Calabay Parc At Tower Lake Luxury 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Florida Villa

Clean, spacious, all bedrooms first floor. Would stay again

Date of stay: January 2019    Reviewer name: Paul O, New York, USA

Owners reply
Hi Paul, We are delighted that you had a wonderful time at our villa and enjoyed the surrounding area. Kind regards, John and Caroline

Property: As described and well maintained. Area: Gated community, quiet, clean and very private. Closed to Shopping, restaurants, grocery, gas. Golf: Plenty of golf course close by. We spent 12 days from Jan 7, 2019 in this villa. We really enjoyed our stays. The home is well maintained and well equipped. The games room is a plus in the evening after a day of golf. We loved the hot tub and the pool. I am glad we paid for the pool / hot tub heating because we needed it for Jan weather in that area. We had some cool days but it was great weather for golf. The kitchen is well equipped . We did some cooking ourselves, eating out sometime and takeout is easy with many choices in the area. Easy access to Disney area and other attractions. A couple of restaurants in the area we did really enjoyed were Manny's Chophouse and China Park. China Park have some really good fried dumplings. Good food and great services at both restaurants. Communication with the owner is easy and responsive. I would certainly book this same villa again. Thank You David Note: Southern Dunes and Provindence both are great golf course to play. Grenelefe East course are fun to play. Lots of golf course within 10 - 30 min drive. Prices ranging from $15 to $80. $30 to $50 with carts seems to be the average.

Date of stay: January 2019    Reviewer name: David A, New Brunswick, Canada

Owners reply
Hi David, We are delighted that you had a wonderful time at our villa and enjoyed the surrounding area. Kind regards, John and Caroline

The property looks great inside and out. Very clean!! The beds were comfortable. We enjoyed the pool everyday of our stay. We can’t wait for our next stay and hope to rent this place again.

Date of stay: December 2018    Reviewer name: Liza B, New York, USA

Owners reply
Hi Liza, We are delighted that you had a wonderful time at our villa and enjoyed the surrounding area. Kind regards, John and Caroline

It was perfect for 4 adults and 4 kids. We didn’t spend much time there because we went to Disney and universal everyday we where there, but It was nice to go back after a long day at the park and spend quality time with the family and relax

Date of stay: December 2018    Reviewer name: Brandon J, Baton Rouge, USA

Owners reply
Hi Brandon, We are delighted that you had a wonderful time at our villa and enjoyed the surrounding area. Kind regards, John and Caroline

We had a fantastic stay here, can’t fault it. Myself, my husband my parents and my 2 young children comfortably stayed here for the last 12 days while we visited Disney. We were approx 30 mins from the parks, didn’t battle any traffic etc. Directions from John were spot on, no trouble finding the place even though it was dark and we were jet lagged when we arrived.. Walmart is less than 5 mins drive and we got all of our necessities there. Denny’s, Wendy’s, McDonalds, KFC all around Walmart as well as Chinese and pizza take away. Mannys Chophouse was superb, we ate here 3 times. The pool was fantastic, only 3ft deep at most points so my nearly 4 year old could comfortably play. Calabay Park is a full gated community so felt very secure at all times ?? We will definitely be back.

Date of stay: October 2018    Reviewer name: Addriene R, Ireland

Owners reply
Hi Addriene, We are delighted that you had a wonderful time at our villa and enjoyed the surrounding area. Kind regards, John and Caroline

Our family from Connecticut drove down and got to Fl earlier than we had thought gave them a call to see if we could do early check in management was very helpful. The place was just what expected. Our stay was wonderful.

Date of stay: July 2018    Reviewer name: Karla P, Connecticut, USA

Owners reply
Hi Karla, We are delighted that you had a wonderful time at our villa and enjoyed the surrounding area. Kind regards, John and Caroline

We stayed in this spacious, four bedroomed villa for three weeks and while there were six of us there, you would never have known. The villa was big enough for us to spread out so we weren't on top of one another, yet still small enough to allow us to feel as though we were on a family holiday. It was well equipped with everything we could need, both inside and out, including pool towels so we didn't need to haul those over from the UK. The villa complex is situated about 15 minutes from Disney World, and approx 30 mins from international Drive. This was handy for us as we visited Seaworld this year (an old favourite), and it only took just over 25 minutes to get there. Haines city itself and the area around the villa is full of great places to eat and shop. There is a huge Walmart only 5 minutes away where you can buy anything you need, from groceries to suncream. I would recommend this villa to anyone wanting a family home away from home and would gladly stay here again. John has been very easy to contact and glad to answer any (and many) questions I've had during the time that's lead up to our holiday.

Date of stay: June 2018    Reviewer name: Kelley M, Ireland

Owners reply
Hi Kelley, We are delighted that you had a wonderful time at our villa and enjoyed the surrounding area. Kind regards, John and Caroline

Villa is beautiful, with close proximity to grocery stores and restaurants. Florida is hot but the pool kept everyone happy! We only had one issue with the spa draining unexpectedly during our stay but a quick text to the management company had it resolved within hours! We will stay again for our next family vacation!

Date of stay: June 2018    Reviewer name: Brandy R, Illinois, USA

Owners reply
Hi Brandy, We are delighted that you had a wonderful time at our villa and enjoyed the surrounding area. Kind regards, John and Caroline

We really enjoyed our stay here. The house was comfortable and clean with every needed amenity. The pool, and garage game room were great for our down time. The owner was so easy to deal with and the gate attendants were very nice. We have no complaints and hope to stay here again some time!

Date of stay: April 2018    Reviewer name: Carole C, Georgia

Owners reply
We are glad you enjoyed your holiday at our villa and surrounding area. Kind regards, John and Caroline

Clean well situated villa peaceful location would use again

Date of stay: March 2018    Reviewer name: Kevin H, Chelmsford, England

Owners reply
Caroline and I are glad you enjoyed your holiday at our villa and surrounding area. Kind regards, John and Caroline

Everything was as promised and written. Enjoyed the stay very much.

Date of stay: March 2018    Reviewer name: Don B, Indiana, USA

Owners reply
Caroline and I are glad you enjoyed your holiday at our villa and surrounding area. Kind regards, John and Caroline

Me & my family had a great time. The Villa was just as expected. We spent a lot of time in the pool the water temperature was perfect. I want to point out how easy was to rent this Villa. The whole process was fast & secure. I definitely would recommend. Patricia & Family from New Jersey

Date of stay: October 2017    Reviewer name: Patricia S., New Jersey, USA

Owners reply
Dear Patricia and Family, We are very pleased you had a wonderful time at our villa and surrounding area. Kind regards, John and Caroline

We had a wonderful 11 days at Calabay Parc with our two teenage children! The villa is beautifully decorated and very well equipped. The location is very peaceful and tranquil making the odd day we stayed at the villa, very relaxing! Everything was perfect from the pool, games room, large TV's, comfortable beds! We would have no hesitation to recommend this villa!

Date of stay: July 2017    Reviewer name: Rachel E., Cleveland, USA

Owners reply
Dear Rachael and Family, We are delighted that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay at our villa and surrounding area. Kind regards, John and Caroline

Our week at Calabay Parc was wonderful. Our family of 10 (4 adults, 6 children ages 15-15-10-10-4-2.5) drove down from NC for a lowkey visit with family in nearby Winter Haven. The gated community was conveniently located for what we needed, with plenty of space and at-home activities to keep everyone entertained. I have experience in vacation/property management field and I was utterly impressed. This gem was super clean, organized, and not cluttered...this is what the pictures show and this is what we walked into. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. We did, however, decide to shelve the breakable dishes and buy some cheap kid-proof ones instead. The kids were in the pool and game room every day. Tvs in all bedrooms and both living areas to keep everyone happy. Beds were comfortable as expected. Furniture was sturdy and tasteful. Really, there's nothing negative I could say about this home. Our relatives popped in for visits throughout the week and they were impressed as well. (The women in our family pride themselves in clean, organized homes, so this speaks volumes.) I do believe our family has already agreed we will be returning to this house in the future.

Date of stay: June 2017    Reviewer name: Angel C., North Carolina, USA

Owners reply
Hi Angel and Family, We are delighted that you and your family had a wonderful time at our villa and surrounding area. Kind regards, John

We've stayed in a couple of different properties in Calabay Parc. This house was perfect for our stay. My teenage boys LOVED the big screen tvs, pool, and the game room. The house is in a great location in the neighborhood. Pool is just right with plenty of laying out room. The hot tub was enjoyable as well. We had one minor issue with the heating of the pool, which we had paid extra for, and the management team come right out and corrected the issue. We come to Orlando every April and would definitely stay at this home again!!

Date of stay: April 2017    Reviewer name: Raegan W., Texas, USA

Owners reply
Hi Raegan and Family We are delighted that you and your family had a lovely stay at our villa and the surrounding area. Kind regards, John and Caroline

Our stay was wonderful. Villa very spacious and very clean. Neighborhood really nice and so are the neighbors. We had a really great stay Very quiet and relaxing. Very convenient and close to everything. Would definitely stay here again and would also recommend this villa highly.

Date of stay: January 2017    Reviewer name: Phyllis K., Tennessee, USA

Owners reply
Hi Alan and family, We are delighted you had a nice holiday at our villa and surrounding area. Kind regards John and Caroline

I found this home on homeaway because it was one of the best priced houses for our family of 6. I saw that it had amazing reviews so it drew me in. I'm always skeptical of ordering anything online but John frequently communicated with me so that eased my mind. The day we left for vacation, there was a terrible winter storm so we left earlier to avoid it. I contacted John and asked if we could check in early. He emailed me back and said that was fine! I only gave him a few hours notice and he answered me right away. I couldn't have been happier. When we arrived to the house, it was beautiful! When my children walked in, they started crying because the house was so beautiful and they were so happy. This was our first vacation in 6 years so you can imagine their excitement. The house was perfectly cleaned. The pool heat was amazing for January temperatures. I was worried that it wouldn't be warm enough but it certainly was because we were swimming in 45F degree weather. Everything looks exactly as you see in the photos. The kitchen was equipped with dishes and pans so we were able to save money but eating in most of our meals. My only regret is that we bought the 4 day Disney passes. My children loved the house and heated pool so much that by our 3rd and 4th day of Disney, they didn't want to go because they wanted to stay and swim. I would definitely rent this house again. This was the best family vacation for such a great price!

Date of stay: January 2017    Reviewer name: Tammi S, Maryland , USA

Owners reply
Hi James and Family, We are delighted you had a lovely holiday in our villa and surrounding area. Yes, looking forward to you staying at out villa again in the future. There is so many nice things to do in Orlando. Kind regards, John and Caroline

This was our first time renting a villa when visiting Disney and it was absolutely perfect! There were a few hiccups but it was fine. The first issue was that we had asked for an early check-in time. When we arrived at the checkin time there was a lady there who was cleaning. She was told that we would not be coming until the following day. After a quick call to the management agency everything was straightened out and we brought in our belongings. The home was beautiful and large enough so that we all had plenty of space to relax in. The house was not decorated for the holidays as I was originally told it would be. The cleaning lady told me there was a Christmas tree in the garage if we wanted to put that up, but we did not want to deal with that. Really it wasn't a big deal, it would have just been a fun perk considering it was Christmas Day that we were there. My entire family (& extended family) really enjoyed themselves. The pool and hot tub were clean and large enough to keep everyone entertained! The pool table and air hockey table were a nice perk even though we didn't really use them because we were all in the pool! We will absolutely rent from John again! In fact my family and I were already discussing the next trip before we left!

Date of stay: December 2016    Reviewer name: Brandi R, Illinois, USA

Owners reply
Dear Brandy and family, Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted you really enjoyed your stay at our villa and surrounding area. Regarding arranging for you to be able to check-in earlier than normal to help make your stay even more convenient ...... I am glad it worked out well for you (despite the little hiccup) Kind regards, John and Caroline

We have stayed in numerous Florida villas and this is one of the best. It is well equipped and immaculately clean. The pool is south facing and gets the sun all day. We paid for pool heating as we were staying in December and we like the pool to be hot. The pool was indeed warm all day and the spa was both easy to use and quick to heat. We had occasion to call the management company for a minor problem and they were very pleasant on the phone and quick to respond. Communication from the owner was clear and comprehensive. We would definitely recommend staying in this villa.

Date of stay: December 2016    Reviewer name: John M, Troon, Scotland

Owners reply
Dear John and family, We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at our villa and surrounding area. Kind regards, John and Caroline

Arrived on November 12 and everything was in great order. Instructions for everything was done perfect. House was lovely plenty of room for everyone. The house was clean and had everything you would need. Pool area was enjoyed by everyone and the pool heat was great. Would stay again and recommend to others.

Date of stay: November 2016    Reviewer name: Pam, Illinois, USA

Owners reply
Dear Pam and family, We are very pleased you enjoyed your holiday at our villa and surrounding area. Kind regards, John and Caroline

Our family LOVED the villa. Of all our visits to Disney, this has been the most relaxing and that was contributed to the comfort we felt in the villa. It had everything you would need for your stay. The beds were comfy, very spacious and the pool was perfect. The tv was huge and had soooo many movies available on it. No issues at all, however one minor, minor suggestion would be maybe a small toy box for younger children. Getting to the property was easy. Once there, you are close to Walmart, Dollar Store, Big Lots, and numerous quick service restaurants. Easy access to the gates of Magic Kingdom (which was only 15 mins away) and 20-25 mins to Universal Studios. Communication was definitely a breeze with John. Very prompt at answering any questions and very accommodating as he allowed our family to arrive a bit early and depart a bit late. WE WILL BE BACK TO THIS PROPERTY NEXT YEAR FOR OUR ANNUAL TRIP. Thank you John and Caroline

Date of stay: September 2016    Reviewer name: Amanda S, Ontario, Canada

Owners reply
Dear Amanda and family, We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at our villa and surrounding area. Looking forward to you staying again next year. Kind regards, John and Caroline

We stayed at the villa from the end of July to mid August. Two adults and two children 11 + 8. What a fabulous villa to have as a base for our holiday. Immaculately clean and spacious. Had just had the main tv and sofas replaced before we went so everything was new. The pool was the highlight for our kids and the jacuzzi for us after a long day at Disney. You tend to be apprehensive when staying in a place you have not been before but this villa was fantastic and had everything we wanted. Large Walmart only 5 mins away. Only 30 mins from all the parks. John was very punctual and informative in any queries I had regarding my booking. We would definitely stay in the villa again. I would highly recommend this villa as a place to stay whilst enjoying your holiday in Orlando.

Date of stay: July 2016    Reviewer name: Clark family, Wirral, Cheshire, UK

Owners reply
Dear Andrew and family, Thank you for staying at our villa and we are delighted that you had a great time at our villa and surrounding area. Kind regards, John and Caroline

Our family enjoyed our stay in your villa. It was cozy, comfortable, clean, and convenient to all the places we wanted to go. We will definitely consider this villa again for future travel plans.

Date of stay: July 2016    Reviewer name: Rudy B, Georgia, USA

Owners reply
Dear Rudy and Family, We are delighted you had a very nice holiday at our villa and surrounding area. Kind regards, John and Caroline

Had a really good time staying here, only thing was that there was no dish washing detergent, toilet paper, or paper towels(besides the remainder half rolls from whoever stayed last)

Date of stay: July 2016    Reviewer name: Alexander Q, New Hampshire, USA

Owners reply
Hi Alex, Caroline and I are glad you and your family had a really nice time at our villa and surrounding area. I am very sorry to hear that the basic supplies were not up to scratch, this was an oversight from our management company. I have been in contact with them. The standard routine is that upon guest arrival, there is a new toilet roll in each of the 3 bathrooms, a kitchen roll, a few washing machine tablets, dishwasher tablets, bin liners etc.. This is to help our guests settle in to their self-catering holiday. One of the reasons we really like our villa is that it is just a couple of minutes drive away from a 24 hour super-sized supermarket, so it is so convenient for guests, once they have settled in to get exactly whatever they want to set themselves up for a lovely holiday. Looking forward to you and your family staying at our villa again in the future. Kind regards, John and Caroline

Loved staying at this beautiful home! It was a very quiet neighborhood, yet an easy drive to the nearest grocery store or Walmart. Beds were very comfortable and plenty of room in family room to sit and relax/visit/watch TV. Nice new tile floor and furniture in the family room, as well. We loved the pool, especially the wide stairs to just walk right down into the water. Very easy getting in and out for little kids or adults. Having an overhang above the poolside table is really a plus. You can choose to be in the sun or shade. We enjoyed driving into Davenport for dining and the nearby mall for shopping and movies. Thanks for a great week and wonderful accommodations, John and Caroline!

Date of stay: June 2016    Reviewer name: Julie R, Illinois, USA

Owners reply
Dear Julie and family, Caroline and I were very pleased you had a nice stay at our villa and surrounding area. Kind regards John

My family and brother in laws family came to stay at this home. We had an amazing time. The kids loved the pool and their rooms. There was 8 total people in the house. Rooms are big and bathrooms in the mater suites and the kids had there own bathroom to share! This is a great home with an amazing staff on hand for anything you may need in regards to the home.we would highly recommend this house. Gail

Date of stay: May 2016    Reviewer name: Gail B, New Hampshire, USA

Owners reply
Dear Gail and family. We are delighted that you enjoyed your vacation at our villa and the surrounding area. Kind regards, John

My wife and I spent the week relaxing and getting away from our busy lives back in Ohio. We had kids and grandchildren scheduled to join us but they could not make it, so instead of go-go-go we took it slow-slow-slow. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub even though the week was fairly cool. Plenty of nice places to eat within 20 minutes' drive, and the gated community was nice and quiet, unlike what a resort would have been. We visited Bok Tower and gatdens (20 minutes away) and Blue Spring State Park (a little over an hour away) and there were 297 manatees there the day we were there. Both very relaxing. The house is very accomodating for whatever type of vacation you want.

Date of stay: January 2016    Reviewer name: Stephen H, Ohio, USA

Owners reply
Hi Stephen and Family, Thank you for your feedback and we are glad you enjoyed our villa and the surrounding area. Yes, Caroline and I have also had very nice visits to Bok Tower and Blue Springs State Park to see the Manatees. Kind regards John

We spent a great, relaxing week at John's house. The pool was our favorite part, the hot tub was perfect after a long day walking in the parks! The weather was cool but the pool was warm, perfect for the kids! We had plenty of space and room to move in the house. I would gladly go back! John and the rental company were great when our flights we delayed by allowing us a later check out.

Date of stay: January 2016    Reviewer name: Anna H., Minnesota, USA

Owners reply
Dear Anna and Family, We are really glad you had a lovely time at our villa and surrounding area. Kind regards John and Caroline

Beautiful property and location! We (4 adults and 2 children) stayed here the week before Christmas. The home is spacious and well cared for; they even put up a tree for us. The pool is heated and the game room was used by all. The location is excellent for Disney! We loved it and highly recommend this home; two master bedroom and 2 sitting rooms makes plenty of room for all! We can't wait to go back!

Date of stay: December 2015    Reviewer name: Carol and Family, USA

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We are delighted you really enjoyed your holiday at our villa and enjoyed the surrounding area. Kind regards John & Caroline

We traveled as a Christmas trip/gift to our children (8ys and 5ys old). We could not have asked for a better place to stay! The villa was extremely clean and well maintained. It had everything that we wanted. The kids loved the pool, and I admit, the adults loved the spa. The location was perfect, as it got us away from the crowds of Orlando, but also put us between Disney and Lego Land. I would stay in Haines City again, and I would definitely stay at this villa again. We were very close to Walmart for grocery shopping, and found a wonderful restaurant down the road (it became our favorite). The owners were always available to answer our questions, and they made the stay extremely comfortable and pleasant. We had an issue with the coffee pot, and we immediately had a new one waiting for us. John was so friendly, and you could tell that he was doing all he could to ensure our stay was top notch. Top notch it was, and we will be staying at this villa on our next trip to Florida. It is so nice to have space to spread out, and not be contained in a small hotel room. A personal pool vs. community pool is the way to go! Again, I highly recommend this villa! It was perfect!!!

Date of stay: December 2015    Reviewer name: Heather and family, USA

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We are delighted you really enjoyed your holiday at our villa and enjoyed the surrounding area. Kind regards John & Caroline

My husband and I, along with my three grandchildren, recently stayed at this beautiful Villa. We were originally supposed to be a party of four adults and three children, but one couple had to cancel and I am so glad we didn't cancel our reservation here. The house is everything you could have asked ask for and more. There is everything there you need, including pool toys for the kids. The kids loved getting home from the theme parks and then being able to play in the pool for awhile. It was so nice to sit outside and just relax while we watched them and only have a dozen steps to walk to get inside versus having to go up a dozen floors if staying in a hotel or resort, not to mention the peace and quiet. There are a number of good places to eat and lots of places to shop nearby for groceries and supplies. The drive to and from the attractions is not that bad and it's all highway driving, so no problems with getting lost. I highly recommend this Villa for anyone visiting the Orlando area and will definitely be booking here if we ever plan another family vacation. EXCELLENT!

Date of stay: September 2015    Reviewer name: Carmela and family, Canada

Owners reply
We are delighted you really enjoyed your holiday at our villa and enjoyed the surrounding area. Kind regards John & Caroline

We had an awesome stay, the villa was clean and fully equipped. Only recommendation is to put hooks where to hang the bathroom towels. The pool was great!The area is nice and close to the parks and shopping. I will definitely stay again and highly recommend this villa to all my friends and family. It's a must stay!

Date of stay: August 2015    Reviewer name: Cabrera and family, Canada

Owners reply
We are delighted you really enjoyed your holiday at our villa and enjoyed the surrounding area. Kind regards John & Caroline

The villa was exactly what we hoped for and more, so much so, we did not want to leave! Very clean, very well equipped and spacious, even for two families. The pool was great and was enjoyed by everyone. Close to the parks, shopping etc. but situated out of the buzz in a lovely gated community; so we had the best of both worlds! Would definitely recommend the villa and we will be visiting again.

Date of stay: July 2015    Reviewer name: Falconer & Kennedy families from Scotland, Scotland

Owners reply
We are delighted you really enjoyed your holiday at our villa and enjoyed the surrounding area. Kind regards John & Caroline

so much more then I expected, we will definetly be making plans to stay again for our next vacation

Date of stay: June 2015    Reviewer name: Amanda and Family, USA

Owners reply
We are delighted you really enjoyed your holiday at our villa and enjoyed the surrounding area. Kind regards John & Caroline

This home is a great place to stay. It had everything that we needed along with being very convenient to Legoland, Orlando, and Tampa attractions. It is close enough to the attractions but far enough away that you can have a peaceful day relaxing at the house. The pool set up was great and it was nice that it doesn't back up to other residences. The owner was very quick to follow up with instructions or answers. I will definitely be looking to stay here again for any future vacation holidays.

Date of stay: June 2015    Reviewer name: Mike and Family, USA

Owners reply
We are delighted you really enjoyed your holiday at our villa and enjoyed the surrounding area. Kind regards John & Caroline

This was our first time using VRBO. It was a wonderful experience. Very reasonable. No problems getting in the gated community, which we were looking for. Quiet. A place to relax after a day at the parks. We had 7 people and I didn't feel crowded. The kids loved the pool. It was close to the attractions that we wanted to see. After only 1 week, we were advised our deposit would be returned. We would definitely recommend this home for your Orlando vacation needs.

Date of stay: May 2015    Reviewer name: Mary and Family, USA

Owners reply
We are delighted you really enjoyed your holiday at our villa and enjoyed the surrounding area. Kind regards John & Caroline

Our family (including 3 and 5yr old) enjoyed a wonderful vacation staying at this villa. Having the pool was great and we all enjoyed it after a busy day at the Disney parks. Very clean and had everything we needed. Super location, close to everything. Would definitely return!

Date of stay: May 2015    Reviewer name: Amanda and Family, USA

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We are delighted you really enjoyed your holiday at our villa and enjoyed the surrounding area. Kind regards John & Caroline

The best part of our journey was to rent this house. Me and my husband and four children enjoyd every minute of it. Perfect with so many rooms and open space. The pool and the site was the best. We truly recommend this house.

Date of stay: April 2015    Reviewer name: Therese and Familu, USA

Owners reply
We are delighted you really enjoyed your holiday at our villa and enjoyed the surrounding area. Kind regards John & Caroline

The house was perfect for us. Our daughters (age 6 and 8) liked having their own den and game room. They absolutely loved the heated pool and spa and stayed in it for hours! The house is close enough to everything we needed. It would have been comfortable for 2 families as well.

Date of stay: November 2014    Reviewer name: Sophie and Family, Canada

Owners reply
We are delighted you really enjoyed your holiday at our villa and enjoyed the surrounding area. Kind regards John & Caroline

This house was great! My husband, myself, our three children (6,13, and 16) as well as my parents stayed here on our Orlando vacation this year. Everything was very nice and the pool was great and very private compared to most. The two masters both with king beds was an important amenity that most in this price range did not offer. Also the security of the gated community was important in my opinion. John was very helpful with ALL my questions and security deposit was promptly returned within 5 days! I would also like to mention that we loved the fact that although it's not far from all the bustle that Orlando has to offer, it's far enough out that the traffic is normal and never crazy. Try Manny's Chophouse for dinner it is amazing (be prepared for a wait, or call ahead) and is is very close to the house! And per Johns advise we went to Discovery Cove, absolutely the best time in Orlando! Don't miss it!

Date of stay: July 2014    Reviewer name: Dana and Family, USA

Owners reply
We are delighted you really enjoyed your holiday at our villa and enjoyed the surrounding area. Kind regards John & Caroline

We had an incredible vacation at this villa. The pictures do not do it justice. The layout of the home was perfect for our two families (four adults and five young boys ages 1-10). Everyone had plenty of room to move around in the house and the pool. It was an added bonus for our boys to walk out the back door to the pool every morning. We even had to convince them to get ready for the theme parks some mornings. The additional touches of the owner in consideration of families are AWESOME (especially the high chair, stroller and playpen for the baby)! The villa is centrally located to Legoland and the Disney Parks, yet far enough away that we never experienced traffic issues (huge bonus!). Highly, highly recommend for a fun and relaxing family vacation.

Date of stay: June 2014    Reviewer name: Anna and family, USA

Owners reply
We are delighted you really enjoyed your holiday at our villa and enjoyed the surrounding area. Kind regards John & Caroline

Our family of five (three kids age 7, and 14) had the most incredible 2 weeks at this house. And the details the owners thought to include truly were above and beyond anything we have ever experienced. This is exactly the vacation we had hoped for, a 2 weeks vacation in Orlando. We will be back!

Date of stay: April 2014    Reviewer name: Per Ola and Family, Sweden

Owners reply
We are delighted you had a wonderful holiday at our villa and surrounding area. Kind regards John & Caroline

The villa was exactly as described. Very clean and had everything we needed. We all had a wonderful time in the pool/spa and the kids were wonderfully surprised to see games, movies and a few toys. John was a wonderful host. Answered all our questions and made sure that our stay was just as expected. Security deposit was ever returned in less than a week of our return. Only 20 minutes from Disney, which we went to 7/8 days, and we never experienced any significant traffic. There was a grocery store and a few restaurants near by. If we ever go back to Florida we will be staying at this villa!

Date of stay: October 2013    Reviewer name: Rebbecca and Family, Canada

Owners reply
We are delighted you had a wonderful holiday at our villa and surrounding area. Kind regards John & Caroline

Thank you for letting us use your beautiful villa. It is well located, well equipped, very clean and comfortable. We have had a truly awesome time here and would definitely use your villa again and would recommend to family and friends. We hope it won't be long before we are here again. You provided lot's of information in the well organized booklet and we were able to follow instructions in it easily, as well. We liked the location of the home, the pool, the game room and how it was private. We also enjoyed Crackerbarrel, and of course, DisneyWorld.

Date of stay: July 2013    Reviewer name: Adam S. and family, Ontario, Canada

Owners reply
We are delighted you had a wonderful holiday at our villa and surrounding area. Kind regards John & Caroline

We were so pleased with the home we rented for the week. The process for renting was simple, the home clean, comfortable and enjoyable. It was everything we expected, needed and then some. We will certainly do this again. John was extremely patient and kind when I sent funds in pounds rather than dollars. I've already recommended the property and this service to my cousin as she is planning a Disney vacation. This is definitely a do-it-all-over again trip.

Date of stay: June 2013    Reviewer name: Debbie B, Kentucky, USA

Owners reply
We are delighted that you and your family had a great holiday at our villa. Yes, we are always happy to help with all guest queries .... never too much trouble. We look forward to your family and friends staying at our villa again in the future. One holiday is never enough in Orlando and Florida. Kind regards, John and Caroline

We found the villa very clean, very spacious and everything we needed for our holiday, the villa was in a lovely area close to amenities. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and i have already recommended the villa to a couple of my friends, the owners were very helpful in answering our questions.

Date of stay: May 2013    Reviewer name: Tracey & Family, Luton, England

Owners reply
We are delighted that you had a great holiday at our villa. Kind regards, John & Caroline

We stayed at the villa in May, 2013 and were delighted that the villa was as beautiful as the pictures indicated. The location was easily accessible to all of the attractions, but was also a wonderful spot to come 'home' after a day of activities. We felt very safe in the gated community and we all enjoyed the hot tub and pool. I have recommended this location to my friends and would definitely stay there again if and when we have another opportunity to travel to Orlando!

Date of stay: April 2013    Reviewer name: Donna & Family, Halifax, Canada

Owners reply
Hi Donna, We are very happy that you and your family had a wonderful holiday in our villa and the surrounding area and Disney & Orlando. We are looking forward to you and your family visiting again and also your friends. Kind regards, John & Caroline

I highly recommend renting from John and Caroline. The house was beautiful, had everything we needed and more, instructions were clear and concise, extremely kid friendly and ideally located to everything. John and Caroline were extremely accommodating and gracious hosts. House was definately big enough to give all of us enough space and the kids needed down time because Florida is an overstimulating place. This is why staying onsite at a Disney resort is not an option for our kids, because they can never decompress. Location was very easy for us to get in and out of Disney, Gatorland, Sea World, we spent a day in Daytona and even had days off where the kids just swam at the house and hung out at the pool. The coolest thing while we were at the house were these 2 Red headed Herons that visited us a couple of times. They walked up to the fence outside the pool to say hi. Just beautiful! The kids thought that was so cool! We couldn't buy that experience. The rooms and bathrooms were spacious and beautiful, with appropriate towels, sheets, closet space. Beds were so comfortable. Pool was heated. Air conditioning and heating as needed. The garage playroom was a HUGE HIT! Pool and pool toys, my kids could not get enough of it... I found the kitchen to be well supplied with all of the proper cooking utensils and plateware needed. Most importantly not being from florida we liked the gated community the house was housed in. Walmart was just around the corner for supplies and selling discounted tickets to Sea World which also helped too and super cheap souvioners. So close. Needless to say all of our friends rent from VRBO, but this was our first time, and we had our apprehensions, but John and Caroline are extremely reputable. Without a doubt our family would rent from them again. They take great pride in their home and instructions to everything are well laid out and everything works great.

Date of stay: January 2013    Reviewer name: Gemma & Family of 4 + 1 in-law, Cleveland, USA

Owners reply
We are glad you had a great time at our villa and surrounding area. Kind regards John & Caroline

Beautiful spacious villa in an ideal, private and peaceful location. So enjoyed sitting at the pool, enjoying the Florida sunshine. The management company were excellent and so helpful. We have had a fab holiday. We will be back!!!

Date of stay: September 2012    Reviewer name: The Nichol family, Scottish Borders

Owners reply
Hi Brian and Family. We are very glad you had a lovely time at our villa. We look forward to you staying again soon as one holiday in Orlando is never usually enough. Kind regards, John and Caroline.

This is a wonderful villa in a great location. Lovely sunsets across the open space behind the villa in the evening. Lovely pool and spa. CP at TL is a great, high end, quiet gated community with quick roads to all the places you wish to go to. Walmart just around the corner. We loved the villa, it is set in a nice position. Villa is fully equiped with everything that you would want for a great holiday.

Date of stay: August 2012    Reviewer name: Aslin Family, Milton Keynes, UK

Owners reply
We are very pleased you had a lovely holiday at our villa and enjoyed the surrounding area. Kind regards, John & Caroline

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Calabay Parc at Tower Lakes. The vacation home is well situated, close to many golf courses, shopping malls, airports, all the Disney attractions and the new Legoland in Winter Haven. Fitness facilities and health care is also close at hand if you need a chiropractor, a massage or even a hospital. Since it is a gated community you always feel secure for walking or jogging or coming home at night. Quiet, but with all the urban advantages. The home is well appointed, clean and well kept. The beds are comfortable as is the furniture in the spacious living areas. Having ready access to the property manager for questions and concerns is a definite plus as they can be handled very quickly and effectively for a stress free holiday. We very much enjoyed our stay and there was plenty of room inside and at the pool for visiting company.

Date of stay: May 2012    Reviewer name: Moore family, Ontario, Canada

Owners reply
Thanks for the feedback. We are delighted you had a great holiday at our villa and enjoyed the fabulous location of "Calabay Parc at Tower Lake". Kind regards, John and Caroline

We had a great stay of 10 days in this house. The house is well kept, the room layout is smart and the local renting company and the owner are great guys that do anything to make the stay wonderful. We would stay at this house anytime again!

Date of stay: May 2012    Reviewer name: Maurco Maurer and family, Switzerland

Owners reply
We are glad you had a wonderful holiday at our Villa. We look forward to your next stay as one holiday in Orlando is never enough. Kind regards John & Caroline

the home is beautiful, clean, comfortable, and in a quiet, safe neighborhood! We stocked the refrigerator from a nearby market, cooked breakfast daily and even baked a ham for Thanksgiving! Very well equipped, there was plenty of room for two families, our 2 year old granddaughter LOVED the Pooh room and especially the giant stuffed Eeyore..plenty of linens, the beds were comfortable, and we had lots of space to park 2 vehicles, there is a great restaurant called Manny's within minutes, where you can get a delicious steak dinner, also we loved Sonny's where we bought a BBQ dinner for four that was wonderful with much to share! Very close to Disney, easy to access highways and the airport at Orlando, the owners and the management firm were wonderful to work with, very very nice time, and many memories! I pray we can come back again soon! No matter how long you stay, it will never be long enough...lovely vacation home. Thanks for sharing it with us!

Date of stay: November 2011    Reviewer name: The Jones family, Alabama U.S.A.

Owners reply
We are very pleased you and your family had a wonderful stay. We look forward to you and your family staying at our villa again soon.

We've just spent a fantastic two weeks in John and Caroline's wonderful villa. The decor is first class with everything you need and more! The games room and also the upgraded TV with Premiership Football was a great addition to let you chill when sun is at its hottest. The villa is in a great location, Walmart only 5mins away and you have a GREAT steakhouse in Manny's just a few mins more. We would highly recommend this villa. The owners were extremely helpful both prior, during and after our stay. We would have no hesitation going back and would thourougly recommend this villa to anyone who is looking for great affordable accommodation, a villa which has something for everyone.

Date of stay: October 2011    Reviewer name: McLEccles family, Ayrshire, Scotland

Owners reply
Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted you had a great time at our villa and look forward to you returning to our villa for another holiday as one holiday is never enough in Orlando. Yes Manny's Steakhouse is very popular. Kind regards, John & Caroline

if you are looking for a villa to stay in Florida then you need look no further. we have just returned from staying at Calabay Parc at Tower lake at It is even better than the pictures portray. The owner John couldn't be more helpful when enquirying and booking the Villa and sending us a pack 4 weeks before you fly with all the information you need about the villa and things to do while you are there which was most helpful. The villa and the pool were beautiful and made for a very relaxing holiday.

Date of stay: October 2011    Reviewer name: Chris, Bedfordshire

Owners reply
Thank you for your feedback and very pleased you had a great holiday.

Chose to stay in John and Caroline's villa and it was a great choice. The villa was very clean and everything we could possibly need was provided. Had to call the management company on one occasion and they dealt with the problem staightaway. John's instructions to the villa and instructions on appliances in the home etc were very clear and easy to follow.The gated community was very nice and kept in pristine condition. The villa is in a very good location to get to theme parks or the coast and Walmart two mins away and the best steak restaurant a few minutes down hwy 27 - Mannys - food great. All in all could not fault this villa or the service provided and we have stayed in five villas prior to this one and this villa definitely one od the nicest!

Date of stay: July 2011    Reviewer name: flo94, Orpington, Kent, UK

Owners reply
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you thoroughly enjoyed our villa and it's excellent location. John and Caroline

Our family rented this villa over Christmas and we could not have been more pleased. It is a very spacious, comfortable home. We had 6 adults and 2 children and there was plenty of room for everyone. We really enjoyed the heated pool and jacuzzi. We went to Disney everyday and was an easy drive. Plus, the cost of renting this house for a week was much more affordable than Disney hotels. The neighborhood is gated with a nice lake you can walk down to. The management company was extremely helpful and got us everything we needed. The owners were great to work with as well. I would definitely recommend this villa.

Date of stay: January 2011    Reviewer name: Hoestra Family, Alabama, USA

Owners reply
We are glad you had a great Christmas holiday at our villa and also particularly enjoyed the heated pool and jacuzzi. Kind regards, John and Caroline

I say 'home' because this is how we felt stopping at this beautiful villa. Even though we stopped for 16 nights this still was not enough. The accommodation was perfect, clean and very spacious. The pool was great, with our 7 year old grandson now swimming underwater. The spa was gorgeous and with the pool heated absolutely out of this world. The location was very quiet, and although a little away from the hustle and bustle of Orlando and Kissimmee; Disney, Universal, International Drive and the 192 were so easy to find off the I4 which was approx 5 miles up the H27. It took 15 mins to Magic Kingdom and only 30 to Universal. All in all we had a great time and cannot wait to go back both to Orlando and this perfect Calabay Parc 'Home'.

Date of stay: October 2010    Reviewer name: Jan and Alan, Hertfordshire, Welwyn Garden City, Herts

Owners reply
We are glad that you and your family had a fantastic time at our villa and the lovely Haines City / Davenport area. We are looking forward to you all coming back to stay again to visit all the places you didn't have time to visit first time around, as there is just so much to do in Florida. Kind regards, John & Caroline.

The owner provided excellent information prior to leaving for our holiday and the directions provided made for a very easy drive to the villa. We holiday in this area regularly and the information provided was far superior to anything we have received from other owners. The villa was well maintained and to a very high standard of cleanliness. The pool and spa were great and the gated community provided a very secure environment. There is a large supermarket nearby and many nice restaurants. Manny's Chophouse is a good one to try but be prepared for large portions! I would certainly recommend this Villa.

Date of stay: September 2010    Reviewer name: Davies Family, Manchester

Owners reply
We will certainly try Manny's Chophouse when we next visit.

The home is clean and was as described in the ad. Also, the owner was sure to have the pool and hot tub heat ready when we got there (we had pool heat issues with another home in this same subdivision we rented). There is an extra fee for this, but it is worth it in my opinion. To me this is a much better way to go than staying on a Disney property or hotel. You get a pool and hot tub to enjoy instead of an overcrowded shared pool. Also, there is free internet access, cable TVs, movies and video games. This home is about 15 minutes to Disney attractions. There are nearby restaurants, grocery stores, fast food, and hospital. The owner is honest and we received our deposit quickly. Would do again.

Date of stay: May 2010    Reviewer name: Walsh family, Illinois, USA

Owners reply
We are glad you had a terrific holiday at our villa .... yes we agree, much better way to go than staying at a hotel. Kind regards, John and Caroline

We spent this past January and February at the Brown's abode and were more than satisfied. The listing and photos truly reflected what we expected and found, a property which was clean, well maintained and with all amenities. The grandchildren loved the pool and spa and spent much time therein. The theme parks are within easy reach. If you have children under 12, don't miss the Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa. We'll be back to do it again. Thanks John & Caroline

Date of stay: May 2010    Reviewer name: Hodgson Family, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Owners reply
Thanks Bill for the feedback. We are delighted you had a really good family holiday at our villa. Kind regards, John & Caroline

What a great 2 weeks. John and Caroline's place is perfect for a family. For 7 of the days we stayed there were 8 of us and it did not feel at all crowded. The villa is very well maintained and John is great to deal with. Everything is well organized. Management company were very helpful anytime we needed anything. Would highly recommend you stay at this villa.

Date of stay: April 2010    Reviewer name: Jack Elliott & Family, Ontario, Canada

Owners reply
We are glad you had a great time and look forward to your next stay at our villa. Kind regards, John & Caroline