Vacation Rentals by Owner

Beyond Our Expectations!!!!!

Guest: Ontario Families (Douglas, Ontario Canada)
Date of Stay: 02/19/12 Review Submitted: 03/09/12

Thank you Kevin for another wonderful Florida Vacation! This was our second trip to Windsor Hills and certainly will not be our last! It was everything we wanted and MORE!!! The villa is EXACTLY as the pictures show. We were a large group with lots of kids ranging from 6 - 13 years old and they all loved every minute of it! We stayed for 16 days and did not want to come home. The kids loved the pool and hot tub, which was heated to a beautiful warm temperature everyday! The kids really enjoyed the games room. Kevin, you were a pleasure to deal with in booking your lovely home and we plan to return in the future. You were extremely accommodating (even with my last minute re-arrangements...lol) and I thank you so very much for all you did to make our vacation a memorable one!!!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Amazing villa!!

Guest: Michele (Blue Springs, MO, USA)
Date of Stay: 01/23/12 Review Submitted: 02/04/12

I looked for 4 years, planning our first family vacation, before deciding on this property. From the first time I emailed Kevin he responded quickly and was very helpful and accommodating! I was extremely worried about giving credit card information through email, so it was very helpful that I was able to speak to Pauline from the management company prior to submitting payment information, to verify that it wasn't a scam. The villa was perfect, and had plenty of space for 7 of us! The game room and pool entertained the kids everyday for hours! The gated community was very nice and made us feel safe. The only negatives were that I was under the impression that there would be a starter supply of laundry detergent, and there wasn't so I didn't come prepared for that, and the TV remote in the living room didn't work the whole time we were there and we were told it was being ordered. Both very minor, and didn't affect the fabulous time we had on our vacation! We didn't want to leave! Thank you so much, Kevin, for sharing your beautiful villa with our family. It was a vacation we will never forget and we hope to be back soon!!

Owner response:Hi Michele, thanks for posting your kind review on vrbo website. I'm glad everything went smoothly for you regarding the booking and that the home proved a success with the children in the games room and pool. Sorry about the TV remote - this was only discovered being faulty days before your arrival and unfortunately there is a back order for the replacement controller. Not sure where you got the impression about starter pack of laundry detergent but this never came from me ?? All very minor as you said and look forward to hearing from you in the future where perhaps I can make up for the broken remote !!! Kind Regards, Kevin & Family

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Better than 5 stars!

Guest: Judy (Douglasville, GA USA)
Date of Stay: 01/03/12 Review Submitted: 01/11/12

Can't there be a rating higher than 5 stars? This villa deserves more. Our family group of 7 stayed in this property in January of 2012. My husband and I have been visiting Disney regularly since 1974. We have stayed in many different accommodations but none can compare with this villa. It is of the highest quality in design and decor. If anything, the photos don't do the house justice. It was very well-stocked and well-maintained. The guest information was accurate and complete. The owner was extremely responsive, concise and thorough. We especially enjoyed the game room and loved the playful decor of the pirate room and the Mickey room. I would recommend this villa to people of all ages and interests. We have stayed in Windsor Hills several times due to the quality of the properties and the location. It is really even more convenient than staying on Disney property and the value is outstanding. Our group reluctantly left believing that this vacation was the perfect one - due in no small part to the villa. Thank you, Kevin, for helping make our January vacation so memorable. We will return again and again.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A Magical Experience !

Guest: The Siebert's (San Antonio, TX)
Date of Stay: 11/19/11 Review Submitted: 12/05/11

14 of us stayed at Kevin's Villa On November 19th - November 27th. - The Siebert's, Stark's, Walden's & Lordon's. That's right - 9 adults and 5 children... and we all still get along and love eachother. We NEVER got in each others way - can you imagine that ? The game room was a total treat for all the kids and adults who are still kids ! Every room has it's own T.V. This home is so clean and inviting... a True Gem ! We will rent here time after time again if we are blessed enough to continue to visit Florida ! You will not be let down - let your expectations rise cause this home will beat them !

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Perfect Vacay!

Guest: Jen (Colorado, USA)
Date of Stay: 08/20/11 Review Submitted: 09/06/11

I am from FL but live in CO now. We go back yearly to visit family. This time I wanted my 'own' space so I went looking for a rental home. I was so pleased with this home it truly exceeded my expectations. We felt right at home! There are grocery stores right down the main road. We didn't visit any parks since we lived in FL so long and have visited all many times in the past. Though we stayed by the pool EVERYDAY! Weather was perfect, the hurricane totally missed us =) My son and niece were in the game room when ever they were not in the pool. Over all it was a PERFECT trip! I am going to book this home again as soon as I know my 2012 calendar!!! Oh and it backs to open space so no 'backdoor' neighbors, which is great when poolside. =)

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Awesome - July 17th -23rd visit.

Guest: Paula (Woodstock, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/17/11 Review Submitted: 07/27/11

Kevin's place is awesome! We were in town for a baseball showcase and tournament. Our group of 9 included 3 - 17 yr olds and 1- 16 yr old who thouroughly enjoyed themselves. This was my family's third stay at Windsor Hills and this house was the nicest of the three. The pictures depict the house exactly as it is. I booked very last minute and Kevin was extremely helpful to get things set up. The house layout was perfect. You could read or work on the laptop in the front living room or dining room while the TV and other activites were going on in the family room and kitchen. The highway entrance to all the parks is only about a mile from the house and the first Disney 'Park' Wide World of Sports where we played at is only 2 miles from the house so going back and forth every day was no hassle at all. There is a grocery store about a half a mile to a mile on the left side of 192 west. If you forgot your bathing suit they sell those too. It is quite expensive but there is a also a Publix about 4 miles away, also192 west on the right. The selection is better at Publix and less pricey. We cooked a lot of breakfast and some lunch at the house. We ate at Giordano's and Kobe Japanese Steak House along with two buffet places. All were very good. With teenage boys we did a lot of cooking breakfast and lunch and everything was provided. I didn't bring board games or cards because usually the house has a few on hand. I didn't find any. The boys did bring their xbox. Between the pool table, air hockey and the play station and the house swimming pool there was plenty to do in between baseball games. One day at Disney and Downtown Disney and minature golf was fun as well. This house will be our first choice for next year. Thank you for everything Kevin!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

10 Minutes from Disney; Playroom & Pool which GUARANTEE no boredom for the kids!!!!!

Guest: Neil (Roswell, GA)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11 Review Submitted: 07/06/11

We had a wonderful time, and this great house was a BIG part of our success. We slept 8 adults and 6 kids very comfortably. The playroom and screened in pool thrilled the kids [and adults]. The community pool with huge water slide was great, too! Ten minutes from Disney made it easy to take an afternoon break and then scoot back over to Disney. Our grandchildren said this was our best vacation ever. It is now the new standard. We will definitely return and recommend this property to all. Every detail was as good as or better than promised.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Just Lovely!

Guest: Jordan W. (Ft. Lauderdale, Fl-33312)
Date of Stay: 05/07/11 Review Submitted: 05/30/11

I recently vacationed in this beautiful home for 10 day's with my family. Cannot say enough about this home and community! The home had everything you needed and more.It was spotless,spacious and very welcoming. The guards,clubhouse staff and the sundries staff were so very nice and again welcoming. We also had a stay at the Nickelodean suites and later found out that half of my party went back to the home, because the kid's wanted to stay at the house rather than Nickelodean. If you are looking for tranquility and a home that has something for everyone, do not look any further... The games room, pool and plenty of space in the back to just have an awesome time. Thank you, Kevin and family. Jordan Watson 05-07-2011 - 05-18-2011

Owner response:Hi Jordan, thanks for posting a review on the VRBO website about our family villa. Great to hear that the children preferred our villa to Nickelodean - that's a first !!! Also pleased to be told that the staff at Windsor Hills treated you well and that will be something I will pass onto the community officer. Thanks again for making the effort to post this review and perhaps we might hear from you in the future if you decide to vacate in Orlando again !! Kind Regards Kevin & Family

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wow - Amazing Villa!

Guest: Debbie (London, UK)
Date of Stay: 04/09/11 Review Submitted: 04/26/11

We stayed at this beautiful villa at Easter 2011. There were two families of four, with four children aged between 3 & 13. The villa is exactly as described, beautifully furnished & maintained, very comfortable & well equipped. The villa is so large two familes can live here easily & not get in each others way. The children loved the pool to jump into after a day in the parks & the Dad's thoroughly enjoyed the games room of an evening. The location is conveniently situated for supermarkets, access to Disney Parks and the Highway. Booking was simple, with Kevin responding to emails quickly & the information provided before we travelled was very thorough. We had to contact the management company when we were there and they were very helpful & dealt with our query immediately. This propery was recommended to us by friends & I wouldn't hesistate to recommend to it anyone travelling to Orlando. We didn't want to come home.

Owner response:Hi Debbie & Family, Thanks for your kind words and compliments regarding your stay at our Florida Holiday Home. I am pleased everything went smoothly for you and that you felt the whole booking process was simple and stress free ! Also very pleased to see that Pauline & Steven who manage the property for me looked after you promptly. Without them the home would not be what it is today !!! Thanks again and hope to hear from you in the future should you decide to vacate again in Florida. Kevin and Family

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

march 2011

Guest: Rolande M. (Granby, Qc)
Date of Stay: 02/26/11 Review Submitted: 03/05/11

Hello, We just got back from this beautiful villa. EVERYTHING was perfect right from the beginning. Booking with these people was easy and very complete information was mailed to us shortly after our booking. We had all the instructions on how to get to the house, the rules, information about Kissimmee, etc... The house was clean and very well furnished. There were plenty of dishes and kitchen stuff and the game room was the best. The arcade game was a big hit with the children. Everything written on the description was there and was in good working order. It also had a bunch of equipement for very little children, high chair, etc. The only thing I would have liked would have been a computer to book our theme park tickets on (I know we are probably the only people in the world without a laptop (lol) The pool is South oriented and this was a HUGE ADVANTAGE. We got to take advantage of that beautiful Florida sunshine. We had a small problem with a toilet and it was taken care of immediately. If you are looking for a great rental, this is the place to be. These people are very professional and the house is the best. Thank you to the owners for such a great stay!!!

Owner response:Hi Rolande, thanks for posting your kind testimonial on the VRBO guest review page. My family and I are very happy that you had a great time during your stay at our villa. I have said this before, it is so nice when we get positive fedback from our guests and that everything is to your satisfaction and expectation........might think about the PC !!! Thanks again for your kind words and hope to hear from you in the future should you consider coming back to Orlando. Kind Regards Kevin & Family

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Dream Vacation--First visit to Disney!

Guest: Brandi (Knoxville, TN)
Date of Stay: 01/30/11 Review Submitted: 02/08/11

We have very young children and wanted to find a home that would make our kids as comfortable as possible to make our days at Disney as fun as possible. We LOVED this home!! It was spacious, immaculate, beautifully decorated and very comfortable. I was so pleasantly surprised to find bed rails for the kids' bedrooms and kid-friendly dishes--things I had planned to purchase and didn't have to! We hit the parks everyday for an entire week, and it was so nice to come back each evening and have such a luxurious home to enjoy. We all had our own spaces, were able to prepare meals, and enjoy the pool. We loved how comfortable the beds were, loved the tile floor downstairs, loved that the house had absolutely everything we needed. We were also concerned about staying away from the Disney property, but the parks were just a few minutes away, and I loved having the freedom of having my own transportation instead of riding on buses and trams the entire time. We were all so very sad to leave. It was the perfect vacation!!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Wonderful

Guest: PJ (Ottawa, Ontario)
Date of Stay: 12/23/10 Review Submitted: 01/11/11

Our family of four have stayed at this beautifully appointed home twice; Christmas 2009 + Christmas 2010; and have no complaints. Home and pool area are very clean and well maintained each time we have visited. South facing backyard allows you to benefit from a full day of sun. Quiet location on the street. Games room well-equipped to keep young and old entertained. Large screen televisions with loads of channels. Kitchen has all appliances necessary to cook a good meal. Close to Disney parks with easy access to Highway 192 west with its many restaurants and stores. Windsor Hills is a gated community that allows for a secure feeling. The Selvester Villa feels like my home away from home. Since we have never had a problem with this home or the rental process itself, I recommend this property so please do not hesitate if you are looking for a wonderful place to stay the Orlando area.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.

Expectations Fulfilled

Guest: Kent (Franklin, TN US)
Date of Stay: 11/27/10 Review Submitted: 01/12/11

My family (6 adults, 2 children) spent 7 wonderful days at Kevin's property. This is the second year to use VRBO and to use a property in this area of Kissimmee near Disney. This property (244490) lives up to its expectations as described. A very wonderful house and all amenities you should need. This neighborhood is well secured and has great convenient access to anything you would need during a vacation. When coming back to Disney we will surely look up this property again to use.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Windsor hills

Guest: Gordon ( Farnham Surrey England)
Date of Stay: 07/21/10 Review Submitted: 08/30/10

We recently went to Kissimmee in Florida July 21st to 4th August 2010 and rented Kevins luxurious 6 bedroom Villa. Our family consisted of 7Adults and 5Children. we were very pleased with the Villa which is fitted out to a very high standard and it easily accommodated us. The Villa is extremely well equiped with an excellent games room, which was a hit with ALL the family. The bedrooms are very spacious, comfortable and they all have tv's etc in the rooms. The Villa is well situated for the Disney Parks (approx 15 mins to the car parks). The restaurants are a short drive away if you want to eat out although the kitchen is very well equiped. The security of Windsor Park is good and very reassuring. In fact a good time was had by all. We have no problem recommending Kevin's Villa especially as he is so easy to deal with. Thank you very much.

Owner response:Hi Gordon, thankyou for posting your review on the VRBO website. It was a pleasure to help you throughout your booking and I am very pleased to hear that you and your family enjoyed the home as much as you did. I am hoping to upgrade the arcade game soon and increase the number of games up to 250 !!! Keeps the adults quiet as much as the children !!! ha ha ha. If I can be of any help in the future, please do not hesitate to contact me and thankyou once again for your kind testimonial. Kind Regards, Kevin and Family

Recommended for:Families with young children

Wonderful Vacation Villa

Guest: sweetie (nashville, tn)
Date of Stay: 07/16/10 Review Submitted: 07/23/10

My family of 12 and I stayed at this immaculate home 7/16/10-7/21/10, and we had a wonderful time. Kevin, the owner, was a absolute joy to work with from the beginning, anytime I had any questions he answered them very promptly. The home is very spacious, there was plenty of room for everyone. The home was spotless when we arrived and fully stocked with all your basic needs. We cooked daily and had all the utensils we needed, washed beach towels daily, which is provided at the house. This home has top of the line everything from the kitchen appliances, to the surround sound system. The children really enjoyed the game room which included a PS3. The lanai area was great for grilling and sitting back watching the children swim in the pool. The clubhouse is also and added bonus with this home. The children loved the water slide and arcade area at the clubhouse, they also utliized the basketball court a time or two. The little ones really enjoyed playing at the kiddie playground with the swings. This home made our family vacation to Orlando great! Thanks again Kevin. Sweetie from TN

Owner response:Hi Sweetie, thanks for posting a lovely testimonial on my villa rental website. It feels so nice as a homeowner to hear lovely things said about your holiday home and have the knowledge that you and your family had a great vacation. Hope to hear from you soon in future should you decide to vacate again in Orlando. Kind Regards, Kevin

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

We love this villa!!!!

Guest: babs mn (Eagan, Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 05/01/10 Review Submitted: 05/20/10

My family of 12 stayed in this fabulous villa from 5/1/10 to 5/16/10. Going back to last June when we booked, Kevin was the greatest to work with. He answered every one of our many questions immediately, and made sure we had everything we needed. The villa is exactly as it appears here, beautiful and spotless. Everything is upgraded and top notch. We had 6 grandchildren with us who loved the pool and game room. We did not heat the pool and with the afternoon sun and solar cover it stayed quite warm. There is so much room for everyone to spread out we never felt crowded. The kitchen is extremely well equipped, we did some cooking and everything we needed was there. I would absolutely recommend this villa to anyone I know without hesitation. We have stayed in other rentals and they do not compare to this beautiful home. Staying here played a big part in the success of our Orlando vacation. We only wish we were still there! Babs and family of 12 from Minnesota.

Owner response:Hi Barb, thanks for your kind words. It was a pleasure to help you and your family throughout your booking and as guests at our family holiday home. We are very happy that you and your family had a great time and we will continue to try and improve our villa's facilties to make our guests stay all that more pleasurable. We hope to see you again in the future, good luck and kind regards Kevin & Family.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.