Vacation Rentals by Owner

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Guest: n/a (191210 petworth lane glenn dale md 20769)
Date of Stay: 04/01/12 Review Submitted: 04/10/12

the home was very clean, and comfortable. It took us about 10 min to Disney parks. Great location. My grand children enjoyed the pool.

Recommended for:Families with young children

Fantastic Stay

Guest: Valentine (Missouri )
Date of Stay: 03/26/12 Review Submitted: 04/25/12

My family spent a whole week here and really enjoyed our stay. There was plenty of room for us to spread out and enjoy the space that we are used to at home. My daughter loved swimming in the pool and hot tub many of the nights. The owners went above and beyond to help me with any questions or needs that I had requested. I really appreciated their kindness. We would definitely look at renting this home again in the future. Thanks for sharing your home with us!

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

Not What I Had Expected

Guest: Stax (Michigan)
Date of Stay: 01/09/12 Review Submitted: 02/08/12

I recently booked this home due to the great reviews and the reviews on cleanliness... However I was completelt shocked upon arrival.... We traveled from MI to FL as 2 familys totally 8 guest 4 Adults and 4 Kids ...Upon arrival to the home we found trash outside of the hottub, Outside around the pool area, Dust caked on the walls in the kitchen and dining area... And a pool which was not maintained as nor heated in which we paid for.and a hot tub that was only half full of water... I called Helen upon arrival and she did have someone come out and maintenace the pool that evening however it was broken so the next day it had finally gotten Warm enough to swim in and for the hottub we had to add water and plug it in to heat which took 18 hours ( I guess I expected things to be ready as soon as we got there since we paid extra for heated commodites... As for the cleanliness of the home.. We found dirty socks and a broken pic under a bed in the princess room, A dirty med cup in the queen bedroom and popocorn in the livingroom area.. Please keep in mind this home is supposedly professionally cleaned weekly.... Dusy caked on the kitchen ceiling as well as walls.... a broken blender,can opener toaster and no working phones as well as no internet connection...A washer that spun onnly on one cycle and a dryer so loud that u couldnt hear a thing over it.. The game room was only a small pool table an fooseball table in the garage which was filthy.... The home had a great location and Helen was a peach to work with as far as booking this home..... But our families will not be returning... Helen did return our security dep as well as 50.00 due to the incovience of the pool. My advice check out another rental.. perferably one thats visited by the owner a few timeas a year

Owner response:We made a mistake in the system which resulted with pool heat and hot tub were not turned on for that week. The manager turned on the pool heat and hot tub immediately after guests contacted us but it took time to warm it up. We apologized to the guests and provided refunds for the inconvenience. We usually do a deep cleaning in the house every 3 to 6 months because regular cleaning won't clean the places hard to reach such as under the beds or ceiling fans. The house was scheduled for deep cleaning in 2 weeks when there is a break in bookings. We offered to send cleaner back to clean the place where guests complained about but they refused. We will work harder to keep the house in best shape and make guests happy.

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Very happy with house- GREAT LOCATION!

Guest: tmp (Texas)
Date of Stay: 10/08/11 Review Submitted: 10/24/11

The house was very nice and very close to all of the parts. 15 mins to Disney and 25 to Universal with NO TOLLS! yay! The house is spacious and comfortable. The pool is nice and the hot tub too. The beds are comfortable as well.Wal MArt is 5 mins away and a gym is only 10 minutes away. I would stay here again on a visit to Orlando.

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

Very nice!

Guest: Tracy (Dallas, GA)
Date of Stay: 09/17/11 Review Submitted: 10/10/11

Helen, Thanks so much for letting me and my family stay at your home. With 5 adults and 3 kids, we had plenty of room. I was also very pleased with the location; convenient to everything. A very nice home!

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

Great vacation home.

Guest: romixusa (New York)
Date of Stay: 08/27/11 Review Submitted: 09/22/11

My family enjoyed how clean the house was! We recently stayed at this vacation home on our family trip with our son and parents. Everything was as described and the owner was a pleasure to work with. If we decide to come to Orlando again I will definitley call back. I would reccomend this home for any family

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

Great Home

Guest: Mimi (Staten Island, NY)
Date of Stay: 03/12/11 Review Submitted: 04/27/11

My daughter, her family and I spent one week in this home. It was very clean, and close to everything. Restaurants, Walmart and Disney World. I would reccomend this home for any family.

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

wonderful vacation home!

Guest: Bert55 (Selby, Ontario)
Date of Stay: 02/26/11 Review Submitted: 03/26/11

We recently stayed at this vacation home on our first family holiday with our 3 small children. It was all and more than we could have hoped for. I was nervous booking it online as we travelled from Ontario. The house was exactly as pictured and very close to Disney- literally 10 min to each park. When we visit Orlando again we will most definitely book it again! Thanks for letting us enjoy your beautiful home.

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

Great Place to stay!

Guest: T-Man (Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 11/25/10 Review Submitted: 12/03/10

My family enjoyed how clean the house was! Everything was as described and the owner was a pleasure to work with. we will definitley call back for next year!

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

Disney Trip

Guest: Louis (GA)
Date of Stay: 09/29/10 Review Submitted: 10/22/10

Everything was great! We spent 6 nights here while visiting Disney. House is 15 mins from Disney....very easy travel between house and Disney. Not far off I-4. The house was well kept and clean. In a great neighborhood. Plenty of space for everyone. Everything was just like the photos. Helen (owner) was great to work with....very quick to answer my questions. Highly recommend this house and will stay here next time we visit Orlando.

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

BEST way to visit Florida

Guest: Tom (Raymond, IL USA)
Date of Stay: 09/18/10 Review Submitted: 09/27/10

House was very roomy and spacious, clean, and well stocked for daily living. Had 5-6 during our stay to include 3 and 5 year daughters. Pictures were very representive of the house, however the whole house was much bigger than the pictures depirct. 10 min or less drive to all Disney theme parks same to the variety of restaurants around. We did not frequent any as we would prepare meals at the house. Compared to ANY hotel or resort, this is the ONLY way to go.

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

Big and Clean Home. Felt like you home.

Guest: NewYorker (New York)
Date of Stay: 08/22/10 Review Submitted: 09/04/10

Big clean Home, With Garage. Enough of 8 people. Nice Area. Just few mins away from Disney and other attractions it really saves time in commute. Felt like coming back to own home after having busy day in Disney World or SeaWorld. Much better than Hotel.

Recommended for:Families with young children

Annie and Family

Guest: Annie (New York )
Date of Stay: 07/11/10 Review Submitted: 07/21/10

I enjoyed my stay here with my family. This house was great. It was very clean and well maintain. It is close to Disney and all other attraction. Shopping center is nearby. I will definitely stay here again.

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Guest: Dick and Jane (-)
Date of Stay: 04/14/10 Review Submitted: 04/14/10

had a great time. the home was clean and most importantly, quiet. Close to restrurants,shopping, and Disney.Did not get a chance to use the Spa or Barbeque because we were having too much fun.

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Easiest Vacation Ever!

Guest: Clearfield Bob (Clearfield)
Date of Stay: 04/10/10 Review Submitted: 04/26/10

This house was great for our Disney vacation. It was only one exit off the highway from the parks and close to a grocery store and a Target. For the price you will not find a better place. Any questions I had were Answered by Helen very quickly. The pool was very private with orange groves in the back. The house was fully stocked with everything you we needed for cooking and sleeping. If you are still looking for a place to stay on your vacation, you can stop here.

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

Guest: dick and jane
Date of Stay: 03/07/10 Review Submitted: 04/14/10

had a great time. the home was clean and most importantly, quiet. Close to restrurants,shopping, and Disney. Did not get a chance to use the Spa or Barbeque because we were having too much fun.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/02/10 Review Submitted: 03/02/10

We Stayed in the house the week of 2-6-10. The house was great. The location was perfect for Disney and Sea World. The pool and hot tub were wonderful. Unfortuneately, the weather was cold and we were only able to use the pool 1 day, but the hot tub was used daily. We will rent again next time we are in Florida. Thanks Helen.

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Guest: Doug & Brenda1 (Traverse Ciyt, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 02/27/10 Review Submitted: 02/27/10

This was the second time staying at this villa. It was great. The house more than a vacationing family could ask for. The weather was cool this time but the kids did enjoy the pool. My famil will return to this villa again this year. Thank you Helen Doug & Brenda

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Guest: Anthony D. (Middletown, Delaware)
Date of Stay: 02/13/10 Review Submitted: 02/13/10

The house was great - plenty of space and everything we could need, except a button to control the weather, was included. The house was in a great location, close to everything and the rental price was a good bargain - we will definately rent again,

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/30/10 Review Submitted: 01/30/10

We enjoyed our stay in your home. It was perfect for our family. Neat and clean with plenty of amenities. We especially enjoyed the heated pool and hot tub. The space and privacy made this home worlds better than any hotel or resort. We highly recommend your home to any family planning a Disney vacation!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/21/09 Review Submitted: 11/21/09

The house was very clean! I really enjoyed the house which was awsemone in a gated community. My stay was great!

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Guest: Orna Vidal (Yoqneam, Israel)
Date of Stay: 10/11/09 Review Submitted: 10/11/09

This house is a dream come true .We stayed in the villa for 7 nights and had the feeling we were in a warm family home.It is a beautiful house,the kitchen is fully equipped,the pool was great, and so was the BBQ gril.The kids were really happy there. The internet connection enabled us to do some work.We arrived to Orlando from New-York and had some laundry.The washing machine and the drier were a great help.It is located so close to Disney and to outlet stores and restaurants.It is the perfect option for a family vacation.We will certainly recommend this house to our friends.Thank you Helen, it was a real pleasure.

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Guest: Jess4 (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 06/03/09 Review Submitted: 06/03/09

We just stayed 5 nights at this house and had a great time. My husband played golf at Champions Gate two minutes away. It was wonderful for the kids to swim in the morning, for me to make a big lunch (using the grill and lovely kitchen!) and then hit the parks (10 mins away) packing our own snacks and drinks. It was also nice to come back to a house, where we could really spread out, relax and unwind. My husband and I both had to do some work, and the wireless connection worked great. I also think we used the huge master bath tub every night! Helen was a pleasure to work with, and I almost can't picture doing the Disney thing again without this house!

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Guest: william lobur (queens, new york)
Date of Stay: 05/24/09 Review Submitted: 05/24/09

my family of 8 said this was the best idea i came up with for a trip to disney. we had rain for 6 days, this house kept our kids so busy that they did not even care that most park days were rained out, the game room was their "CLUB" for the week. dealing with HELEN was a pleasure. 7 ELEVEN 2 MINUTES AWAY, WALMART SUPERCENTER 5 MINUTES AWAY. all major parks 10/20 minutes away. when we did get into the pool it was great having it screened in. being able to do laundry was a major plus. DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL ME FOR A RECOMENDATION ON THIS HOUSE. we will definitely rent with HELEN again.

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Guest: Taja Salley (Tipp City, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 05/18/09 Review Submitted: 05/18/09

What a wonderful house to stay in during our Orlando vacation. Close to EVERYTHING! Clean, spacious and very very comfortable. We all loved having the pool to jump in after a long day at Disney! Being able to do laundry through the week was an extra bonus. Thank you so much!!!

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Guest: dana m. (Georgetown Pe Canada)
Date of Stay: 04/28/09 Review Submitted: 04/28/09

Thanks for the wonderful stay in the orange house it could have not been better suited for our first holiday in Florida. The privacy of the orange orchard, the quiet area and a great pool and spa all served as the perfect setting. Again thanks for a great week

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Wonderful Experience!!

Guest: First Time Renters from Ontario (Whitby, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 04/18/09 Review Submitted: 04/28/09

We stayed at this beautiful villa from Apr 18-25/09 and had a wonderful time. We had two families stay here, and the fact that there were two separate "master" bedrooms was wonderful and very private. The home is exactly as pictured. The pool was amazing, and the community is very quiet, clean and lovely. The house was perfectly located for all our attendances at Disney, Universal, Old Town and Wal-Mart! The King bed was more comfortable than my own! My 3 year old loved the themed rooms - slept in Mickey's and played in the Princess roomk. We were very sad to leave, and will definitely stay here again. Helen was a pleasure to deal with, as was the management company. We highly recommend this rental.

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

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/08 Review Submitted: 09/16/08

Beautiful house and furnishings.Plenty of good quality dinnerware and cookware.Huge bathrooms, very spacious for 8 of us. Nice quiet gated community.Would stay again.Kids had lots of fun in the pool and hot tub.Loved being able to do laundry as needed.Thank you!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/08 Review Submitted: 09/13/08

Clean, cozy and close! Perfect for a Disney vacation with the family!

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Disney Getaway

Guest: Tim & Kellie (Massachusetts)
Date of Stay: 07/06/08 Review Submitted: 08/02/08

This house was the perfect place to stay for a 2 week Disney vacation. We would eat breakfast and head to the park for opening, leave mid-afternoon and come back to the house. The kids could swim in the private pool and relax. We would eat dinner and head back for evening activities. The house was neat and clean and I would definitely stay here again!

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

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/23/08

We thorougly enjoyed our stay at your house in this very quiet gated community. Clean, spacious and the pool was so great for the kids after those hot days at Disney. It was in the perfect location - just minutes from all the parks - I would highly recommend this house to anyone who wants more than a one room hotel. We would definately stay again and we will tell all our family and friends about this place, as well. Helen was so nice to deal with which makes everything go so much smoother. Thanks again.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/16/08

We had a wonderful time, the house and pool were very clean on arrival and the house is very close in proximity to just about everything. Would definitely stay here again when I go to Orlando!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/14/08

Helen, we enjoyed very much your home. It is conveniently located and very comfortable. The pool is great for the kids, specially after so much walking int the parks. If we come back to Orlando, we will contact you again. Thanks

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/01/08

We would like to thank you Helen for allowing us to stay in your lovely home. There was plenty of room for all of us to enjoy our space which is something you can't do in a hotel room. All of the amenities were great and the pool definitely helped you to relax after the hot days at the parks. I will highly recommend your property to all of my friends and family. Once again, Thanks!!!! for letting us enjoy your beautiful home.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/24/08

We were VERY pleased with both the home and Helen! The home is very conveniently located making it easy to get anywhere. Helen was very pleasant to deal with. We had a group of 10 and everyone had plenty of space. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again and recommend this house to our friends! Thank you again, Helen!!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/15/08

We had a very pleasant experience at the Cumbrian Lakes property. Everything was clean and in order, the house is very nice and well kept. Working with Helen was easy and stress free, it was the easiest reservations I've ever made.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/01/08 Review Submitted: 05/28/08

VERY nice house. My kids loved having their own rooms. They also enjoyed the pool after a hot day at Disney. We are looking foward to staying here again. THANKS Helen!!!!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/01/08 Review Submitted: 05/21/08

We loved staying in this house and had a great time. The house was very clean and exactly as depicted in the online pictures. We were pleased with the location being close to the parks and being so close to Walmart for all our shopping needs. The kids loved the pool and spent lots of time in it. It was nice that there were some pool toys there. We also enjoyed being neighbors with a family of Florida sandhill cranes. All questions and needs were answered by Helen or the management team on a timely basis. All in all, it was a great experience and we would not hestitate to recommend it to others and to visit the house again ourselves.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/01/08 Review Submitted: 05/05/08

This villa is the place to stay if you are visiting Florida. Very clean, spacious, includes all amendities you could ask for and more. Two master suites with full baths and a gorgeous outdoor heated pool. I would stay here again in a heart beat!!!!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/08 Review Submitted: 03/16/08

We had a great vacation and your home was very nice. We had 10 in our traveling party and there was plenty of room for all of us. We would definately recommend this property to others and look forward to renting from you again.

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Guest: Nana & PaPa (Osceola, Indiana)
Date of Stay: 02/01/08 Review Submitted: 02/23/08

We had a wonderful time and were very impressed with this house. It was very clean, spacious and equipped with lots of linens and plenty of dishes. We loved having the washer & dryer. One of my favorite things was the large garden tubs in each of the master bedrooms. Our grandkids loved having their own rooms with their very own TV. Management responded very good when we had a light bulb out at the entrance and also need a combination for the grill lock. The pool table and game tables were wobbly so we did not use them, however, the pool and hot tub were used almost every day. The gated community is wonderful and the palm trees lining the entrance are beautiful. I would recommend this to anyone needing an affordable but lovely home with lots of space. It is much better than a hotel and we were able to do some of our own cooking making it less expensive than having to go out all the time. It was very close to Disney as well as shopping. We will definately consider your home again when we travel to Florida. Thank you!

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Would definately recommend

Guest: Nana & PaPa (Osceola, Indiana)
Date of Stay: 02/01/08 Review Submitted: 02/19/08

We were very impressed with this house. It was very nice and had plenty of towels and linens. I loved the bathrooms with the garden tubs. It was nice having three bathrooms. Our grandkids loved their seperate rooms and were real impressed that they had their own TV too. The pool & hot tub were great after walking all day in the parks. It was a short drive to Wal Mart as well as to the Disney parks. We used the washer and dryer several times. It came in real handy. The only things we were disappointed in were the pool table & game table were real wobbly so did not use. We got the combination to unlock the grill, however, it was dirty. We cleaned it and then used it a couple of times to cook out. We did clean it again after we used it. Also, directly behind the house there are several buildings (apts. or condo's) now. We had to contact the Management to change the outside light and get the combination lock for the grill and got very good service from them. This property is very well maintained and has beautiful palm trees lining the drive into the gated community. We would definately recommend this property for a family wanting to stay where it is reasonably priced as well as a good location. We will definately consider renting this property again and will recommend it to our family and friends when they visit Florida.

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

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Guest: Tracy Warren_HAC92706 (Raytown MO)
Date of Stay: 06/01/07 Review Submitted: 06/28/07

Loved the house. Very quiet neighborhood. Would absolutely stay in one of your properties again. The pool was awesome.

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Guest: Carole Jutras_HAC89525 (Hooksett, NH)
Date of Stay: 06/01/07 Review Submitted: 06/06/07

Hi Helen, Thank you so much for our wonderful stay in your Florida villa. We had two families, total of 9 of us. There was plenty of room and it was so clean upon arrival. The location was minutes from the Disney Theme parks. I would highly recommend your villa, and look forward to staying there again. Thanks again-

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Guest: J Baughs_HAC88417 (Mt. Vernon Missouri)
Date of Stay: 05/01/07 Review Submitted: 05/29/07

We had such a wonderful stay at the villa, we were so impressed with the cleanliness of this home. The convenience of a close grocery store and a Walgreens was wonderful. It was such easy access to Disney, Universal Studios, Sea World and Wet n Wild. We would highly recommend this particular home to our friends and family. We look forward to additional stays at this house. The beds were very comfortable, our teen-age son even enjoyed the sleeper sofa! Many thanks for the peace of mind of an easy rental.

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Guest: Wendy Hilborn_HAC86457 (Linden, PA)
Date of Stay: 05/01/07 Review Submitted: 05/12/07

Dear Helen, We got home last night from our Florida dream vacation. I wanted to tell you that your house was beautiful. The grandsons particularly loved the pool! Thank you for sharing your home!

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Guest: Barb and Lloyd Anderson_HAC79423 (Belleville, Ontario. Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/01/07 Review Submitted: 03/16/07

Hi Helen, We recently stayed in your house in Cumbrian Lakes Estates and have a lot of good memories because it was an oasis after a busy day at the parks. Our granddaughters loved the Princess room with it's own television and theme. We all enjoyed the pool and the hot tub in the cool evenings. This rental went off without any hitches and the house and furnishings were exactly as described, and the use of the dishwasher, washer and dryer made it that much more comfortable. I have and will continue to refer friends, family and aquaintenances to your rentals as a preferable and reasonable alternative to an impersonal hotel. Thank you again for all your input

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/07 Review Submitted: 02/26/07

The house was very beautiful. I lost my breath when I walked into the master bedroom. It was also clean and quiet. Great for families

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Guest: Kara_HAC75771 (Not Specified)
Date of Stay: 02/01/07 Review Submitted: 02/08/07

The house was wonderful. For a family of 7 (4 adults & 3 kids)to be able to stay so comfortably was wonderful. We were literally minutes from Disney, Universal, Sea World and shopping. Easy on/off interstate access. Everything in the home was clean. Having the washer & dryer was great. The kids loved the pool and the neighborhood was lovely. If/when we are back in the Orlando area we would positively rent another of their houses again. Thank you!

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Guest: Hooverfam (Billings, MT USA)
Date of Stay: 02/01/07 Review Submitted: 02/07/07

Very nice home in a quiet, safe neighborhood & extremely convenient to Disney & other attractions. It was exactly as illustrated in the pictures. This was our first experience with a rental home & now we are hooked! It's the only way to go. We did have minor trouble with the fridge & spa but the mgmt company was responsive. Helen was also very helpful to us when our trip was unexpectantly lengthened due to airport closures. We wholeheartedly recommend this home.

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