Guestbook

It’s my 4th visit to this rental home. The home is kept in great condition and very clean. Location is the best for the parks, especially Disney. Love the hours of fun in the pool, jacuzzi and games room with my family. The owner responded very quickly to my questions. I’ll definitely be back for my 5th visit!

We loved the villa, an easy ride from the airport located in a private gated resort and so near to all the Disney attractions and shopping malls. Spacious for 6 of us with modern decor and spotlessly clean. Stunning pool and games room the children loved, and relaxing jacuzzi for the adults. We could have spent all of our time at the villa. I enjoyed the direct access from master bedroom directly to the sunny pool for an early morning swim without disturbing the children. Enjoyed a fun birthday meal at the nearby Outback restaurant. We will return!

This is not the first time we have enjoyed a wonderful holiday in this villa and would not consider looking elsewhere. The villa is on a good estate with club facilities but we mainly enjoyed chilling in the pool or playing in the games room. The villa is extremely clean with all amenities you need and more. Carol is always very helpful with any enquires and to help you enjoy your holiday to the maximum, which we certainly do.

We had an amazing holiday. The villa is beautiful. So light and airy. Spotlessly clean. Lovely big bedrooms. Living space opens out onto a great size pool and jacuzzi. It’s a brilliant social area with table and chairs for outside eating. The owners have left comprehensive folders on things to do and places to eat, which is a great help if you don’t know the area. The complex is very quiet and peaceful and yet really close to a vast number of activities. So it’s a great balance of easy access full on fun, with tranquillity at the villa. We look forward to rebooking as soon as we are able.

The property manager communicates quickly and is responsive to the guest's needs. The facilities are as advertised. The location is great for access to the theme parks. There is nothing quite like having a spacious home with pool after the day's activities are done. We felt safe and secure, in this gated community, and would definitely stay again.

Great stay in Emerald Island Resort. It was so good to leave the madness of the parks behind and return to the villa in Emerald Island Resort. Very well appointed villa, great pool, jacuzzi, and plenty of space to relax. Perfect place to start and end the day. Thanks for the loan of your home Carol, we had a great time.

Was exactly as advertised. Great location and easy interactions with property manager.

Excellent service!! Thanks again Carol for making sure everything is 100%. We travel every year to Orlando with our son for medical reasons. We used to stay in hotels. Nothing compares to this beautiful house which is in perfect condition. My son loved the pool. The neighborhood is extremely beautiful and close to the theme parks. Excellent security by the gate. So we could walk around at night with no fear. I asked for heated water in the pool on arrival, and management company replied to me in minutes. I'm looking forward to rent this beautiful house in the future. Thanks for making our trip to Orlando so comfortable. Blessings.

The house was extremely clean. The pool and jacuzzi were great after a long day at the parks. Close to Disney parks!

From the beginning to end, this was a great experience. Carol was very responsive to questions. The villa was exactly what we were looking for and needed. The pool and jacuzzi felt great and it was nice having some inflatable toys to play with. Everything was clean and well stocked. Would definitely stay again!

This Disney trip was a present to our daughter, son in law and 2 grandchildren, so we were a party of 6. The villa was perfect, good size bedrooms, large living area and the grandchildren loved the pool, which was great to chill out in, after all the Disney walking! The villa has everything you need, we would book this again if we return as a family. That's why I have given it 5*s.

Very clean, comfy beds and sofas, loads of space, brilliant air con, loved the pool, jacuzzi, pool table and air hockey was a fun bonus. Loved being able to relax here after a fun day at the parks - in fact some days our kids wanted to chill here rather than go out! A real treat to stay here.

The villa met all our expectations and had everything we could possibly want. It is in an excellent location, a short drive up to the main road and a wide range of restaurants, 10 minutes from Walmart and from the Disney theme parks. The approach to the Emerald Island Resort is very attractive. The villa was comfortable and well furnished. Having a private pool was a bonus. especially with a range of children's toys provided, as well as a high chair and cot. The owner was very helpful and responded promptly to all our queries.

The villa is close to the parks, but in a quiet location. It is well fitted out and has everything one could want. We were a party of 10, including 4 children, all of whom thoroughly enjoyed the pool. We would strongly recommend the villa as a relaxing family base whilst visiting the parks.

This is the best rental home we have stayed in. It's kept to a very high standard, very clean and I am fussy! It had everything we needed, just like home from home. The pool, jacuzzi and games room were a big hit with my family and it's so close to the parks and restaurants. We will definitely return to this home next time we visit.

This is our 5th visit to this lovely home. It now does feel like home from home. Each time my family visit, this home has some added upgrades and kept in excellent condition and very clean. Can't wait to return.

We booked this property on recommendation from a friend and were very glad we did. Plenty of space for the 8 of us (two families with teenage kids). Lovely environment, and all the facilities you need from bathing in the pool outside, to playing pool in the games room. Management company could not have done more for the couple of questions we had, and the owner was lovely, staying patient with all the questions we had up front, and providing lots of really useful information. Very close to local shops, restaurants and other amenities, and best of all, such an easy drive to the Disney Parks. Next time we go, we will definitely be staying here again.

Villa was absolutely fantastic and the owner was so helpful & responsive to all our queries. The gated Emerald Island Resort was very nice and we would definitely stay in this villa again should we return to Orlando in the future.

Loved the home. It's beautiful and so well kept and clean, unlike some other rentals we have stayed in. This is the best of all the numerous rental homes we have stayed in over the years. It's very close to the parks, restaurants and shopping. The owner was so helpful and quick to respond to my queries and a pleasure to deal with. We also benefited from the gated resort and the conceirge desk which offered helpful advice for the area, directions and discount coupons.

Fantastic home and kept to a very high standard. So close to all the parks. Love this home and will book again for a return visit. The owner was extremely helpful in answering my queries and the whole booking process was easy and owner very quick to respond.

This is fantastic home, fully equipped and furnished to a high standard. The location is perfect for the parks and there are plenty of restaurants and supermarkets within a few minutes drive. The pool area is ideal and includes a nice undercover area if you need to escape the sun for a while. The owner is an absolute pleasure, making booking a dream and helping with local information. All in all, a perfect holiday destination.

My family have stayed in several rental homes before but this home is by far the best. It's clean, bright and well looked after. Great location, so close to all the parks. The owner, Carol, was so helpful and made the booking process so easy and she checked I had everything I needed and gave us extra tips too. A great experience overall and we will definitely be returning. I can't rate this home highly enough!

Our family of 4 (2 kids, 13 and 15) have just returned from an amazing couple of weeks at Carol's villa. The villa has everything you need for a super vacation - couches to chill on after the parks, internet to satisfy teens being online, pool to cool down and if you want to cook the kitchen is fully decked out. We were too lazy to cook most of the time and made the most of access to some great local restaurants - Long live Long Horn, Chuys, Menchies etc.. The villa is fabulously located - very close to the Disney parks and there are several large supermarkets a short drive away. Also worth mentioning that the pool gets sun in the afternoon - a plus as not all the villas get the sun at that time of day (good for swimming after the parks). Carol was also super responsive and made the whole booking process really easy - now all we have to do is book our next trip!

Owner very helpful and quick to respond (Veda)

Date of Stay: July 8, 2016

This was my 1st time booking a vacation home. Carol was able to answer all of my questions and walked me through the booking process. I spent my birthday at this property with 3 other girlfriends. This property had more than enough room, modern kitchen appliances, updated electronics, games room, pool and jacuzzi. Grocery stores, restaurants, Walgreens, banks, nail salon are just a short drive away. This home is close to the parks. I look forward to spending my next birthday at your home.

Fantastic holiday home (Jane)

Date of Stay: Jun 21, 2016

Our family have just returned from a fantastic two weeks . The villa was a real home from home and we couldn't fault a single thing. Our two boys had an amazing time in the pool and games room , they were so upset to leave . This truly is what you would want from an Orlando villa, we have stayed in several different villas in the past and this was really the exception and Carol herself made all the process so easy, she couldn't do enough to ensure all questions covered . We look forward to returning and will be recommending it to family and friends . Thanks again Carol for an amazing holiday .

Great home and thank you for all your help (Mendy, NY)

Date of Stay: Jun 20, 2016

We enjoyed our vacation and would like to thank you for all your help and patience throughout the booking. We have stayed in Orlando a number of times before but this time was a very nice experience. Your villa was clean and nice. We enjoyed your attention to detail and the many amenities that you provided. I wanted to take this opportunity and thank you for providing us with a beautiful place and look forward to another opportunity.

Fantastic rental property in great resort (Simon W)

Date of Stay: March 19, 2016

This was our first time to America as a family and this property is a true gem. The owner Carol could not have been more helpful from point of booking and always answered our questions quickly. It was great to get a phone call from Carol a few days before we left to check that we had all the information that we needed. The house itself is exactly as is shown in the pictures (and even mostly in our case, the sunshine). We are a family of six and the property was more than big enough. The house is very modern, clean and well decorated. The pool and games room were a real hit with the kids. Emerald Island resort is ideally located for all the parks and yet very quiet and secluded. It is also very close to restaurants and shops, which is really convenient after a long day out! I could not recommend this property enough!

Excellent Villa for all Florida Theme Parks (Louise C)

Date of Stay: October 23, 2015

We had an excellent holiday in this lovely villa, beautifully appointed, spotlessly clean and in a great location for all the Parks with restaurants and supermarkets nearby too. The kids loved the games room and the pool and it was a haven of peace and tranquillity after each day at one of the Parks for us. We would thoroughly recommend it for families. The Owner provided lots of really useful information including directions to the different Parks and details for flights and for Park tickets before we went, it made all those decisions so much easier ...

Great villa, super location, lovely holiday (Paul N)

Date of Stay: October 1, 2015

Second visit to Orlando; villa and location were perfect for our trip. Close to all the Disney parks and a shortish drive to Universal, the villa's location just south of the 192 is perfect. The villa itself was clean and well appointed, with the kids spending a ton of time in the pool and also making good use of the pool table. Only 5 of us but the villa could have comfortably held more. Owner also exceptionally helpful and friendly. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

Very clean and well kept (Vanessa, Brazil)

Date of Stay: August 5, 2015

We had a wonderful vacation in your house. The house was very clean and well kept. The kids loved the pool and the game room. Kitchen is well stocked and the house had everything necessary to be comfortable and feel at home. We would definitely return to this property and can highly recommend it for a family vacation.

The house was wonderful and incredibly clean (Terese)

Date of Stay: July 13, 2015

It definitely lived up to expectations. The close proximity of the house to the parks allowed us to take midday breaks from the hustle of the theme parks to cool off and relax in the pool. We had enormous fun in the games room when thunderstorms cancelled our night time plans. The beds were comfortable and there were ample sheets, towels, and kitchenware for our large family. The owners were very prompt in their communication and the check in information packet was all encompassing leaving no questions unanswered. The two weeks we spent at the house were very comfortable and already I'm missing the memories we made there. Thank you so much for renting it to us!

Fantastic Villa for Disney (Amanda S)

Date of Stay: July 9, 2015

I went to Orlando for the first time with my children 6 and 9 and the house was fantastic! The boys loved the house and spent loads of time in the pool and fabulous games room. The house was clean well equipped and near shops and restaurants. Really close to Disney and the info provided to us really helped us to have a fantastic holiday. A great place to stay for any family considering a holiday in Orlando.

Excellent Villa in great location (Mark)

Date of Stay: May 16, 2015

We have just enjoyed 2 weeks in this villa, which was clean, well equipped and in a great location for Disney/Universal attractions. The booking was easy and the information and help provided by the owner was great. The kids loved the pool, toys and the games room, which were great for down time in between the parks. There are also plenty of restaurants, shops and supermarkets close by. We would certainly stay here again.

Perfect villa for our first family holiday in Florida! (Claire and Mike)

Date of Stay: April 4, 2015

Fantastic - this luxury villa was perfect for us - exactly what we needed for our first family holiday to Florida! My children (aged 8 and 11) just loved it and want to stay there again. The location is ideal - so close to the Disney Parks. The villa itself is so clean, well presented and maintained. The pool and jacuzzi are great to return to after a hot day at the parks, and are obviously very clean and well looked after. The beds were also very comfortable too. Would definitely stay there again if we return to Florida!

Great home (Jennifer D, Canada)

Date of Stay: April 23, 2015

Great home. Maybe return next year and I'll definitely deep you in mind for any friends that are looking for a lovely home!!

Wonderful property, truly is a home away from home (LB, Canada)

Date of Stay: March 14, 2015

We just wanted to send you a quick note to let you know how much we enjoyed staying at your vacation property during our recent trip to Florida. It is a wonderful property and truly is a home away from home. We were impressed with the cleanliness of the property, the amenities were great. The pool and spa provided many hours of relaxation and warmth after a taxing Canadian winter. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to rent your property. Our only regret was having to leave.

3rd visit and your home keeps improving (Steve)

Date of Stay: March 7, 2015

My family just love your villa and it's so close to the parks and restaurants, the location couldn't be better which is why we keep returning. It's home from home and always clean and kept to very high standards. We love the new porcelain tile floor which makes it look stunning. The new beds were very comfortable. Look forward to our next visit.

Contact with the owner of the home was exceptional (Alexis D)

Date of Stay: February 23, 2015

This Emerald Island Resort Home was completely amazing and looks exactly like the pictures. Being in the property management industry and knowing about rental scams, I was quite hesitant about renting a home and paying the full rate and deposit before arriving at the property. My first initial contact with the owner of the home was exceptional from day one. She clearly communicated what was required to rent the home and immediately responded to all of my concerns which allowed me to be at ease. When my family arrived, we immediately felt at "home away from home". I could not have asked for a better experience and I look forward to renting this magnificent home again in the near future!

Appreciated communicating directly with you (Gayle S)

Date of Stay: February 15, 2015

Thank you we loved your home and would definitely recommend your villa ... I appreciated being able to directly communicate with you.

Enjoyed renting your house (Scott S)

Date of Stay: January 23, 2015

I wanted to let you know we had a great time and enjoyed renting your house last week. All was good. I will keep you in mind for future trips to the Orlando area.

The house was great (John M, returning guest)

Date of Stay: January 3, 2015

The house was great and I love your new tiled floor! I like the electric door entry, so much better than keys and having a wall safe did ease my mind a great deal. I found the staff in the estate office very friendly and helpful. Carol if we do ever come back to Orlando we will book you house gain, I can highly recommend you!

"Having returned from spending nearly three weeks in Orlando we were all very pleased with our experience, in fact we liked it so much we want to return again and would only choose to stay at this villa which contained absolutely everything we needed - this beautiful villa had four double bedrooms, two en-suite bathrooms and an additional family bathroom. It was clean, spacious and everything worked. I have two daughters who played for hours in the swimming pool and jacuzzi and also as a family we spent lots of time in the games room. The villa was ideally located for restaurants, bars and more importantly the Disney theme parks. The outlet stores were also easily accessible and very cheap. The resort was quiet and felt very safe with security on the gate. The management company were available 24/7 to deal with any issues that may arise and I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this villa to anyone I know and when we return, this is where we will choose to stay again. There is also a club house on the resort which has its own pool which we used along with the bar that served great cocktails - overall our experience was one we would love to repeat - we had an amazing holiday all helped by where we stayed and what we did". Boaden family, U.K. (November 2014)

"This is our 4th visit to your home and with each visit your home seems to improve with upgrades. The new beds were very comfy and the new porcelain tile floor makes your home look stunning. The villa is even better than the first time we stayed in your new home. You can tell your home is well loved and cared for with regular upgrades and the investment of replacement towels, linen etc. which make a difference. Can't wait for our next visit" Rock family, Middlesex, U.K. (October 2014) returning guest.

"We could not believe our luck when we first walked into the villa. The layout and decor is beautiful, it is well kept and you really have done everything possible to make it a great place to stay and call home for the holidays. My son could not believe his luck between the pool and the games room (complete with pool table and air hockey table) and sometimes it was a struggle to persuade him he might actually have as much fun at the theme parks!! Plus all the extra touches, such as baby buggies and travel cots, kitchen and bathroom essentials, DVDs and games etc are so thoughtful and really useful for the day where your feet just simply can't walk around another theme park! To add to that, all the support you provided beforehand with directions to local amenities and attractions, car hire and ticket purchase was so helpful. As for location, it really couldn't be more ideal. It seemed like we were only a few minutes from any of the parks - and never had a problem with traffic getting there either. We felt completely safe in the area and the theme parks are simply out of this world. Fast WiFi in the villa was invaluable. Completely wonderful and very memorable holiday - thank you so much for all the Loach family" (August 2014).

"We rented this property for our first ever Florida vacation. We had no issues with arranging our check in. This gated community had very friendly staff and the owner was a pleasure to deal with. The property is very clean and well kept. We thoroughly enjoyed the pool as well. We would certainly recommend this property to families with young children as well as just adults. It suits everyone's needs. We were impressed at how close to Disney it was located as well. All in all it was a fantastic vacation and we would definitely rent this property again." M Russell (July 2014).

"What a beautiful home you have here in Florida! It has exceeded our expectations! Thank you!" J Dewell (March 2014).

"Your villa was wonderful and so convenient for all the parks. Our only regret was that we weren't in it long enough to really enjoy the lovely pool and jacuzzi. Thank you for renting the villa to us and giving us so much info with it!" Hemley family (March 2014).

"We rented this home for two weeks in September and were very impressed. The home is very clean, great layout for one or two families and so close to the parks and on a beautiful resort. We had a good time in the pool and jacuzzi and also with the pool table and air hockey. We plan to return and I have recommended your home to friends". M Guadreau, U.K. (September 2013).

"Thank you for letting us stay in your lovely home. A great location and we will return". Rowson family, U.K. (August 2013).

"Your villa was wonderful and so convenient for all the parks. Our only regret was that we weren't in it long enough to really enjoy the lovely pool and hot tub! Thank you for renting the villa to us and giving us so much info. with it! Alan Hemley, U.K. (July 2013).

You will not be disappointed if you stay in this home, it's great. It has everything you need and it's clean. Emerald Island Resort is a great place to stay as it's so central and the concierge desk are very helpful with directions. Douglas family, Berkshire, U.K. (April 2013).

Our 4th stay in your home was a great as the 1st. We consider it our second home and love to return. Fantastic home, great location and the pool and jacuzzi are always welcome. Libby Thody, U.K. (May 2013) returning guest.

Fantastic and this was our third visit to your home. M Croft, U.K. (May 2013) returning guest.

Extended our stay by a few extra days as we were very impressed with your home and will return. Thanks for being so flexible. V Frampton, Ontario, Canada (March 2013).

We had a lovely stay in your villa. We would certainly consider using it again next year, thank you. The weather was great, the parks were fun and we all had a great time! Thanks for everything. K Black, U.S.A. (January 2013)