Spacious 4-bed lakeside pool villa near Disney – Home 2122884 Villa
- 4 bedrooms
- 8 sleeps
- min stay varies
Spacious 4-bed lakeside pool villa near Disney – Home 2122884
- Villa
- 4 bedrooms
- sleeps 8
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 62 mi
- Swimming pool
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Air conditioning
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Location, Location, Location!!! The attractive combination of tranquil Florida nature and proximity to the Orlando action makes this villa a perfect base for a quiet rest or for hectic trips round the attractions. Or why not have the best of both worlds! It's hard to beat this location for your stay in Orlando.
If its tranquility you want then from the 32ft heated pool you can enjoy expansive views of the lake and forest in a semi-rural setting and watch the wildlife as you relax in the warm water.
If its action you want then Disney is just 12 minutes drive away - you can't get much closer than that without paying Disney's prices!
For shopping and restaurants you are just 3/4 mile from US192 - the main artery of the Kissimmee resort area with its numerous attractions, malls, shops, and restaurants. The giant 24x7 Walmart store is just a 2-minute drive away or a leisurely 15min stroll along quiet Bass Road. If you prefer shopping at Aldi then there is a an excellent Aldi store across the road from Walmart.
If it is nature/wildlife you want then the lake is bounded by the Shingle Creek nature preserve so you can enjoy Floridian wildlife up close from your own home. Watch the turkeys, owls, heron, cranes, anhingas, egrets, cranes, deer, racoons, turtles, otters, the occasional gator (don't worry they are small, more scared of you and there is a fence between you and the water and they cannot jump), deer and much more as you lie in your bed or as you lounge by the heated pool. Whilst we cannot guarantee you will see these, they are all there - we have seen them ourselves.
So bring your cameras and binoculars, you never know what you might see! Shingle Creek is commonly recognised as the "Headwaters of the Everglades" and you can rent a canoe just 3/4 mile north of the villa and paddle your own way through this tranquil, unspoiled Florida wilderness. You can also walk the trails or fish the creek waters. We can also advise on other Florida wildlife "gems" that we have discovered over the years.
With 2100 sq ft of living space, 4 bedrooms, 2 lounges, separate dining room, large kitchen with breakfast nook and bar, 2 large bathrooms and a separate utility room, the villa is large enough to accommodate 2 families or 1 large family but priced so that even a couple can enjoy a stay. In fact, many of our returning clients are couples who enjoy a stay in the quieter seasons.
The house cable bundle comes with unlimited free calls to Mainland USA, CANADA and Puerto Rico, 100+Mb broadband, Wi-Fi, 300+ digital channels and TVs in all rooms.
The pool is constantly heated using solar heating panels on the roof which means that it will be very comfortable for most of the year at no cost, and additional electric heating is available for the cooler winter months as a chargeable option (please ask when booking or it can be ordered later). The solar heaters will maintain temperatures in excess of 84F for most of the year (Mar to Oct incl.) Unheated pools can feel chilly, even in Florida, when the water temperature is less than about 84F. Unheated screened pools may never reach 84F even in a Florida summer as the pool screen enclosures can inhibit natural heating by the sun.
We advise the use of the electric pool heating (optional extra) in the winter ( Mid-Oct to mid-Mar) if you wish to ensure comfortable bathing as the low sun elevations and cooler weather may not be sufficient for the solar heaters to maintain a 84F pool.
Compare our prices like-for-like. Our prices are fully inclusive of items such as state and local taxes, house safe, child crib/high chair (if required), solar pool heating etc. There is also a propane BBQ ( free of charge) but please note that our management company does not provide a service to clean or provide fuel for the BBQ. Therefore, it is the responsibility of guests to clean it and leave it as they would wish to find it and to purchase an exchange propane cylinder as necessary So, we cannot guarantee how previous guests will leave it but we can provide details of companies that will rent fully-serviced(cleaned and fueled) BBQs if you wish (Their rental charge is not included in our rates. ). The only optional charge that we have is for auxiliary electric pool heating in the winter, if required (please ask when booking).
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: Full bed
Bedroom 4: 2 Twin beds - 1 Full bath, 1 Attached (ensuite)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Air conditioning
- Private outdoor pool (heated)
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Waterfront
- Deck
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Safe
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 17:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: $200.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Brian H.
- Average reply time:
- 1 hour 57 minutes
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 10 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 11
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 32 reviews
Very Good
32 reviews
- Excellent
- 22
- Very Good
- 6
- Average
- 3
- Poor
- 1
- Terrible
- 0
“Excellent property”
A great villa with plenty of room for everyone. Handy to have a Walmart 5 minutes away and plenty of restaurants in the area. Highly recommended.
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
Response from the owner Stephen, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay and saying how much you enjoyed it and the villa’s location. We would love to have you stay if you visit Florida in the future. Kind regards, Brian & Linda Hall
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Good for the price”
Just back from 2 weeks in this villa. It's a decent size and pretty convenient for the parks, especially if you take Storey Lake to the 417; the 192 and 535 are jam packed with very slow traffi… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear about the issues you experienced and we passed them to the management co. to take up with the relevant companies. It was ant debris behind the PC desk and these can appear at short notice so it was removed at the next clean and sprayed with insecticide. Heavy summer rains can wash stuff into the pool and dilute pool chemicals and thus reduce the effectiveness of the weekly clean and chemical treatment. The “dirt spots” in the tight corners of the pool where there is poor circulation were, in fact, algae. It can take an unhealthy heavy dose of chemicals to remove these so this was done when the villa was vacant. We are pleased that you recognise the attractions of the villa and its location for a stay. Unfortunately, we cannot do anything about the design of the accommodation but, for us, the location and view trumped other criteria when we balanced the compromises we had to make without an unlimited budget. We wish we could, or rather Kissimmee would, alleviate rush-hour traffic problems. We rarely travel at these times so concur with other guest’s experiences of comfortable travel times in the area although on occasion we too have experienced traffic delays when we had to travel during peak hours. So, we will include your suggested route in future documentation that we send to guests.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“2 week stay”
We have just returned from our stay here and would highly recommend for the convenient location (easy 20 minute drive to Disney) the villa itself is good value for money overall and offers great space… More
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Response from the owner Michelle, We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and recognise the attractions of the villa and its location. The master bedding was new less than 12 months ago but we will pass on your comments to the management co to address. We would love to have you stay again. Kind regards, Brian Hall
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“In need of updating”
Just got back from 2 weeks holiday in the villa, Where do I start it is a lovely villa but in need of a refurb and a damn good clean especially behind the tv and all the skirting boards my husband walked around the house in his bare feet when we got their and his feet were black. The pool was lovely however the pool furniture was ripped and in need of a good clean also the top green tiles in the pool need a clean . We did however enjoy our stay but would not return to this villa unless it had a deep clean and paint. Brian was very good at communication and answered all our questions before departure. Maybe it’s a case of the management team not doing a good job with the cleaning I don’t know.
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Response from the owner I apologise for the slow response to this review as TripAdvisor no longer seems to email us when a review is posted and, as we are currently at the villa, we have not been actively checking. We were surprised at some of your comments as the guests before you are regular,long-stay visitors who left a 5* review and those after you were also returning visitors who did not raise any issues about their stay. Following them it was (is) us staying at the villa and we could not relate to the cleaning issues you raised other than the lack of cleaning behind the large TV cabinet/bookcase. This is a very large and very heavy piece of furniture and leaves a void behind it in the corner of the room. It is not easy to move and to see/clean behind so we accept that it is far too heavy for the cleaners to move during changeover cleans. So we move it to clean whenever we are here as we have just done or ask for it to be addressed by the management co during a major spring clean. We have also found the broken stitching on the bottom seam of one of the pool lounger cushions and now that we are aware will rectify this. If guests do not inform the management co such items may go unnoticed for some time. We are sorry to hear that you found these issues during your stay and we will share your comments with the management co. We are pleased that you still enjoyed your stay and hope that your findings did not impact your enjoyment too much. Kind regards, Brian and Linda Hall
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Home away from home”
We enjoyed our 3rd stay in this comfortable, clean, and well maintained Florida villa. We want to thank Brian and Linda and the management company they have chosen for their prompt responses and atte… More
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Response from the owner Chuck and JoAnn, We are pleased that you enjoyed your latest stay at the villa as much as your previous visits and look forward to welcoming you again later this year. Best wishes, Brian & Linda
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Good sized villa”
Enjoyed the villa really quiet area, plenty of space for the 6 of us (5 Adults and 1 child) & good sized pool, the Wi-Fi & washer & dryer came in really handy, quick email response from owners when it was required, Walmart was only 5 mins down the road & both Disney & universal was about 25 mins drive away, would not hesitate to stay here again when we return to Orlando.
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Response from the owner Steve and family, We are please that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the facilities and convenience of its location. We would be pleased to have you stay again. Kind regards, Brian and Linda
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Loved it , Loved it , Loved it.”
This is our second stay here and wont be our last. We thought we had found a Gem last time and we weren't wrong. The location is perfect. just 10 minutes from Disney and 20ish from Universal. Si… More
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Response from the owner Chris and Family, We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay again. Thanks for taking the time to record how you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to having you stay again. Best wishes, Brian and Linda
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Florida Holiday - Amazing”
We stayed at this amazing villa for a month long stay as a family of 4. Each of my boys had a good size double bed and the twin room whilst not used was spacious. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay, … More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your generous words in describing your stay at the villa and the many features that help make an enjoyable vacation and that also led us to make it our vacation home. We would love to have you stay again and hope that you can enjoy the villa again soon. Best wishes, Brian & Linda Hall
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Fantastic Floridian Home”
We have had the pleasure of staying in this wonderful home for three weeks. It has everything you would need to aid your stay. Communication with Brian and Linda was excellent throughout. We have… More
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Response from the owner Marie, Thank you so much for your review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated all that the villa and the location has to offer. We would be delighted to welcome you again should you visit Florida in the future. Kind regards, Brian Hall
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Home away from home.”
We have stayed at the villa several times over the last few years & we can safely say that it is a home away from home for us. We absolutely love staying here as we know that it will always be cle… More
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Response from the owner Sarah, Thank you for you kind words. We are so pleased that you continue to enjoy the many pleasures of a stay at the villa despite the possibility that your favourite gator has gone on vacation away from the area and left the offspring behind to entertain interested residents. We love to have guests like you stay in the villa as it make our efforts worth while and reinforces our belief that we made a great choice for the location of our vacation home that all can appreciate. One that suits a spectrum of vacation needs that can be enjoyed in so many ways. We look forward to having you stay again.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Brian (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Brian (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Brian the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Brian (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Brian (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Brian (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Brian (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Brian (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Brian (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Brian (the owner) a message.
If Brian (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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