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Elysee Retreat— Luxe, professionally-designed home w/pool in gated community

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 16435.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Seacrest, Florida
  • Alys Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Rosemary Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Carillon Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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Bathroom 2

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Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

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Deck or patio
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Balcony
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About this property

Elysee Retreat— Luxe, professionally-designed home w/pool in gated community

Elysee Retreat is a sparkling, rare jewel of a home— luxurious yet laid-back, elegant yet completely comfortable, and perfectly placed in an exclusive gated community in the heart of Seacrest Beach. The front facade of Elysee Retreat is a treat for the eyes, with pristinely manicured landscaping, swaying palm trees, and a stunning Mediterranean-inspired design.

Inside, the entire home has been expertly curated by renowned Atlanta-based designer Melanie Turner. Ms. Turner is known for being inspired by high fashion balanced with soothing, natural tones. She believes in surrounding her clients with beauty— and nowhere is that more apparent than at Elysee Retreat, where you’ll find simple, stunning beauty around every corner.

In the living area, crisp white walls are offset with rustic, exposed wood beams and gleaming oak floors. Two plush sofas provide plenty of places to sink down and relax with a great book or movie. The elegantly arched windows and glass doors allow the natural Florida sunshine to flood the space with light. Around the corner is another living space with tons of additional seating.

In the kitchen, a totally unique, bespoke banquette dining area features a cream sofa surrounded by slabs of gleaming gray and white marble. The luxe Gaggenau appliances blend seamlessly with the sleek, Italian-made cabinets and create a clean palette. Nearby, an enormous, live-edge wood dining table has formal seating for ten.

On the second floor, there are three spacious master suites that each include a sumptuous king-size bed set into a custom upholstered bed frame. Each of the three suites has its own private, spa-like bathroom. The grand master suite has a separate soaking tub, step-in shower, and double vanity. The other two bathrooms have a unique, curved, marble vanity and subway-tiled showers. On the third level are two more private bedrooms with tons of flexible sleeping space and a shared full bathroom.

Back on the ground level, the arched French doors swing open wide to reveal a brilliant blue swimming pool surrounded by stone pavers and bright green grass. An outdoor lounge area is an ideal spot to relax with a glass of wine while dinner cooks on the grill nearby.

Privacy, exclusivity, and total comfort— at the one-of-a-kind Elysee Retreat, you’ll have it all. Deeded beach access makes any trip to the shore effortless and relaxing. You’ll also be about a ten-minute stroll or bike-ride away from all of the dining and shopping of bustling downtown Rosemary Beach. With room for sixteen to spread out and completely relax, Elysee Retreat has space for everyone in your group to enjoy a luxury holiday to the shore.

HOME HIGHLIGHTS

* Interior designed by famed Atlanta-based designer Melanie Turner
* Private pool (Pool Heating Available For Daily Fee)
* 6 Free Beach Cruiser Bikes
* 2 Complimentary beach setups including 2 chairs and 1 umbrella each (Seasonally from March through October)
* Outdoor green space
* Gas grill
* Gated community
* Mediterranean architecture
* Gourmet kitchen with Gaggenau appliances
* Three master suites

FIRST FLOOR

* GREAT ROOM with living room, dining room, and den
* Gourmet-inspired KITCHEN
* Hand-carved furniture
* Oak floors
* HALF BATH
* Sunny OUTDOOR SPACE with a pool, lounge area, and grill

SECOND FLOOR

* MASTER BEDROOM SUITE with king bed, seating area, dual nightstands, and lamps. Ensuite bath with dual marble vanities, soaking tub, and oversized walk-in shower.
* MASTER BEDROOM SUITE with king bed, dual nightstands, and lamps. Ensuite bath with subway-tiled tub/shower.
* MASTER BEDROOM SUITE with king bed, dual nightstands, and lamps. Ensuite bath with subway-tiled tub/shower.

THIRD FLOOR

* GUEST BEDROOM with two queens, one twin.
* GUEST BEDROOM with two queens, one twin.
* Shared FULL BATH

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Rosemary Beach, a neighbourhood in Panama City Beach. Shoppers can check out Pier Park, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach. Frank Brown Park and Sundog Books are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Seacrest, Florida

What's nearby

  • Alys Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rosemary Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Seacrest Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Camp Helen State Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Carillon Beach - 6 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Donut Hole - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Shades - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪George's at Alys Beach - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Big Bad Breakfast Inlet Beach - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Amavida - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Elysee Retreat— Luxe, professionally-designed home w/pool in gated community have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Elysee Retreat— Luxe, professionally-designed home w/pool in gated community pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elysee Retreat— Luxe, professionally-designed home w/pool in gated community?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elysee Retreat— Luxe, professionally-designed home w/pool in gated community?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elysee Retreat— Luxe, professionally-designed home w/pool in gated community located?

Located in Rosemary Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach. Powell Lake and Seacrest Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Vicky F.

Great location, comfortable stay and wonderful customer service

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an amazing time staying at Elysee Retreat during the Thanksgiving holiday. Location: First time to 30A and couldn't have been happier with the location. It's a short walk to the private deeded beach as well as Rosemary Beach and Alys. We loved the ability to just park our car and take advantage of the provided bikes or walking to shops and restaurants. Property: A comfortable property with wonderful space to lounge and hangout. We loved the two seating areas on the main floor and the long dining table was perfect for a large group. We did one evening with 30A Vacation Chef and it was an amazing space for a private chef evening. The bedrooms were comfortable and loved that the 2nd floor rooms all had a TV. Property Management: 30A Luxury Vacations had great customer service. Prompt replies and was available for any questions or issues (although we had none). We certainly look forward to booking with 30A Luxury Vacations again.

10/10 Excellent

Joy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As advertised

Beautiful and well appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luanne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week retreat

The house is big and spacious. The location was perfect for walking, biking, and getting around. The access to the beach was tricky for we had a small baby in a stroller and you had a steep descent and climb. The pool was perfect. It was enjoyable.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house and perfect location!

This house is stunning and was a very relaxing and peaceful environment for our family. The bedrooms are very nicely spaced for everyone to have their privacy. And having a private pool was delightful! My only concern would be attention to detail when it comes to cleaning and repairs. (Overall the home could have been cleaner, the door handles on the doors to the outside were falling off, and the furniture is pretty worn, one of the water heaters was broken a couple days we were there, and the rain came in the door in the kitchen and created a puddle) But not enough to keep us from coming back to this home. Overall I would still give it a 5 star rating. And hopefully these issues will be resolved soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Eads, TN

Beach/Pool Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location is awesome. Walking distance to everything. Back yard pool is wonderful! Jets in pool are set like a lazy river ride. Kitchen is well stocked. The extra fridge really comes in handy. This house needs a deep cleaning and some paint. The den sofas are awful. Lots of wear and tear.
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8/10 Good

A guest from Sheridan, WY

Lovely Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I wish I could give our stay a 5-star review, because it is indeed a 5-star property. Unfortunately, there was an issue with the wood floor buckling in front of the refrigerator in the kitchen. Consequently, there was a parade of people coming through to observe and assess. On the one hand, kudos to property mgmt for being on top of the problem. On the other hand, it was a bit of a disruption, especially when we didn't know people were coming. More importantly, the location is ideal, the house is spacious and comfortable, the pool is perfect. My family had a wonderful experience.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving bliss

Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Perfect for our Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our whole family loved this property. The location was perfect- beach side of 30A, in a gated community, walk down street to private beach access, beach chair company at bottom of stairs. Minutes walk to downtown Rosemary for shops and restaurants. House was professionally decorated, very comfortable beds and furniture, living spaces large, kitchen appliances fully stocked... This house was large and plenty of room to sleep a large group. Property management was kind and immediately responsive to a couple of small requests. We’ll hopefully use this same house for our next trip. I highly recommend this property company, and this property.
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6/10 Okay

Stacia M.

Elysee retreat - sub par

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location of Elysee retreat was excellent!Property had previous water damage where there was a significant odor upon arrival & during our stay! In addition while we were there we lost the pool for 2 days due to a mechanical issue, grill did not work and MB tub won’t not hold water! All were repaired promptly by management company!This should not occur if maintenance is occurring regularly especially for a house of this cost! Rent beach chairs, do not bring your own as you will not be able to use them during the day only at sunset snd sunrise before rental chairs are set up!In addition, I am still waiting to understand any restitution for the issues we experienced during our stay. Overall disappointed for the cost of the house rental!
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10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

Fantastic Beach Retreat!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home is centrally located and easy to enjoy Rosemary and Alys. The home is spacious and it is a great layout to have several groups around the house. The beach is a very short walk and less crowded than most nearby options.
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10/10 Excellent

Josh T.

Perfect Stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home was perfect for our large family. Big, beautiful, clean house. It is in a perfect location. It’s incredibly close to the beach and the private access is wonderful. This is also convenient for littles if they need to take bathroom breaks. It also comes with bikes and we rode bikes all around! It’s so close to everything. We loved the location of this home and couldn’t have been happier with the home, location, and service and communication from the agency.
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8/10 Good

Lovely House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The homes location and interiors pretty much can't be beat. Great house for families. We loved the bikes and beach chairs that were included! While the interiors are impeccable, the condition of the overall home seems to be going downhill. Leaks, faulty electric, doors not locking, not opening, or falling off the kitchen cabinets. Several issues from day one. However, the property managers couldn't have been more responsive and helpful. Each issue was addressed immediately and with follow up to make sure we were happy. Overall, we had a lovely stay and would return to this house in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

David D.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Disappointing

Pool was green upon our arrival, gate code was not correct and wasn’t resolved for 14 hrs. Thank goodness for good neighbors. House is beautiful, expect no support.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Dayna A.

Luxury Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House is amazing, no complaints. Customer service was great, when needed questions answered. Great location!
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10/10 Excellent

Bobby Q.

Amazing Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is amazing and it’s the perfect location. Best beach trip house by far.
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4/10 Poor

Robert D.

Elysee

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home was nice accept the home was not clean. The kitchen was dirty. Food was still stuck to the over and countertops were dirty. I asked management to come in and clean. I was ignored. Also, had working crew to work on AC during stay. Again, home was nice (a little run down for the money) but attention to detail should have been much better. I owed and rented my beach home in the area with numerous accommodations that this home did not have. Very few towels, no beach or pool towels even though the home had a pool.
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Great house and vacation!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We'll definitely stay here again soon. The home was gorgeous and the management company was top-notch!
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle A., Lakeway

Out of a Magazine!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home is gorgeous! We were beyond comfortable and could enjoy time together or time in separate groups given all the space! The beds were dreamy. All of the amenities were supplied for our stay. Management company was great and we can’t wait to stay again!
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10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Great Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall the property and house were great. It was nice being in a gated community and having private access to the beach. Home was very clean and comfortable. Even with 12 people we had plenty of room. There is current new home construction in the neighborhood but it did not bother us. My only suggestion would be not to bring or rent a golf cart. The Rosemary Beach area is NOT golf cart friendly and the city enforcement officers are extremely rude. I receive a parking ticket while sitting in my golf cart waiting to pick up my family. Save your money and rent bikes or walk.
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10/10 Excellent

Diana M., Rosemary Beach, Florida, USA

Casa Blanca

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was beautifully designed and furnished with elegant neutral accents. The bedding and bath was clean and fresh. We enjoyed every bit of our vacation and felt we have traveled to another world. Short walking distance to Rosemary Beach and to Alys Beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Don G.

Elysee

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Extremely happy
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10/10 Excellent

Kendra L.

Will be back again! Best location and gorgeous home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I’m so happy with the Elysee Retreat property. All of the rooms are large and the living rooms are jaw dropping as you walk into the home. The pool was large compared to other properties we considered renting for our vacation. You are a very short walk to the beach which wasn’t overcrowded. Crabby Steve’s is also a short walk from the house on the beach and his food and drinks are delicious!
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10/10 Excellent

Elysee Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time staying at Elysee Retreat. The home was lovely and the location perfect for beaching, restaurants and shops. The pool was great for the kids and heating it during the fall allowed them to swim day and night. 30A Luxury Vacations were fantastic. They responded quickly to every request I had prior and during the trip. A special thank you to Roxy and Erin. They are true professionals and provide wonderful customer service!!
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa B., Marietta, Ga

Fall break stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Elysee retreat was a dream. Beautiful home. We stayed a week. Two families. 10 kids. 4 adults. Plenty of space for everyone & some. Clean. Gorgeous interior design. Beds were very comfortable in all the rooms. Had everything we needed. Kitchen well stocked. Of course vacationing with 30A luxury was amazing as usual. Thank you Roxxy & Chris:) We asked for the pool to be heated and someone came right away. The beach is a 4 min walk, 2 min bike ride to the cul de sac and then to private boardwalk. Beach chair service was easy & the guys were so nice each time we rented chairs. Loved the proximity of the house to everything. We usually stay in Rosemary but this house was super close. Right across from all the Seacrest shops & restaurants. Gated community. Private. Quiet. Don’t hear anything when you r inside. Kids went in & out as the pleased. We stayed an extra night and would have stayed longer if possible! This house was our family’s fav by far. Would love to rent it again someday! Another great Fall break! Thank you 30A luxury & thank you Elysee Retreat:)
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6/10 Okay

Mary P.

A Fall Getaway@ Elysee

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Elysee was very pretty & conveniently located. Very disappointed in the fact that we all arrived at 4:30 and it had started raining. I called management and asked if my son, daughter in law and granddaughter who had just arrived from the airport could go inside because it was raining. I was told no that the property was not cleared yet for check-in. No maintenance was even there. At 4:45 the pool guy arrived while they stood out in the rain with their luggage. I received a text at 4:50 that they could now go inside. I understand Covid and check in times but no one had even been renting the property for days. It would have been nice to have had an earlier check in. Check out at 9:00 and Check in at 5:00 is extremely inconvenient. There were many flies in the kitchen and no fly swatters available at Publix or Winn Dixie. I called about a missing drain plug in my bathroom and it took 2 days to be replaced and then it broke. The grill was not drained of grease and a fire resulted that caused my sons to unlock and move the grill which could have been very dangerous.

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