Location: Orlando, Central-Disney-Orlando Area, Florida, USA (Formosa Gardens - Closest Premier Gated Community to Disney) View Map
Accommodations: Villa, 7 Bedrooms + Bunk Area, 6 Baths (Sleeps 16-19)
Keywords: Orlando Vacation Rental,Orlando Villa Rental,Disney Vacation Rental,Large VAcation Rental,
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, while you feign an injury and get yourself a Rolling-Ball back rub on one of our two robotic massage chairs, or why not open up your Laptop, and surf the net, in our Wi-Fi enabled home, or 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 High Powered 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 : Ground Floor and 1st Floor have there own A/C, and also the Games Room is Air Conditioned.
- Linens Provided : yes
- Washer : one washer
- Dryer (2) : 2 Dryers
- Garage : Games room
- Off Street Parking : Enough room for 5 vehicles
- Beds
- King Bed (3) : 3 King Masters
- Queen Bed : One Queen
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed : 4 singles
- Bunk Bed : 2 Double Bunk Beds, the bottom is a double matteress, and sleeps 6 kids
- Crib (2)
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : part of the pool
- Cable/Satellite TV (9)
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- Video Library
- Video Game Console : ps 2
- Video Games
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Pool Table
- Air Hockey
- Private Pool : Hollywoood style pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided : All provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Gas Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai : with seating
- View/Location
- Lakefront : With Fishing, south facing
- Lake View
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Full Wi-Fi in the home
- 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 throughout the home, High powered 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
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : some steps on entry, and o the pool
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly : Good pool and games room and PS 2 player
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 25 years
- Smoking Not Allowed : outside only
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Fishing
- Miniature golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- CORPORATE PARTIES...Why stay in a dingy hotel and pay through the nose for it, more and more companies are now booking rental homes,during there convention or sales meetings, and getting a beautiful home, with you own private pool, at a fraction of the cost of a hotel room...Email or call me, for the prices and dates.
Rate Details (In US Dollars+Sterling)
January, September, & First Two Weeks in December .. $396/£243 night.
February, March, April, May, October, & November ... $396/£243 night.
June, July, & August ............................... $425/£289 night.
Thanksgiving, Easter, Christmas, & New Year's ...... $450/£299 night.
Nightly Rate from $396/£243 night..plus 13% Tax..Credt Card Charge May Apply
Pool Heating .. $250/£175 week
Cleaning Fee on 6 day bookings or less $237
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 Villa
We have just about everything in the place, the Fans, The Massage Chairs, the Lake, and that Hollywood Pool.
CORPORATE PARTIES...Why stay in a dingy hotel and pay through the nose for it, more and more companies are now booking rental homes,during there convention or sales meetings, and getting a beautiful home, with you own private pool, at a fraction of the cost of a hotel room...Email or call me, for the prices and dates.
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
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- Night Time Pool Blue - Kissimmee/Formosa Gardens, FL - Florida Vacation Home
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- Swimming Pool & Deck, & Hot Tub - Kissimmee/Formosa Gardens, FL - Florida Vacation Home
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- Family Room & Plasma Screen - Kissimmee/Formosa Gardens, FL - Florida Vacation Home
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- Villa in Formosa Gardens
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- Bada Bing Games Room
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- Red Master 1
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- Formal Dining Room
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- Fun in the Massage Chair!
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Traveler Reviews (29)
"very good home for a large group"
Guest: John.
(Washington State)
Date of Stay: 11/21/10
Review Submitted: 01/04/12
Guest Review from - Jan 4, 2012 Alan was very helpful and organized as we made arrangements to rent his home. The home is in good condition and everything worked! The pool was great, however the hot tub could have been a bit warmer. Everyone stated that the beds were very comfortable and we would not hesitate to rent this home again if the occasion to need this large a home again arises.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Grandkids Best week ever!
Guest: Grandkids: Best week ever.
(Houma, Louisiana)
Date of Stay: 11/19/11
Review Submitted: 12/02/11
My family of 16 spent the best week ever during Thanksgiving week at The Waters Edge. We all had a great time at such a remarkable home. Everything you would need is there or just minutes from there. There was so much space for all with 7 bdrms & 6 baths, a large kitchen, the pool & hot tub, the lake, fishing & game room!! This home is everything it is advertised to be, PLUS. I went out & purchased a sterno for extra coffee, there is an electric on in kitchen, We didn't have an infant but there is a crib, stroller,& whatever you need for one. Just talk to Alan & ask him all the "EXTRAS" in the home before you pack!! This place can save you so much money instead of staying at a hotel. It was so much fun cooking, or sandwiches or grilling by the pool each evening. No need to worry about rental online. It was so easy & Alan was helpful in everyway. My family had a wonderful time & I hope my Grandkids will always remember this special week. Thanks to the Godfrey's for such a great time.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
"The Waters Edge - Stunning"
Guest: Lovedit
(Dublin, Ireland)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11
Review Submitted: 07/25/11
I recently stayed at the villa and I have to say it was absolutely perfect.. we had 15 .. yes 15 people there, 12 adults and 3 kids and we had plenty of space. The view at the back was lovely in the evenings and you can spot some interesting birds around the lake - a real treat. The location is fantastic, easy to get to everything. The villa itself has everything you could need and the games room was a real treat.. we had pool tournaments in the evenings and that was great fun. We all travelled from Ireland, I dealt with alan directly and we spoke on the phone a few times - really genuine and nice people. If you have any reservations about this place dont, you couldnt get better than this. Go for it - you will love it!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Fantastic place to stay for all ages
Guest: Hazel
(UK)
Date of Stay: 03/09/11
Review Submitted: 05/03/11
We stayed for 11 nights at the Waters Edge in March 2011. Its our second visit to Orlando, and our second stay at this villa. Although my wife and I had stayed here before, we had friends with us this time which really added to the magic of staying in such a fantastic place.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Kasi
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Date of Stay: 02/22/11
Review Submitted: 03/04/11
Guest Review from kasi "Perfection" Could not have asked for a better house to spend a week in Florida!!! We had such a good time and we had enough room to spread out and enjoy!!! The House was the highlight for me!!! Pool rocks!!!
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Friends and Family - Jan 6-10, 2011
Guest: John
(Norcross, GA)
Date of Stay: 01/06/11
Review Submitted: 02/01/11
We had a group of 16 friends and family from all over the country (Minnesota down to Georgia) head down for the Disney Marathon weekend. The place was fantastic and fit all of our needs - only one "negative" thing to comment on (and it really wasn't THAT bad) - the 4th "master" bedroom actually doesn't have a bedroom that connects to the bedroom - in order to use it you have to walk in a short hallway that connects to the kitchen/dining area. Other than that, everything was "as advertised" and we would definitely go back. The pool/hot tub felt GREAT - go with the heated option and you won't regret it. We had a couple of maintenance issues, but the management company resolved those expeditiously and completely. Having a grocery store and retaurants nearby was also very nice on the rare occasion we didn't eat in...
Recommended for:Families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Stacy
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Date of Stay: 11/01/10
Review Submitted: 12/11/10
Best part of Disney was coming back to the house each night! We had 13 of us staying, all family with middle to teenage children. The house was perfect for location, space, size layout. Alan was excellent to book with and every need was taken care of. I don't think we could have survived Disney without this wonderful sanctuary to return to each evening! Most definately would recommend it for anyone who wants a beautiful home to stay in that is close to everything, with absolutely no hassles or issues from booking to getting damage deposit back. We feel fortunate to have had such successful experience. Thanks so much alan and Joye · By Stacy from Calgary Alberta on 12/4/2010 for a stay in 11/1/2010
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Guest: gz
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Date of Stay: 07/01/10
Review Submitted: 08/16/10
Perfect Comfort The Water's Edge was exactly what we expected and more. Owners alan and Joye have a lovely home and were very easy to work with. Alan went so far as speaking with us on the phone to answer any questions and ease any concerns we had about renting a home. We were a group of 16 and we could not have been more comfortable, or have had a better location. In the event of a return trip to the area, it would not be without another stay in this home. Absolutely beautiful! • By Guzneydingerman from Brockton, MA on 8/9/2010 for a stay in 7/1/2010
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Guest: Linda
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Date of Stay: 06/06/10
Review Submitted: 08/16/10
Wonderful!!! Wonderful house in a great setting on a lake away from it all but very close to the action , Disney Parks, Shopping, Minature Golf, restaurants and so much more!! We saw amazing birds and enjoyed the huge pool with a screened in Lanai! The four master suites were wonderful with the most comfortable beds. The older kids loved the game room and the pool alarm allowed our 3 year old grandson to be safe:) The house is perfect for large families with a huge living room and excellent kitchen. We enjoyed our stay so much we didn't want to leave. Renting this house was without worries! The Knowles", Quigley, and Carter Familes • By Linda from Woodstock, Georgia on 6/28/2010 for a stay in 6/1/2010
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All the comforts of home
Guest: FBfamof6
(Flowery Branch, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 05/29/10
Review Submitted: 06/06/10
Thank you Alan. My family and I really enjoyed spending the last week in your home. Everything was as stated in the ad. We had everything we needed. We regularly stay at VRBO homes and yours was one of the nicest (and largest). You have thought about every need. Very close and convenient to all Disney parks. Pete
Recommended for:People with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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