We have stayed in Palm Coast and St Augustine several times on various vacations. This was by far the nicest home we have rented. It is clean and comfortable and well appointed for a week in the sun with the family. We appreciated that it is dog friendly, and since our furry friends don't like to swim it wasn't a problem keeping them out of the pool.
Everything is modern and stylish. The pictures give you a very good idea of the real experience staying there. Everything is tiled so the house is easy to keep clean as you come and go from your adventures. The pool is screened in so you don't have to worry about the bugs. The whole house has bluetooth speakers to stream your music.
I especially appreciated the kitchen. There are high quality pots and pans and knives so you can actually enjoy cooking with the fresh seafood and local produce. That is always a struggle for me at vacation rentals and this is the first one I didn't have to buy anything to use in the kitchen!
The bedrooms are large and nicely furnished. I like the layout with the master suite on the opposite side of the house from the other 2 bedrooms. I found the beds to be extremely comfortable. We are now talking about upgrading to the Bamboo Memory Foam mattresses at home.
Palm Coast is not a resort town. The subdivisions are laid out so there aren't a lot of cut-throughs. This makes it nice to walk the neighborhood, and you can let your older kids ride the 2 provided bikes without worrying. It does take a bit longer to get to the stores from here but it was worth it to be in a nice quiet neighborhood.
Pro Tip: the Publix closest to the house doesn't have the full bakery so it is worth it to go a little farther to the bigger one in Island Walk to get the good Key Lime pies. The best place to buy fresh local seafood is at A1A fisheries, just North of Bings Landing. Going to Flagler Beach is better (and cheaper) going South to 100 and traveling East. The Hammock Dunes Bridge is only $2 but is only convenient when you are heading North to Washington Oaks or the beaches toward St Augustine.
Palm Coast is a great location because it is half way between St Augustine and Daytona Beach, but isn't a crazy party scene. You are just over an hour from the Kennedy Space Center, and just under 2 hours from Orlando if you want to surprise the kids with a day at Universal or Disney.
Book this home with confidence and get ready for a great vacation. We are already booked for next year!