Vacation Rentals by Owner

Canadian snowbirds

Guest: Harley (Ontario Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/11/12 Review Submitted: 03/20/12

What a beautiful house, very well decorated and maintained. All amenities you could possibly wish for. Owner and management company very friendly and helpful to deal with. Formosa gardens nice quiet area to be in house location very private. Pool and spa heating beyond sufficient. Our group had a wonderful vacation in this home. Highly recommended!! What you see is what you get.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

American Dream

Guest: Claire (Kent)
Date of Stay: 09/08/11 Review Submitted: 09/23/11

Our 13th visit to Florida and our luckiest find ever for accommodation. The house sits in the most wonderful position overlooking the lake from the pool area, so tranquil and relaxing. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Linda's house, you could not ask for more

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

Fantastic as always

Guest: Paul (Bedfordshire,UK)
Date of Stay: 08/14/11 Review Submitted: 09/03/11

We have just returned from another brilliant holiday at American Dream, our 4th to date. Since our last visit there have been many upgrades, including a new 58" Panasonic HD TV, the addition of a TV on the lanai, new bedding and re-decoration. Our party included 4 children from 3 months to 13 years, all were supremely well catered for, with the games room being used daily by all but the youngest. There was plenty of equipment for our baby including a cot with bedding, changing mat, strollers, walker and baby monitor. The pool and spa are great with large areas for both sun lounging and relaxing in the shade and for the more playful - a huge storage box with lots of pool and beach toys. The kitchen is extremely well equipped with everything you could possibly need, a lot of thought has been put into this. The property’s location is ideally placed for Disney World only a few minutes’ drive away which is perfect having young children in our party. The area is very quiet and secure with cameras and gates at the entrance and the house is also fully alarmed. We really can’t wait for our next visit which is already being planned.

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

Ripped Off!!

Guest: tucker (Indiana, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/17/11 Review Submitted: 08/04/11

Looked on website of home and thought it was extremely nicely decorated, which it was. Had a nice time when we were there, gone a lot with normal attactions in Florida area. Paid the deposit. After returning home was charged over half of the deposit for cleaning and damages. Home was not immuculate when we arrived with stained furniture, bedding, carpets, dirt in corner of floors, etc. I was charged for extra cleaning that was not done prior to arrival. Charged for a shirt on a stuffed animal that a child had removed and was somewhere in the home. I was charged for heating of spa that did not work properly. Charged for a stool that was broke before our arrival. If you stay in this home plan on losing deposit if you do not tip the cleaning people!!!! Beware!!!!

Owner response:Clearly this reviewer was upset by the fact that we charged her security deposit for necessary extra cleaning, repairs and recertification of fire equipment following her party’s stay in our villa. Fortunately it is extremely rare that we have to do this since most guests treat the villa well. We believe that the other independent 5 star reviews posted in 2011 on VRBO more fairly reflect what we provide in terms of accommodation and service to our guests both from ourselves and our management company.

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Perfect for us!

Guest: Jennifer (Denver, CO)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11 Review Submitted: 07/11/11

I have to share with you that this was a wonderful residence for my family! We all enjoyed everything. The home was clean, spacious and close to anything you would be interested in doing on any given day. Plenty of large rooms and comfortable beds made this a very relaxing trip for us. We enjoyed coffee out by the pool in the morning and really loved the stereo throughout the home. I would definately rent this property again and would recommend it for families. Quiet, safe neighborhood.

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

wonderful place to stay

Guest: ginny (greenwood indiana)
Date of Stay: 06/17/11 Review Submitted: 07/01/11

my family recently stayed in the American Dream Villa. The villa was beautiful and everything was very well kept. There were eleven in our family and we had plenty of room!!! We would recommend staying here! We had a great time and will definitely stay there again. The villa was so close to Disneyworld we had no problems going and when the little ones were tired we were back to the villa in no time. Highly recommend staying in this villa!!

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

Dream Home

Guest: Labrador Getaway (Labrador City, NL Canada)
Date of Stay: 04/21/11 Review Submitted: 05/22/11

This home is unbelieveable. This is the second home we stayed in belonging to Linda and WOW what a luxury vacation we had here. The location, the games room, the master suite is totally awesome. The 6 bedrooms allows for family with children or just family and friend adults to hang out. You do not feel like sightseeing the area you just want to stay and relax. Again Linda has done an excellent job on the decorating, you would never believe that this home is a rental. The rental of Linda's properties are without a doubt the most efficient and courteous we have ever dealt with in our 16 visits to the Orlando area. If you do not try this villa you do not know what you are missing, believe me.

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

Wonderful Home for Disney Vacation

Guest: Ann (Yardley, PA)
Date of Stay: 03/05/11 Review Submitted: 04/23/11

My husband, five children ages 4 through 11 and my in-laws stayed at this lovely home in March 2011 for a week while we did the "big" Dinsey vacation. The home was even nicer than the pictures. It was spacious and accomodating, more than we expected. It has all the amenities of home. The pool and spa were very nice, especially for my in-laws, who stayed at the house to relax and enjoy the sun. It is very close to the theme parks (about 10 minutes from Disney's "Main Gate"), shopping and restaurants. Working with the owners was always comfortable and easy. Linda is extremely responsive. I highly recommend renting this home.

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

Perfect Vacation

Guest: HappyWanderer3 (Abingdon, VA)
Date of Stay: 12/19/10 Review Submitted: 09/05/11

We stayed here with extended family Christmas week. We had a fabulous visit. Villa was exactly as described on the website. House had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The pool area was well used as was the game room. We found the house in perfect condition on arrival. We had some questions on the cable system in the house. The management agent came straight over and helped us! They were fantastic! Formosa Gardens is a great area. Very quiet and secure. The patio overlooking the lake was so peaceful. The location was perfect for Disney visits. We used a transport company to get us back and forth to Disney. Not having to trek through parking lots was a big plus.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

What an amazing home!

Guest: Renee (Owasso, OK USA)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10 Review Submitted: 07/16/10

My family and I recently stayed at the American Dream in Kissimmee. It was absolutely amazing. Not only was the house perfect, but the owners did an excellent job of keeping in touch and helping us arrange everything. The pool is just to die for. My brother-in-law caught a large mouth bass right off of the patio in the back pond! Fishing equipment is included! The house has EVERYTHING you could possibly need! Thank you again for such a wonderful time!

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

Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 02/05/10 Review Submitted: 02/04/10

Fabulous holiday and first class villa. Pool put to much use as was the games room Will certainly return.Smith family –UK – May 08Wonderful Holiday – House pool weather Perfect.Our first time in the USA – will be back!!Chapman familyUK – May 08

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 02/05/10 Review Submitted: 02/04/10

We had a great family vacationThe house is GREAT!Botto, Mass – August 08Your house and pool was fab! Definitely be back next year.Lambert, McHughs, Reilly familyJune 08Had another great week at American Dream house – our best ever! Weather was great! This was our third straight year here Swindell familyNorthwest Arkansas – June 08YOUR HOUSE WAS BEYOND THE AMERICAN DREAM!We had a great timeSmith family – June 08We found the house the pool was fantastic after a long day at DisneyThanksSimmons & O’Dell familyJune 08

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 02/05/10 Review Submitted: 02/04/10

OH MY GOODNESS… This home is a magnificent dream come true!!We want to take your house home with us to New Jersey, it was sooo much fun!Rossman familyNJ – October 08Thank you for making our mother’s 60th Birthday celebration one she will never forgetBarker familyNY – October 08Great house, very comfortable, We enjoyed it. Thank you.Loved the pool and the view and the wildlife.Lipford and Malcolm familyManchester NH – August 08THANK GOODNESS we had your beautiful home to help our gang have a great vacation during tropical storm Fay. The games room was a godsend and we used the hot tub and the pool even in the rainThe Gang from PittsburghAugust 08

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 02/05/10 Review Submitted: 02/04/10

The house is amazing!We had such an awesome timeFrench familyCanada – December 08We had a great timeThe pool was great. I had a lot of fun playing in the games roomBozzelli & Rowlett family Ohio – November 08What a great floor plan for a large family gathering. We enjoyed our vacation tremendously. Really enjoyed the lake view and the wild life as well.Holton familyGeorgia – October 08

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 02/05/10 Review Submitted: 02/04/10

The house is amazing!We had such an awesome timeFrench familyCanada – December 08We had a great timeThe pool was great. I had a lot of fun playing in the games roomBozzelli & Rowlett family Ohio – November 08What a great floor plan for a large family gathering. We enjoyed our vacation tremendously. Really enjoyed the lake view and the wild life as well.Holton familyGeorgia – October 08

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 02/05/10 Review Submitted: 02/04/10

We absolutely loved the house!It definitely added to our wonderful & fun filled vacationThanks – A LOTShaul familyAwesome – hope to be back someday! Kemeri familyCalgaryMarch 09Great House, Great stay, Had a great timeThank youSimibalaMarch 09House was wonderful. Enjoyed the pool and hot tub. Great weather!Thanks for everythingArpinJan 09The house is amazing!

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 02/05/10 Review Submitted: 02/04/10

What a lovely home! We enjoyed the pool and games room especially.Thanks to Gerhard for taking care of us, we hope to be back soon!Many thanksBove Kasabian familySeptember 09We have stayed in any condo’s cabins, vacation homes – but none compare to the spaciousness and furnishings of this home – brought our 3yr old granddaughter + 75 year young mother to see Mickey! Weather and parks were great – Coming home to this house was the icing!Moran, Butler, & Thompson familyAlabamaJune 09Lovely vacation home. Fishing was fun – thank for the rods. Would recommend Taste of China and Bruno’s (good for delivery meals) Have added a few ‘pool toys’ to the already large collection – enjoyMany thanksSpunner familySurrey UKMay/June 09

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Guest: Harris
Date of Stay: 02/05/10 Review Submitted: 02/04/10

Had a fantastic holiday & enjoyed chilling out in the pool and games room after a hard day at the parks.Many thanksHarris familyWales – October 09

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Guest: Muir
Date of Stay: 02/05/10 Review Submitted: 02/04/10

AMERICAN DREAM We had a great vacation here at American Dream!! Our 50th Anniversary with family joining us it was wonderful. Muir Nov 09

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 02/05/10 Review Submitted: 02/04/10

May/June 09 We all enjoyed the accommodation pool and Orlando itself. Han an amazing and magical weeks holiday of a lifetime. Back to reality in good old England! Jones, Williams & Hanafin Family Manchester UK April 09 Our family had a great time here. We had a blast in the pool, and the hot tub. We just had a wonderful time So thank you and we hope to be back Poivier, Mieras,Wortc family Michigan, New Mexico, Florida April 09

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Guest: Bray & McCann
Date of Stay: 02/05/10 Review Submitted: 02/04/10

We all enjoyed your marvellous house. Games room and pool excellent. Thanks very much. Had a wonderful holiday Bray & McCann family Nov 09 Very impressed with your fantastic home. Kids got full use of the games room Hay & Morrice Family Scotland October 09

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Guest: Moran
Date of Stay: 06/17/09 Review Submitted: 06/16/09

Hi Linda, Just wanted to say thank you for allowing my family and I to stay in your home. We had a great time. The house was spectacular!! I will definitely suggest it to anyone I know who will be traveling to Disney World. Again, thank you so much!! Hilary

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Guest: Colan family
Date of Stay: 05/20/08 Review Submitted: 05/19/08

We really enjoyed our stay in your lovely homeColan familyOmaha & Dallas – USA2007

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Guest: Colan family
Date of Stay: 05/20/08 Review Submitted: 05/19/08

We really enjoyed our stay in your lovely homeColan familyOmaha & Dallas – USA2007

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Guest: Labbatts Family
Date of Stay: 10/01/07 Review Submitted: 09/30/07

Loved the pool! It is a beautiful house. The kids had a ball in the games room. Something for everyone – Handicap friendly – WILL BE BACK! Labbatts FamilyOctober

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Guest: Blevins Family
Date of Stay: 10/01/07 Review Submitted: 09/30/07

Had a wonderful trip and only wish we could stay longer. Great house decoration and amenities. Look forward to returning Blevins familyOhio – USAOctober 2007

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Guest: Grande Family
Date of Stay: 07/01/07 Review Submitted: 06/30/07

We came from ARGENTINE! We passed a very nice vacation Your house is so pretty and very comfortable We will return!! - Thanks Grande family Argentina July 2007

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Guest: Crosswell/Hansen Family
Date of Stay: 06/01/07 Review Submitted: 05/31/07

Had a WONDERFUL time! – Your house is amazing! Pool – Spa /Lake View Proximity to Disney is just the best!!!Hope to be back next year too – Many thanksCrosswell / Hansen familiesJune 2007

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Guest: Swindell Family
Date of Stay: 06/01/07 Review Submitted: 05/31/07

We had a great time and enjoyed your wonderful home This year the weather was great – no tropical storm like last year! We plan to return next year and hope we will be able to stay here at American Dream – Thank you!Swindell FamilyUSAJune 2007

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Guest: Kostecke Family
Date of Stay: 06/01/07 Review Submitted: 05/31/07

The house was perfect. Something for everyone and a great place to relax after going to the parks. Sitting in the hot tub at night was the best – Thanks Wonderful vacationKostecke familyUSAJune 2007

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Guest: Pearce Family
Date of Stay: 05/01/07 Review Submitted: 04/30/07

We had an amazing time. Sad to leave the house, but had to return home. The pool was great. This was a great vacation.Pearce familyNewfoundland – CanadaMay 2007

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Guest: Bailey Family
Date of Stay: 05/01/07 Review Submitted: 04/30/07

The house was very entertaining and comfortable, close to everything. We rent every year… This was the best.Night crawlers from Wal mart work best for Bass – Games room needs a Jets banner GREAT TIME – THANKS!Bailey familyNew Jersey – USAMay 2007

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Guest: Christopher Family
Date of Stay: 04/01/07 Review Submitted: 03/31/07

Thank you for such a great house to stay in – will recommend widely! Christopher familyBlairsville GA – USAApril 2007

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Guest: Lamb Family
Date of Stay: 03/01/07 Review Submitted: 02/28/07

Beautiful home and swimming pool. Kids loved the games room. Management company very helpful when we had a problem. NASA great, Swimming with dolphins excellent.Lamb familyNorth Wales – UKMarch 2007

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Guest: Colan Family
Date of Stay: 02/01/07 Review Submitted: 01/31/07

Our family of 12 had a great time! It was just like home to all of us. The children LOVED the pool and games room. Thank you for providing our family with all kinds of stuff – no one was boredColan familyGrand Island NEFebruary 2007

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Guest: Tuccinardi Family
Date of Stay: 02/01/07 Review Submitted: 01/31/07

Absolutely magnificent home –everything you need is here. Enjoyed very much – can’t wait to returnTuccinardi familyConnecticutFebruary 2007Wonderful home – had a great time here hope to come back real soon.Vincent familyNew Hampshire – USAJuly 2007Your home is amazing! The best we have ever stayed in – Thanks for sharing with us!Wimberly familyAL – USAJuly 2007We had a wonderful relaxing time in your spacious and beautiful home. The pool and games room were wonderful for the kids. So glad we “stumbled” across you on the net!DeAngelis familyPittsburgh USAAugust 2007We had an amazing 3 weeks here at American Dream. Some strange weather but apart from that everything perfect. Thanks to Sven and family at the management company for their first class service. Hope to be back again for our 3rd stay in 2008 Thanks Lin for a lovely holiday.Wilkins familyLancashire – UKSeptember 20075th visit to Florida since ’98 and 2nd time in this home. Again excellent with superb facilities. Perfect weather. Best home of the 4 we have used so far. We didn’t neglect the pool this time!Monaghan familyScotland UKHad a wonderful vacation – thanks for a GREAT time!!!Burns familyComing Back Next Year for our 4th time!!!Great Place.Finikin familyLeek, EnglandHad a nice time and enjoyed the houseSabo FamilyBeautiful home – great time in sunny FloridaFurman Family

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Guest: Anderson
Date of Stay: 12/31/05 Review Submitted: 12/30/05

Happy New Year! As we are a few hours from midnight, you are several hours into the new year. We wish you a healthy and prosperous new year. Your home in Formosa Gardens is wonderful and is fitting our needs very well. Your home has more than met our expectations

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Guest: Oulds
Date of Stay: 10/01/05 Review Submitted: 09/30/05

Hi Lin: How are you doing? I just wanted to take a minute to let you know about our recent experience we had in your "American Dream Home" on Oct. 1-8/05. First of all we had a bit of an idea of what to expect from the pictures we viewed online as well as the info you had shared with me back and forth. However once we arrived and opened the doors we were amazed at how much more beautiful the villa was in person. The games room was a huge bonus for our families. When we were not at Disney or outside swimming the kids were always in the gameroom amusing themselves. They could not wait to get back to the villa to play there. The pool area was was a more than adequate in size with a large amount of very comfortable loungers. We love the layout with the steps down to another sitting area. Something we did not see alot of in other houses surrounding us. The interior decor was absolutely gorgeous. Everything from the colours that were chosen to the furnishings that were used was more than we had expected in a rental property. Some of the little extras such as very high quality bedding and mattresses to the deluxe kitchen appliances small and large were amazing. The extra features such as the T.V. in each bedroom with the V.C.R. were great. After staying at your villa we can clearly see that you definitely did not miss a single detail.

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Guest: Walkden
Date of Stay: 09/12/05 Review Submitted: 09/11/05

Hi Lynn Thank you again for the use of your villa In the last eight years of going yours is by far the best. Can I confirm the dates for Easter Walkden family

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Guest: Ruddick
Date of Stay: 08/12/05 Review Submitted: 08/11/05

Unfortunately we had to cut short our holiday due to an emergency back home and we returned to the UK. However we did have a lovely holiday and your home was beautiful RUDDICK FAMILY

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