BLUF: Mariano and his team were awesome! I've stayed at quite a few Airbnb's and this has probably been one of the best, especially for families (5 stars). Kitchen had essentials and more; the pool and pool house were a hit w/the kiddos; communication was great and they were always quick to reply or take action as needed! There were a few minor issues when we first got there, but Mariano's team quickly took care of it. Very
comfortable & accommodating stay. We will definitely keep this host in mind for future stays in Florida!
Other highlights: We loved that there were welcome snacks (variety of chips, peanuts, some candy) and beverages (water, red and white wine) waiting for us at check-in! Super thoughtful and a hit with our kiddos.
The kitchen also had all of the essentials and more than the average Airbnb: pots, pans, baking sheets, casserole dishes, deep fryer, keurig (plenty of k-cups, I didn't have to buy any, just creamer ofnmy choice), blender, hand mixer, mixing bowls, oil, salt and pepper, sugar, some spices, a variety of cups, glasses and mugs, etc. This was a big plus for me because I don't like eating out daily, so it was nice to be able to make a few meals and smoothies.
And of course, the highlight of the place for the kiddos was the pool and pool house. There were even a few beach toys we were able to borrow.
Side note: The place is just as pictured, but the layout is a little odd. The side with the living room is where the master and 2nd bedroom are. There's a shared bath, so no bathroom in the master. Then you walk through the kitchen and get to the dining room and 2nd living room which opens up to the pool. There's a full bath there and an bathroom inside the 3rd bedroom which is past the laundry. (Btw, that room gets hot easily, but I've notified Mariano.) The outdoor dining table is behind the dining room.
Overall, great stay for our family. We are looking forward to staying with this host for our future Florida visits.