The Sand Vista, Redington Shores, FL

So someone I have known since early elementary school, Kayla, has vacation rentals in Redington Shores, FL, and while we were down here I thought we would drop by and say hey. When I pulled up her FB page it shows her as former owner of these rentals, so I thought she had moved on from the area. So when I pulled up my FB and saw I had a note from her, I was excited. Not only did she write a note, she invited us to her rentals to a cookout. 

Oh my goodness. We jumped at the chance. Anthony asked me, now, how do you know her?? And I said, we were best friends in early elementary school (Madison Academy in Huntsville, AL), but had different friends in high school (Hazel Green High School). And five years ago she purchased some vacation rentals down in Redington Shores. I didn't know what to expect when I got there, but of course the Super Bowl was on, and there was a table full of good food and a grassy area full of Canadians and a few northerners thrown in also. And this isn't just anybody hanging out there, these are people who make reservations every year and they stay for an extended period of time, one, two, or three months. You could tell they all loved Kayla and it was a family atmosphere. I have never seen anything like this when we go on vacation at condos or hotels. 

It was dark that night and couldn't get good pictures so I went back today and took a few more pictures to share with you.

This is her back dock overlooking the bay, and below is Anthony enjoying the sun on the deck.

Here are room pictures:

Some of the tile is original from the 50's, I loved it. There is a lot of blood, sweat, and tears that Kayla personally shed getting this place up to where it is today, a welcoming place that is warm and inviting. I love what it says on her website, Come as a guest, Leave as a friend. Here is her website link.

http://www.sandvistamotel.com

And if you look at the reviews, they mention Kayla over and over again. Her place, and she, are truly a gem.

It was wonderful catching up with her. And she said she doesn't know why it shows "former owner" on her FB page, but I am glad it was wrong.