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Fabulous Family Owned Superior Villa

Villa with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, private pool and golf nearby in Southern Dunes, Florida

From £750 per week

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BEAUTIFUL, SPACIOUS, SUNNY 4 bedroom family owned villa with *LARGE PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL*, *FREE WIRELESS INTERNET* & MUCH MORE. Set in the prestigious Southern Dunes Golf & Country Cub. PERFECT !

Overview

After viewing many villas in various communities within the Disney area we eventually found what we were looking for in the prestigious Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club. Situated conveniently on the highway 27, Southern Dunes, which is a manned gated community, is in a perfect position for accessing the many attractions and shopping in the Disney/Orlando area. We can now also boast being very close to the new Legoland which incorporates Cypress Gardens and a water park. We are also in a great position for joining the I4 therefore getting to the Disney attractions is very easy. Busch Gardens in Tampa and both the Gulf and Atlantic coast beaches are also very accessable.

Our villa is our pride and joy and we very much want to share it with you. We want you to enjoy staying in it so much that you will want to return. With it's HD television and HD cable tv, free high speed wireless internet, full air conditioning throughout, telephone with free calls within USA and Canada, 4 bedrooms, 2 sitting areas, 2 dining areas, the all important utility room, games room, 2 bathrooms, and most importantly the large, heated swimming pool you will find this has it all. It is furnished to a very high standard with many extras including hairdryers, tv's in all bedrooms, etc., It is extremely child friendly. Not only do we have a travel cot and highchair at no extra cost, we also have a security fence at the pool which can easily be taken down if not required. We regularly buy new bedding, towels and those little extra things to let our guests know that we care.

Whether you are looking for that family villa with a special touch, the perfect tranquil villa for a romantic getaway or that all important golfing holiday then our villa is for you.

RELAX

As you walk through the front door you will enter the 1st seating area which has an open plan formal dining area. The 2nd seating area is at the rear of the house and has beautiful large patio doors leading onto the pool. Here you will find our television with HD cable tv and DVD player. Both areas have magnificent vaulted ceilings.

BEDROOMS/ BATHROOMS

The villa has 4 bedrooms. 1 master bedroom with a beautiful super king size bedroom suite with patio doors leading to the pool and a newly renovated en suite bathroom/shower room, a second queen bedroom and 2 twin rooms. The 2nd Queen room and the 2 twins share a bathroom/shower room/toilet which has also been newly renovated. Some may argue that a 3rd bathroom would be desirable but we find what we have is more than adequate with never a complaint from our guests. As a matter of fact we chose this set up as it means more space in other parts of the villa. All bedrooms have built in wardrobes and smart televisions.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST BAR/UTILITY ROOM

Our beautiful, newly renovated kitchen is fully equipped with everything you will need during your stay. All utensils, crockery, etc., are in perfect/new condition. There is a large American fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave & cooker.

Next to the kitchen is a 2nd dining area.

We also have that all important utility room leading from the kitchen which has a large washing machine and tumble dryer.

GAMES ROOM

The double garage houses a pool table with a table tennis top, a fantastic cross trainer, a dart board, chairs, a selection of books and 2 bikes for you to use at your leisure. When the sun moves away from the pool area in the late afternoon/evening the garage doors can be opened. Here you can bask in the sun using the chairs we have in the garage.

INTERNET

The villa has high speed wireless internet which can be accessed by multiple users.

THE POOL

In our opinion the most special part of our villa is the large pool which has been fully renovated. With clear blue water and a lovely outlook you will want to spend hours here. We have plenty of top quality comfortable sunbeds for you to relax on and a dining table and chairs. If you want to sit in the shade or cool off there is a shaded area with an overhead fan/light. We find it very peaceful to sit out by the illuminated pool at night. Pool heat is available during the cooler months.

SOUTHERN DUNES

Southern Dunes is an exclusive community of top quality homes set amidst a fantastic 18 hole golf course designed by Steve Myers and ranked in Florida's top 10. You can pay and play, book on line or purchase a monthly membership. There's something for everyone at Southern Dunes - a community pool, a gym, tennis courts, kids swing park, beautiful walks, fishing in Lake Joe (you will need your own line & tackle and be mindful of the resident gators !), banks, gas stations and much more. Tavern on the Dunes is located in the 12,000 square foot clubhouse and is the perfect place to have breakfast, lunch & dinner or to simply unwind after an enjoyable round of golf. Happy hour is from 4.00pm to 7.00pm 7 days a week (may vary) in the newly renovated bar that features 7 TV's and with the help of Direct TV they are able to offer a variety of your favourite sporting events i.e., Golf, NFL, College Football, NHL, MLB and much much more !! For up to date information visit www.southerndunes.com.
New at The Tavern on the Dunes is 'The BARN' which is a new Smart Target experience where you can book Top Tracer bays. It provides a full bar & menu as well as Corn Hole, Fire Pit, and an illuminated Putting Green to round off this entertaining venue. The Barn offers a welcoming ambiance where guests can relax, unwind, and savor the flavors of an unforgettable experience.

LOCAL AREA

Within walking distance of the villa you will find a 24 hour Walmart (you may want to take the car if it's a larger shopping list), a Winn Dixie, a Chinese take away and various restaurants such as the usual McDonalds, Checkers, etc., Our biggest claim to fame is Manny's Chop House where you will have not just a meal but a dining experience. Manny's has a phone ahead booking service and is so different from the usual American diners. Take a look at www.mannyschophouse.com. As you exit Southern Dunes and drive along the Highway 27 you will find many restaurants such as Beef O’Bradys, Appleby's, Cracker Barrel, Grand China Buffet, Perkins, Denny's, Bob Evans, Hungry Crab, etc.,
Not far from our villa, on the I4 going East, you will find the Disney attractions and on the I4 going WEST you will find various places of interest such as The Museum of Flight, The Water Skiing Experience, Dinosaur Land aswell as Legoland as previously mentioned. If it's hiring a fishing boat that takes your fancy or trying out the experience of firing a gun at a gun range then look no further.

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30 out of 31 people recommend staying here

David

Family from Gloucester, United Kingdom Jun 2024

The villa was lovely located on an excellent resort with a golf course which I played on. The pool was excellent and we used it every day. The beds were comfortable, the games room well supplied with pool, table tennis and darts. The villa was clean and very well presented. Even though it was a bit further out than we usually stay we could still get to the Disney parks easily and had food outlets and a supermarket very close by.

Reply from Carolyn

Thank you so much for leaving your lovely review David. I’m very pleased that you liked the villa ! You were perfect guests and it would be a pleasure to have you stay again sometime in the future.

Karl

Friends from Wantage, United Kingdom May 2024

We arrived at the villa and as soon as we opened the door there was an instant WOW factor. The villa was spotlessly clean and well laid out from the kitchen to the bedrooms and pool area. Everything advertised was there and available. The mattresses and seating cushions were extremely comfortable (I say this having slept on some well used ones in other villas) The communication with the owner prior to arrival was second to none. I would recommend this 8 birth Villa to anyone and Hope to stay here again. Thank you Carolyn for a fabulous stay. Karl and Justine

Reply from Carolyn

Thank you so much Karl & Justine for your amazing review. It means such a lot. You were the perfect guests and I would love you to stay again. Here’s to the next time !!

John

Family from Manchester , United Kingdom May 2024

The villa was just excellent you can clearly see the owner has been updating the property never had a problem with contacting the owner who very quickly replied to any questions or queries I had couldn't have been anymore helpful the whole villa was very clean spacious couldn't fault it the pool was a nice size and was certainly warm enough without being heated I would certainly recommend anyone to stay there and would definitely go back there

Reply from Carolyn

Thank you so much for your lovely review John. I’m so pleased that you like the villa. It means a lot to me and my family. You were the perfect guests and I would absolutely love it if you booked to come back again in the future.
Thank you for everything.

Scott

Family from Cromarty, United Kingdom Dec 2023

We had an excellent stay in the villa, couldn't recommend the location enough. Gated community, plenty ammenites near by and outstanding golf course with open air driving range and bar for a nights entertainment. The staff at the Golf course & bar were all very freindly and made you feel welcome.

The villa was spacious, clean with a great warm pool and overall well worth the stay. The Villa is well equiped with recent upgrades to both bathrooms and kitchen.

Would also recommend a short trip to the Ovation bar and grill for the Brisket and BBQ beans!!

Reply from Carolyn

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your lovely review Scott. It’s very much appreciated and will be very helpful to future guests. Glad you liked the villa. We’ve put a lot of effort into making it perfect for guests so hearing your comments makes it all worth while. Please come and stay again in the future !! Carolyn

David

Couple from Glastonbury , United Kingdom Nov 2023

If you are considering a villa in Southern Dunes then look no further, this place has everything you require. We have stayed at Southern Dunes on numerous occasions and this is by far and away the best villa we have had the pleasure of staying in. The whole place was immaculate, inside and out. The communication with Carolyn was excellent, she was so helpful. We would definitely recommend this villa and will certainly be returning

Reply from Carolyn

Thank you so much David for leaving your wonderful review. It means so much knowing that our efforts to take good care of our guests and make our home a lovely place to stay are working. It would be an absolute pleasure to have you stay again in the future. Not too long I hope !
Thank you again.
Carolyn

Karl

Friends from Pease Pottage, United Kingdom Nov 2023

This is the third time we have stayed at the property and like our previous stays, cant recommend the property enough.
Everything is spot on and the upgrades made to the property by Carolyn since our last stay just enhance the experience. If you are looking to stay in the area look no further.

Reply from Carolyn

Thank you so much for leaving your lovely review Karl. I’m so glad you like the upgrades!! It makes me really happy to know that you like the villa so much that you want to return. It makes all our efforts very worth while. I’m so looking forward to your next visit. Hope it’s not too long !!


12 other reviews

What a wonderful holiday. This villa is the best we have ever stayed in. Southern Dunes is the perfect location. The villa had everything we needed and more. Everything was immaculate. We cannot praise this villa enough. We feel like the owners really understand what people are looking for when they have their special Florida holiday. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. We are going to miss that lovely sunny pool !! Wish we could take it home. Until the next time. (The Willis family - June,2014)

Many thanks to Carolyn, Fraser & family for letting us stay in your villa. As I remembered it, lovely, spacious and for us the 'home from home' feel. We've all had a wonderful holiday here. (Pauline, Steve, Sue & Alex from Leeds - 17th to 31st May, 2014)

Dear Carolyn, Fraser and kids, For the second time we stayed in your beautiful villa. We have been married for 30 years so we celebrated here. We have been last December 2013 also here on Southern Dunes, this villa was rented for another family, so we stayed somewhere else but it was not as nice like this villa. We had a great time here, going home with lots of memories. We will come again. (John & Immy from The Netherlands)

Thank you for making our holidays special with your wonderful villa. We all loved it here and we can't wait to come again. Thank you very much !! From Family Zivanovic - 16th July, 2013)

Hi Carolyn, We have a fine holiday in your villa it was wonderful. The villa was very clean and comfortable. We return as soon as possible. I want to go to Florida next year from 29 April till 13 May. But I see that the villa is hired till 30 April. Maybe I come back another time to your villa Kindly regards, John and Immy Nota from the Netherlands Staying in your beautiful villa from 29 August till 9 September (John & Immy Nota - 9th September 2013)

2 weeks of Florida weather :- August 2013 - some nice sunshine and American sized rain storms !! 3rd visit to Southern Dunes and everything was great. Lovely villa & pool and will recommend. Disney crowded as usual but the kids loved it. Even got a game in at Tropicana Stadium when the Yankees were in town. Superb !! Thank you for a lovely time." (The Gemmills - 28th August 2013)

We have had a brilliant time here in Florida. The villa is the nicest holiday villa Ive ever stayed in, although so far we have only spent one day resting at the villa, we have tried to pack so much in. Wet N Wild, Universal parks, Disney parks, Sea World, Discovery Cove, the Designer Outlets, Gator land. The restaurants are great too. TGI Fridays, Dennys, The Red Lobster, Perkins, the Chinese opposite Southern Dunes is very nice and massive portions. The best day so far has deffo gotta be Discovery Cove !!! My son has turned us into table tennis pros every evening and my husband has to go on a serious diet when we get home. Thank you for letting out your villa. Weve had a fantastic time. The "Underhills"

Thank you for providing such an amazing villa for us to celebrate my 36th birthday and my mums 60th. We have had such a great time made even better having such a great place to come home to after our daily adventures ! Steve Cormack & Anna Bryant

Have visited Florida & Orlando many times but this has to be one of the nicest villas! (Will recommend! x) Pool is a lovely size, Walmart extremely handy, my family were safe to walk to Subway & Walmart. Decor is very tasteful ! Previously it was stated this is further away but we found the drive excellent, having previously stayed in Kissimmee the 192 is always too busy and congested so we found the journey smooth and quick. Trevor and Tracey very helpful and keep the villa as one of their own. Love to come back ! xxx Jane, Earle, Cory & Ronan Davidson, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Thank you for making our holidays special with your wonderful villa. We all loved it here and we cant wait to come again. Thank you very much! From family Zivanovic

Well what a fantastic fortnight in a lovely place. Family from Scotland and Australia met up and stayed together in this home from home villa. We celebrated two birthdays and had a brilliant holiday. Thank you Carolyn, Fraser, Kieron, Murray and Krista for sharing your gorgeous home with us. We cant wait to come back. Pamela, Stuart, Matthew and Catherine Cormack.

“We have had a fantastic time in Florida and have loved staying at your gorgeous villa. We were knocked out by how lovely it was when we arrived after our long journey from the UK. We just wish we were here for longer! The Polk County Tourist Information center were very helpful, check them out as you join Interstate 4. The highlight of our stay has to be an amazing day at Discovery Cove. Expensive but WOW!!! Dolphin heaven.” The Storer & Prior September 1st 2011. “The flight was 5 hours late and we arrived from Sanford at midnight. What a lovely surprise to enter this spectacular villa. Even our eldest son was impressed (although it took him a few days to admit it as he is 17). A really warm and welcoming feeling about 2645. The kids came back from Animal Kingdom straight in the pool, what a bonus from our last holiday. Bahama Bay was brilliant but this was an extra level. The villa although further south than our last one is pretty convenient for I4 and the facilities for purchasing supplies is brilliant. A superb place to stay with fantastic facilities, would highly recommend this villa to all at home back in Scotland. Thanks for all the additional tvs, pool tables etc etc.” The Nolan Family July 2011. “We had an amazing holiday and the holiday has added to this. Our kids were even happy to stay away from Disney just to mess about by the pool. Everyone on Southern Dunes was really friendly and wed love to return as soon as we have saved up again!” BRADLEY FAMILY JUNE 2011. “We had a fabulous time we couldnt have picked a better place to stay. We did not know where we were staying as it was allocated on arrival. Exactly 1 person had brought their golf clubs so this was absolutely perfect. The villa and pool are brilliant and having shops and supermarkets nearby is ideal. The villa has been great, made the kids day to have table tennis and pool. The villa itself is lovely and spacious and the pool is large and welcoming. Thank you for allowing us to stay.” RICHARDSON & COATES FAMILY, CO DURHAM June 2011. “Just wanted to let you know that we had a great time in FL last week. The villa worked out wonderfully. It was extremely clean and very comfortable. It was just far enough away from everything to be out of all the congested traffic but close enough to be convenient to everything. The booking process and coordination was exceptional and made the entire transaction very smooth. All the information in the villa was very helpful with planning our outings. Thanks again for your help and we look forward to returning to FL and booking through flynnsofflorida.com ” Steve Byars Dec 2010.

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Location

Distances to locations

Nearest bar 750m Nearest restaurant 750m Nearest supermarket 750m Orlando International airport 55km Sanford Airport 90km Tampa Airport 100km

Local activities

Golf 250m Tennis 1km

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Updated 21 October 2024

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Changeover days and minimum stays

  • 21 November 2024 - 31 October 2027: the minimum stay is 4 nights.

Early booking discounts

  • Receive 10% off if the booking is made 190 days before the arrival date.

Late booking discounts

  • Receive 5% off if the booking is made within 30 days of the arrival date.
  • Receive 5% off if the booking is made within 15 days of the arrival date.
  • Receive 10% off if the booking is made within 7 days of the arrival date.

Long stay discounts

  • Receive 10% off if the booking is for 28 days or more.
  • Receive 5% off if the booking is for 21 days or more.

If more than one discount matches your arrival date, please be aware that only one discount of the highest amount will be applied to your booking.

Compulsory extras

  • Short stay cleaning cost

    £75.00 per booking if the booking is for less than 6 nights, paid with booking

Optional extras

  • Cot

    no charge, paid locally

  • Pool heat

    £18.00 per night, paid with booking

Facilities

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms, Sleeps 8:

  • 1 king size bed and en suite
  • 1 double bed
  • 2 single beds
  • 2 single beds

There is also 1 cot

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms including 1 en suite, 1 Separate WC

Swimming pool

Private pool with electric heating

Entertainment

CD player, DVD/Blu-ray player, WiFi / WiFi, Radio, Telephone, TV Languages in English, Local, Satellite / cable

General

Living area seats 8, Dining area seats 8, Air conditioning throughout property, Central heating, Clothes drier, Hair dryer, Iron / board, Towels / linen, Washing machine, High chair, Car hire essential

Kitchen

Cooker, Crockery, Cutlery, Dishwasher, Fridge, Freezer, Glassware, Kettle, Microwave, Oven, Pots / pans, Toaster

Outside

Garage, Outside lighting, Parking, Private garden, Childrens pool area

Leisure

Gym, Snooker / pool table, Table tennis

Leisure resort

Children's pool, Golf, Gym, Tennis

Suitable for

Children, Infants, Restricted mobility

Carolyn

Average rating from 31 reviews

Private Owner From Musselburgh, United Kingdom Member since Aug 2012

My name is Carolyn and I live in Scotland with my wonderful husband and 3 kids. We bought our beautiful holiday home in Florida in 2008 when my children were young. They are now 23, 25 and 29. How time flies !! The lovely thing is they still come with us to Florida when we go on holiday. It’s just like our home from home. We set out to buy a holiday home in Southern Dunes as we had previously rented a villa there and fell in love with the area. Not to mention the fabulous golf course. When we saw our villa we just knew it was the one for us. We especially love our pool and the place is so bright and airy. We go over on holiday as often as we can and I just love shopping for new bits and pieces. It’s so important to me to ensure that guests have a wonderful stay and I am passionate about the villa being perfect. I have a fantastic management company over there owned by Sam & Bryn who run a tight ship. They are just amazing ! I can’t wait for my next trip over. I love it so much !! I’m sure you will too !

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My name is Carolyn and I live in Scotland with my wonderful husband and 3 kids. We bought our beautiful holiday home in Florida in 2008 when my children were young. They are now 23, 25 and 29. How time flies !! The lovely thing is they still come with us to Florida when we go on holiday. It’s just like our home from home. We set out to buy a holiday home in Southern Dunes as we had previously rented a villa there and fell in love with the area. Not to mention the fabulous golf course. When we saw our villa we just knew it was the one for us. We especially love our pool and the place is so bright and airy. We go over on holiday as often as we can and I just love shopping for new bits and pieces. It’s so important to me to ensure that guests have a wonderful stay and I am passionate about the villa being perfect. I have a fantastic management company over there owned by Sam & Bryn who run a tight ship. They are just amazing ! I can’t wait for my next trip over. I love it so much !! I’m sure you will too !