All day sunshine on the genuine south facing pool deck overlooking a lake.
Location: Lake Berkley, Kissimmee Central, Kissimmee, Central-Disney-Orlando Area, Florida, USA View Map
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 3 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)
Keywords: Two-storey house, lake view, south-facing pool, Disney vacation home, rental home, luxury, executive
"Southview" has 5 large bedrooms and is just a short distance away from Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Seaworld attractions of Orlando. It lies in a quiet secluded enclave of luxurious private executive homes surrounded by wooded areas and lakes.
***Complimentary Broadband Internet + National and International Phone Calls***
Lake Berkley is a prestigious gated resort with a 24/7 security guard. It is centered around three sparkling lakes, with 2 private club houses and recreational facilities. Our pool and spa enjoy all day sunshine and overlook a lake that provides a truly tranquil place to relax and enjoy the peace away from the many local attractions.
Our professionally converted dedicated interior game room has a full-size slate-bed pool table,fusball table, Playstation II, cable TV and DVD/Video. It also has two leather couches just made for lounging in front of the TV. The room is decorated with an eclectic mix of pool room memorabilia and all things USA!!! This room could be used as additional sitting room if required.
Most of the main rooms look out onto the beautiful pool and lake view. The Great Room has a cathedral ceiling giving a light, airy and spacious feel. It has three soft sumptuous 3 seater leather couches. For your enjoyment we provide a home entertainments system, which includes an 52 inch LCD HDTV digital cable channels with Home Theatre System complete with DVD player with an iPod dock. Patio doors lead from the open plan kitchen and breakfast area, which has a large table and seating for six, onto the pool decking thus allowing you to enjoy the lakefront scenes whilst eating. There is an additional formal dining area conveniently situated near the kitchen. With its exquisite glass top table and ornate ironwork it truly is an elegant area to entertain. For those wishing a less informal area that is provided too.
The genuine south-facing pool and spa allow for maximum sunshine hours on the pool-deck which overlooks a lake. Our pool has a "Color Splash" multi-coloured pool lighting offering a variety of lighting effects transforming our pool at night into a color-rich paradise. All this can be seen by clicking on our website. A handrail is provided to help those of limited mobility to and from the pool. Privacy on the pool deck is of paramount importance, and to facilitate this we have a fence on both sides of the pool deck, without compromising the wonderful view beyond.
The opulently decorated master suite is located downstairs and overlooks the pool and lake. Furnished with a magnificent king-size bed, cable TV and DVD. The large bathroom includes a Roman-style oval bathtub, WC, separate shower cubicle, vanity basin and walk in wardrobe with a SAFE.
A second bedroom with king-size bed is located on the 1st floor, has fitted wardrobe,a flat screen wall mounted remote controlled cable TV/DVD combo. This versatile room can be easily changed into two single beds should they be required. Positioned close to is a bathroom, fitted with a shower cubicle easily accessible to those with restricted mobility, WC and vanity basin.
The fully-equipped laundry room with washer, dryer, iron and ironing board is also located downstairs.
Upstairs you will find another master bedroom with a huge king-size bed, which is vibrantly decorated in claret and gold, a style to bring out the romantic in you. It has a cable TV and VCR. It is next door to the family bathroom.
The other two bedrooms upstairs are fitted with twin beds, both have their own wall mounted flat screen remote controlled cable TV/DVD combo. One of these bedrooms can be converted into a FOURTH KING if required. The second twin bedroom has a Mickey Mouse theme. A family-size bathroom is also located upstairs and has a screened bath tub with overhead shower, WC and vanity basin.
The gated community has 2 clubhouses, three minutes walk from Southview, one has spa, gym/fitness room, cyber cafe/computer room with 2 PC's, pool table, large flat screen TV. Outside is newly converted pool and separate children's wading pool complete with water cannons. The pool area is fully compliant for disabled users. The other clubhouse has a table tennis table, a Tiki pool-side bar which serves beer, wine and soft drinks and has seasonal entertainments. Close by is a tots-lot which can be used by the community. You'll be able to have a cool afternoon drink whilst watching the children play. There are tennis and basketball courts almost opposite the house. The main lake has a small beachfront, volley ball court and children's play area. Here you will also find the exercise stations, a jogging track and small nature trail running beside the lake.
The house is located near to the popular Route 192 with its many shops and restaurants. Only 1 mile from Wal*Mart!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : With additional ceiling fans in every room plus the LANAI
- Linens Provided : beach towels
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking : Own Driveway
- Beds
- King Bed (3) : 1 King - size bed in Master Suite 1 King - size bed in Master Bedroom 1 King - size bed on 1st floor
- Twin/Single Bed (4) : 2 bedrooms with 2 twin beds in each
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Shared Hot Tub : At resort clubhouse
- Cable/Satellite TV (7) : 1 Digital TV's offering 300+ channels, 6 cable TV's
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : A selection of videos are provided
- Video Game Console : PlayStation 2.
- Video Games (7) : A selection of PS2 games are provided
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Pool Table
- Foosball
- Private Pool : With integrated heatable SPA. With "Color Splash" multi-coloured pool lighting.
- Shared Pool : Two pools, one at each clubhouse
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Lakefront : Superb un-interrupted view over lake.
- Communications
- Telephone (2) : One in the kitchen, one in the bedroom
- Free Long Distance : Free National and International phone calls
- Broadband Internet : Wireless Broadband Internet Access at the house - please bring your own notebook
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Dedicated interior GAME ROOM with slate-bed full-size pool table and foosball, SAFE attached to the floor, PRIVACY FENCE, 3 hairdryers, tennis equipment, board games, Fishing rods, Brinks Security Alarm System
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly : Two play parks on-site.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 21
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Swimming
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Tennis, Basketball and Volley courts, 2 communal swimming pools one with a Tiki poolside bar serving beer, wine and soft drinks, Internet cafe, Pool tables.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2011
Low Season, September $190 per night
Mid Season, Jan, Feb, Oct, Nov, Dec $215 per night
High Season, Mar, Apr, May, June, Jul, Aug, $230 per night
Peak Season, Easter,Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year $260 per night
US rates subject to 13% Florida Tax.
Pool/Spa heating is an optional extra @ $30 per day
We accept PAYPAL.A booking of less than 7 nights will incur a cleaning charge $150
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
South-Facing, Lake View - Game Room, 5 Bedroom, 3 King Beds
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Lake Berkley
Florida and families go hand-in-hand. There is no better place for us than the peaceful oasis of the upmarket gated community of Lake Berkley Resort. As soon as we visited the area we knew it was the place for us. It has so much to offer…tennis, basketball, cyber café, gym, tiki bar and communal pool and much, much more. It is a wonderful place to take time-out to be with your children and family members. Our resort is so tranquil; a heaven for wildlife and our newest addition is our fabulous community pool and splash area for adults and children alike! It is so central to all of Orlando’s attractions dining, shopping and much, much more.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Our home is sumptuously decorated, we believe we have created a real quality family environment, a home from home, a place where you can come together but still have areas to go off to if you so wish. An unusual feature of our home is our professionally installed stunning internal air-conditioned games room which we have lovingly decorated. Time and effort has been spent giving our home the attention to detail our guests expect. We are delighted to have created a quality environment for all to enjoy. Regular personal visits by us, ensures that our home remains immaculate for ourselves and our visitors. We are confident it will exceed all your expectations of what a vacational rental home can and should offer.
Owner's Map of Lake Berkley
About Ourselves: We are Madeleine and Denis we’ve been married for thirty-five years and have two children, Suzanne and Robert. We have grown up together and family life is so central to us both. I have been fortunate to be a stay-at-home mom and made it my mission to provide a loving home environment for us all; this is something which I am immensely proud of. I have now turned my attention to our home in Florida which we have owned for almost five years. Families play an important role in our lives and we hope this devotion has transcended into our stunning home in Florida. We are fortunate to call previous guests, friends, and for us this is what owning a home is all about. Communication is the key…it is not a blind transaction, we are here to make sure your stay is as pleasurable as possible. Trust is also a key feature.
Property Photos
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- All day sunshine on the genuine south facing pool deck overlooking a lake. - Kissimmee/Lake Berkley, FL - Florida Vacation Rental - Luxury Home with South-Facing Pool & Jacuzzi!
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- The Family Room has 52 inch LCD HDTV with Theatre Surround Sound - Kissimmee/Lake Berkley, FL - Florida Vacation Rental - Luxury Home with South-Facing Pool & Jacuzzi!
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- Huge TV and PS2
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- Internal Room - Have hours of fun in our A/C Games Room
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- Pool at night with mobility rail, Spa with Fountain
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- Master bedroom suite with KING size luxurious bed and TV.
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- Downstairs King with LCD TV/DVD combo
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- Twin Room with LCD TV/DVD combo
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- Formal Dining Room - Set with fine china, linens & stemware for dining in style
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- Master En-Suite with Roman Tub and Shower Cubicle
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- Family Bathroom
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- Fishing Pier - Lake Berkley
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- Resort Tiki Bar less than a five minute walk away from our villa
Traveler Reviews (19)
Southview
Guest: Mary
(Conroe, Texas)
Date of Stay: 01/03/12
Review Submitted: 01/19/12
We really enjoyed our stay at Southview. It is a great place to stay with family members. Everything you would ever need was furnished.Plenty of nice dishes,bedding and towels Even a box of matches which a neighbor came and borrowed a few to light his grill.We hope to come back in the future as the stay was perfect for us and our daughters and their familys.Disney World was very easy to get to also enjoyed Fantasy of Flight which was about 20 miles away.
Owner response:Dearest Susan, Thank you so much for your lovely review. It makes it all worth while when we know our guests have enjoyed our home. Hopefully it won't be long before you return. Thank you once again. Love Maddie and Den xxx
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers.
WOW.....
Guest: Diane25
(Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/26/11
Review Submitted: 04/07/11
Hi Madeleine Just wanted to send a note telling you how much we enjoyed the house. We loved the house it’s in a great location close to all the major parks and my favourite the outlet malls. We also noticed that the house was very clean so the housecleaner is doing a great job. And the Management Company called twice to make sure everything was OK so that is good. The girls enjoyed the pool and I enjoyed running in the neighbourhood. Rick and I also found out that Shannon knows how to play foosball and Rick had fun showing Shannon how to play pool. We all had great sleeps and it was easy to make the house home. As they say in Disney.."Have a magical day" and all the best to you and your family.
Owner response:Thank you Diane, Rick, Shannon and friends for your lovely comments regarding our home. We were delighted to read you'd had a wonderful time at Southview. It makes it all so worthwhile when we hear our guests have enjoyed themselves. Fondest regards, Madeleine and Denis xxx
Recommended for:Families with young children.
Guest: Becker Family
(Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 03/09/10
Review Submitted: 03/09/10
We have rented several homes on our vacations and I can say no experience was as good as this one(and we had no issues with the others). At first I was a little concerned with renting from someone outside the U.S. but Madeleine quickly erased those concerns and personally made sure our experience was perfect. I could not endorse them any higher. The kids loved the pool, hot tub, tennis court, and the game room. The entire house was clean, well equipped and a very much needed relief after long days at Disney. It was close to everything yet far enough away to relax. We will happily stay here again. Thanks for everything!!!!
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Guest: Malcolm Valentine
(Aberdeen, UK)
Date of Stay: 10/29/09
Review Submitted: 10/29/09
Southview is idyllic. A beautiful villa, very well equiped, with a south facing pool area looking out over a peaceful lake. Lake Berkley is a secure and well appointed community with good recreational facilities. Siuated very close to the Wal-Mart and close to the Poinciana Boulevard it makes for easy access to shopping and easy travel to the parks and beyond. As a group of eight, we had great fun and were sorry to leave! Madeleine and Denis, the owners, are great people to deal with and very supportive through booking, the stay, and afterwards. Snap up a booking in this villa if you can!
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Guest: Angela35
(Warrington, Cheshire)
Date of Stay: 08/16/09
Review Submitted: 08/16/09
We have just returned from a 2 week stay at this wonderful villa. The location is perfect, just off the 192, so close to all the attractions and restaurants, with the added bonus of a super walmart just down the road. The villa was extremely comfortable, clean, spacious and well equipped, with lovely views over the lake. The owners couldn't have been more friendly or helpful from the very first contact. All in all highly recommended
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Guest: Wigginton Family
(Cedar Park, TX)
Date of Stay: 08/06/09
Review Submitted: 08/06/09
We stayed for three nights and had a fabulous time. It was an excellent respite from the heat and crowds at Disney. My four year old son says the pool and game room were his favorite parts of the whole vacation! Madeleine has been extremely friendly and prompt about everything.
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Guest: Aidan O Shaughnessy
(Ireland)
Date of Stay: 03/03/09
Review Submitted: 03/03/09
We had a great time staying in Southview on our recent golf holiday in Orlando. We found the house great, with great space and every comfort. The kids (43-71 year olds)loved the games room. If you lost the golf you might win the pool. Each of the 5 of us had our own bedroom, with TV, all for the price of 1 room in a hotel. Why book anywhere else if South View is available. I am going back in Oct to do the theme parks with my family, and immediately tried to book South View, it would be ideal for a family holiday, as is near all the Disney parks, restuarents etc. 5 Happy Paddy's looking forward to our next trip.
Owner response:Thank you Aidan for your wonderful comments regarding our home. Maddie xxx
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Guest: Margo Houston
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Date of Stay: 12/14/08
Review Submitted: 12/14/08
When it is your first time booking an online reservation of a home in another country and taking responsibility for the comfort and enjoyment of 10 people you are vacationing with.....it can be scary to trust and take the plunge. Booking with the Locks was a truly pleasant experience all around. Every single thing about the place was EXACTLY as described but when you see it for real it appears even more beautiful. It was the holiday of our dreams. The surrounding community had every convenience and many attractions enjoyable for all different age groups and interests. The girls went shopping, the boys went golfing the kids went mini golfing and go-karting besides being a very short distance from all of the major attractions and then there was the heated pool and hot tub to enjoy! Madeleine and Denis have thought of everything. They have a binder full of advise, hints, tips and maps of the Disney parks and surrounding area. The home was also beautifully decorated for the Christmas season. Thank God there are people like them out there making dreams come true for others at a very reasonable rate. Thanks for all of your hard work and friendly chat. Margo and Dean and extended vacationing family.
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Guest: Leida,Joe,& Family
(Worcester, Ma)
Date of Stay: 11/17/08
Review Submitted: 11/17/08
Madie & Denis My Family & I stayed at Madie & Denis house at Southview in July. This was the best vacation we have been on. The house is absolutely beautiful, it has everything you need to washer, drier, full kitchen with all the things you need for cooking ect. ect. to make your stay enjoyable. You have a nice view of the lake right in your back yard, where you can go fishing if you like. Walmart is just down the road. Everything is just minutes away. Madie & Denis are very nice people they help us in alot of things we needed. For them to be in the U.K their house is so well kept eveything you see in the pictures is what you get a beautiful house but much bigger in person. I recommend this house to anybody. Oh also the beds are like sleeping on clouds!!!!! Thank Madie & Denis we will be back soon everything was great!!! much love
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Guest: Mike Foster
(Bowie, MD)
Date of Stay: 11/02/08
Review Submitted: 11/02/08
We so enjoyed our stay in your beautiful home. The heated pool was most enjoyable and we had a great time. I can't see why anyone would pay hotel prices when your place is available. It had everything my family needed and we would certainly stay there again. It was so nice to have a place to come back to with the kids that we could treat like home.
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