Every thing about this house is amazing! Our family absolutely loved this house, the pool, the kayaks and the fishing. There was so much to do and enjoy you really don’t have to leave the property. My kids are already asking about returning and we haven’t even made it home. Definitely a vacation packed with memories.

This was our family’s #1 favorite vacation rental so far and we have stayed in many over the years. The house and property were even better in person. We spent a lot of time in the beautiful inground pool and on the back patio. The Dock is probably the biggest and nicest dock in the area. We enjoyed watching wildlife like manatees and dolphins 🐬 in the mornings from the dock. We caught plenty of fish right from the dock. Coffee in the mornings sitting on the lounge chairs around the pool was our favorite. The house was so nice that we decided to skip some of our plans and stay in. Thank you to the host Michael for everything!

Our family spent a week at this property and had a wonderful time. Our children loved the pool, fishing off the dock, and going kayaking for the first time. My son even saw a manatee while he was fishing! There was plenty of room for our family of 9, and the homeowner was very prompt at replying back with any questions or concerns we had. We would definitely stay at this property again. Our only complaint is that vacation never lasts long enough. 😊 Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!

a very nice property with good features, a little far from the beach though.

This was our first family trip with all our kids and grandkids. This house was perfect and very cozy. Between the pool and the kayaks the kids had a blast. We would definitely come back.

This property was great! Very nice and clean, perfect space for our two families. Everything was as advertised. The kids enjoyed the pool, fishing, kayaking, the bikes, tennis, corn hole and the jenga! Great family memories were made!

Really nice house. Very clean, comfortable for two families with teenagers! The house was well stocked with all the kitchen amenities. The house is spacious. Comfortable beds in all the rooms. The pool area was a big hit! Very relaxing! We all enjoyed it very much. It was always sunny ( we had perfectly hot & sunny weather this past week). The house is in a quiet neighborhood, grocery stores located just a few minutes away ( Publix & Winn Dixie). We enjoyed the Manatee Viewing area at Big Bend, seeing the sea turtles at the sanctuary area, we also made a lot of day trips - to Disney for one day, St Petersburg, Anna Maria Island, and Busch Gardens. Kids and adults were tired and happy to have the comfortable house to come back to at the end of each day. The teens even enjoyed walking to the neighbors park a few blocks away. Thank you Simpkins for a great time in your lovely home!

We had a wonderful stay in Apollo Beach. Michael was very helpful and gave us great recommendations. He was also very quick in responding to questions. We loved the pool, hot tub, kayaks and games available at the house. We had plenty to do during our stay. The house was very clean and came stocked with almost anything you could need. We’d love to come back if we visit the area again!

Beautiful home and wonderful outside area and pool. Plenty of room and beds for the family.

This home was great for our family vacation! The home owner was so communicative - before we arrived he suggested spots to visit, then when we arrived he was a call away with questions and to swap out life jackets and bikes to meet our family’s needs.

We were happy to get out of Atlanta, where it was rainy and cold. The month flew by. Apollo beach is a nice residential community. We enjoyed the ho tub, pool and fishing off the dock, kayaking, paddle boards and golf. Mike and Eva were very accommodating.

We had a great time at this lovely house. Very clean, comfy beds, plenty of towels and supplies. Pool was great - a little cold even while heated but it was also early January. Fished off the dock and caught something! Nice grill and well stocked kitchen. Loved being on the water. Quiet neighborhood that felt a little far from “stuff” but then we found two great restaurants close by with outdoor seating which was fun. We would definitely stay here again.

This is a great house and Mike is a terrific host who responded quickly to a couple of questions I had while we were at the property. The pool and hot tub are perfect, as is the BBQ area, all of which are really important to have a good week at a rental. We liked the location and it was easy a quick to get to Ybor and Tampa, as well as to go south. I would highly recommend this property to any families looking for a good house, great pool and central location. Thanks Mike!!

Lots of fun to be had. The house had most everything you would need and more. Any issues were resolved quickly, Michael was a great host. Fourth bedroom is entered through pool deck for younger children may be an issue. Would definitely stay here again.

Great experience. Renters were fantastic with everything..

Look no further, this is the house to rent. The house was beautiful and the pool and spa were so much fun. It also had kayak’s, bikes. Etc. Everything you need to have a special vacation. The host was terrific will rent again.

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Scenery was beautiful and home was beautiful thank y’all

We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. The house was gorgeous. Everything we needed was available. Eva checked in a few times throughout our stay. We had an awesome time. The kids loved the pool. We spent so much time on the back patio. Definitely looking forward to staying again.

6 adults and 4 children enjoyed this home with a pool for a family vacation. Lots of places to see and visit. Host was awesome, we will come again.

This house was beautiful, very clean and had everything for our family. We had our grandson who is 2 and our adult kids. Enjoyed the pool, the water and going to the sand bar. This house was very convenient to everything we needed. Thanks for the great vacation and the wonderful bottle of wine, we will be back!!

Great property great owner

Very well kept and equipped property exactly as represented. Pool and outdoor area is superb. Lots of wildlife to see in canal. House is spotless. Check-in was simple. Owner is responsive. All in all a great vacation rental.

Nice clean house. I would recommend it to others.

Nice clean house. I would recommend it to others.

Very well kept and equipped property exactly as represented. Pool and outdoor area is superb. Lots of wildlife to see in canal. House is spotless. Check-in was simple. Owner is responsive. All in all a great vacation rental.

We had an amazing time on our much needed vacation! The house is super clean and well maintained. The property owners were super communicative when necessary and made sure we had everything we needed. The house was well stocked with games, towels and pantry items. We also had full use of everything from coolers and bicycles to kayaks and paddle boards. They provide more than a hotel does, and it was just perfect!

What can I say about the Palm Tree Vacation Home.... The calm, quiet surroundings provide immediate rest and relaxation for those looking to break away from their hectic schedules. The Palm Tree offers a variety of things to do from swimming in the heated pool or relaxing in the hot-tub to fishing off the dock or even hopping in the paddle-boat for a cruise down the channel. If that's not enough, maybe you'd like to take a bike ride with the family in the quiet neighborhood. There is a park at the end of the road for the kids to skateboard, play basketball, cool down in the splash pad or maybe a game of tennis. The house is exceptionally clean with everything stocked and ready for your use! Michael and Eva provide a memorable experience for their customers. See you next year! Sue B

What can I say about the Palm Tree Vacation Home.... The calm, quiet surroundings provide immediate rest and relaxation for those looking to break away from their hectic schedules. The Palm Tree offers a variety of things to do from swimming in the heated pool or relaxing in the hot-tub to fishing off the dock or even hopping in the paddle-boat for a cruise down the channel. If that's not enough, maybe you'd like to take a bike ride with the family in the quiet neighborhood. There is a park at the end of the road for the kids to skateboard, play basketball, cool down in the splash pad or maybe a game of tennis. The house is exceptionally clean with everything stocked and ready for your use! Michael and Eva provide a memorable experience for their customers. See you next year! Sue B

As in every place you stay- there are always pros & cons. Cons: Did not have control over the Air Conditioning Unit - it is locked and won't let you put it below 73 degrees. The system messed up one night and set itself to 82 - we didn't text the owner until the next morning out of respect, but then was accused of tampering with his systems which was NOT the case. After that the air was set to 75 degrees. It seems as if you are staying in a Big Brother House - it isn't listed as your book the property but once you arrive - you learn that the owner has cameras pretty much every where and states that he will check them. There are sensors on every door and if you accidentally leave a door open more than 5 minutes - it will kick off the air and you have to call him to turn it back on. This happened to us once because we have kids and he did turn it back on. Also a part of the phone conversation that we had to have about the air system malfunctioning -was we were told - "I can check how many times the doors are open and shut" 4th bedroom is not a part of the main house - the doors are off the patio not really safe for younger children. Definitely think if there were locks added to the doors of the pool area that give direct access to that room it could help. Mattress on queen and king bed are not great. Pros: We all loved the pool and having a covered outdoor area to relax in and get out of the sun. The kayaks & paddleboat were awesome for us to use and we were thankful that there were enough life jackets for all of us to use at the same time. The kitchen was well stocked and was super close to a Publix and Winn Dixie. We had fun exploring Apollo Beach, nature trails, and manatee viewing center - we did miss the manatees by like a week and a half. Everyone who worked at the manatee center was SO friendly!! We understand having expectations of people staying within your property, but have never been at a property were I felt so watched. Doesn't leave you with a very welcoming feeling.

As in every place you stay- there are always pros & cons. Cons: Did not have control over the Air Conditioning Unit - it is locked and won't let you put it below 73 degrees. The system messed up one night and set itself to 82 - we didn't text the owner until the next morning out of respect, but then was accused of tampering with his systems which was NOT the case. After that the air was set to 75 degrees. It seems as if you are staying in a Big Brother House - it isn't listed as your book the property but once you arrive - you learn that the owner has cameras pretty much every where and states that he will check them. There are sensors on every door and if you accidentally leave a door open more than 5 minutes - it will kick off the air and you have to call him to turn it back on. This happened to us once because we have kids and he did turn it back on. Also a part of the phone conversation that we had to have about the air system malfunctioning -was we were told - "I can check how many times the doors are open and shut" 4th bedroom is not a part of the main house - the doors are off the patio not really safe for younger children. Definitely think if there were locks added to the doors of the pool area that give direct access to that room it could help. Mattress on queen and king bed are not great. Pros: We all loved the pool and having a covered outdoor area to relax in and get out of the sun. The kayaks & paddleboat were awesome for us to use and we were thankful that there were enough life jackets for all of us to use at the same time. The kitchen was well stocked and was super close to a Publix and Winn Dixie. We had fun exploring Apollo Beach, nature trails, and manatee viewing center - we did miss the manatees by like a week and a half. Everyone who worked at the manatee center was SO friendly!! We understand having expectations of people staying within your property, but have never been at a property were I felt so watched. Doesn't leave you with a very welcoming feeling.

If you are looking for a beautiful get away in a "home away from home" this is wonderful place to stay. They are very helpful and responsive to any questions we may have had. Definitely will look into staying with them again.