• The Perfect Villa!

  The Perfect Villa!

  • Guest Disney Novices
  • Date of stay 10/22/12
  • Review Submitted 11/01/12
  From the moment I found Arkvilla on the Internet I thought we'd found the perfect base for our holiday & once I'd spoken to its owner Sandra I knew i had! It is evident when speaking to Sandra that she really does care about her home & wants those who stay there to have the best holiday possible. She was happy to guide me through the maze of Disneyland (a daunting task for a complete novice!) renting cars & every attention to detail was afforded down to links to shopping Malls & even local Dr's & chemists details. This made such a difference to me & it meant that ahead of the trip I felt supported & felt confident that the villa would also live up to expectation. I am pleased to advise that the villa is stunning, the gated Estate provides a secure & extremely quiet environment. Inside its spotlessly clean & it really does provide home from home comforts. Being complete Disney novices we wanted to have a base within easy reach of the Parks (Sandra's directions are perfect!) but far enough away that we could escape the 'Disney Bubble' each evening & have our own space to chill out & relax. Arkvilla is a haven that provides all of this. It's within easy reach of all the parks (both Disney & Universal) & I can't recommend it highly enough! Thanks Sandra for helping to make our holiday so special & one we'll never forget (for all the right reasons!).

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

  Owner response: Thank you so, so, much for your testimonial, it makes us so happy to share our home with people who love it as much as we do. I am always happy to help with any questions as we want you to have a wonderful stay and I really appreciate your kind words. We will be delighted if you come and stay again

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• Arkvilla

  Arkvilla

  • Guest Benutzer
  • Date of stay 09/09/12
  • Review Submitted 10/01/12
  Having spent a fabulous 2 weeks stay at Arkvilla all we can think about is how soon we can book another stay. Everything went very smoothly from booking the holiday to arriving home. The owner contacted us after a couple of days to make sure everything was alright and both the owner and management company were contactable throughout our stay. The villa is lovely and homely, very clean, comfortable and had everything we needed for a fantastic holiday. I would not hesitate to recommend this villa to anyone looking for holiday accommodation in Florida. It feels very safe being in a gated community, is easy to find and all of the local attractions and facilities are just a short drive away. Looking forward to booking another stay soon.

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

  Owner response: Thank you so much for doing a review Christine, we're so pleased you enjoyed your stay and we hope to have you stay again for your next trip to Florida.

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• Wonderful!!! Can't wait to go back!!!

  Wonderful!!! Can't wait to go back!!!

  • Guest Michelle W.
  • Date of stay 06/01/12
  • Review Submitted 06/21/12
  It was our first visit to Florida but I have rented lots of privately owned villas/houses before and have to say this is one of the best! Having seen photos of Arkvilla and although the photos are nice they really don't show the true amount of space in the villa. As soon as you walk through the door it has a real WOW factor. Arkvilla is beautifully furnished with top quality beds, linens, towels etc. Is spotlessly clean and has every facility you would need. We looked forward to coming "home" to the villa every evening. The pool and games room was loved and well used by our boys who in fact wanted to spend more time at the villa instead of the parks. It is ideally situated on a lovely complex and easy to get to all the parks, shopping centres etc. Arkvilla has a great range of local shops and restaurants all easy to reach. We would definitely recommend staying there and can't wait to go back!

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

  Owner response: We are so pleased you enjoyed your first trip to Florida and like many people I know you are looking forward to going back in the future and we would be really happy to have you stay at Arkvilla again. It was a pleasure dealing with you and we look forward to helping you plan for your next trip.

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• "I wouldn't waste time - just book Arkvilla!"

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  "I wouldn't waste time - just book Arkvilla!"

  • Guest Donohue Family, Liverpool, UK
  • Date of stay 08/06/11
  • Review Submitted 02/27/12
  Normally when doing reviews for things there's usually something you can mention which could be improved upon - but I have to say on this occasion I'm struggling! Sandra will make the booking process a pleasure – and you can tell she wants you to have the most enjoyable time possible during your stay. The location I think is ideal: just a short run to all the main parks and attractions, but just far enough to 'get away from it all'. The house itself is immaculate. I'm sure there'll be villas out there where the owners will do the bare minimum just to be able to get customers in, but at Arkvilla the opposite is true: it's like a showhome, and you can tell there's been a great deal of thought and attention put into every detail. The pictures are good, but the reality is even better. As a family of four, we had so much space it was unbelievable - no cramming the contents of your suitcases into inadequate closets: there were walk-in wardrobes with wall-to-wall clothes racks. The multiple bathrooms were a godsend, and for those who are fussy about cleanliness, I can only say the place was spotless. The villa seems to have everything you could need, and although we ate out almost every night, the fully-equipped kitchen would keep any chef happy. Needless to say the swimming pool was the feature most popular with the children, but it was closely followed by the Games room, and here again you can see the thought and ideas that have gone into the home - it had not just a pool table and a dartboard, but a full-size air-hockey table as well! Getting a good place to stay is a key part of any holiday, and of course the temptation is to spend a lot of time on choosing the right one. But anyone staying in the Orlando area couldn't go wrong with this property, and I am so delighted we stayed here: it became not just a base for our daily excursions, but somewhere we couldn't wait to relax in at night. It really did help make our holiday in Florida one we'll treasure.

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Additional information about rental rates

Our home is fully licensed/inspected by the state of Florida and regulated by the Hotels/accommodation division of Polk County

(Please be aware: homes that offer low rates may not be licensed or regulated and should they be inspected during your stay may lead to eviction.)

20% deposit to confirm booking.

$300 Security Deposit with balance which is refunded after you have left our home and our management company have checked it.

Additional Fees and Taxes:

7% Florida State Tax and 5% Polk County INCLUDED (12% total)

Stays of less than 7 nights have a $95 clean fee