Location: Orlando, Central-Disney-Orlando Area, Florida, USA (Formosa Gardens - Closest Premier Gated Community to Disney) View Map
Accommodations: Exceptionally Luxurious Villa, 7 Bedrooms + Bunk Area, 6 Baths (Sleeps 16-19)
WOW!!! Even the other villa owners say this about our home, If you are looking for the best, go no further. This is strictly for you sun seekers, as apart from visiting the Mouse; the sun after all is another great reason to visit Florida. This home has a elegantly-shaped, 36-foot by 20-foot, heated, Hollywood Style designer pool with its own fiber optic light show changing the color of the water every 30 seconds on a huge, 60-foot by 54-foot, south-facing deck, so you can soak up the sun all day, or relax in our enormous, ten-person, hot tub, with your friends and family, while watching the magnificent sunset over Star Lake, cool drink in hand, after your grueling day at Disney.
If the heat gets you, relax in the air-conditioned splendor of the villa, and the family room with its gigantic, ceiling hung, plasma TV screen with Bose home theatre surround sound, better than a cinema, whilst chilling out under our unique amazing Chinese cooling fans. If you have the energy, how about a game of air hockey, pool, or darts, or the PS2 games console in the Bada Bing games room, and if the kids are beating you, send them upstairs to play on the computer, while you feign an injury and get yourself a Rolling-Ball back rub on one of our two robotic massage chairs, or why not try your luck, Fishing in the Lake, with one of our Fishing Rods.
When it is time for bed the cosseting continues with our sumptuous king-size, pillow-top mattresses in the three masters and the queen, believe me you just will not want to get out of these things, and why should you, especially with TV/DVD/VCR 27/37-inch LCD combinations in the masters, and 20-inch TV/DVD combinations in all other bedrooms, with over 200 satellite channels, including Fox Sports and the Golf Channel and HBO, we even have a Denon sound system to pipe music to every room on the ground floor including the lanai and pool deck, part of villa living is the absence of people knocking on your door hassling you to make up the room, so you can stay there as long as you like, after all this is your home for now.
And it has everything you would expect it to have and more; fully-equipped kitchen, laundry room, towels, do not bring anything but your clothes. Any problems, there is a management company on call 24/7 to help you.
This magnificent home is situated between the Moon and Star Lakes on Formosa Gardens, in its own one-fourth acre lot, assuring you of the privacy that you deserve. If you do not know, Formosa Gardens is renowned throughout the world as the premier gated-community with its close proximity to Disney and shops. This house has been designed in a stunning Oriental theme, and no expense has been spared on this seven-bedroom, six-bathroom home.
Alan and Joye Godfrey
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- Video Game Console
- Video Games
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Private Hot Tub
- Private Pool
- Pool Table
- Air Hockey
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Lakefront
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Communications
- Telephone
- Computer
- Computer w/ Dial-up Internet
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- "Sopranos" Bada Bing Themed Games Room, 2 Robotic Massage Chairs, For those aching backs, Fishing Rods supplied to Fish the Lake, 42" Ceiling Hung Plasma TV, awesome Bose Home Theater, Better than a cinema, Wi-Fi enabled ADSL Internet Ready Computer, Denon Amp, Stereo Sound Speakers in every room, 200 channel Satellite TV, TV/DVD combos in every room, Fox sports Golf channel HBO, Computer, Bose Stereo, CD/DVD Player, Washer & 2 Dryers, 10 Person Private Hot Tub, Fibre Optic Lighting, Wall Safe Phones, just about everything
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Miniature golf
Rate Details (In US Dollars+Sterling)
January, September, & First Two Weeks in December .. $396/night.
February, March, April, May, October, & November ... $396/night.
June, July, & August ............................... $425/night.
Thanksgiving, Easter, Christmas, & New Year's ...... $440/night.
Nightly Rate .. from $396/£212 night................. All plus 13% Tax
Pool Heating .. $200/£120 week
Cleaning Fee on 6 day bookings or less $175
Minimum 6 days - W/end to W/end preferred - Please ask for odd days & fill ins
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2003
Why the Owner Chose Orlando
When you drive into Formosa Gardens, you will answer that question yourself, it is just so different from anything around the Disney area, and the homes are so big and spacious set in ther own grounds and not back to back.
The Unique Benefits at this Exceptionally Luxurious Villa
We have just about everything in the place, the Fans, The Massage Chairs, the Lake, and that Hollywood Pool.
Owner's Map of Orlando
The photo is Joye and I on Vacation in Sorrento Italy, at her neices wedding, after Joye was made redundant from her job at the Bank of America, where she had worked for 21 years in the UK. we both loved to travel, so that was an ideal time to get out and see the world, I, after many years in the Sign Business, had a Heart By-Pass, so decided now was the time to Retire.
Property Photos
- Night Time Pool Blue - Kissimmee/Formosa Gardens, FL - Florida Vacation Home
- Swimming Pool & Deck, & Hot Tub - Kissimmee/Formosa Gardens, FL - Florida Vacation Home
- Family Room & Plasma Screen - Kissimmee/Formosa Gardens, FL - Florida Vacation Home
- Villa in Formosa Gardens
- Bada Bing Games Room
- Red Master 1
- Blue Master 2
- Green Master 3
- Formal Dining Room
- Fun in the Massage Chair!
- Night Time Pool Green
- Fun in the Pool
- Twin Bunk Room
- Kitchen
- Master Bathroom
- Family Room Fans
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Horace Spooner , Manchester UK
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caryl , chelmsford
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elaine ames , Worcestershire, UK
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Alan, Been so busy since we got back, I've failed to write you! Your house was absolutely beautiful and fit our needs so perfectly. Can't tell you how nice everything was. We had a WONDERFUL time, and I have to tell you, having a house big enough for all of us - and THE POOL - made it perfect. My boys didn't even want to stay at the Disney parks b/c they wanted to get back to the pool! I've attached a picture of one of the favorite things for the "big kids" to do - pool volleyball. They got me involved one time, but I have to tell you, it got vicious!!! We love the screened in lanai and the pool and hottub. I've also attached a group picture in front of the house. In case you wonder who you've been talking to all this time, I'm on the right side, curly hair, sunglasses hooked on the collar of my shirt. My oldest daughter is to the right of me, my husband has on a black ballcap standing behind me, the two middlemost boys in the front are mine, and the two girls behind them and a little to the right are ours. Our second oldest daughter is holding the baby (her baby; our first grandchild), and her husband is standing pretty much behind her. That's our family. Again, I can't thank you enough for helping us. I feel like you're my friend now! If you EVER need anyone to vouch for the wonderfulness of your vacation home, just send them to me!!! Thanks again for everything, Heather S.
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Hi Alan, Please don't worry about the other guests, I am only sorry that they had so little respect for your beautitul home. However, the cleaning staff was so wonderful and so friendly, they did a magnificant job of bringing the place back to life. We also sat and chatted with them for a bit and Christie was so helpful in giving us wonderful information about the local restaurants and shopping. We were most grateful for her. We had a wonderful time there, and everyone wants to make plans for a return tip. Your home is lovely and very tastefully decorated. We had not a single problem during our entire stay. The house is so very accomodating, and everyone from the 83 year old great grandmother, down to the one year old tots, had a splendid time. The pool got lots of use, and it was a beautiful relaxing time. Caleb had a great birthday celebration and he was overjoyed to wake up and go swimming every morning. I cannot thank you enough for allowing us to use your beautiful home. We are certainly looking forward to returning in the very near future. It's a wonderful place, and truly the best in Formosa! Best Regards, Renee
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Hayley Palmer , Gloucestershire
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Jan Moore , Woodford Green Essex
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Hi Alan, I just wanted to say "thank you" and to tell you that my family really enjoyed your beautiful home last week. Your home is so special and offers a little something extra for everyone. The men enjoyed the game room, the women enjoyed the massage chairs, and the young adults enjoyed having DSL internet access. When the pool was repaired on Thursday, we all enjoyed it especially my 8 year old granddaughter. Thanks for everything. Dreama
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Alan, I wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed staying at your house. I didn't think we would ever get the kids out of the pool to go to any of the parks. On Wed night we set the trash out for pickup but for whatever reason they did not pick it up on Thur. We had both bins full by the time we left on Sat. I felt bad but didn't know what else to do. We did have one issue with the spa heat not working and called the management company who were very helpful and gave us the pool maintenance co to call. My husband finally found that the spa heat was turned off and fixed it. I also fixed the internet connection which someone before us had messed up. I have told everyone I know what a great deal (money wise) staying at your home was with as many people as we had. To be perfectly honest, we had a lot of problems during this vacation. From finding our way around following each other in two vans, to some personality conflicts and issues that coming back to your house after each "event" was so great. I know everyone felt that way. As soon as the kids hit the house it was the fastest change into a swimsuit I have ever seen. Then a group of adults would grab drinks and snacks and relax around the large table on the patio watching the kids and chatting - for hours. I many time found myself locked up in the large master bedroom in the massage chair. It was truly one of the bright spots of our vacation. Once again your house was great!!!! Kind regards, Kathy McKeever