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The Home of Sweet Peace

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Lake Down
Dock on Lake Down
Lakeview
Lakeview
lakeview with fire pit

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Butler
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Windermere, FL
  • Place, Lake Bessie
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Butler
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Universal Studios Florida
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Home of Sweet Peace

Welcome to our sweet home with nothing to do " Il Dolce Far Niente. This newly renovated modern home has all the conveniences one would ever need without the crowds, lines, traffic or check-in anxiety. Enjoy the scenic nature of the Butler Chain of Lakes while still being close to the parks, beaches , shopping outlets and universities. Rent a boat , jet ski or paddleboard and enjoy the spring-fed lakes and quiet nature that our town of Windermere has to offer or just do nothing. Need daily cleaning , not a problem, just let us know so we can accommodate your stay. Would you like a massage at home ,not a problem, this is available upon request. We want this to be a memorable , relaxing vacation. Home comes with washer/ dryer, high thread count bedding, TV, WIFI, AC, microwave, hair dryer, iron and ironing board. All furnishings are new and comfortable. Four bedrooms, two and one half baths call to book or ask questions (407)832-7120.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Windermere is very strict with noise ordinances
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Pets

No pets allowed
No pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO Parking on Grass or street and No large parties or noise allowed
Home is on a septic tank so no items can go into toilet with exception of toilet paper provided. No food items can go down the kitchen disposal
If more people stay at home than listed on the booking $500/person/day will be assessed. There is no parking on street or grass at anytime

Important information

You need to know

Property # 916185vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Windermere is very strict with noise ordinances
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Windermere

Located in Windermere, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Orlando International Premium Outlets and Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Florida. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal CityWalk are not to be missed. Jet skiing, waterskiing and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Windermere, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Bessie - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lake Butler - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Universal Orlando Resort - 16 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Walt Disney World® Resort - 18 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Universal Studios Florida - 18 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Orlando Station - 23 min drive
  • Orlando International Airport (MCO) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Windermere Brewing - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Home of Sweet Peace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Home of Sweet Peace?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Home of Sweet Peace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Home of Sweet Peace?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Home of Sweet Peace located?

Located in the heart of Windermere, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Bill Frederick Park, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Florida. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal CityWalk are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marzieh T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

The house was wonderful! Great location, well stocked, clean linens, etc. We had a wonderful time! Looking forward to coming again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

The home and location were great for a family golf / Disney trip. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Wonderful home in the lake. Couldn’t have been better. We will come back again for sure. Thanks for your kind hospitality!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Family Getaway

My boys and I thouroughly enjoyed this house. Talk about EVERY single detail thought of! We were even greeted with a lovely bouquet of flowers and chocolates. My son, 11, only wanted to go fishing for his Birthday and this property made his entire Birthday week a memorable one. The property is beyond beautiful, inside and out. The fishing from the dock didn't disappoint, I only wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward K.

Such a beautiful home!

From the moment that we made the reservation and were introduced to Janice we knew we had found the right place. The newly renovated home is modern and simple with all the amenities one needs to enjoy your relaxed vacation. And yet major attractions are never too far away. The home is right on the lake with a dock and fireplace sitting area. Boat rentals are available as well. Janice’s attentiveness to detail is the epitome of southern hospitality. Lots of amenities are provided so you’re not running to the store the moment you arrive. Large sitting area, modern kitchen, laundry area and lovely bedrooms. I wish Janice owned other properties we stay at. Sometimes the home is beautiful but the ownership is not so much. Not the case here! You will be well taken care of. Thank you Janice!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Andreas H.

Be aware of cockroaches

Great views and very quiet with some birds as occasional guests. Quite unusual for rental homes the kitchen, laundry, bathroom and bedroom supplies were extensive. Janice was always reacting immediately and taking care of everything. A very unpleasant experience was the multiple meeting with cockroaches in the kitchen and one of the bedrooms during our longer stay. As we found several cockroaches in the kitchen cabinets, we assume that they find their way inside from the kitchen ground as also one of the kitchen baseboards was already removed. We didn‘ t ask Janice for help as we hate the use of chemicals in our surroundings. So we informed her at the end of our stay.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
I have never encountered this issue at my rental property and take great measures to make sure all insects are taken care on a regular bases and prior to any stay. Possibly a door or window were left open. Unfortunately information was not given to me in a timely manner. After their stay, I called my pest company and they could not see where any insects had been.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay but nice place!

Easy to enter, find towels and kitchen items
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, very clean, quiet retreat

Amazing property with a great host! Very clean, spacious, beautiful sunrises over the lake, good fishing, and a quiet retreat less than 20 minutes away from the theme parks and convention center in Orlando.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property. Great location. Great owner.

Communication was flawless.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yupheng L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay

Great location, went to Disney and SeaWorld easily. Peaceful and quiet neighborhood with plenty of amenities and things to do. Great view of the lake and can also see the beautiful LDS temple across the lake. House was tastefully renovated. Janice was also professional and easy to communicate with. Total recommendation here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Backyard views upon views!!

Nice house in a quiet neighborhood with a beautiful backyard! Only issue is one of the cable boxes didn’t work but everything else was so perfect I didn’t want to bother the owner. I would 100% rent this property again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Place to Stay

We came over to Orlando for a short golf weekend and this was such a fantastic place to stay. Great location to head towards downtown Orlando or Disney area. The home is as great in person as the pictures. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TRACY K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One of our Favorites

Before we even stepped foot on the property, we were in love with the charm of Windermere. The home itself couldn't have been more perfect. Being right on the lake, we took our bass boat and fished almost our entire stay. The views were our favorite part of the stay. We couldn't have asked for a better host than Janice and her family. She is right on top of every detail and was always available if needed. I can't brag enough about how well stocked the home was from the laundry to the kitchen to the bathrooms. Because the location is so centrally located, we made several trips during our stay, including Daytona, Univeral Studios, and Disney World. It's so fun to visit those places knowing you have a peaceful retreat away from the crowds awaiting your return. Best stay ever for us!
Stayed 39 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

denver w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and great host.

House was in immaculate condition and was a great place to stay. Very quiet neighborhood with a perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views

Clean with great living spaces/wonderful kitchen! The views of the lake were tremendous!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaci C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect space for our work retreat!

Our team flew in from several states and the house provided a perfect environment for sharing, brainstorming, and planning our path forward. Peaceful, comfortable, clean, and great communication with the owner…
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reunion

Nice property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away

We had a lovely weekend in Windermere. The home has been redone inside and is very lovely. Beds are super comfy - and the view of the lake is stunning. The home is close to the West Orange Bike Trail. After biking - we loved sitting out by the fire pit. Janice is wonderful. I highly recommend this home. We hope to be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greta K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home with everything needed for a wonderful stay.

Lovely home in the heart of Windermere. It was clean, comfortable, modern with an open floor plan. Perfect for cooking and gathering. This home has everything you need with gorgeous views of Lake Down. We were able to keep our boat at the dock and enjoyed the fire pit. Located in a quiet neighborhood and a short walk to downtown Windermere's restaurants, cafe, farmers market and wine shop.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a golf group

The house was great, clean and well maintained. It is a perfect place for a golf group, central to some nice golf courses with a lot of restaurants close by. The owner was always quick to respond to any questions.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toba Lynn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation home!

We enjoyed staying in this beautiful home. Janice was a prefect host. She respond quickly with any questions we had. The house was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed. A special treat was chocolate candy and bottled waters. We look forward to visiting again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Picture Perfect

The home was even more beautiful than we expected. All our needs had been anticipated by our hostess. I highly recommend this property
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margie R.

Wonderful Home & Location. Superb Host!

I can honestly say the owner of this home is hands down the most amazing host. She is a true testament to how a perfect vacation rental should be. She is very communicative and her attention to detail is second to none. We loved staying in her home. The home, grounds, dock, everything is first class. This was a phenomenal experience and we appreciated staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

Beautiful, modern property

This house is well taken care of with all the amenities you would need away from home. We were comfortable and feeling like we were in the lap of luxury. The open floorplan allowed us to gather together and the view was fabulous! The house has been updated nicely with all new cabinets, island, furniture, lighting and beautiful baths. Everything down to the towels have been upgraded! The Hostess, Janice, made sure we had everything we needed, including a generous box of chocolates! We will want to stay there again and again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara P.

Beautiful, modern decor and clean home

Wonderful hospitality! Godiva and Fuji waters were a nice welcome surprise! Home is clean, beautifully decorated and peaceful neighborhood. Communications were very responsive, too. Thank you, Janice for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

About the host

Hosted by Janice Lowery

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We loved renovating our Il Dolce Far Niente, to bring it to life and make it a peaceful comfortable home for our visitors and friends. When we traveled with our now adult children, it seemed so stressful. Had I known about VRBO, we would have paid less and would have been more comfortable than a 2 bedroom hotel room with limited dining options. We want this to be an experience that you will remember and want to come back to visit.

Why they chose this property

Windermere is a tranquil place whose residents have been in this area for generations. Close to downtown Orlando , Universal, Sea World and Disney but far enough away from the tourist corridor and traffic. Put your feet up and watch nature go to sleep at the end of the day.

What makes this property unique

Walk in the front door and be amazed at the view of the lake and all it beauty. Enjoy the sweetness of doing nothing " Il Dolce Far Niente" in our home made special for you .

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