Manatee Playground was all that we expected, and so much more! The house is spacious, and we loved the huge screened-in second level porch. We enjoyed watching kayakers and paddleboarders go by, and were thrilled and awed to see manatee gliding through the waters right past the house almost daily! We braved the chilly swimming pool, once, just because it was there and to get some great pictures. The yard is big and beautiful, fenced in on the two sides not bordered by the canals. Our dog loved it. With a variety kayaks and life vests available for our use, and a launcing ramp on the property, we quickly decided we wanted to make use of them. After some brief kayak practice, we took took off down the canal in search of Hospital Hole. We found it just a short paddle away, and were blown away to be hanging out amongst dozens of these magnificent, social, gentle beings. We spent many hours with the manatees at Hospital Hole when weather allowed, and have pictures and memories that we'll cherish forever!
Manatee Playground is at the end of a quiet road and the neighbors are friendly. There are many great restaurants in the area, and Pine Island is just a short drive to watch some beautiful sunsets.We enjoyed playing pool when the weather was bad. We were surprised that many of the parks don't allow dogs. We had a couple very minor issues, and John and Meg were very friendly and quick to respond. Wonderful hosts! We hope to go back soon!
