Awesome House, Great Location!

Guest: metropdx (Vancouver, WA, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/11/09 Review Submitted: 09/29/09

We had such a great time staying at this property. The owners were excellent with their communication and the property was in great condition. We loved having the full size pool right in our own back yard and swam every morning before heading out to the Disney parks. The home was fully stocked with all of the cooking utensils and linens that we needed. The kids really enjoyed the game room and the Disney themed bedroom as well. The TV in the main living room was huge and easy to operate. I can't imagine staying in a hotel again now that we know about this home. Thanks!!!

Owner response:This family from Washington were great guests. We hope they will be able to return someday. Diane & Bill

Recommended for:Families with teenagers.

Christmas week in Florida

Guest: Kathleen (Pawleys Island, SC)
Date of Stay: 12/26/11 Review Submitted: 01/17/12

I have been to Florida and Disney on several occassions before but had only stayed in hotels and motels---- So, when my family decided to spend Christmas week and the New Year in Orlando I started looking for places to stay. The group would be three families 8 people in all and we wanted as much time together as possible. I happened onto Windson Hill's site and left a message. Diane Schmidt contacted me back and through her I rented this house in Florida. What a find. The house was clean and had four bedrooms. More than enough space for us all. It also had a play room that my nephews loved. Diane was more than helpful answering my questions and even sent us a map and info on Orlando. We were very pleased with our decision to rent this house and would again rent it in the future. Thank you Diane and William

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

Perfect!

Guest: Karen P.
Date of Stay: 12/16/11 Review Submitted: 01/09/12

We had a wonderful time staying in this beautiful house. Diane was wonderful with communication and did everything she could to make sure our stay was problem free. You will not be disappointed if you rent this house. We would come back to stay at this house. She went above and beyond in helping every aspect of our stay go smoothly. Thanks Diane!

Owner response:It is our goal to help make a great vacation for a family Disney trip by providing a quality rental. We strive to help make it a stress-free and enjoyable rental experience. And we love it when our guests are more than pleased. I truly enjoy the communication with renters and providing information to them to help in their planning for their stay.

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Great vacation home.

Guest: GramCracker (Salem, Oregon USA)
Date of Stay: 11/26/11 Review Submitted: 12/13/11

Our group included three kids and four adults. The house was a great size and layout for our purposes. Everyone had their privacy. Four bathrooms made getting ready each morning so easy. The house was exactly as pictured and very clean and well-maintained. Location was easy access to Disney, Universal and the freeway to the airport, etc. The owners were so helpful in providing information on our points of interest and giving excellent directions. We could not have asked for better hosts. We would definately use the house again and recommend it to friends.

Owner response:The location of this home is excellent. In the resort, it is close to the Clubhouse and pool complex. To reach the theme parks, the renter has easy access to the main roads to everything, plus all the restaurants and shopping close by. We are so glad that these renters from Oregon wish to return to our home.

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

Dream vacation

Guest: mindy (salem, oregon)
Date of Stay: 11/26/11 Review Submitted: 12/12/11

We had a great time at this property. Everything was very nice and clean. The kids had just as much fun in the game room and pool as they did at the park.

Owner response:We have set up the home with families in mind, knowing that children like to keep busy. The game room is a kids haven with lounge furniture, pool table, air hockey & X-Box games. Plus the Recreational Park just behind the home with Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis & Golf Putting Green offers more activities to enjoy. But best of all is the home pool that the families enjoy the most.

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

Fantastic House

Guest: Rhona H.
Date of Stay: 10/19/11 Review Submitted: 11/16/11

The house was exactly as described although I think that the photos don't do it justice - it was bigger and lovelier than we thought. We've holidayed a few times in Orlando and this was by far the best villa and area that we have stayed in. Diane your house was perfect!! The clubhouse was only a short stroll away where we could use the facilities if we had wanted to. The area was quiet and peaceful. It was also very close to Disney - only 5mins drive away. The 192 was only 2 mins away where there were plenty of shops and restaurants - great for the driver. Diane was so helpful and approachable and didn't mind how often you contacted her. Thank you. I would recommend this house to anyone wishing a great time in Orlando.

Owner response:Yes, the location of the home in the resort is excellent. That is why we as owners bought the home. And the proximity of the Windsor Hills Resort to Disney World, restaurants, shopping, grocery stores is a real convenience. I truly do enjoy working and communicating with our renters. I want to help them to enjoy the planning stages of their vacation; and we try our best to have the home in excellent shape for them to enjoy during their stay.

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Best home in Windsor Hills

Guest: The4kozels (Hamilton, ontario)
Date of Stay: 08/25/11 Review Submitted: 09/11/11

We had the best time in this wonderful home, its exactly as described. Its a short walk to the clubhouse which is great as this is a huge complex and on past stays we have had to drive everywhere. The basketball, golf, tennis courts etc can be seen from the pool which the kids loved, they knew they were free and then just ran right over! The owner was very accomodating about letting us come early and leave late and they made a point of calling to check on us. I loved the little touches like bars of soap, paper towels and laundry detergent, one less thing I had to worry about buying. I would recommend it to all my friends and family.

Owner response:We are so happy this nice family from Canada enjoyed our vacation home. We try to equip the home with conveniences of home with supplies and items normally needed during their stay.

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

Fabulous Condo in Great Location

Guest: Trvlbug (Massachusetts)
Date of Stay: 09/01/11 Review Submitted: 09/05/11

6 of us (grandparents, adult couple and two grandchildren ages 9 & 5) just had a wonderful time at this condo. Everyone had their own comfortable bedroom and bath. The condo is well stocked with all the basics. For food shopping I recommend Super Traget about 3 miles away on Rte 192. Prices there were much less than elsewhere. My grandkids enjoyed the large main pool as well as the private pool at the condo itself. Driving time to Disney was easy. Being able to have the convenience and savings of staying in a condo rather than a hotel room was well worth it. Diane was a pleaseure to work with. She was responsive to any questions and the information was easy to understand and thorough. I would absolutely, without hesitation, recommend this condo to my friends and relatives and anyone else thinking of going to the Orlando area.

Owner response:For Clarification: this property is not a condo; rather it is a full free-standing home/villa all on one level. The location of this villa is indeed desirable for your stay: first being inside a 5-star resort so close to Disney and easy short drive to grocery stores, and many choices of restaurants. It is so accessible to all that Orlando has to offer for a family vacation. Plus the home is situated close to the Clubhouse & resort pool, and also the park behind the home adds extra amenities to the guest with Basketball, Tennis, Volleyball & Gold Putting Green and Picnic Area & Shelter.

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

Family Fun

Guest: FAMILYFUN (Henry, IL)
Date of Stay: 07/14/11 Review Submitted: 08/01/11

This home was everything it was advertised to be: spacious, clean, close to attractions, safe, and above all, accomodating enough for all four of my children (2 adults with spouses and 2 under age 12) to enjoy. Each bedroom with its own private bathroom was especially great. The private pool was so special we never even used the resort pool! This home made our family vacation one to remember. Diane and Bill answered every question we had and were the most gracious of hosts-even from a thousand miles away. We felt welcomed and "at home" in their home. I would highly recommend this home to anyone with a large family or a group of friends to gather at. The Schmidts aim to please and really seem to enjoy sharing their home with others.

Owner response:It is true that we as owners aim to please. We know how important nice accommodations are to contribute to an enjoyable vacation. The saying "my house is your house" applies in this case, because we enjoy hearing when renters are happy with their choice and we are so glad when they feel at home. Our goal is to have them return to " their vacation home" again someday.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.

Robinson Family Vacaton

Guest: Chris R.
Date of Stay: 07/02/11 Review Submitted: 07/15/11

Our stay at this home during the week of the 4th of July was truly amazing!!! Upon arrival, we found the house exactly as described. Its location was very close to the Disney Parks which made it nice when returning late after the fireworks. The resort was awesome; gates security with guards gave an overall sense of security. The kids loved the pool at the home as well as the resort pool and slide. The game room was also heavily used when we were not at the parks. Overall, we were completely satisified with this home!!! We have no problem recommending this house to another family. In fact, we are planning on a future trip back to the area and will do our best to secure this home again. Diane went out of her way to ensure that when we arrived, everything would go smoothly. Communication with Diane was excellent. All questions were answered immediately by email or phone. Awsome house!!!

Owner response:Awsome renters! We are so glad that they would like to return to this vacation home again someday. As owners, we will strive to maintain and improve the home for renters coming to enjoy a Disney vacation. We want the home to contribute to the overall enjoyment of a family trip to Orlando. We know the pool is always a big hit, especially for the children. We have an excellent pool maintenance company to ensure that the pool will be in top condition for our guests.

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