This property is a great choice for the usual Orlando vacation, especially if you like to retire to peace and tranquillity after a busy day at the theme parks! Alternatively, it is absolutely ideal for lazy Florida days by the pool.
We found the villa to be reasonably competitive in pricing, especially for August and were very happy with the standard of facilities provided.
We have rented numerous villas over the years and the facilities here are probably "above average". Whilst it contains all of the usual elements, there are a few nice touches that stand out.
The pool is southerly facing and really benefits from the sunshine from about 10am until it dips below the trees behind the property near sunset. The view across the lake is fantastic, with an array of Florida wildlife coming and going all day.
The Lanai area is well equipped with an excellent dining area and the addition of Bluetooth Speakers to add atmosphere from your favourite Spotify playlist!
The pool is of a relatively standard size and was lovely and warm in Aug without any need for heating.
There is a Barbecue outside the pool area, but it wasnt in great condition, so we didnt use it.
Indoors is open planned and comfortable. Reclining sofas and armchair in the lounge are very relaxing. There is a "formal" dining area, ideal for a family meal, but we only really used the breakfast bar, opting to dine out most of the time.
Games consoles are available and connected to the TVs, although we didnt use them. Wifi throughout is good and very easy to connect to. The garage doubles as a Games Room with Fussball, Air Hockey and Pool available.
The washer/dryer facilities are premium devices and very effective.
The location provides access to numerous local facilities for shopping and dining. Be aware that driving to Universal parks can take longer than you may anticipate as the I-4 [Highway] gets very busy. It is often worth considering an alternative route to avoid some of the traffic. Google Maps is your best friend for navigating!
Finally, a big thumbs up to Debbie at Sunshine Homes. She was extremely responsive to all of our emails and was on hand to answer any questions we had. Whilst the villa may have been reasonably standard, Debbie and Sunshine Homes were definitely not... I would say they are probably the best agents we have dealt with in the 20+ years we've been travelling to the area. Thank you Debbie and Nobby.