternoon. It was 23 degrees this morning! Sure glad we had such great weather and we all agreed that this was the best spring break ever!!! We loved everything about it...thanks for everthing...we are recommending your place to everyone!
Gloria Cochran, Scipio, IN (March 2007)
Hi Wendy! This is my first day back to work. Everything was just perfect on vacation. We were very, very pleased with Beach House Too. You have it well stocked with supplies. We rent various cabins in Gatlinburg every year, but your place is by far the best supplied. It was clean and I would have never guessed that it was pet friendly. You will have to compliment your house cleaner. I tried to leave it as we found it and took care not to track in sand. The weather was great and we all got plenty of sun. We did take a lot of pictures, but I haven't had a chance to go through them all. My little dog "Chigger" met a cute strawberry blonde named "Roxie" on the beach. She was a yorkie mix breed. They saw each other for 3 straight days.
Some highlights of the week: We went to Apalachicola Bay one day and too the Estuary Tour with Gibby. He was accommodating and let us take the dog with us, but he would only allow our party on the boat. We thought it was interesting because Gibby worked at the Scipio Creek Marina and we are from Scipio, Indiana. My granddaughter and her friend did the sunset cruise at Seahorse Water Safaris at Port St. Joe. They would not allow the dog so someone had to stay on the bank. We ate at Indian Pass Raw Bar, Papa Joe's, at Scipio Marina and had milk shakes and ice cream cones at Conehead's every day.
The wildlife we saw was: alligators, bald eagles, porpoises, snakes, deer (in the state park). My husband was reluctant to take his fishing gear, but I encouraged him to because I had seen pictures on your web site of people fishing etc. It took him a couple of days of sitting on the beach and watching others catch fish before he finally drug out his gear. He had a blast catching fish. The first day he fished he caught a bucketful of Whiting. He took them to the state park cleaning station and cleaned them. I froze the filets and we had a big fish fry the last night. The fish were really quite tasty. Another thing he really liked was the anticipation of never knowing what you were going to catch. Back home in Indiana if you fish you pretty much know that you are going to catch a bass, catfish or bluegill. In the ocean, however, it is almost endless what you might drag in. He caught a small hammerhead shark, a large horseshoe crab and other varieties of fish besides the Whiting. We met people on the beach from Iowa, Michigan, Maine, New York. We saw every shape, size and breed of dog imaginable.
Thank you Wendy for providing a good website to inform people about the Cape San Blas area and providing wonderful accommodations so visitors can enjoy the area. My husband is already talking about the next trip.
Looking forward to dealing with you again in the future.
Cathy Faulconer (March 2007)
We had a wonderful time! Cas Del Sol was great and had everything we needed. We definitely plan to come back and bring the kids -- probably next summer. Thanks for the tip to bring our shovel and build a fire! It was awesome! Thanks again for all your help.
Jody De Voe, Orlando, FL (March 2007)
Just wanted to let you know we had a wonderful time. The girls, Jesse and Lillie, LOVED the beach. Just couldn't get enough. And the great part for us was that the beach was practically empty each time we took them. The Cape Escape II was great too. It had everything we needed or wanted. We went a couple of days at Salinas Park - literally no one there - great picnic facilities, and again, deserted beaches. We were there one day and we had it completely to ourselves as far as we could see. Absolutely wonderful!! Thanks Wendy for providing such a wonderful place to vacation with our girls.
Jody De Voe's girls, Jessie and Lillie enjoying playing some ball on the beach!
Patrick and Tanya McNally, Starkville, MS (March 2007)
Wow! What can I say? We had the best time ever! Beach House Too was so much nicer than we expected. It is probably the nicest condo we have ever been in. It had such a homey feel to it and we had everything we needed.
The first full day we were there it rained all day but we didn't let that deter us. We packed up our beach stuff on the cart and spent the whole afternoon on the beach in the rain. We were determined to enjoy our time at Cape San Blas! The dogs enjoyed themselves running up and down the beach. Ethel actually jumped in the water to retrieve toys a couple of times, but our other dog, Smitty, stayed put on the sand. The next day was beautiful and we spent the whole day out of n the beach!
I want to thank you for having a place that allows dogs and their owners to vacation together. It is very hard to find a vacation spot that does that. Our trip to Cape San Blas was a perfect way to roll our Spring Break and 2nd wedding anniversary celebration into one fun-filled trip. We are definitely planning to come again and this time stay longer! Thanks for everything.
Patrick and Tanya McNally and thier dog Ethel relaxing in front of Barrier Dunes
Cheryl Bullerdick, Michigan (2 time winter guest!)
Are you a snowbird looking for the ultimate escape from the long northern winter?? Well iI think I have just the place. Two years ago my husband and I stumbled onto a thin strip of land along the gulf coast called Cape San Blas. We drove along the Cape marveling at the beauty of the white sandy beaches, the incredible fauna of old world Florida, the birds and the deep blue ocean.
At the far end of the Cape, right before you head into St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, we turned left and drove into what is fast becoming our second home, Barrier Dunes. This wonderful community sits nestled up to sugar white dunes that lead you down to the pristine beach where any day you may see maybe 10 other people out enjoying strolling for miles, fishing in the surf, collecting shells or simply sitting and reading along with their dog! Yes! The Cape San Blas Beaches and Barrier Dunes are dog friendly--our dogs can enjoy the beach with us instead of just a pet friendly rental!
We stayed in The Cape Escape II, owned by Wendy Jackson, who made sure we had everything we might need already in place before we arrived. Entering Cape San Blas and Barrier Dunes is like entering another world, a world that slows and fills you with peace as you slowly enjoy the every day marvels: The dancing dolphins just a few feet away, the spectacular sunsets, the eagle soaring overhead. If you enjoy nature and the simple pleasures in life, this is the place for you!
Barrier Dunes also has the added advantage of having a great community spirit. The folks are friendly and there's often a community event, a book exchange or a Super Bowl party to attend or perhaps a comminity potluck beach bonfire. Unlike the hustle and bustle of the big tourist traps, this is a place to really unwind and enjoy life. If you choose to not meander down to the beach there are stocked fishing ponds, tennis courts and 2 swimming pools inside the gated community to keep you busy, plus, if you like to work out there is evens an aerobics and strength class three times a week to help you keep in shape!
If this sounds like a perfect place to spend your winter holiday, give Wendy a call or email and I'll look forward to meeting you there this fall and winter!
Chris Robertson, Tallahassee, FL (March 2007)
We had a wonderful time. Turtle Crawl was great! I left a kite in the beach closet for future guests as well. I've attached a picture of myself, Jacque, Christian, Morgan and Buster!
The Favia Family, Missouri (March 2007)
We had a lovely week and were lucky enough that it only rained at night, though the wind was unusually constant. We didn't have any severe storms and surprisingly, fishing was half way decent.
Thank you for your professional help and the help of a person who enjoys their job! We wouldn't hesitate to rent from you in the future for Cape San Blas rentals ... you've been like a personal concierge. Thank you.
Curtis and Dorothy Richards, Lisbon CN, Winter 2007
Well, it's been 2 months since we returned from "Wendy's Cape Escape" ... we are still digesting all the wonderful memories and amenities that she provided. From shot cut directions to details in the condo...there was not a thing overlooked.
The condo was much more beautiful, spacious and well equipped than I had hoped....however there was no collinder. Wendy checked on us regularly via email (I took my laptop and had wireless access from the condo). I mentioned that this was the only thing I missed and believe it or not, the next week there was a knock on the door and it was Wendy in person with a colander in hand...not a cheap one either...
This was really not "just a vacation". I retired from 34 years in teaching on January 31 and on February 1 at 2:11 am we left Connecticut for Florida...so I would not get withdrawal feeling of not working in a wonderful enviornment that I loved so much. Now we have been going to Florida for 40 years, but much further South and, of course, without our dogs (we only had 1 at a time, but they went to the kennel! We were dubious about a Panhandle Florida vacation in February but our dog, Cromwell, was welcome and we decided to go for it and we did. Cromwell loved the trip and was a wonderful traveler. Cromwell, our English Spring Spaniel, even found the BEST seashell on the beach, although my husband did find a few sand dollars. Having the dog come home with a perfect mini-conch shell in his mouth was precious.
Everything was wonderful...the advice, the support and amenities, the people! I would give Wendy a 10 out of 10 for being the BEST.
Thank you Wendy....what can you find for us next year??
Shelley Bernosky & Family, Tonawanda, NY (January - March 2007)
We had such a great time at Cape San Blas. We got a lot of down time and got to read and explore the area. The dogs just loved the beach! They'll go through withdrawal when they see the snow at home!
Your place was so homey and comfortable and well equipped. I'll miss the excercise classes run by Cheryl and all the other participants! Thanks for providing us with such a great place to vacation! We would like to come down again next year for the same amount of time!
Francois Jobin & Sylvie Blouin, Quebec, Canada (February - March 2007)
We really appreciated the vacancy (and Daisy too) at your beach house. Your house is beautifu, well located and very clean. The sand of the beach is so white it looked like snow--it is time for us to retunr to it :-( .
NOTE: This was emailed from The Cape Escape I the day of their check-out. The Cape Escape I has wireless internet access!
Norm & Dionne Holcombe (February 2007)
We had a good trip back and did receive the deposit check. Thanks for the prompt service. Everything we needed (and much more) was in the condo. We spent a large part of each day walking the beach (starting around 6:30 am) but did get out and explore downtown Port St. Joe and areas east. We ate out at least once a day and enjoyed every place. Got to know the folks at Coneheads pretty well and had a real nice dinner at Sunset Coastal Grill in Port St. Joe on Friday night at "sunset".
We really enjoyed the peaceful beach. Suggestions on what you should do differently...NOTHING. Again, thanks so much for everything!
Robert and Mireille Bourgetef, Piedmont, QC, Canada (February 2007)
It was indeed a pleasure to do business with you and your professionalism is outstanding by all means! Beach House Too was very comfortable and we did appreicate all the little extras we found in the condo. We moved out early in Friday to avoid bad weither going home and got here on Sunay. We will keep in touch with you for next year and maybe some family will join us!
Christina Keck, Swansea, IL (February 2007)
Thanks again for a great time!!! We are still talking about it. Cooper loved it and that made it even better. We hope to be back soon!
Cooper resting after enjoying a romp on the beach!
Dawn Lamb, West Lafayette, IN (December 2006/January 2007)
We had a wonderful stay at your place. We were so comfortable there and I cannot think of another thing we could have needed. Bringing in 2007 at the beach was awesome and we will have those memories forever. A little hectic since we returned, but as soon as I can download the pictures from the camera I will send you some! Thanks again...we hope to return!
p.s. I received the deposit check. Thanks for being so prompt. I sent some info about your place to some friends of mine who are looking for somewhere to stop on their way down to the Keys. I gave you glowing reviews. I think they would really like it there.
Shelley Doyle and Family, Tillsonburg, Ontario Canada (December 2006)
We have returned from our vacation to Florida and I just wanted to drop you a note to thank you for letting us rent your condo at the Cape for a week. It was truly the best part of our vacation. I wish I had know what a "paradise" you had before we booked our second week in Daytona. It was nice to meet your husband! Again, thank you for a wonderful vacation and I am hoping that we will be able to return again. Best wishes for a wonderful New Year.
Anita Chancellor December 2006)
I received your check and very nice note the day after I returned home from Cape San Blas and was also very pleased to have had a chance to meet you (as was Baby). I don't think you realize what the kindness you showed us meant to me, but I think you are a terrific lady and the least I could do was try to take good care of your beautiful home. Thank you again for everything. It was great! I hope we meet again.
Mike and Pam Poole, Hampton, GA (November 2006)
We're back home today after our wonderful long weekend at The Cape Escape II. Oh my goodness...this was (without a doubt) the most relaxing vacation we've ever had! I have always wanted to visit the ocean during cooler weather. It was as quiet and peaceful as I had hoped. It really as like having our own private beach!
We couldn't have asked for a nicer stay. The Cape Escape II had so many extras!! Thank you again for providing a most welcoming and comfortable "home" for our first (but certainly not last, I hope) Autumn beach excursion.
Jacque Johnson & Family, Bluffton, IN (November 2006)
The week at Sea Breeze was absolutely fabulous. My mom and sister andI felt a great peace being there. We would highly recommend this place to anyone. We will keep you in mind for the future.
Thanks for such ease in booking the condo as well as spelling out the instructions along with the Guest Information book with info! We used it all.
Mike & Margo Holland, Lithia Springs, GA (October/November 2006)
Here is a brief note about our stay! Mike is dying to see his girl immortalized on your website!
Wow -- we had a great time! Believe it or not, we actually enjoyed the drive down. Going through the little towns gave us a lot to see -- and we made good time! When we reached Port St.Joe and the water opened up before us we really got excited! It was only a short drive longer and we were on the Cape pulling into Barrier Dunes. We loved the condo -- it had everything we needed! Martha (our Lab) especially loved the deck and the lake (she jumped in it almost every morning much to our chagrin!) and my husband fished off the deck (he caught several good sized Brim, but threw them back) and we fed the ducks and the turtles. Fun!
Shortly after we arrived and unpacked, we headed to the beach. The wind was up and the was were crashing in. There was a beautiful sunset. Martha, who had never been to the beach before, practically dragged us down the boardwalk to get tot he beach. She had been smelling the ocean since Port St. Joe and had to know what big body of water was our there! There were some fellow vacationers on the beach and after making sure they were okay with us letting Martha off her leash, off she went! We have never seen our dog so happy and we will alway cherish the video of her first beach experience. She ran and ran -- into the water -- down the beach and back again! Everyone just laughed because it was obvious that she was in heaven!! Needless to say, that night and every night on Cape San Blas we had one TIRED little girl!!
Our weather was text book perfect. Mid 70's, clear and sunny. We could not have asked for better. We spent our mornings exploring the "Forgotten Coast", Mexico Beach, Panama City (please don't bother!!), Appalach (quaint shops, old historic homes and good restaurants -- we ate at Boss Oyster and brought Martha -- it was great!). Our favorite restaurant was in Port St. Joe and it was the Dockside Cafe at the Marina (again with Martha). We also went to Peppers for Mexican (margaritas!).
The beach is beautiful. On the weekend there were three other couples and during the week maybe one or two -- we had it all to ourselves!! The people we did meet were all extremely nice (and doggy friendly). We really enjoyed the opportunity to experience a vacation with our beloved Martha. Sitting on the beach with our pup at our side was the best. Long walks looking for shells and enjoying the wildlife topped our list. The dolphins played right in front of us every afternoon and we also saw plenty of deer, a fox, sting rays, a shark and lots of turtles!!
Thank you for a great week and we hope to be back again next year!!
Martha is now and official "Beach Dog"!
Leslie Stayer (November 2007)
The vacation was great! There was no one on the beach. The condo was great. Cyrah was a little nervous about the stairs in the condo, but she managed after a couple of days. I loved the set up and the way you decorated Beach House Too. Very simple and neat. Everything was perfect.
The island was vacant, like a nuclear bomb had gone off. Once in a while you would see someone on the beach or in the compex, but not often. I took a morning walk on the beach with one of your neighbors with a dog named Sam. They were from Birmingham. Anyway , it was nice chatting with her as Cyrah ran behind us chasing birds.
Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your home. It felt like home. If you ever change your email/website, please letme know because I would like to keep it in mind for future vacation! Thanks and Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Adrienne Owen, Destrehan, LA (October/November 2007)
Thank you so much for your lovely email! We have been wanting to check in with you since we returned home to thank you for sharing that very special place on earth known as Cape San Blas with us!
Not only is the beach pet-friendly, but you have made Sea Breeze a paradise for humans and their four-legged companions! Your attention to detail overwhelmed me, specifically the pet gates at the stairways and the Plexiglas around the patio. No puppy could ask for more!
Toula had a ball feeling the sugar white wand beneath her paws for the very first time. She quickly became accustomed to it and soon began digging for sand crabs to bark at them, just as you said she would! We all enjoyed long strolls on the beach several times each day, and she seemed to quickly pick up shelling, too, selecting only the prettiest to pick up and making sure they had no holes in them!
When the weather warmed up and Toula began seeking shade behind our chairs, Greg brought out the beach umbrella from the closet downstairs. He was still securing it in the sand when Toula laid down right in the middle of the shades! (They are so smart!) She seemed to enjoy the tranquility and peaceful sounds of the waves as much as we did, and on one afternoon Greg decided to bury her in the sand as she was laying down...and she let him! He didn't pack the sand tightly, but it was a cute site to watch - she laid her had down at the top of the pile when he was done!
On Halloween night we made a bonfire on the beach as you had described. Really, I guess it was more of a "fire pit" as it was not particularly large, but just enough to get warmth, roast marshmallows and tell stories to Toula - ha!
She made friends everywhere she went (as did we), and everytime she found a new friend of the canine variety, we discovered they were almost all in a Wendy Jackson unit! We had our own "Wendy Jackson fan-club" going on down there! Honestly, Wendy, we think that's a very nice thing you do for people who need a vacation but do not wish to board their dogs! So a hearty "thank you" on behalf of all of us whom you allow to enjoy such a pleasurable experience with their beloved dogs!
Thank you also, once again, for your diligence in getting the cable company to repair the outage. I was mighty impressed that you were able to get that done on a Saturday!
I received the voided check and your nice note yesterday. We will definitely contact you to do this again next year as it was truly a pleasant experience for us! Next time we go, we'll plan on dining out sometimes at the pet friendly restaurants. "Martha's" parents (Mike and ?) told us the Dockside Care in Port St. Joe was wonderful as did the parents of the 2 little white bulldogs, but we were leaving the next morning and were too late to take advantage of the opportunity this time. So there will have to be a next time, right?
Thank you again ever so much for giving dog lovers like us the unique chance to enjoy a family vacation with our pets!
Kelly & Foster Williamson, Birmingham, AL (October/November 2007)
OH MY GOODNESS! Our trip was amazing!! The beach could not have been prettier! The weather was perfect! I don't think we could have gone any earlier and have the bulldogs have made it on the beach. The food was delicious & the condo (The Cape Escape I) was GREAT!!! We had everything we needed! Thank you so much for letting us stay in your perfect home away from home! Although I would seriously consider letting this be my permanent home! Loved the beach cart. What a great time to have!
I loved how we didn't have cell service! That was wonderful. We did nothing all wee! We sat on the beach with our books & watched the dogs play! LuLu loved the water!! She played with the sand, chased seagulls, tried to eat seashells & ran everywhere!! Henry loved the beach only to lay down under the umbrella! Occasionally he would join in on the fun! It was perfect!!
The food was great! We ate out every night! We hate to cook. We ate at the Raw Bar 2x's & would have probably eaten there every night if it had been open! We also ate at the Dockside Cafe with Henry & LuLu. We walked them on the pier & for some reason, Henry loved the fishermen. He barked at them the whole time!! I think he wanted to go with them!!
I am sending some pictures! I took SO many! We made Halloween pictures & Christmas pictures on the beach. Henry and Lulu put on their Halloween hats and paraded on the beach. I think they were trick or treating.
The only complaint I have is that we had to leave. Foster says I have the "post vacation blues". Thanks for a wonderful, relaxing getaway!
Henry & LuLu were beach dogs in the spirit of Halloween!
Margo Holland, Lithia Springs, GA (October/November 2006)
Thank you so much -- we had a WONDERFUL time!! Yes, Martha is still sleeping it off. It was so nice to be able to reconnect with my hubby and to have a whole week to rest and relax. You have a wonderful place and we truly enjoyed the time we spent there. Thanks for making our week so special.
Nancy and Brett Swigert, October 2007
We bought lotto tickets on the way home hoping to win so we could by a place down there, but....maybe next time. Thank you for one of the best vacations we've had in a long time. I haven't seen Brett relax and enjoy (and not worry about what was going on at the office) since he started practicing law. I think you can count on seeing us again and we'll finish those beers we didn't get to finish last week -- our beers next time; thanks for sharing yours. I can tell Maggie really misses her friends and her freedom. She was pooped out for sure. Brett was worried something was wrong with her since she was so listless, but she was just tuckered out and probably missing her friend Buzz too. I'm thinking we'll be interested in returning next year about the same timeframe and will work towards firming that up. An maybe some other time as well. If you end up with any of the gulf front units, let me know, although all of Barrier Dunes is so well-laid out and well maintained that it looks like just about any unit would be fine. Thanks again! We'll look forward to hopefully seeing y'all there when we come back!
Tanya Thompson and Family (October 2006)
I really enjoyed meeting you. We had a great time on the Cape! Buddy thought he had died and gone to heaven. I must have taking 100 pictures of him on the beach and in the water--I'm not really a photographer and I was trying to get an action shot. Rusty thought that was hilarious, particularly when I finally gave him the camera and told him it was his turn to get actions shots of me and Buddy. Needless to say, there are about 10 shots of Rusty and Buddy and only 3 of me and Buddy!
The condo was really comfortable and perfect for the 3 of us! We did have a couple spend the night on Wednesday night while en route to Fort Myers to visit their granddaughter.
I wanted to let you know for your website that Loggerhead Grille said they would have let Buddy sit outside with us, had they had more wait staff. We also took Buddy to Boss Oyster in Apalachicola and he sat on the deck with us while we ate. We then went to Oasis for an after-dinner drink--beautiful bar. So there's your "Dining with your Dog" update! Thanks again and hope to make plans for next year!
Carol Wolk & Tom Schmidt, Columbia, MO (October 2006)
Got the deposit check today. Thank you for being so quick!
We did have a nice week in Cape San Blas - especially since our daughter was able to join us for a few days. It was fun to see the dogs trying to figure out the beach! We enjoyed being in shorts one more time before coming back here to the mid-west where it is cold and rainy (although the drive home was gorgeous, with the fall colors at their peak in north Georgia and Tennessee).
Thank you again for making the rental so easy and for letting us share your beautiful condo!
Linda and Mike Aitken, Butler, AL (October 2006)
We are back safe and sound. Thank you so much. We had a very good time. The condo is beautiful and I got a good work out with the stairs :-).
The dogs were pretty funny. They kept looking for a doggie door and the Pomeranians had a good run on the beach with Mike trying to catch them and when he caught up to them they turned around, came back to the chairs and when Mike came huffing and puffing up they took off the other way! No need to say that they were in their halter leashes from then on! Not one of them would go into the water. They were afraid of the movement of the water. Scout stayed right with us. I think he was a little home sick, but of course, there at the end of the stay, all the dogs were getting used to it!
The cable went out the last night, so I curled up with a good book and mike watched all the video's and went up to Loggerhead Grill and got us some dinner of pizza (great pizza by the way) and shrimp. We went to bed full and happy! We also visited the Dockside Cafe in Port St. Joe and it was great. Service was wonderful! Dogs, however, wanted to meet and greet everyone and everything that walked or swam by!
We really enjoyed the beautiful sunsets and I could have sat there all day and WILL when we come back with our little pals, Sparky, Cashew and Scout! We had a time keeping them in order--we love to go out and sight see and mix and mingle with the local folks, but with all those little paws it wasn't in the cards!
Thanks for a great time and I will be in touch again!
Lisa Catedral & Family, Virginia (October 2006)
We really did enjoy our vacation. It was so peaceful. I had forgotten how much I love the water being so close in my daily life (we lived on the West Coast and the Pacific Ocean was a hop, skip and a jump away). Beach House Too is nicer (and much bigger) than what we live in so it was such a treat you can't imagine). I will get some pictures off to you as soon as I can get to it.
It truly was a great getaway...I'm scared to tell others for fear it becomes overrun with people...although we did go on and on about it to our neighbor who we think would just love it. I really hope he goes there sometime. Thank you again!
Tim, Ashlyn, Anna Morgan and Mae Crumbley, Madison, AL (October 2006)
Thanks so such for the pictures of Riley and the fish! What a great memory! We didn't get any action shots with our cameras, so we're really glad to have those!
We LOVED staying at Barrier Dunes and wish every day we were there! IT was amazing and we're so glad you're dog friendly :-)))
Anna Morgan and Mae Crumbley along with Riley their Springer Spanier
Trey & Laura Lee, McCalla, AL (September 2006)
We had the best time! And I thing the dogs had even more fun than us! It was just so relaxing and stress free. It's so hard getting back to reality! Your place was just wonderful--we felt like we were staying at a friend's house rather than a rental. You really put a lot of effort into creating the perfect beach house. We've already decided that we want to stay two weeks next year and will be booking as soon as we figure out when we want to go.
Al and Phyllis Shiltz and Torrie -- the dog who wrote the comments! Nashville, TN (Sept. 2006)
I know you get letters from Mom's and Dad's all the time so I thought you might like a different point of view about "The Cape Escape II".
I loved it. The condo was the bomb! I was not sure that you were going to get a picture of me on the beach, but the second day I was all over it. Except the water. Never did get over that, but made mom happy--she doesn't like to have me wet anyway.
I had my run in the mornings and then Mom and Dad would feed me breakfast and then go exploring. The part I didn't like was I got left behind in my kennel. It was better than usual because I got to look at all the pretty things in your home.
They went everywhere and still got sun tan. They love the State Park and went there like 4 times. Their favorite restaurant was Loggerhead. I didn't even get a doggie bag there. They ate it all. They kept bringing in bags of stuff from every place they went....you get it, nothing for me. Mom loves scallops.
We were all very sad when it was over. Mom and Dad cheered me up by telling me we will come back again and again. Thank you again for everything you have done to make it feel like home. It was truly the best vacation we have ever had. Mom and Dad have been all over they world and they said the same thing.
Mom has tried to attach a few pictures of me, hope she does it right. I posed pretty. I loved laying on the deck by the way.
Torri
Note: Mom didn't get it right yet, but she's still trying. I wi