Vacation Rentals by Owner

Orlando Holiday March 28th to April 21st 2012

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/28/12 Review Submitted: 04/24/12

This was our 3rd 3 week plus stay in this lovely villa and having been back home just 2 days we are already planning our next trip to Orlando. Hakuna Matata is well equiped with everything you need for a great holiday and the pool and spa are fantastic. The villa is close to Disney, but in a lovely quiet neighbourhood where Sand Cranes and other wildlife can be seen wandering around the sub-division. There are great eating places close by as well as several supermarkets and 2 Super Walmarts. The owner is a really helpful guy who treats his guests wonderfully well and goes out of his way to make renting this superb villa as simple and easy as possible.

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

Great stay!

Guest: KJ (Normal, IL)
Date of Stay: 02/14/12 Review Submitted: 03/05/12

This was the first time we rented a house for our vacation. The house was clean, comfortable, well furnished and had everything that was advertised. The neighborhood was very quiet and nicely located for all the destinations we wanted to go to. We loved using the hot tub. We would stay here again without hesitation.

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

Great place to stay!!!

Guest: Sherri (Kentucky )
Date of Stay: 10/09/11 Review Submitted: 10/19/11

No worries indeed! My family and I oved staying at this beautiful home. It was great. Just what we needed for 7 people. We could have even added a few more family members and still had plenty of space. Having 3 bathrooms was great when everyone was trying to get ready at the same time and my daughter, who is obsessed with Mickey, loved the Mickey and Minnie room. We stayed there and drove back and forth to all of the Disney parks during the week. It wasn't a bad drive at all (10-15 minutes with traffic) with plenty of shops, grocery stores and restaurants along the route. When we go back, I will most definately consider staying at this home again. Very quick response from owner with regards to renting this property and the entire transaction was handled very smoothly.....I highly recommend this home!

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

Second Time Around

Guest: Anne (Bristol, Wi)
Date of Stay: 06/30/11 Review Submitted: 07/16/11

This was our second stay at Hakuna Matata, and this time we brought the grandchildren. They of course loved the pool, we all did. A wonderful way to cool off mid-day when taking a break from the theme parks. The house was spacious, immaculate and very comfortable. I hope sometime we will be able to come back for a third time.

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

Great Experience

Guest: Terry (Toledo, OH)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10 Review Submitted: 07/17/10

This was the first time we rented a house for our vacation. House was meticulous, comfortable and had everything we needed. Neighborhood was very quiet. Kids loved the pool. We would stay here again without hesitation.

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I love this house!!!

Guest: spetrie81 (Decatur, Ga)
Date of Stay: 05/28/10 Review Submitted: 06/10/10

I have stayed in quite a few rental properties in orlando area but this was by far my favorite! The floor plan and the layout of the house was perfect for us! It was also only about 20 min from Disneyworld which was also great! I absolutly love this house and will definitely love to stay here again! Thanks so much!

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

Guest: Sturgills (Hilliard, OH)
Date of Stay: 03/03/10 Review Submitted: 03/03/10

We had the wonderful experience of staying in this house for 3 weeks this winter. It is by far the best equipped house we have rented in Florida. We highly recommend it!

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Hakuna Matata.............NO worries indeed!

Guest: Bill/Char (South Lyon, MI)
Date of Stay: 02/13/10 Review Submitted: 04/08/10

We have rented this home for 3 years, now. Obviously, we are very happy with the owner and the managemnet company. Features, updates, location, lay-out, price, you name it.....................this place has it. It is near Disney, but away from all the traffic. We can only HOPE that it is available to us in the future. We have stayed in other homes in past years, but none as fine as this one. The owner is fair and accomodating. The managemnt company is prompt, thorough, and courteous. Bill and Char from MI

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

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/22/09 Review Submitted: 09/22/09

This past July 2009 was the best vacation our family has had to date. Last year we also went to Disney World but stayed in a hotel. There is no comparison! The quiet surroundings, private pool and jacuzzi, breathable living areas and with Walmart just down the road, we ran the bar b que grill hot! The entire transaction and communication with Kevin was smoothe and hopefully he'll be hearing from us soon because my 5 year old daughter just can't get over the fun she had and every time my sister-in-law visits (yes, she was also on the adventure), memories of Blossom Hill Loop and Hakuna Matata is the first item on the agenda. Thanks Kevin, your home was an enjoyable experience. - The Robinsons, Cayman Islands.

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Guest: margaret c. (silver point, tn)
Date of Stay: 06/18/09 Review Submitted: 06/18/09

The family is now back in TN after a week in your wonderful house. My daughter said this was the way to go, especially with a young child. The pool was just steps away from the covered porch so when our grand daughter was tired we didn't have to pack up and go in. All of Orlando was within minutes and the easy to find. Neighborhood very clean and quiet. Orange trees were a plus as well. What more can I say? This is the way to vacation (a house with all the amenities, private pool and hot tub). You wouldn't get that at a hotel.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/09 Review Submitted: 04/12/09

This place is awesome! My husband and I stayed here while at a softball tournament in Clermont. Still the best deal around even for just two. The pool and hot tub were perfect. The neighborhood is quiet. Great for walking. The house and accommodations were more than we could ask for. Don't pass it up.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/01/08 Review Submitted: 12/22/08

Kevin, thanks for a great stay at Hakuna Matata. The house looks exactly like the pictures. We had all the amenities we needed and the house is so close to everything. We'll definately be back.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/01/08 Review Submitted: 11/02/08

What a wonderful home you have. It truly is a "home away from home." Our children loved the swimming pool and of course the game room. The neighborhood is quiet and very close to everything. We look forward to many more vacations here.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/08 Review Submitted: 04/26/08

This villa is well equiped and has everything for a great holiday. It is well furnished and decorated and is in a very quiet location within easy reach of the Disney parks, shopping and a wide choice of eating places. The pool and spa are fantastic and just the place to unwind after a day tramping the theme parks. I will certainly look to rent this villa again the next time we fly to Orlando. Competive pricing and prompt refund of security deposit post rental.

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Guest: Tim & Kristy Holley_HAC117403 (Taylorsville, GA)
Date of Stay: 12/01/07 Review Submitted: 12/17/07

We had a wonderful stay at "Hakuna Matata". It was our second time to rent this home. It is great. A very quite neighborhood. It's nice to come home to after a long day at the theme parks. Our grandchildren enjoyed the playground area. The owner is great, always communicated with us in a very timely and courteous manner. With us being huge Disney fans, we will look forward to renting this home again in the near future and would highly recommend this home for the price,comfort and convenience to the theme park areas. Thanks, The Holley's of Taylorsville, GA

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Guest: Janice Leggins (Springfield MO)
Date of Stay: 11/01/07 Review Submitted: 11/02/07

We have stayed at this house 2 years in a row (2006 and 2007) It's a wonderful house. We really enjoy the pool. Renting a house in Florida is really the way to go. Much better than a hotel. I have recommended this house to all my friends. Enjoy it for yourself. Janice Leggins

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Guest: Rob and Laurie (Pekin,IL)
Date of Stay: 12/01/05 Review Submitted: 12/11/05

Excellent accomodations. Very close to Disney(10 minutes approx.) Gas,groceries,etc.all close by.Couldn't ask for a quieter neighborhood.Very relaxing lanai with sunset views. Thanks Kevin!

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