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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, an...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).
House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendlyNo smoking
Please refer to our rental agreement.
Bedrooms
1 King1 Queen1 Full2 Twins
Bathrooms
1 Full bath1 Attached (ensuite)
Meet the host
Brian H
Hosting since December 2012
Languages spoken: English
Response Rate: 100%
Response Time: Within a few hours
Interaction with guests: This is our vacation home and we do not live close by but we are only an email away for advice and suggestions based on our 30+ years visiting Florida. Our Florida management co are close by in case you need on-site help.
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.
Visited October 2023
Written October 25, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Brian0412
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
Written October 27, 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
mrmojorisin04
Portsmouth, United Kingdom2 contributions
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 traffic lights. Brian is really helpful and communicative and the view over the lake and associated wildlife are really lovely. It's a nice neighbourhood to come back to after a busy day.
On the negative side, I agree with some of the previous comments about cleanliness. There were loads of black bits around the skirtings that I brushed up on arrival and a massive lump of something very dodgy looking behind the desk that we steered clear of.
The were also issues with the pool cleanliness which I did try to resolve with the mgt co. but didn't really get anywhere so ended up spending over an hour fishing out dead things (including a lizard and a slug), dirt, clumps of hair from the previous visitors and a broken bit of pool wall/tile myself. I expect to skim the pool during our stay for things that fall into it between cleans but also expect a clean pool after a clean.
The pool furniture outside is OK, but a bit limited (four sun loungers). The stuff in the garage is unusable.
Some things that I wish I'd known or taken more notice of:
- This is a real first word problem, but 2 bathrooms for 7 adults is a bit of a push when you're rushing to get up and out
- The master bedroom opens directly onto the lounge
- You can't walk around the pool
Visited August 2023
Written September 8, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Brian0412
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.
Written September 26, 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Michelle P
1 contribution
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 for a family. The highlight for us was the pool, it backs onto a lagoon and is not overlooked at all so complete privacy when enjoying a swim, the lagoon also had a small gator that would come out to say hello every so often, as-well as lots of birds to watch and many of the little lizards which you often see in Florida, very relaxing to sit and watch them all. The villa is well equipped and has a variety of pool toys for kids and other things that people have left over time. The neighbourhood is quiet and peaceful. The only thing I could suggest to make the stay perfect would be for a replacement/stain removal for the bedding, the pillows were quite badly stained yellow and the mattresses also had quite a bit of staining, this could easily be rectified though. Communication with the owner Brian was great. On arrival we also had a small complimentary welcome pack which included dish soap, 4 pack loo roll, kitchen towel, 6 wash laundry detergent and dishwasher tablet, this was a nice touch. Would visit again.
Visited June 2023
Written July 8, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Brian0412
Michelle,
We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and that you appreciate the 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
Written July 29, 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Heidi G
2 contributions
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.
Visited March 2023
Written April 8, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveler and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Brian0412
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
Written May 15, 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
JA68S
Brunswick, OH3 contributions
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 attentiveness to make certain we had a pleasant and relaxing winter stay. We look forward to a return visit.
Visited December 2022
Written March 10, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Brian0412
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
Written March 16, 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Stevedaws63
Barnsley, United Kingdom1 contribution
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.
Visited October 2022
Written October 17, 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveler and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Brian0412
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
Written December 1, 2022. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Chris G
Willenhall, United Kingdom63 contributions
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. Situated close to the US192 its easy to get anywhere. Within a 2 mile radius there is a huge Walmart, Aldi and various food outlets.
The villa itself has everything. Four bedrooms, 3 of which dont have single beds but huge doubles.
The lounge has a huge TV with plenty of channel choice, ideal for when you have walked all day and just want a night or two relaxing.
The kitchen has everything you need including huge fridge, dishwasher etc.
There is even a pc so you can check your emails and check in for flights home.
Best of all for us is the pool. We used this almost everyday. after 20000 steps at the parks it was great to get back and jump in. Whilst in there you can also play spot the wildlife in the creek behind the villa. We were visited by plenty of animals bit least a beautiful american eagle and if your lucky the alligator that lives there too.
Nighttime the villa is sooo quiet, as the neighbourhood is a mixture of rentals and tennants all very friendly.
I could go on all day but to sum up, the perfect location, the perfect property and we had the perfect holiday.
So much thanks to Brian and Linda who own the property.
Visited August 2022
Written August 27, 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Brian0412
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
Written August 28, 2022. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
BackPacker735232
Usk, United Kingdom2 contributions
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, it was well overdue following the trip being delayed a number of times over the years due to covid.
The villa is in a great private location, a quiet development overlooking a lovely lake with plenty of wildlife to spot from the pool ( local raccoon, alligators, birds and lizards etc). The pool gets the sun most of the day and was nice to relax in morning or evening. It was not overlooked and felt quite private.
The parks are 15-30 mins away dependant on traffic and local shops and amenities near by.
The villa itself is more spacious than we thought and pictures do no do it justice. I will definitely re book this villa for future holidays to Florida.
Throughout my dealings the owners were understanding and extremely thorough offering advice and assistance where needed nothing seemed to be a problem.
Visited July 2022
Written July 29, 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Brian0412
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
Written August 15, 2022. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Marie Roe
1 contribution
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 been travelling to Florida for some years now and Its our second time staying in this lovely neighbourhood. We love the location, it’s quiet and has fabulous views of local wildlife including a few small gators.
The tv had plenty of channels my boys had no issue finding things to watch in an evening, internet was great.
I wouldn’t hesitate recommending here at all.
Visited May 2022
Written June 12, 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Brian0412
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
Written June 29, 2022. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Sarah Hall
Hampshire, United Kingdom1 contribution
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 clean & tidy on arrival & is always well maintained.
All my exchanges with Brian have been smooth & polite & we could not wish for a better service, he kept us up to date with any issues or maintenance being done whilst we were there (as there had been an issue with the internet a few days before we arrived), but everything was perfect when we got there.
We love the location, with Walmart up the road & it’s only about a 20-25min car ride to Disney, World & Celebration & with Shingle creek park down the road, there is so much to do if you wanted a break from Disney.
There is so much wild life around the villa as well, we saw squirrels, lots of different birds & some birds of prey - they do come fairly close!! So many bats are around in the evening also. We were a little upset to see the local big alligator was no longer there, but we soon found it had been replaced by a smaller one maybe one it’s babies from 2019, as it was only about 2-3 foot long.
The area is clean & nice with friendly & helpful neighbours & it’s so peaceful & relaxing away from all the hustle & bustle. Honestly, couldn’t ask for a better location.
We can’t wait to visit again, hopefully the next time we visit, we’ll be able to stay longer.
Visited April 2022
Written June 4, 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Brian0412
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.
Written June 6, 2022. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Located in the quiet neighborhood of Country Creek Estates the villa is just minutes from the US192 with its numerous restaurants and shops but set in a semi-rural location next to the Shingle Creek regional and conservation park. Google it for more details. Fishing, canoeing, hiking, walking.
With a double garage and drive the villa has plenty of off street parking. Whilst we would recommend visitors have their own transport for this type of vacation, it is close enough(3/4 mile) to the US192, WalMart and the main bus routes that provide a frequent service to the surrounding area - including Disney and the other parks, to make it a practical base for non-drivers.
With Orlando’s world-leading vacation facilities and amenities, all within a short drive of the villa, you will never want for something to do or somewhere to visit. However, when the frenetic and exhausting activities start to take their toll, you have your own quiet retreat to enjoy the quieter and more natural pleasures of Florida.
Getting around
We would recommend a car for this type of vacation in Florida. However, the villa is within 15 min walking distance to US192 where there is a Walmart, Aldi and many bus routes frequent this major road. So, it is possible to use only the public transport in the area. We have had non-driving guests who have successfully done this in the past and enjoyed there stay..
Access
Car advised
How to get there
We send detailed driving directions together with other villa information when your final balance payment is made. The villa is approximately 30 mins drive from Orlando International airport.
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableGolf course (within 30 mins drive)
Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 5 PM • Check out by 10 AM
Cancellation policy
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
50% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
No refund available if you cancel thereafter
*Booking fee is excluded from refund amount
Notes from owner
ALL PRICES INCLUDE state and local taxes (13.5%); solar pool heating (good for most of the year, even in winter under favourable conditions but see our advice for electric heating below) and this ensures the pool is warm for most of the year - Florida pools can be cold even when the air temperatures are warm and hot.); utilities; unlimited phone calls to NA; gas BBQ (you replace empty gas cylinder, as required); house safe; child crib,high chair; stroller. if required etc.
LARGE GROUPS The villa has 4 bedrooms and so accommodates 8 people in bedrooms.
CHARGEABLE EXTRAS The only optional extra charge is for winter pool heat but only if you request this option(see below).
REDUCED WEEKLY RATES for 2+ weeks. Longer stays at lower rates are negotiable. Please ask.
A shorter stay of LESS THAN 7 NIGHTS MAY BE POSSIBLE, depending on season, how well it fits with existing bookings and whether it does not block the calendar for longer bookings (e.g Where a short booking will fill an existing short gap). Cleaning fees of up $120 may apply for a short stay. Please ask..
WINTER POOL HEATING. Although the pool has solar pool heating year-round that is capable of providing acceptable pool temperatures throughout the year (under favourable conditions in winter), we would recommend the optional electric pool heating if you wish to ensure warm pool temperatures from Nov-Mid-March. This is $130/week (min 1 week)
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