"We had a wonderful three weeks staying in Minslake. We have found in the past that photographs and descriptions can be misleading but in your case the pictures and description do not do justice to the true experience of staying in Minslake. A wonderfully comfortable master bed, usually one of my criticisms as I am a very light sleeper, a well equipped kitchen, nothing has been forgotten, and a very comfortable pair of lounge areas. Minslake is so clean and well looked after, you and the management company must be constantly updating it to ensure the comfort of your guests.
We were looking for a relaxing holiday, a home from home, and Minslake gave us exactly that. We slept well, there were no disturbances, Rotonda is a wonderfully peaceful area and Minslake has a gorgeous view over the lake from the lanai with no neighbours overlooking the rear of the property. The lake also had regular visits from Moses, the resident alligator.
We can honestly say that this has been the best villa that we have stayed in since we first visited Florida in the early 90s, and we have paid a lot more for some of the previous villas.
When we next come to the area we will definitely put Minslake as our first choice."
Martin Wheeler - May 2009
Martin Wheeler
We stayed at Minslake in December 2008.When we pulled into the drive the villa looked nice but just like the others on that street.However, when we entered the lounge and saw the view beyond the swimming pool and over the lake and the standard of the furnishings we knew we had chosen the correct villa.Everything we could wish for was provided.The mountain bikes were particularly welcome to explore the area.There is an abundance of amazing wildlife in the area , some of them frequently visited the lake.
As with most places in the states a car is a must ,although I found it very relaxing exploring the area on the mountain bike.There is an abundance of Golf Courses in the area but not being a golfer I can't comment on them.
I would have no hesitation in recommending this villa.
Brian & Dot ( Swansea.)
Hi Muriel, just to say that we had a wonderful time in your house. It was just as lovely as you promised. The house was really comfortable and we enjoyed the swimming pool and watching the alligators swimming up and down from the safety of the Lanai ! We had a few bike rides on the cycle tracks in the area and saw snakes and tortoises and various other interesting creatures. We nearly ran over a wild boar that came running across the road in Pine Valley Court !
Jackie Easter
We enjoyed some lovely day trips to nearby beaches and to a couple of state parks . The Myakka was a particular highlight. Your recommendations for restaurants were useful and we especially enjoyed Johnny Leverocks . The house was really well equipped. Overall we had a superb time. It is rather depressing to return to this cold weather ! Best wishes, Jackie
Jackie Easter
Just returned from a fabulous stay in your beautiful home, Minslake. We
have visited Florida many times,the last few visits being on the
Rotonda. However, we found Minslake to be far superior in many
respects. The villa is beautifully appointed and exceptionally well
equipped. We found the pc and internet very useful for looking up local
information, opening and closing times for shops, restaurants and
cinemas, and for looking at local maps and obtaining directions etc.
The furnishings and decor are to a very high standard and are
exceptionally comfortable. The villa itself is spotlessly clean and
very well maintained, as are the beautiful pool and landscaped gardens.
The setting must be one of the best plots on the Rotonda as it
overlooks a very picturesque lake teaming with wildlife. We loved to
sit and watch the lake in the evenings to see if we could identify the
wildlife with the help of the numerous books you so thoughtfully
provide. An added bonus is the total privacy around the pool area,
since the landscaped gardens are large and the adjacent plots in no way
overlook the rear of the villa. I must also say thank you to the
management team who were very friendly and efficient, and were always
at the end of the telephone when we needed any advice. We loved our
holiday so much, we have already reserved our next visit 12 months in
advance as we couldn't bear the thought of returning to the Rotonda and
missing out on staying at Minslake. Kathryn Saunders, Aug 2007
We loved our stay at Minslake; you have such a lovely villa in a nice quiet area but the view over the lake and its regular 'visitors' make it really special. I don't know about you, but we suffer badly from post-Florida depression - the weather and way of life over there are so much better than the UK; if only it were a easier to retire there! I'm sure last month's visit won't be our last and we might well be in touch with you again. Best wishes Arthur and Elizabeth 25 June 2005
Arthur Boylan
Hi Michael and Muriel We wanted to let you know what a great time we had while staying in your beautiful villa this September. It was our first visit to Florida and we looked at many different properties on-line before deciding to book Minslake. Having looked at your website we expected something special and we were not disappointed. We first spent a few hectic days in Orlando, visiting theme parks with our daughter and her partner. To arrive at the villa, in such a scenic and peaceful location was a welcome contrast.
Mary and David Donovan
The villa gave us the freedom to do what we wanted, and the spotlessly clean accommodation and facilities were exceptional. Throughout our stay the temperature was a constant 30°C; the air conditioning was most welcome. We all made good use of the pool and in fact spent almost all our time at the villa sitting outside in the lanai, catching the sun and watching the wildlife. We were fortunate to see the alligator and also armadillos, raccoons, ospreys, water snakes and lots of frogs and lizards. Our daughter and her partner used the bikes every day. We found the nearby shops stocked everything we needed.
Mary and David Donovan
Although I cooked some meals we also took advantage of local restaurants and takeaways. I would particularly recommend Johnny Luberocks, both for service and delicious fish. The local beaches were excellent; clean white sand, practically deserted, and a shell collector’s paradise. We visited a different beach each day and still didn’t see them all. The villa was an ideal base for day trips to Busch Gardens and the Everglades, and our daughter enjoyed her visit to the outlet mall at Fort Meyers. We loved the villa and its location so much we have already booked for next year.
Mary and David Donovan
Thanks so much for the e-mail - unfortunately we were already in Florida by the time it arrived, as we had one night in Miami, and then two weeks in Fort Myers before heading North to your lovely villa.
Wow, what a fabulous villa - we have rented a few in the Rotonda area, and yours is really outstanding. I don't think your web site did it justice, it is so equisitely presented and tastefully furnished - just lovely, and certainly the best one we have stayed in.
Jean Mathieson - March 2006
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