Guest Comments & Reviews

Private Paradise Guest Comments

PPPHlogoAll of the homeowners have guest books available for their visitors to write in, and these are the comments that visitors have shared with them over the years. Please keep in mind that not all guests choose to write a review; this is why some homes may have more reviews than others (or there are large gaps between review dates). In addition, many guests return year-after-year and don't write a new review each time they visit.



6/19-26/2021 - Thank you so much for sharing your lovely beach house with us! We love it! We really love the pool and back yard and our dog, Maddie, loved running around the pool! We love the beach atmosphere and our daughters had a blast! Our favorite place to eat was Keegan's - Grouper, shrimp Scampi & Key Lime Pie! My husband's motto for the week "Beach, Pool, Eat, Sleep, Repeat!" HA! Thanks again! ~Derek, Ginger, Gabby, Olivia and Maddie too!  - Osw, IL


3/21-4/21 - Thank you so much for allowing us to share your amazing home this past month! We have fallen in love with the neighborhood and Indian Rocks Beach! We felt just st home! The local resturants and Tiki Bars have amazing food, drinks and made us feel like we belong here! I even got to enjoy the best massage at Zen and WOW...best produce store! Your home had everything, plus more, we needed! Our dachshund was in heaven as well, Zoe loved her freedom & watching all the activity in the yard! We will be back! Shout out to Brian & Rox for welcoming us and Dolly remembering Zoe when she came! Love it here! Thanks again! Kim & Gary M - Spread Eagle, WI.


Jan-March 2020 - We were happy to be backto IRB for winter 2020. Love the community, the beach and the wonderful friends we have made over the years. Of course the concerns around Covid19 are troubling and as a result, we made the decision to head home early. We are sad to leave, but anxious to get home. As always, Rox & Brian were very helpful and we look forward to returning in 2021. Ken & Connie & Gracie.


11/25-12/1/2019 - Dave, Paula and canine Cal made it back! - 3 1/2 years later... Always a lovely time. Enjoyed sharing Thanksgiving w/friends and our daughter here. Was a beautiful day. Fun being here again for the community yard sale - spring & fall. Thanks for opening up your home. As I said last time; We'll be back :-).


Jan-Mar 2018 - We love this "home away from home". This is our 3rd winter and it just keeps getting better as we make new friends and find new activities. We feel very welcome here and the neighbors, and Brian & Rox make our stay even more enjoyable. Thank you for sharing your home with us. Best regards - Ken, Connie & Gracie, Ottawa, CA


July 2017 - What a wonderful month it has been! Thank you for another memorable stay in your beach house. The weather was perfect and we discovered many new resturants this year as well. All the new neighbors have been very nice and friendly. Looking forward to next summer already! Have a wonderful year and God bless! Kind regards - always - Melissa & Peter, Shane, Faith, Jessica & Kyle, DR Beach, FL



April 2017 - We have found our Florida home-- your home is our paradise! Thank You! We'll be back for sure next April. "Oakley", our Corgi mix rescue, loves the two parks nearby + particularly the dog park off the nature boardwalk. She adores the house and patio shade. We love the walks, bikes, the location - the best! We love, love, love the house. Everything is beautiful and perfect. See you again soon...Louise & Jack, Chicago, USA P.S. Favorites: Your pool! The Beach! Nature Park just down the street, Kolb Park tennis courts, etc., the whole neighborhood, friendly & great!!


Jan-March 2017 - Thank you for another wonderful stay! Ken, Gracie (our Jack Russell Terrier) and I had a great visit. The weather was particularly good this winter, and we got to enjoy extra pool time. We hosted a lunch/ukulele concert - I believe you saw some footage - no Black Sabbath, but we can work on that. We hope to be back next year. We have come to really love this neighborhood, and love staying at your comfortable home. Best Regards - Ken, Connie & Gracie, Canada

Rox and Brian saved us and our 4 dogs from hurricane Mathew! Great people, great rental! Thank you so much, we'll be back! :-)


July 9 - August 9, 2016 - "Thank you for a wonderful month stay at your beach house! We were here 2 years ago and could not wait to come back. The weather was wonderful and we got some well needed rest & relaxation. Already booked for next summer and will be counting down the days! Hate to leave this peacful home. Thanks for sharing your piece of paradise! See you next summer! Sincerely, Melissa, Peter, Shane, Taylor, Faith - Delray Beach Florida *Can't forget our three poodles* - Henry, Susie and Lilly!


May-June/2016 - "Janine, David & Gizmo want to thank you for our lovely stay at your cottage, and the pool was a real bonus. Also, Roxy & Brian are a excellent couple to look after it. We highly recommend it. Going back to UK soon...


04/2016 - "Dave, Paula & Canine Cal had a lovely month in your home. Lived in Pinellas for 19 years, 15 years ago - was nice to get back for an extended stay. We'll be back!" - Kentucky


Jan-March/2016 - "Ken, Gracie (our little Jack Russell Terrier) and I spent the most wonderful 3 months in your lovely home. We loved the layout, the kitchen and the various comforts provided. We particularly loved the back yard and pool, and spent many lovely hours, reading, swimming and bird watching. We love the community and the proximity to restaurants and the beach. We have family in Largo so particularly love the location. Of course rox & Brian have been a joy to work with and made a point of ensuring our stay was as comfortable as possible. Best regards, Connie, Ken & Gracie - Ottawa, Ontario


06/2015 - "Thank you so much for letting us stay at your beautiful home in paradise! We had such an amazing & relaxing time. Everything was perfect & you had the whole house full of everything we could possibly need during our stay. We can't thank you enough! Eric & Brittany - St. Louis, MO


05/2015 - "Wow - what a wonderful week and thank you for extending 2 days - we had great weather every day, good food options close by. Definitely the perfect week. Thank you to Rox & Brian." Hughes Family - Richmond, VA


02/2015 - "Two "great" months on Indian Rocks. Many thanks to Brian & Rox. It will take another year (10 months), but hopefully we'll be back here!" Thanks - Nick & Jane - Vermont


01/2015 - "Hi, Thank you all for sharing your home with us and our Great Dane! Your home is lovely - updated kitchen & baths & very clean! We love the IRB community - walking to beach and restaurants. And for me, the art center where I took lessons - wonderful people! We will definitely be back." Best regards, Chris, Jeff & Shafer - Potomac Falls, VA


07/2014 - "Thank you for sharing your beautiful beach house with us. We had a wonderful time! Really enjoyed the pool and it was great to have all the beach supplies already here. This was our 4th summer at IRB, and your home was the best we've rented thus far - we will be back next year! Rox & Brian have been great, we love them! Sincerely, Melissa, Peter, Shane, Faith and Henry our pooch - Delray Beach, FL


04/2014 - "It is our last night here in your lovely home. The month has passed by so quickly. We've enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and of course the beautiful community of Indian Rocks Beach. The weather was almost perfect with the exception of one or two days of rain...which was a great reprieve from the sunshine & beach. We went to the beach very often and enjoyed the pool in the evenings after dinner. We loved having your privat house... a nice change from a high-rise condo. A lot of evenings were spent out in your backyard listening to music or just chatting. Your house was very comfortable and I would definitly recommend it to anyone who asks. It was also a nice touch to have things on hand like salt, pepper, tin foil, spices, etc. Your kitchen is well equiped for cooking. We enjoyed many meals at your patio table. A wonderful holiday! Especially when our Canadian winter has been so brutal. I guess it is back to the great white north tomorrow. With any luck - the snow will be gone!! Thanks again - Peggy & Jim - Prince Edward Island, Canada & Cindy & Wayne - Nova Scotia, Canada


-03/2014 - We have been coming to Indian Rocks Beach for the past 15 years to take in baseball spring training; this was the first time we have stayed for a full month. After 14 years at a condo, we were thrilled to find your house. We love IRB and your home gave us everything we were looking for in accommodations. The pool was a bonusalbeit the weather was not always condusive to taking advantage of all the toys. Cannot say enough about the efforts of Rox, Brian & Tyler. They dealt with a couple early issues immediately and were prompt in responding to every question or concern. You are very fortunate to have such pros looking after your investment property. Would love to return in a future March and look forward to sharing your piece of paradise again. Bill, Jim & Larry - Ontario, Canada

-01/2014 - Thank you for nother wonderful stay in your home. The month went by very quickly. As usual it was great to work with Brian & Rox. Thank you for allowing our golden, Buddy, to be here with us. Wasyl & Anne


-11/2013 - Happy Thanksgiving 2013! Even though the weather didn't cooperate much, we had a great time and enjoyed the house very much - Happy Holidays! The Reynolds Family, Akron, Ohio


-07/2013 - Thanks for sharing your home with us. We love Indian Rocks Beach and we hate to leave. What a wonderful little town, we hope to come back next year and enjoy your home again. Dawn, Trampas & Kids.


-02/2013 - Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful home with us. We really enjoyed our month here. Rox & Brian are great, and we really like Indian Rocks Beach. Thank you again for making your home so nice for us. Wasyl & Anne


- 05/2013 - We had a wonderful time here this week. We love your house! We are looking forward to visit again. Rox was wonderful and the house was well stocked with supplies. Having the bikes and the kayaks were a special bonus. Weather was great. You're very special people to allow dogs, and we appreciate it. The Kings, Alpharetta, Georgia

-10/2011 - Hello Mike & Regina, We have been here the entire month... and that was too short! We have enjoyed our stay, the community is very dog-friendly for our Bubby. There is one other Newfoundland here on IRB, Shamus, and he is Bubby's Uncle! We were so surprised to meet another brown Newfi here & they happened to be related! We have relaxed here, enjoyed the beach, weather in October is the best and will continue to visit IRB! Many thanks to your wonderful neighbors, as well as, Rox & Brian! Connie, Bob & Bubby, Pittsburgh"


- 08/2011 - "This house has been home for 3 medical students from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. It has been a wonderful experience. We all have been rotating at Largo Medical Center. One of us is from New Smyrna Beach, FL. the other is from Lexington, Alabama, and the last from Cumberland, MD. We have been working really hard, but have gotten to use the pool and the kayak very often. The area is beautiful and we would all love to come back. Sincerely, Zack, Adam & Rameen - Summer 2011".


- 06/11 - "We have enjoyed our stay in Indian Rocks. This house is awesome. The kids have enjoyed the pool and lizards. Everything is so close and feels safe, as well. I am sort of sad to leave this place, its been a wonderful sub for home in Arkansas, we wish we could stay longer. We celebrated 2 birthdays here. We will cherish the memories we made here.Thanks again, Shana, Trey, Olivia & William, Scott, Arkansas."


"We were so blessed to find this home while our Largo home was repaired. It was a perfect fit for our family. Our kids (2 & almost 5) loved the pool, the proximity to parks, the beach, the ice cream shop, etc. It was a wonderful home for us for the month. We only wish we could have stayed for the duration of our construction. Thanks for making such a welcoming place for us. P.S. Great neighbors too! We've made some great friends. Michelle & Larry, Largo, FL." (Private Paradise - May 2011)


- Hi, This was a wonderful vacation! Loved your home, and backyard. We enjoyed our walks to the beach, Craby Bills, and the area in general. Thanks. Steven, Rita & Family, Ashburn, VA" - (Private Paradise - April 2011)


- "Hi Guys - Had a great time here, it's very, very nice. Roxie & Brian are great and your neighbors too. Look forward to coming back. Joe & Dottie, LeRoy, Michigan" - (Private Paradise - March/April 2011)


- “Hello Mike & Regina - We’ve had a great time and great weather at your Indian Rocks Beach house this month! It is a very cute and clean place, a pleasure after some of our past rentals.We enjoyed our morning bike rides and walks on the beach. Had many picnics at the beach too. Played lots of golf in the area as well. Our daughter & family live in Seminole and we spent a lot of time visiting there. A bit of a drive but it worked out fine. Our month passed by very fast! Your neighbors are very pleasant and friendly - a nice area! A couple more days with the family and we’ll be heading back to Mass - Cape Cod. Hopefully to be back next year. If you ever come to Cape Cod, look us up. We’ve left our brochure here. Thanks again, Charlie & Eileen” - (Private Paradise - February 2011)


- "Thank you so very much for responding immediately to our requests.  And thank you so much for continually checking with us to ensure all was well. We really appreciate you. Our stay was great and we love Indian Rocks Beach and surrounding areas. Sincerely, Robin & Mike, Charleston, WV" (November 2010)