2BR-2BA Windsor Hills Condo 2 Miles to Disney - Redecorated 1st Floor Unit

About ParkHopper Properties by Carolyn and Charles Hudson

ParkHopper Properties is owned by Carolyn and Charles Hudson. Originally from Mississippi, Birmingham, Alabama has been home for over 39 years. We are the parents of 5 adult children, and we now have LOTS of grandchildren. :o) We cherish the memories we made on family trips to the Orlando area when our children were small. Now that they have their own families, they enjoy bringing their children to the same theme parks they enjoyed as children. Two of our daughters worked as musical performers at Disney both in California and Florida, so even after our children were grown, we made many trips to Disney to see their shows. We have stayed in most of the Disney properties and some private rental properties over the years. Once we 'discovered' Windsor Hills, we never stayed anywhere else! It simply could not be beat for facilities and convenience. In 2012 we decided to buy our first condo in Windsor Hills because we wanted to have a place available to bring our grandchildren. Because our family kept expanding with new grandchildren, we found we needed more room, so we purchased an additional units that suited our location requirements as they became available. With owning multiple units and managing them ourselves, we found that refurbishing the units offered a creative outlet and managing them was somewhat like a part-time job. Now that we are retired (medical and teaching), we decided that managing additional units would be a suitable job for two retirees. ParkHopper Properties now owns and manages a total of 7 condos in Windsor Hills. Five of them are in the building adjacent to the pool, and two are diagonally across the street from the pool building. Having all of the properties close together gives us the flexibility of having properties suitable for larger groups.

ParkHopper Properties by Carolyn and Charles Hudson purchased this condo in 2015

Why ParkHopper Properties by Carolyn and Charles Hudson chose Kissimmee

We were originally interested in this unit because of several reasons: We already owned the unit across the hall, so this unit was a good choice for us so more members of our family could travel with us. While we like time together, we also like to have individual accommodations for different families. We love the first floor convenience. The elevators at Windsor Hills are conveniently located in the center of each building and are fast, but it is an extra convenience simply to walk into the unit without having to use the elevator. This location is close to the pool and clubhouse area. Our building is diagonally across the street from the pool/clubhouse. It is a 1-2 minute walk/stroll on sidewalks through landscaped grounds to the pool.

What makes this condo unique

We were originally interested in this unit because it was across the hall from a unit we already owned. When we saw it, we knew this one offered some unique benefits. The main feature we love is the lovely screened lanai. The lanai is surrounded by some very nice Windsor Hills landscaping, and it faces east. There is nice filtered sunshine in the morning and it makes a nice spot for a lesiurely cup of coffee if you are not racing off the the parks for the day. The wicker loveseat, chair, and glass-topped table make the lanai a perfect little outdoor sitting room for 2-3 people. After mid morning, the lanai is shaded and it makes a great spot for some reading in the afternoon and late evening. The shrubbery on either side gives it a cozy, enclosed feeling, and there always seems to be a nice breeze there in the afternoons and evenings. Also in the pictures you can see my car parked just outside the lanai. This is GREAT for bringing in groceries, etc. Just a few steps from the parking to the entrance through the lanai. I think one other somewhat unique benefit is a little brown lizard that always appears in the mornings on the lanai. I stayed in this unit for over a week decorating and setting up after the contractors left. As soon as I would sit on the lanai love seat, in about 5 minutes this little brown lizard would always quietly appear on the opposite arm of the love seat. He would take his position in the sun and we would watch each other quietly. When I went inside, he would stay until the area became shaded and then he would quietly disappear. A condo with a pet lizard is a VERY unique benefit! If you do not wish to share the lanai, with this little guy, simply make some noise and he will disappear. He is a shy, gentle little soul & will not harm you. He only wants to enjoy his little spot of sunshine every morning, & he will happily share his space with you if you are very quiet and move slowly. :o)