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Mickey's Floridian - Fantastic Private South Facing Pool Hot Tub

Games Room GYM BBQ - Immaculately Furnished, South Facing Private Pool Hot Tub, Spacious, 2 Master Super King En-suite, 2 Miles to Disney

Formosa Gardens

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

4 bathrooms (3 en-suites)

Property ID: 5105

From (GBP) £1599 - £2350 / week

Contact Details

Charles and Joanne

+44 01789 636066
From the (UK)

+1 407 550 8558
From North America (USA)

Owner's website

Languages: English

Joined 2018

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  • The Floridian | 5 Bed 4 Bath Formosa Gardens Villa
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  • Formosa Gardens Vacation Rental

Overview

'Mickeys Floridian' is a fantastic updated 5 bed, 4 bath villa located within the renowned Formosa Gardens Estate, Kissimmee.  This is an established prestigious gated development consisting of large executive villas on plots typically of at least 1/3 of an acre.  It is one of the most attractive and closest developments to Walt Disney World (3 miles away), with wide boulevards and palm fringed streets.

This exclusive estate is situated near to the new Margaritaville Resort, Waterpark and Sunset Walk.  It is a quiet area, yet so convenient for all Orlando has to offer.

A  fabulous place to return to after a busy day at the parks, golf, the coast or one of the many other attractions in Orlando.  A great selection of restaurants, supermarkets and take aways are close by. 

Orlando International Airport is approx 35 minutes away, with Sanford Airport around 55 minutes.

Universal and Seaworld can be reached in approx 20 minutes with designer shopping at Orlando Premium Outlet or Mall at Millennia within 20 to 30 minutes.

Facilities

Our SOUTH FACING heated pool and spa have the benefit of all day sun and are extremely private as they are NOT OVERLOOKED.  There is a covered lanai with table and chairs together with plenty of sunloungers and reclining chairs.  A great place for relaxing and eating al fresco.

The pool deck extends outside of the pool screen, where a stainless steel gas barbecue can be found, together with a further table and chairs.

'The Floridian' is furnished to an extremely high standard and is fully air conditioned (new unit installed Feb 2019) and has a monitored security alarm.  The villa is 3100 square feet in size and sleeps 10 (there is also a sofa bed in the second master suite should it be required).  

The home has been professionally decorated inside and out, the pool has been re-surfaced and tiled, together with a speciaiist LED blue pool lighting system installed.  The front of the home has been professionally landscaped.

Some of the furniture has been upgraded, including new pool furniture.  Bedding, towels and pool towels are renewed regularly.

New window blinds and plantation shutters have been installed, as well as stainless steel kitchen appliances.  

Our fully licensed home is managed locally by ourselves, so in case of a query, or if help is needed a swift response is always guaranteed.

Parks, Golf, Mini Golf, Fishing, Shopping and Dining  are all within easy reach.

SMOKING is not allowed inside the home, but you are welcome to smoke outside.

Living

We have two living areas (both have floor tiles), one is a more formal setting which can be used for quiet time, entertaining or for that special occasion, the other is a family area used as a more relaxed setting with a large flat screen modern HD TV with 100's of channels, surround system and DVD player.

Both living rooms have french doors to the pool deck.

Kitchen

Fully tiled and equipped with stainless steel oven, microwave, dishwasher, American Fridge / Freezer with filtered water and ice.  All crockery, pots, pans and small appliances included.

Breakfast bar which seats 4.

Island.

We have a separate laundry room with a large washing machine, tumble dryer, ironing board and iron.

Dining

The formal dining area seats 6, informal dining can be found in the nook next to the kitchen which also seats 6.  Both rooms are tiled.

Bedrooms

5 bedrooms, sleeps 10.

  • Master bedroom one has a super king size bed, sitting area, two walk in closets, and a luxury en-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle and twin sinks, hairdryer.  Direct access to the pool deck.
  • Master bedroom two is upstairs and has a super king size bed, sitting area with new occasional chairs and sofa bed, closet, en-suite bathroom with shower cubicle, single sink.
  • The third bedroom has a queen size bed, closet and benefits from the sole use of the pool bathroom, which has recently had a new shower cubicle and rain shower installed.  Direct access to the pool deck.

The fourth and fifth bedrooms both feature twin beds, closets and share a bathroom with bath and shower over.

All bedrooms have flat screen HD cable TV's, ceiling fans and are carpeted and air conditioned.

Bathrooms

4 bathrooms, 3 en-suites.

Four bathrooms, of which three are en-suite.

  • The master bathroom has twin sinks, a bath and a shower cubicle.
  • The second master bathroom has a single sink and shower cubicle.
  • The Queen room has exclusive use of the pool bathroom which has a single sink, new shower cubicle with rain shower.
  • The twin rooms share a bathroom with single sink, bath with shower over.

All bathrooms are tiled,  have towels and hairdryers.

Games Room

The garage has been converted into a fully air conditioned games room.  We have a snooker / pool table.  The games room also has an air hockey table, running machine, exercise bike and sofa to relax on when required.

Pool

Beautiful newly tiled and re-surfaced extremely private SOUTH FACING pool and spa with plentiful sun loungers, reclining chairs and foot stools.The pool deck has been professionally painted also.

Gas pool heater which is the fastest type of pool heat and doesn't rely on the ambient air temperature to heat the water.

Shaded lanai with table and chairs and a ceiling fan.

All pool deck doors have child safety door alarms fitted.

Outside
  • Wonderful SOUTH FACING fully screened pool which is NOT OVERLOOKED.
  • Specialist LED blue pool lighting system - amazing for an evening swim.
  • Jacuzzi spa with LED blue light.
  • Plenty of sunbeds, reclining chairs and foot stools for those relaxing times by the pool.
  • Designer pool towels are provided.
  • Table and chairs for eating outside under the covered lanai which has a ceiling fan.
  • The pool deck extends outside of the pool screen where the stainless steel gas barbecue can be found for al-fresco dining.  A further table and chairs is located here also.
  • Professionally landscaped gardens.

 

Garage

The garage has been converted into a fully air conditioned games room.

Internet

Free of charge as is free high speed wireless internet (please bring your own laptop). 400Mbps 

Baby Equipment

Play & Go Travel Cot, two strollers which lay back and high chair are available at no extra cost.

Accessible
Wheelchair Accessible - No

There are several steps to the second master suite.

Although the villa is not specially adapted for wheelchair users, there is easy access to all downstairs areas.

Pets
Pets Considered - No

Although we adore pets, apologies but they are not allowed to stay in our home for the comfort of all guests.

Location

Formosa Gardens Orlando Villas in Florida

Formosa Gardens Villas in Orlando

Formosa Gardens Estates villas to rent, arguably one of the closest communities to Disney World. This luxury gated community has premium Orlando vacation rentals making this a very popular location. NO SERVICE FEES

Formosa Gardens Orlando offers an exclusive development of spacious, executive 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and even 9 bedroom vacation rentals and villas, so can cater for parties of all sizes. Most of our Formosa Gardens Florida villas have oversized plots, with fabulous pools, spas and extended decks. Many of the Formosa Gardens vacation rentals have the additional benefit of internal games rooms, and even home cinemas! The wide boulevards and palm fringed streets add to the spacious feel of this Florida community, we have homes on Spinning Silk Court, Sea Pearl Circle, Emperor's Orchid Court, Formosa Boulevard, Rising Sun Court and Plum Blossom Court.

Over 30 Formosa Gardens Villas to Rent

Built around a central lake (Star Lake), many of these Formosa Gardens Orlando villas have fabulous lake views. This executive community is an ideal holiday location for families. Formosa Gardens gated community is located off Kissimmee's Hwy 192 West at Mile Marker 4 - less than 3 miles from the Disney theme parks, so that you can be first in the gates each morning!

What makes Formosa Gardens sought after is the size and layout of the homes as most of them have larger than average plots, private pools and general living spaces. All set in a gated community.

Once inside the gates of Formosa Gardens you will feel a world away from the busy Orlando theme parks. After you’ve had some chill time by your pool and feel ready for dinner and drinks, you have a huge choice of bars and restaurants right on your door step.

Restaurants near Formosa Gardens Kissimmee

Less than two minutes in the car on Formosa Gardens Blvd which is right out of the gates and you have an Adega Gaucha Restaurant, which is a Brazilian steakhouse.

Just a bit further down the road you have a sports bar called Buffalo Wild Wings which serves burgers & fries plus pitchers of beer and is a great place to watch all of the days games and has a great atmosphere when the matches are live so if sports are your thing this is the place for you.

Less than 5 minutes from our Formosa Gardens vacation rentals is Rolling Oaks Commons which has a number of restaurants as well as a Super Target super market. From Formosa Gardens head back out to HWY192 and then turn left and head about about a mile down where you will come to some traffic lights, either side you will see a number of restaurants. Located here you have Millers Ale House which is another sports / family restaurant which have nightly specials so check out menu to see whats cooking.

On the opposite corner is an Applebees, and then across the road you have Hooters which although you may not think so is family friendly. There is also a Bahama Breeze, Olive Garden, Rock & Brews plus a few other like Flippers Pizzeria.

As you can see you have access to more than enough restaurants while staying at Formosa Gardens to keep everyone in the family happy. There are of course the usual fast food restaurants nearby like McDonalds, Taco Bell, Burger King for that late night snack or 4th meal as Taco Bell call it and if you love subs you have Subway right there, my favourite is a meatball sub!

We have put together a blog post listing over 50 restaurants along HWY192 in Kissimmee. It has all the details like phone numbers, links to menus and google / tripadvisor reviews. All of these restaurants are between mile marker 4 and 6 and just a few minutes from Formosa Gardens.

Villa Communities near Formosa Gardens, Florida

If you can't find what you are looking for from our Formosa Gardens villas or they are out of your budget below is a list of other nearby communities. We have over 550 Orlando villas to rent so I am sure you can find something to suit your needs.

Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Formosa Gardens

Directions via the 417 Toll Road

The closest airport to Formosa Gardens is Orlando International Airport (MCO) which is 28 miles away. There are a number of different ways to get from the airport to Formosa Gardens but I find the best way is via the 417 Toll road.

Once you have picked up your hire car and left the carpark look for the 417 South Exit Toll road. The sign should be brown and might also have Disney – Kissimmee listed on it. You may have to do a loop of the airport to get the right exit but just keep following the signs.

Follow the 417 South Toll road for about 16 miles until you see signs for Interstate 4 West (I4). The 417 toll road should cost about $4 so make sure you have some cash on you.

Join I4 West and follow for 3.5 miles then take Exit 60 onto the 429 North. Take the first exit off of the 429 which is Exit 1A (Sinclair Rd). This has a cash only toll booth so you will need exact coins. I think it is currently $0.75. Take the blue lane and chuck the coins in the bucket, be careful not to miss!!

Once you are through the toll booth go straight over at the lights and follow the road (Connector Rd) around for 2 miles. The Formosa Gardens Estate is on the righthand side. Make sure you have the gate code to get in.

Directions via the 528 Toll Road

If you would prefer to avoid a few tolls you can take the North Exit when leaving MCO. It would be sign posted as North Exit (528 Toll). Look for the 528 Toll (West) To I4 (International Dr). I don’t often take this route as the 528 is a busier road.

Follow the 528 Toll and then join I4 West. Stay on I4 West for 7 miles and take Exit 64. It will read 192 Kissimmee / Magic Kingdom, follow for a few miles and then take 192 West (Magic Kingdom / Wide World of Sports). Stay on the 192 West for 3.5 and then turn left on to Formosa Gardens Blvd. There is a Red Lobster restaurant on one corner and Harley Davidson on the other.

Follow Formosa Gardens Blvd for about 1 mile to the 4 way stop. Cross over and then the Formosa Gardens Estate in on the left.

As you pull into the community there is a key pad on the left where you enter the access code provided by the villa owner.

Sandford International Airport (SFB) to Formosa Gardens

Again there are a number of ways to get from Sanford International Airport (SFB) to Formosa Gardens but I think the best way is via the 417 Toll Road (55 miles). When leaving Sanford airport you want to take 417 South and just follow it all the way until you reach I4. This is a toll road and will cost you around $9.

Join I4 West and follow for 3.5 miles then take Exit 60 onto the 429 North. Take the first exit off of the 429 which is Exit 1A (Sinclair Rd). This has a cash only toll booth so you will need exact coins. I think it is currently $0.75. Take the blue lane and chuck the coins in the bucket, be careful not to miss!!

Once you are through the toll booth go straight over at the lights and follow the road (Connector Rd) around for 2 miles. The Formosa Gardens Estate is on the righthand side.

As you pull into the community there is a key pad on the left where you enter the access code provided by the villa owner.

Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Formosa Gardens

As with all of American there are a number of ways to get everywhere but I have hopefully listed the quickest way. It is 70 miles from Tampa airport to Formosa Gardens but it’s a very easy drive.

When you leave Tampa International Airport (TPA) you will be taking I-275 North / Tampa via the 60 East. Once on I-275 North towards Tampa look for the I4 East (Orlando) Exit 45B. It’s a very straight forward drive but the traffic can be heavy especially if you arrive during rush hour so take your time and don’t panic. You should get plenty on warnings for your junctions as they are very well sign posted.

Once you are on the I4 East follow this for around 55 miles and then take exit 60, which is the 429 Toll North to Apopka. Take the first exit off of the 429 which is Exit 1A (Sinclair Rd). This has a cash only toll booth so you will need exact coins. I think it is currently $0.75. Take the blue lane and chuck the coins in the bucket, be careful not to miss!!

Once you are through the toll booth go straight over at the lights and follow the road (Connector Rd) around for 2 miles. The Formosa Gardens Estate is on the righthand side.

As you pull into the community there is a Video monitored entry system to the left. When you press the button, an agent will assist you to get in the gate. Only registered guest could enter.

We hope the above directions have helped you find your way to your Formosa Gardens villa and you have a great time in Orlando.

Pool Safety Fences

Most of our Florida villas will either have door alarms on any exterior door that leads to the pool area or a pool safety fence surrounding the pool. Some even both, we have put together a blog post and video showing you how to use the fence. We have also included brief details below.

These are in sections and can be taken down by unclipping and rolling the fence up. Obviously taking the system down will mean you have removed the safety defence and are now susceptible to accidents happening. We recommend that you keep this in place at all times when you have children in the party that are not capable swimmers, and adults are not able to supervise children by the pool area.

Pool safety is extremely important to prevent drowning. The first and best rule to prevent drowning is constant adult supervision for both children and the elderly.

The pool is cleaned on a weekly basis, access to do this is via outside doors within the pool screen.

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Rates

Rental rates quoted in (approx)

£1599 - £2350 / week

Rental rates additional information

10% discount for bookings of 3 weeks / 20 days or more.

Normally 5 nights minimum.

Rental rates additional information

Add 13.5% tourist tax to stated rates

Cleaning fee if a mid-stay clean is required. (rentals over 14 nights require)

Pool / Spa Heating optional highly recommended between October and April.

A 25% deposit is required at the time of booking. The remaining amount will be collected 45 days prior to your check-in date. If booking within 8 weeks of rental then payment is due in full at the time of booking.

We also recommended taking out adequate holiday/vacation insurance to cover possible cancellations such as illness and testing positive for Covid 19/having to isolate abroad.

A refundable security deposit is held and released within 14 days of departure inspection. Charges will apply for instances needing extra cleaning, detection that someone was smoking in the house, or to repair damaged items.
(refunded approx 14 days after stay assuming no damage)

We accept payment by bank transfer and Credit Card, Paypal

NO SMOKING INSIDE THE VILLA
NO PARTIES / EVENTS OR ALL MALE / FEMALE GUEST BOOKINGS
MINIMUM AGE OF PRIMARY RENTER: 25

THE ONLINE CALENDAR IS LIVE WITH CURRENT AVAILABILITY UPDATED DAILY

HOMEOWNERSHIP - If you are considering buying into the dream please let us introduce you to a trustworthy and highly respected broker in the neighborhood.

Reviews

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The location was 100% perfect.

Our family did a week at Disney and the house was the perfect fit for our family of 6 adults and 2 kids. The hot tube and pool were a major hit after all day walking at the Disney parks. The location was 100% perfect, close to all good options, and basically 10-15 min in traffic to Disney which was perfect! Highly recommend!

Date of stay:     Reviewer name: , Granger

Owners reply
Hi there Danny and Family, thanks so much for staying with us it was a pleasure having you and your family as guests. The hot tub is one of our favorite items also any time of day or night with the privacy fence and not being only feet from the next door. Your right about the traffic getting to and from Disney in the traffic is no joke it's why we brought the house in the first place and knowing the secret back roads to Disney helps also. Many say they are close to the parks but that extra few mile makes al the beginning of the morning, afternoon, or evening. The house is set up for families to enjoy themselves all year round. Wishing you the best for the rest of the year and please come back again.
Our stay was great!

Our stay was great! The home was conveniently located. It was clean, safe, and comfortable for our family. The home is large enough for everyone to have their own space. We would definitely book with them again!

Date of stay:     Reviewer name: , Grosse Pointe Woods

This home is beyond perfect for a family stay.

This home is beyond perfect for a family stay. Rooms are very spacious and comfortable. Everything was super cleaned, organized, and labeled. Very easy to check-in. Love the alarm on the pool door for small kids. The kitchen was very well equipped. We stayed a whole entire week (10 people) and we loved it! Would definitely recommend them. They are very responsive to messages just in case you have any questions. Area is a tourist area so plan with time as traffic can be overwhelming. Overall just the perfect vacation home ??.

Date of stay:     Reviewer name: , Mandan

The house is huge and well laid out

Our extended family of 10 - grandparents, parents, and kids age 6-18 - had a great stay at Charles and Joanne's house for grandma's 70th birthday. The house is huge and well laid out - it was possible for us to all be together when we wanted to but also have complete privacy as well. The pool is wonderful - the kids had a blast and pool toys are provided. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you could need. The beds are super comfortable and as the neighborhood is quiet we all slept so well in the house. The house is immaculate. It was wonderful to stay somewhere so close to the Magic Kingdom that we could come back to as a cool and comfortable oasis after long days in the sun. The proximity made it easy to pop over for fireworks displays at night. Finally, the kids (and adults!) had a great time playing air hockey and pool in the rec room. Highly recommended.

Date of stay:     Reviewer name: , Berkeley

This was our first time using a house. Perfect!

This was our first time using a house and it was perfect, clean, and private. My family had a wonderful time. The pool was clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed the privacy and security of the community. The house was so close to Disney World it made the trip so much more enjoyable. I would highly recommend staying at this house. Joanne and Charles are very nice and really look out for you to enjoy your vacation.

Date of stay:     Reviewer name: , Mesilla Park

Owners reply
Teresa and family were excellent as a first-time guests we know how important it is to be there to help answer questions and be available. We have a dedicated onsite team that maintains the homes, the pool cleaning, landscaping, maintencae, and cleaning. The gated community is really special to us and we have owned and been involved with this community for 22+ years, the location is second to known close to all the parks and especially Walt Disney World being a stones throw away means the long days at the parks can be a moment away. Thank you for being very nice guests also.
5 stars nice property clean and nice pool area!

5 stars nice property clean and nice pool area!

Date of stay:     Reviewer name: , Dryden

Owners reply
Thanks, Jay for staying with us. The pool in this house is beautiful we really like it a lot, South Facing and really great for the kids and family. The pool has an inground spa and pool, lots of chairs, chaise longs, and tables for eating out around the pool. There's a BBQ to use and cookout. We try really hard to make sure the house is clean as possible and it's much appreciated.
The house was just as advertised

We had a lovely stay and Charles was very quick to respond when I had a few questions. The house was just as advertised, we wished we could have stayed longer! If we find ourselves back in Orlando, we'll definitely look to stay here again.

Date of stay:     Reviewer name: , Highlands Ranch

Owners reply
Dianna is was so nice to have you stay with us, as we say to everyone as you wrote what you see and read it is what you get it's all about transparency and respect in our view. We and our team are always available to answer questions bid all small. We wish all our guests the best and we know being in a home away from home is nice, and all homes are no the same so having someone to reach out is just what we are happy to help with.
Their home was amazing.

Charles and Joanne were amazing! Their attentiveness, communication, and hospitality was beyond superb. Their home was amazing. They had everything in the home that you could possibly need. My son and 3 of his friends, myself, and another mom stayed in the home, celebrating the boys graduation from high school.

Date of stay:     Reviewer name: , Forney

Owners reply
Hi there Tomika, thank you to your group for being awesome guests, doing Airbnb is about having to parts guests and hosts and we love having guests like you makes it all worthwhile. Thank you for the kind words the house is really important to us making sure the house has everything we would need in a house is important to us. From everything, you would need in the Kitchen to Alexa its all-important to have in the home to us. We love the features of the house the pool and SPA area to the large games room with some GYM equipment. We hope and wish you will come and visit us again in the future.
What a fantastic house this is!

What a fantastic house this is! My family had a great holiday weekend here. Very kid-friendly, great location. Highly recommended!

Date of stay:     Reviewer name: , Atlanta

Owners reply
Hi there, Jonathan and Family, it was excellent to have great guests like yourselves stay with us, it was a pleasure. We thank you for having a great and liking the house. The house is really special for us in any way and sharing the house, the closeness to Disney and the Parks is great for us. The house takes a lot of work but we try really hard to make it worth it, this last year has been hard on all of us but we have to think it has to be fun and the best we can do. Stay safe and Well.
Excellent vacation home!! Definitely recommend!!

This is a gorgeous home that is very well maintained and was immaculate upon arrival. Charles and Joanne were great to work with, and I would recommend this home to anyone looking to stay in the area. The furnishings were beautiful, the beds were super comfortable and the pool area was very private. There were plenty of linens available and the house had everything we needed. My girls enjoyed the game room and pool, and I enjoyed the hot tub after long days at the parks! I hope to stay again for our next Disney visit!

Date of stay:     Reviewer name: , West Virginia

What a gem!! Charles and Joanne are excellent !!

What a gem!! Charles and Joanne have an excellent home that is not only extremely clean but very comfortable as well. They were so quick to communicate and answer any questions I had. Can we talk about to location? It was SO convenient to get to the parks and there is so much around in regards to groceries, restaurants, and things to do. Not to mention that the home is also in a nice, quiet, gated neighborhood. I can't say anything but wonderful things about this place and look forward to coming back in the future! Thank you again for such a great stay!! We can't wait to come back again in the future!

Date of stay:     Reviewer name: , Perry, OH

Owners reply
Hi there Amy and Family, the pleasure goes both ways always great to have outstanding communications back as well things should be one-sided right :) We are so happy you and the family had a great time and thank you for the chief recommendation that's great. The community and the large homes not being 6 feet from each other is something special and a family-friendly place which Formosa Gardens Estates is. We have loved ever since we brought back 20 + years ago and really like being there when we can as you said it's crazy how close it is to everything be is so quiet and hidden that you would never know. The gated community with the security is an important thing to many that want privacy, safety and the ability to take a walk without worrying about the cars speeding around. We thank you for all your wonderful comments look forward to having you back.
Great home and hosts.

Great home and hosts. My family and I really enjoy this beautiful house everything we needed was there. My family really enjoyed your beautiful home.

Date of stay:     Reviewer name: , Riverdale, GA

Thank you for a lovely stay!!!

Thank you for a lovely stay!!! We fully intend to return and would highly recommend any property owned/operated by Charles and Jo. About the hosts Charles and Jo were fantastic and welcoming hosts. Excellent communication, responsiveness and attention to detail. They really went above and beyond throughout our entire stay. About the home In three words: clean, quality and thoughtful. The spacious accommodations were made spotless and the house hadn’t looked used. We were thrilled to arrive to a glistening house. This is a well appointed home. The furniture, appliances and construction are clean and of solid quality. Unlike some of the places where we’ve stayed, we felt comfortable “living” in the house without fear of breaking anything we touched. The entire home is thoughtfully stocked and furnished. Aside from groceries and toiletries, we needed nothing. There was ample (and clean) everything, from linens to towels to appliances to cookware, dish ware and silverware. The pool and patio are clean and welcoming. Some of my favorite times during our stay was a quiet cup of morning coffee, sitting poolside before the chaos of a Disney park could invade my zen. Of course, I also enjoyed decompressing after a day at the park, on the peaceful patio with an ice-cold beer as well. About the neighborhood Location, location, location. We were close to everything we needed (grocery, restaurants, shopping, highway, etc.) and only a few short minutes to each of the Disney parks...literally. Some places claim to be minutes away from Disney, but this place really is minutes away from Disney. On the day we went to Animal Kingdom, the skies opened and it down-poured. We were soaked, but because the house is 5 minutes from the park, we drove home, dried off and waited for the rain to clear. A quick drive back later, we were able to complete a full day at the park as if we had never left. The immediate neighborhood is a small private, quiet and secure gated community. The neighbors I encountered were friendly during my morning walks.

Date of stay:     Reviewer name: ,  Medford, MA

Owners reply
Hi there Nick and Family, you are most welcome and very kind, communication is not a luxury it should be a given so thank you for your kind words. Joanne and I try really hard all the time for everything we can't promise but we try. Doing what it takes to maintain the homes we have is hard work but we love it after doing this hands-on renting and managing our own homes and no one else's is really important to us. We always buy quality and the best we can we put back into the house all the time. We continue to upgrade things and tweak things and always happy to hear suggestions and ideas. The most important thing to us is great beds and linen have an awesome sleep is very important and that is always our priority. We wish all guests were the same as well but to us we like calling our best guests "Friends" which keep coming back we wish you the best
Our vacation was amazing thank you

Our vacation was amazing while staying in Charles and Joanne’s home. Their home was the cleanest Airbnb I’ve ever stayed in! Everything was very organized and they were super easy to communicate with and quick to respond. We will go out of our way to find one of their homes to stay in during our next vacation. Thank you so much for our amazing stay!!

Date of stay:     Reviewer name: , Simpsonville, SC, USA

Owners reply
Hi there Lisa, thank you for the words very kind. We are so glad you had an amazing vacation. Thanks a lot the team will be very happy with your words about the cleanest it's super hard to do but can be so worth it. Really puts a smile on our guests face and our faces. Really rewarding is having people have a great time. We really try to create friendships that help people know we are here to help. Stay well and safe we hope to see you again.
Such an incredible place The pool area is GORGEOUS

Such an incredible place! The pool area is GORGEOUS. Highly recommend - the proximity to all Disney parks is perfection. We couldn't have been more pleased with our stay!” We absolutely LOVED our time here. The pool area especially is FABULOUS and our girls were in heaven! The layout is amazing, so spacious and comfortable. Thank you very much - we can't wait to return!

Date of stay:     Reviewer name: , Boston, MA, USA

Owners reply
Hi there Ashley, thanks for the incredible words. The pool areas are special for us and should be for everyone its the place in Florida the kids, families, and adults should be able to enjoy themselves and have fun. Not all pool heaters are the same we have high-end pool heaters that make the pool really useable. As they always say location location location and you can't believe this location is right next to everything. We are so happy you were so pleased. Stay well and travel safe.
It’s 5 stars for a reason.

The house is exactly as it is depicted. The reviews are on point. Charles and Joanne are great communicators. It’s 5 stars for a reason. Thanks again for being so prompt and your house being so on point of what’s described.

Date of stay:     Reviewer name: , Brookfield, WI, USA

Owners reply
Christine and the Family were awesome, with great communication at all times. Left the house is super great shape loved them working from a vacation home. Can't wait to have them back again.
This house is perfect for any type of stay.

This house is perfect for any type of stay in Orlando and I highly recommend this house and the heavenly mattresses. It is very close to all the attractions, but also in a quiet and very safe neighborhood. The communication with the owners was great and the house was sparkling clean. My granddaughters were able to use the warm pool even though the night temperatures were cool. I highly recommend this home for any stay in Orlando, as it had every amenity that I could possibly have needed for my stay.

Date of stay:     Reviewer name: ,  Key West, FL, USA

Owners reply
Hi there, Shelia and family, it's always great to have a fellow host stay with you and have a great relationship and interaction. Hosting isn't easy, especially if you put passion into is you and we do. We are communications hungry and love to communicate as you highlighted and we spoke about. The pool heater in the house is a natural gas pool heater the best money can buy for this style of home and it makes a difference being big as you found, wam means warm not ice cold not all homes or pool heaters are the same, natural gas heaters work awesome in the cold. The mattresses and the proximity to the the attractions are the two most important things we think about we love them both also. Yes the home is really that close as you found out and not having to be stuck in the traffic is great. Stay well and safe.
GREAT PLACE pool area is great with sun all day

Really great place. The pictures are true to the condition of the house. It is very clean and modern. The pool area is great and has sun all day. The hosts were very accommodating and made us feel welcome in their home. We would definitely stay here again.

Date of stay:     Reviewer name: , New York, United States

Owners reply
Thank you Holly, we really appreciate you staying with us at this time the house is absolutely generous as you said the South facing large pool deck is particularly an interesting space to hang out and catch the sun and environment. Look forward to having you return stay well and safe.
Our family loved staying at Mickeys Floridian

The home is beautiful we loved that it was a very relaxing experience and the house felt like a home away from home. Our children loved the games area where we could unwind after a day out at the parks. The large private pool and attached spa were also a huge hit. We look forward to staying again in the future thanks again!

Date of stay:     Reviewer name: , Florida, United States

Owners reply
Hi there, Emanuel; it was our pleasure to host you in our home. We are so glad you liked the house we love the location as you did, and the size of the lot that the house with all these great amenities. As you found out, not all vacation homes are equal. Mentioning why us: Things to think about with others renting from us you don't have to pay the crazy Fees, we do real cleaning and have total QA inside out back to front and upside down, we check the house every single time, the barbeque comes equipped with propane, we provide free beverages (tea, Coffee), dishwashing liquid other liquid's in the kitchen laundry detergents, etc. free of charge. We also have quality sheets, towels, good 5-star hotel quality mattresses, and a highly equipped Kitchen. We always put back into the house every dollar we can, continuously upgrading or tweaking; we love feedback. Lastly, you deal directly with us, the homeowners; we own and manage the house. It’s personal to us. We can’t wait to see you again, Emanual and family. Stay well and safe.
Great place to stay. Really big property.

Great place to stay. Really big property with incredibly generous bedrooms, loads of space for dining/working if required, and a great outdoor space. Thanks for having us - The place was a great fit for what we needed and we loved our stay.

Date of stay:     Reviewer name: , England

Owners reply
Thank you, Jack, we really appreciate you staying with us at this time the house is absolutely generous as you said the South facing large pool deck is particularly an interesting space to hang out and catch the sun and environment. Eating alfresco outside is all about what you do in Florida so having space and the different table areas as well as the barbeque is a really cool thing. The house is very and really well laid out floor plan-wise to enable a few people or a couple of families to have a really great holiday or work from home. Look forward to having you return stay well and safe.
An awesome stay. Beautiful place.

An awesome stay. Beautiful place. Private, fenced-in pool and spa. Spacious. Super clean. Amazing communication. Full of thoughtful touches throughout. The comforts of home + the amenities of a posh hotel stay. Enjoy the best of both worlds with this one.

Date of stay:     Reviewer name: , New York, United States

Owners reply
Hi there Elke. It was a pleasure having you stay with us. Thank you so much for the kind words. Communicate works both ways we have found over the 20 years therefore we thank you for the great guest communication. The house is designed to be an up-market luxury location with upgraded features and amenities as you found. The house is large and not low-end. We do work hard to keep the place super clean but it helps like you if the guests also respect the home and policies/rules. The privacy of the fenced in and unclosed pool area is great to Soaking up the sun or having a dip in the pool / spa. We hope to see you again.
Thank you for everything the house perfect

The house is in perfect condition, owner's communication is outstanding. We highly recommend this property, easy access, close to everything, very clean and neat. Thank you Charles and Joanne, we had a great time.

Date of stay:     Reviewer name: , Hialeah, FL

Owners reply
Hi there Eddy and Family. It was a pleasure having you stay with us thank you we loved the great communication its really a good thing thank you. We liked that you thought the home was in perfect condition we continually are maintaining the home, pool and landscaping, we have some really good people working with us and being very hands on like we are, we own and manage only our homes directly which makes a big difference. As you found you talk to us and communicate with all the time from booking to staying to after the stay. The house is on a gated community and is controlled by access and is secured. The house location is really as we think the very best its only really minutes to the parks not like many others. Lastly, it’s about having everything you need to have a great vacation, BBQ, Pool, Spa, outside furniture, games room and gym equipment. Thanks again for staying with us hope to see you again soon.
Cleanliness and Awesomeness!

“Cleanliness and Awesomeness” excellent home and I wanna thank you for the help you provided whenever needed and if I come back Kissimmee I’ll definitely be staying with you guys!!!!

Date of stay:     Reviewer name: , Indianapolis, IN

Owners reply
Hi there, Vic and Family, it was our pleasure, and really appreciate the “cleanliness and awesomeness” It's not easy at all making sure a house is clean and tidy for each guest coming in and we try hard to make sure we can do our best. The house is great isn’t it the large south facing pool and spa. The games room with gym equipment. The house is really great for one large family or multiple families we love the layout it just seems to work well. Thanks again we hope to see you again.
Tremendous place to stay

This was a tremendous place to stay. Charles and Joanne were always so helpful with anything. The house is beautiful. We would recommend this home to anybody that wanted a wonderful vacation with a great place and owners. You could ask for more. Definitely even better than the pictures

Date of stay:     Reviewer name: , Ohio

Owners reply
Thanks so much, Marilyn for being great guests and the kind words. The house is what it is hard to capture everything you say in the pictures and the description but we have built it as a high-end home away from home. The games room and most important the spa and pool. We always here to help and try to support guests with the questions they need help with. Happy to have great guests and can't wait to have you guys back at the house. Stay well and safe.
The home was very well equipped. Super clean.

The home was very well equipped. Super clean and very spacious. We enjoyed the work out equipment, game table and the pool. They were very quick to respond to any messages. We will definitely be staying here again in the future.

Date of stay:     Reviewer name: , Texas

Owners reply
Thanks so much for staying with us. We try as always to make sure the house has everything people would like and want to have in the house even as if you were at home. Games room and patio pool area are always favorite, the pool area has everything that people like, space, hot tub/spa, chairs, loungers, dining table, swimming pool with optional heating and BBQ. Look forward to you coming back as staying again.
Great Owners & Tremendous Place

This was a tremendous place to stay. Charles and Joanne was always so helpful with anything. The house is beautiful. We would recommend this home to anybody that wanted a wonderful vacation with a great place and owners. You could ask for more. Definitely even better than the pictures

Date of stay:     Reviewer name: , New Jersey, United States

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The location was 100% perfect.

Our family did a week at Disney and the house was the perfect fit for our family of 6 adults and 2 kids. The hot tube and pool were a major hit after all day walking at the Disney parks. The location was 100% perfect, close to all good options, and basically 10-15 min in traffic to Disney which was perfect! Highly recommend!

Date of stay: October 2021    Reviewer name: Danny, Granger

Owners reply
Hi there Danny and Family, thanks so much for staying with us it was a pleasure having you and your family as guests. The hot tub is one of our favorite items also any time of day or night with the privacy fence and not being only feet from the next door. Your right about the traffic getting to and from Disney in the traffic is no joke it's why we brought the house in the first place and knowing the secret back roads to Disney helps also. Many say they are close to the parks but that extra few mile makes al the beginning of the morning, afternoon, or evening. The house is set up for families to enjoy themselves all year round. Wishing you the best for the rest of the year and please come back again.