Overall nice stay-more pros than cons.

Guest: Illinois stay (Meppen, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11 Review Submitted: 06/22/11

Overall this was a nice property to stay. The owner was very easy to work with. The location was very close to Disney and other areas we wanted to visit. There were little things that needed to be addressed, such as the table was missing two supports so the table rocked back and forth, the skillets need to be put in the trash, we had to go out and buy one to have one where it didn't stick, and the pools lights did not work-the kids did a lot of night swimming. We would recommend this property to others. We were dissappointed because someone we knew had rented this the week prior and had left leftover items for our use such as laundry and dish detergent etc. and those items were not found.

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

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! GREAT HOME

Guest: Karen1617 (Willmar MN)
Date of Stay: 05/14/11 Review Submitted: 05/22/11

We loved staying at this home... a previous guest stated there was not a broom...although there was not a broom, there is a vacuum cleaner and that worked fine for us-- and we had 5 children with us. Owner is easy to work with and the people working at this gated community were always pleasant and helpful. Easy to get to anything you want to do. Recommend you do pick up gallan zip lock storage bags though for any leftovers .... there are only a few small containers with lids to store your leftovers. Other than that we enjoyed our stay at this home and have past this homes info on to all our friends and relatives.

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

Very nice home, but not well-stocked.

Guest: Pickles (Denver, CO)
Date of Stay: 03/20/11 Review Submitted: 04/09/11

Pros: Very nice, clean, plenty of towels, great location, nice neighborhood. Great for a lot of people. Close to grocery store, restaurants, etc. Very reasonably priced. Cons: You will need to buy a lot of the little things that most VRBOs usually supply/or previous renters leave behind: dish & laundry detergent, dishrag, cleaning spray, salt, plastic wrap, napkins (none are supplied), toilet paper, paper towels, dishwasher detergent, coffee filters, garbage bags (1 of each supplied). Also, couldn't find a broom to sweep up between meals. The TV in the game room does not work, and there are not enough outlets/no power strip, so you have to unplug the DVD player to plug in the cable box in the living room. Many of the chairs around the pool are rusted through and are not safe to sit on. I really like a warm pool, and even though we paid the extra for heat, it definitely wasn't turned up to 85 degrees as the contract stated. Overall: The issues above are fairly minor and would be easy to address before-hand with the owner. So YES I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS HOUSE as a great alternative to an expensive hotel.

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

PERFECT!! EXC PRICE, EXC HOUSE!! EXC SERVICE!!

Guest: zzagand (costa rica)
Date of Stay: 07/14/10 Review Submitted: 08/27/10

We stayed in this house for 24 days in July. We had the best time, we had a previous experience in emerald island so we loved the resort so we wanted to try another house. this house was perfect for us. My 6 year old boy loved it, specially the pool. When we arrive, we notice that a window was broken, we contact the owner and she took care of it with no cost at all. Everything worked fine, all the appliances in the kitchen, everything was very clean and organize. really, I would recommend this house to anyone, it actually has the lowest rates on Emerald and you will have a great time! really, we did have a wonderful time here and would go back if we visit Orlando again! :)

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

Highly Recommend!

Guest: Monna1 (Pennsylvania)
Date of Stay: 06/02/10 Review Submitted: 06/02/10

This is truly a home away from home! This wonderful home offers everything you need to make your Orlando vacation absolutely magical! The owners are absolutely a pleasure to deal with. I would recommend this home to family and friends. It is conveniently located to most anything you'd like to do in Orlando. After a long, busy day, this home is the perfect place to return to! Wish I lived there year around!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

Best cost-benefit in the region

Guest: Felipe H (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
Date of Stay: 04/17/10 Review Submitted: 05/19/10

My family and I have stayed at this house three times now and we’ll continue to do so every time we go to Central Florida. Some of the key points of this house: - Great for a family getaway (5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms); - All appliances are new; - Broadband internet connection is fast and reliable. However, the provided desktop computer is old and slow. Bring your laptop, plug the ethernet cable in, and you’re all set. - It’s located just a few minutes from WDW (Animal Kingdom entrance); - Brand new ‘Super Target’ less than 5 minutes away. Additionally, the house is clean and the owners were always very helpful.

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

Great Place to Stay!

Guest: Cougar Fan (Ohio)
Date of Stay: 04/02/10 Review Submitted: 04/22/10

Very pleased with our stay here. We would stay here again and would recommend it to everyone. The accommodations surpassed our expectations and the pool is wonderful. Very convenient to Disney. Groceries and other shopping also nearby.

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

Could be a Wonderful Place

Guest: marathon (Little Egg Harbor,NJ USA)
Date of Stay: 01/01/08 Review Submitted: 02/04/08

The location to Disney World is great, a very short distance from I-4. The house itself needs a lot of cosmetic work. The carpet is greatly stained in all the rooms. Little touches really could improve this house---new bath towels, new blankets without holes, a new bath mat in the first bathroom, a stick to operate the vertical blinds,new flooring Maybe a new cleaning service. The light above the kitchen table was caked with dirt. Two safety issues: the fence around the pool area does not close all the way. I think a small child could get through the opening, The shower bar in the first bathroom was not secure. It could be pulled down by pulling on the shower curtain. A small child might do that. The owner expected us to wash all the towels, which wouldn't be a problem, but there was no detergent to do this chore. We had to buy our own. The amount of bedrooms and the setup of those rooms around the living area were great. I enjoyed the small pooltable; I actually did quite well. Nice yard space. I would rent this property ONLY if the improvements were made.

Owner response:House was under a new management since early 2009 and continuous improvements have been made. Carpet has been deep cleaned twice a year. Bath towels and other non-consumption house items are renewed periodically. Swimming pool is cleaned and checked once every week. A pool cover was added for keeping the temperature in winter. We appreciate your renting our house and will always try our best to provide you a safe, enjoyable and convenient house to stay.

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