Vacation Rentals by Owner

Family Reunion

Guest: Sharon (Michigan)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11 Review Submitted: 09/21/11

Grand Oak Villa was our first time renting a vacation home and we were extrememly pleased with experience. The home was just as it appeared in the photos and was immaculate. The kitchen was very well equipped and the house was very comfortable and spacious. We had our family (8 adults and 2 children) altogether for 10 days and there was plenty of room so that everyone was able to have their own private space and yet nice open areas so that we could spend time together. The pool was a favorite with everyone - and the nature area in the back of the property made it very private and peaceful. The location of the property is very convenient to Disney World. We were able to go early in the morning, come back for a break in the afternoon and then return to Disney World in the evening. We also spent a day at Cocoa Beach which was also an easy drive. The owner, Jennie, did everything she could to make sure that our stay was enjoyable and her personal touches in the house truly made it feel like our home away from home. We all agreed that we had a fantastic vacation and that we would not hestitate to return to Grand Oak Villa in the future.

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

Our Disney Vacation

Guest: Jim (New York)
Date of Stay: 07/15/11 Review Submitted: 08/05/11

We would like to thank Jennie and family for letting us enjoy their home on our recent vacation to Florida. We all had a grand time(5 adults 2 children.). The home is exactly as described in the VRBO listing We did.marathon trips to Disney and Universal theme parks. The home was immaculate, large an comfortable. The instructions and maps Jennie provided were perfect. We enjoyed the closeness to Disney while being able to escape the chaos of the hotels in summer. Being able to leave the parks in the afternoon and return home for lunch and pool time was refreshing. after a quick nap it was bake to the parks for the evening festivities. The home was large enough for all of us to have their own space without bouncing off of each other. It was easy for all of us to get ready for "rope drop" at the parks every morning. and a very relaxing place to come back to at night. The view from the pool deck is wonderful, a great place to unwind and end the evening. Convenience and comfort, all groceries and restaurants nearby. A real GEM!! Don't miss this one. It's better than a Disney hotel.

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

An absolutely perfect place for a family getaway! Highly recommended!!

Guest: Debbi (Avon, Indiana)
Date of Stay: 12/25/10 Review Submitted: 01/05/11

Several members of our family chose this villa as the location for our first group getaway, and could not have been more pleased with our stay here. We had an absolutely wonderful time in this villa! I personally cannot say enough about how wonderful it was to work with Jennie. She was very, very friendly, quick to respond, addressed every question and need that we had, and went above and beyond to ensure our stay was as comfortable and homey as possible. Throughout the week, I heard many comments from my family about the home: it was very tastefully furnished; impeccably clean; spacious and accommodating. We loved arriving to a miniature live Christmas tree, and deeply appreciated the several personal touches that made everything even more special to us. The kids (young and old) loved the pool. We had ample room to gather (or retreat, should one need some time away). It had the best of everything. I highly recommend this vacation home. We had no trouble with traffic, even during the busy Christmas season, finding our way to Celebration, CitiWalk, Universal Studios, and various other tourist attractions. Thank you so much to the owners for opening your home to us! This was so much better than trying to maneuver a week-long stay at a hotel!

Owner response:Hi Debbi, thank you for your lovely comments about our home. We do try and ensure that it is kept in tip-top condition for our guests, so it is always a pleasure to receive feedback from someone else's perspective. We are glad you had an enjoyable stay over the holidays, and hope that we will have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future. Regards, Jennie, Tom & Phillip

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

Don't look anywhere else this is the best

Guest: Andrea (Colorado)
Date of Stay: 12/04/10 Review Submitted: 01/03/11

We had the pleasure of staying for a week December 4-11 and the house was even better than we were expecting. The size of the home allowed for much appreciated room to stretch out and would easily accommodate a large family or multiple families. The house is more beautiful than the pictures and video, which isn't always the case. The location was great - with easy access to all of the parks. We went to Universal to see the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and the drive was 15-20 minutes. The neighborhood was quiet and easy to find. The pool was great even though the weather was down right cold (30's and 40's!!) the warm pool was such a treat. The greatest part of the entire transaction was working with Jennie. What a wonderful help before, during and after the trip. I cannot say enough kind words about her and this beautiful home. Priceless experience! We would not only recommend this home to anyone and everyone but we hope to be visit again. We wouldn't stay anywhere else! Nothing else compares.

Owner response:Dear Andrea, thank you for your kind words and snetiments they are very much appreciated. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Grand Oak Villa, and that it exceeded your expectation. We do our best to make sure our home is as comfortable and inviting as possible for our guests to relax and recuperate. After all, that's what vacations are all about. We thank you for choosing to stay at Grand Oak Villa and look forward to being able to host you again in the future. Regards, Jennie, Tom, & Phillip

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

November Golf

Guest: The foursome of D. N. V. & L. (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/25/10 Review Submitted: 11/07/10

Arranging a holiday is always a little stressful. One is a little skeptical as to whether the photos and descriptions shall be matched by reality. Without question Grande Oak Villa is a large, exquisitely appointed, expertly maintain home away from home, where reality really exceeds its description and pictures. Our initial drive to Davenport/Champions Gate seemed to take us away from Orlando. However, once we arrived we realized that we were in the exact center of where we wanted to be. The house itself more than met our expectations. As golfers, we were literally surrounded by some of the best courses in central Florida. A quick, easy drive took us to Tampa and a hockey game while Orlando attractions, theme parks, shopping and restaurants were easily accessible and only a few minutes from door-to-door. Everything seemed to be no more than 20 minutes away. From first contact through to departure the owner, an extremely friendly, personable lady, helpfully made everything easy and seamless. From beginning to end she carefully ensured that all issues and topics are covered. The owners seemed more concerned about us enjoying ourselves and that the house was in prime condition for us than they were about renting the property. The bottom line is that I have already recommended renting and enjoying the Grande Oak Villa to friends. I ask only that there be a couple of weeks open for myself and my fellow Canadian golfers as this is going to become a regular venue for us. Thanks for a great stay. DWH

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

Home from home

Guest: Julie (Flackwell Heath, Bucks, UK)
Date of Stay: 08/15/10 Review Submitted: 10/07/10

Grand Oak Villa offers you every mod con of the home away from home. It is spacious, clean and beautifully furnished. Our family of four were joined by my brother and his family for a few days and we had a wonderful time. There was plenty of room for everyone to have their "space", we actually felt quite lost in the house when they left! The pool is a massive bonus after a hot, exhausting day trailing around the parks. There is plenty to do in Orlando and it seems that the villa is perfectly placed to access most of it. The major Disney theme parks are all within a 20 mins drive and a trip to Kennedy Space Centre was under an hour and a half from the reserve. The kids are campaigning to come back every year!

Owner response:Dear Julie and family, thank you for your kind words, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Grand Oak Villa, and found it to be a home away from home experience. We consider it to be our second home when we stay there. Hope it won't be long before you return. Regards, Jennie, Tom, & Phillip

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

Guest: Debbie106 (Penzance Cornwall UK)
Date of Stay: 01/18/10 Review Submitted: 01/18/10

We stayed at your beautiful home in July with all of our family and their partners and we all said that it has to be one of the best holidays we have had, and would definately love to return someday. The process of booking was a dream Jennie from start to finish and we feel that you have thought of just about everything down to the Tolls!!! this make one's holiday the most memorable experience. We will return and also recommend your home to our friends and family. Ian & Debbie Burton

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/12/10 Review Submitted: 01/12/10

This lovely Florida home is large, immaculately clean,comfortable and generously furnished. It is convenient to all of the local attractions, and a welcome respite after chaotic days. There is so much space each of us found a spot to read or watch TV or play a game without others being underfoot. Bill, Jennifer, Chris, Kerry, Connor, Emma & kendall

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Guest: Sara Durston (United Kingdom )
Date of Stay: 10/26/09 Review Submitted: 10/26/09

We stayed in this beautiful villa in 2006, 2008 and 2009 with our 4 children. The villa is spacious, clean and very well presented. It has an excellent pool which the children and us alike enjoyed very much. The property also has the benefit of being a 10 minute drive of Disney. We like it so much that we are returning again in 2011.

Owner response:Dear Sara, Matthew, Lucinda, Melissa, Molly and Olivia, As always it is a great pleasure to welcome your wonderful family to our home and we thank you for your very kind comments and more especially that you have chosen time and time again to return to our home for your family holiday. You were the very first booking that we took after we purchased our home in 2006 and we feel very priviledged that we have also had the opportunity to meet you all in person. It is also good to know that families such as yourselves to our home find it's proximity to the parks and the amenities of the villa itself are ideal for a family holiday to the Sunshine state and the Disney area in particular. We very much look forward to welcomming you back in 2011. With very best wishes to you all. Jennie, Tom and Phillip

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Guest: Donna48 (Kamloops, BC)
Date of Stay: 06/05/09 Review Submitted: 06/04/09

The pictures do not even do this house justice. The home was welcoming, spotless, huge and beautiful. We had a fabulous vacation and spent lots of time enjoying the pool and the games room at "home". The house accomodated two families (10 people) very comfortably. We will definately return and will strongly recommend this home to our friends.

Owner response:Dear Donna and family, Thank you so much for your kind comments regarding our home. We were pleased to learn that it exceeded the expectations that you had from the photos on our website and that it accomodated your two family party very comfortably. We are also delighted that you would recommend our home to your friends as we always appreciate new guests who come to us by word of mouth. When it comes to making important choices in life whether they are purely for pleasure or business related personal recommendations are still by far the most reliable method for us so we are pleased that you feel the same way. We look forward to welcoming you all back to our home at some stage in the future. With very best wishes, Jennie, Tom and Phillip

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Guest: Kirsten Bowman (Hagerstown, MD)
Date of Stay: 01/07/09 Review Submitted: 01/07/09

Our family had a wonderful stay in the Grand Oak Villa. The size of the house accomodated our families perfectly. It was a relaxing refuge from the crowds at Disney and the pool was a particular added bonus. It is apparent that the owners take great care in maintaining their home. We look forward to staying here again when we return to Florida.

Owner response:Dear Kirsten and family, It was a rare opportunity and a real pleasure to actually meet some of our guests in person whilst in Florida and we were so glad that we managed to arrive for our vacation just before your departure. Thank you also for taking such good care of our home and for your very kind comments. We certainly do endeavour to take the very best care of maintaining and improving our home at every opportunity and are fortunate to have a trusted and very helpful management team and wonderful neighbours to assist us in our efforts. Having rented many homes in the past ourselves we are aware of how important it is for our guests to be comfortable and to be able to relax in the home that they have chosen for that all important family vacation. Thank you again and we very much look forward to welcoming you and your family back as returning guests in the future. With very best wishes to you all, Jennie,Tom and Phillip

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Guest: Paul & Family1 (Havant Hampshire)
Date of Stay: 11/24/08 Review Submitted: 11/24/08

Many thanks for the use of this villa for the two weeks we were in Florida. The location is very close to all the parks and attractions and also to a lot of Golf courses. Also many thanks for making the booking amnd process very easy, it was very much appreciated the maps and helpful hints that you supplied as well. The villa is superb and although we had ten people in our party, was still so spacious. I will have no hestitation in booking this villa again in the future and will be recommending it to all my friends. Once again thanks.

Owner response:Dear Paul and family, It was a pleaseure to talk to you and your family and in corresponding with you prior to your arrival and I am glad that you found the maps etc helpful. We were delighted that you found our home suited your family so well and that you all had a wonderful vacation and it will certainly be a pleasure to welcome you back to our home in the future. With very best wishes to you all, Jennie,Tom and Phillip

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Guest: Derek Edwards (Wakefield )
Date of Stay: 09/18/08 Review Submitted: 09/18/08

Having stayed at Grand Reserve before we already knew the area and what to expect, however, the location of Grand Oak Villa is outstanding with magnificant surroundings,views and that all important to us privacy. The villa itself was very comfortable and roomy and the games room proved to be a real bonus to add to our holiday. Jennie provided a wealth of helpful information and made booking the villa so easy. The seven of us had a fantastic holiday and we sincerely hope to return again soon. The Edwards family West Yorkshire

Owner response:Dear Derek, We were pleased to learn that you all had a delightful holiday. Although I knew that you were already very familiar with the area it was good to learn that you found the information provided prior to your arrival informative and helpful. With very best wishes, Jennie,Tom and Phillip

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/08 Review Submitted: 09/01/08

We can only endorse all previous comments, the villa was fabulous extremely spacious, clean, comfortable and homely. It is ideally situated near all Florida attractions but situated in a lovely peaceful area (ideal for chilling out after a full day at Disney) - wonderful pool/views. We would highly recommend this villa and will definately be re-booking in the future. Thank you Jennie and Co for making our family holiday extra special. Debbie, John + family

Owner response:Dear Debbie, John and Family, Thank you so very much for your kind and appreciative comments. We are always delighted to learn that guests have enjoyed our little bit of paradise as much as we do. It was a pleasure to have you and your family as guests in our home and we very much look forward to welcoming you back in the future. With very best wishes, Jennie,Tom and Phillip

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Guest: Kevin Ruscher
Date of Stay: 11/22/07 Review Submitted: 11/21/07

Kevin we were delighted that you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving Celebration in our home and I will be pleased to add your comments to our VRBO guestbook and website. "We had a wonderful time. The house was perfect for many families, we had 8 adults and 2 kids and had more than enough room. It offered a lot of privacy. Jennie was very accomodating to our needs. This is a house we plan on staying at again." Kevin

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Guest: Dawn, Tony and James Mills (buckinghamshire, England)
Date of Stay: 09/08/07 Review Submitted: 09/08/07

We have been to Florida many times now but have never stayed in such a lovley home that was so clean, well equipped and beautifully located.It was wonderful to relax in the pool after a long day visitng the local attractions which were all so easy to get to from this central location.Probably the best holiday we have had and we can't wait to return.

Owner response:Thank you for your kind comments. We were so pleased that you found our home exceded your expectations and that you found it ideally situated for Disney and all the other attractions you visited. We look forward to hearing from you again when you return to Florida for your next vacation. Kind regards, Jennie.

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Guest: paulfletcher (-)
Date of Stay: 09/01/07 Review Submitted: 09/01/07

A superbly equipped luxury home in a gorgeous setting. Great attention to detail we will certainly return as soon as possible.

Owner response:We were delighted that you and your family loved the villa and found it to be ideally located for Champions Gate Golf course. We are fortunate to have conservation land surrounding our home and it was definately the beautiful and tranquil setting that first attracted us to this location. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Kind regards, Jennie.

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Guest: james m spink (chicago, il 60030)
Date of Stay: 08/16/07 Review Submitted: 08/16/07

The house was great, it's bigger from the inside then it looks. The house was very clean and the welcome package was great. We will return.

Owner response:Thank you for your kind comments James. We were very fortunate to find this home when we were looking to buy as it is, as you say, a lot larger than it looks from the outside. We are also fortunate that we have a great management company - we had ourselves rented homes that she had managed prior to us buying our own home and had always returned to the same home simply because we knew that it would be clean and well maintained. We look forward to welcoming you back as return guests to our home. Kind regards Jennie.

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