My family and my sister's family stayed at Irina's house for a long weekend in March. We had not spent time together as families in a while, and wanted to find a fun and relaxing place to catch up and enjoy each other. Needless to say, our experience was exactly what we were looking for. Let me start by saying that the house was immaculately clean. We are all neat freaks in my family, and the house was so clean that we felt like we were at home. There was not a bit of dirt or speck of dust anywhere. The floors, kitchen, and bathroom were spotless. My sister, who is particularly hard to please when it comes to cleanliness, was thrilled and swears that she will not stay anywhere else in Florida. Cleanliness is usually an issue when traveling, especially to the beach, and so the condition of this house, which the owner obviously takes a lot of pride in, was a wonderful surprise. Not only was the house clean, but it was luxurious and relaxing too. The living room was large and the seating was lush, which was perfect for spedning time together talking and laughing at the end of a long day at the beach. The beds were so comfortable that they felt new (maybe they are, I didn't ask), which is also a bonus when traveling to the beach. The bedrooms were spacious and private as well, giving us the feeling of being home even though we were on vacation. The kitchen was spacious and well-appointed, and allowed four adults to cook a meal with no hitches and no bumping into each other. An added bonus was the gazebo in the backyard, where we ate dinner and enjoyed one of the cooler nights during our stay. The location of the house was perfect as well, only miles away from Clearwater Beach. Clearwater Beach has been rated as one of the best beaches in the country, and it is for good reason, as the beach is pristine, the sand is white, and the water is warm. I cannot imagine going down to Florida and going to another beach. Last, Irina was a gracious and wonderful hostess, returning emails promptly before and during our visit. She even recommended a few restaurants to eat at during our stay, and her recommendations were spot on. All in all, we could not have asked for a better experience. We are already planning our trip for next year!