Our family of 4 just returned from a week+ at Disney Parks and barrier islands on both coasts —we’re so thankful we could start and end our days at our Mango Key retreat!
The home is comfortable, well-maintained, and very clean. Its layout and color palette make the space feel much larger than it is. Central air worked like a charm and kept us cool throughout. All of us slept incredibly well and had zero issues with the beds (a feat unto itself, as all four of us are rather particular about mattresses, linens, etc.). The kitchen was stocked with more than enough quality dinnerware, utensils, and glassware. Also provided were enough cookware and prep tools to whip up a meal of nearly any complexity—I loved being able to take breaks from on-the-go food and cook for/with my family (did a couple of staples runs at nearby Publix—infinitely more pleasant shopping experience there than at the perpetually teeming Walmart, btw.). While it got a workout, the oldie-but-goodie dishwasher proved solidly reliable, as did the clothes washer and dryer units.
I was very impressed with (and grateful for) the detailed procedure/info binder provided for guests: we seriously didn’t worry (or even have to think, really) about any aspect of our lodging during our stay...any questions we had on topic, the answers invariably were right there in the binder. And I’m still pinching myself at the weekly rate we paid...booking months in advance has its rewards.
It’s obvious the owners and caretaking crew take pride in this rental and truly care about providing wonderful home-away-from-home experiences. My favorite Easter egg: a drawer of books containing a loved, unabridged copy of The Hobbit...our nine year old daughter became a Tolkien fan on this trip. What a lovely memory :).
We plan to return to Mango Key as often as possible to create more.