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Reviews of Exclusive villa with lake views - minutes from Disney!

Exclusive villa with lake views - minutes from Disney!
Kissimmee, FL

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Great location. Near Disney and local attractions. Situated on a lovely lot in a quiet neighborhood. Responsive host. A pleasure to deal with. Home in need of a little TLC though, if not a thorough update. Sime furnishings and kitchen ware need replacement.
Stayed 27 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location with a great view!
The most amazing location with a beautiful view of the lake. Really quiet, safe neighbourhood and just round the corner from the 192. Only took 15 mins to get to all Disney parks. The property owner was brilliant he was so easy to communicate with and answered any questions we had. The villa was very spacious and had a nice heated pool. We will definitely be using this villa again in the future, hopefully this year! Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Floral da 2023
Visited Chatham park before, lovely area which suits us due to proximity of everything we need. Comfortable house, very comfy bed which is always great. Pool lovely & warm, great view over lake and south facing, very peaceful. Had everything we needed and we had a great 3 weeks Bits of TLC needed in couple of areas but didn’t impact our stay at all. Just was very helpful, had great communication 😊
Stayed 20 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec 2023
Dear Maria thanks for your kind words - it was a true pleasure to have you stay at our villa.. Happy holidays! M.

10/10 Excellent

Serina R.

Love this house!
This is our second year at this house, beautiful location, lovely home, the owner is quick to respond and accommodating! Would definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Thank You Serina - you guys are always welcome back!

10/10 Excellent

Tom P., Depew, Mew York

Liked: Cleanliness
Great times
Good time had by all
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Ashley L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good base for exploring theme parks, but not very comfortable.
Pros: 1. Very clean 2. Very quiet 3. Lovely view 4. Safe neighborhood Cons: 1. Hard beds 2. Kitchen has the bare minimum of cooking equipment. 3. It's "self catering" so you will have to provide everything. Salt, Pepper, foil. You get a little toilet paper, soap, etc, to get started, but you'll need to add all these items to the grocery list. 4. The refrigerator motor is extremely loud. Needs fixed or replaced. 5. The bedding and towels are clean, but all very well used and tired. 6. The hot water supply is weird. Sometimes you'll get a nice hot shower and other times you're rushing to wash your hair in luke-warm water. 7. The subdivision has a yard light at the back of the house that shines in the master bedroom all night. There are blinds, but they don't block the light. You can almost read a book in there at night. 8. We paid extra to have the pool heated, but it's heated by solar, so at night or on a cloudy day, it's not running, so at best, the pool was only tepid because so much heat is lost at night. Not enjoyable to swim in. 9. Minimal lighting. For some reason all the lights and lamps and really low wattage bulbs in them and the house is very dark at night. Don't know why anyone would still be using CFL bulbs when LEDs are available, last so much longer, and use less energy. 10. House has bare minimum of furniture. It felt very cold and unwelcoming. 11. Dishwasher is just pushed into its space. It isn't secured to the cabinetry, so every time you open the door, the whole thing tips forward like it's going to fall over (it can't, but it feels like it's going to) and launches the racks and dishes out at you. Overall, our stay in this house was just OK. It made a good base for exploring and was a quiet, safe roof over our heads, but it all felt very tired and like it was being managed as cheaply as possible and basic maintenance is being put off. I wouldn't rent it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lidia m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very satisfied
Beautiful house, quiet and all amenities were as expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Chatham Park July 2021
Everything was as advertised. Would stay again
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Jolie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Stayed here with my SIL while in town for AAU Volleyball Nationals. Was very quiet which was great after being at a very loud vb tournament. Loved having our own pool and location was close to all we wanted to do. Property mgr was great to work with and responsive especially when we had to re-book the property when it was sold. Property mgr and owner were also very helpful and responsive when we had an issue at the beginning of our stay which was resolved the same day.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home
Nice home location closer to Disney further from universal. Neighborhood was ok.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun 2021
Thank you - you were a great guest and hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Jackelin V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Love the pool And the beautiful house
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun 2021
Thank you - you were a great guest and hope to see you again!

8/10 Good

Mike G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice house in a great location.
House was spacious and the pool was nice. Great location, close to all of the major theme parks and shopping.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
We had a great time! House was setup perfect with everything we needed!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Serina R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
This rental was great. Everything worked as expected. Beautiful scenery and home. We had no complaints or issues during our week stay. Our family had a great time. Would definitely recommend! We’ll definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Tom S., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice
We had a great time, close to attractions & shopping. Weather was fantastic.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Retreat
The home was just as described and beautiful! The Lanai with the pool and water in the back is perfect. We saw the alligator, lots of water birds...very peaceful. Beds were comfortable, kitchen was well equipped and it's conveniently located to everything. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Retreat
The home is located tucked away from the hustle and noise of the tourist strips yet conveniently near the amenities and attractions when you want them. The back overlooks a small lake rich with water fowl plus a forest on the other side. You hardly notice the neighbours on either side. If we return to Orlando, we'll certainly seek this property again. ….Peter We had a few problems but Mike the property manager was immediately on site to take care of them. We really were able to relax and enjoy this warm and nicely appointed home.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S., Toms River, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Otter in the Lake
Enjoyed the wildlife daily. Saw an otter twice and had return birds daily. House was located near everything. Mike the property manager was great in responding to our requests. GREAT TIME!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Cathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good house
Property was spacious, furnishings and appliances are a little outdated. Property manager was intrusive when he came by to repair the broken oven. Went through the bedrooms and threatened to report us to the city for having more than three people on the property, which was not the case and although the house had capacity for 6. He took photos of the rooms to show to the property owner. Very unprofessional.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jackie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just wonderful
Perfect location, everything you could want......
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for your kind remarks and we look forward to seeing you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent villa
We had a fantastic time at this villa, well equipped and beautiful outlook, loved watching all the wildlife, even saw turtles and an alligator. The location off highway 192 was handy for everywhere, Mike the property manager was great to deal with on the one occasion we had to call him. Would like to return to this villa again. Davie and Elaine
Stayed 35 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for your kind words and we look forward to having you as our guests in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Norman O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay.
The location of the home was perfect for us. Close to Disney, Universal and Medieval Times. The owner is helpful and available if needed. Excellent stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you very much for your kind remarks and we look forward to seeing you again.

10/10 Excellent

Silvana O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Greaaattttttt!!!!!!!!!!
We had an awesome experience!!!! After a day at the parks was really nice to come home with a clean and heated pool to relax!!! House has everything you need!!! Lots of towels, beds are really good, equipped kitchen, neighborhood is quiet . We will be back as soon we can! 😃

10/10 Excellent

Richard D., Bangor, N. Ireland

Lovely property
Great property in an excellent location. Loads of wildlife to observe and close to all local attractions. House is in good order
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

This is very nice property.
Mike Hunter is a very good manager, easy to contact when we have questions. He is very quick to answer any concerns that we have. The place is very nice, great location. We field very save in the Chatham park. We have enjoyed the pool and also the lake with all kinds of different birds and we saw a alligator. We already booked the place for next year. Thank you very much. Cheers Mike
Stayed 42 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathy thomason

Lovely villa!
We had a relaxing time at Chatham Circle. The owners were so nice as to give up their Florida Xmas so that we could come! The villa was spotless and fully equipped, and Mike Hunter, the realtor in charge was so kind, nothing was too much trouble for him! The pool area and pool was great. And ... there was an alligator in the lake! We will certainly return!
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Great!
The house was beautiful and had everything you needed. Pool area and lake was great, spent a lot of time out there. Very convenient area and close to parks. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gill T.

Great Location
Very well equipped villa, great location for parks, shopping and restaurants. Lovely view from pool area which is south facing. Hope to return soon

10/10 Excellent

fred c.

Fantastic villa
Ideally located for all the parks and restaurants along the192 beautiful pool with fantastic views of the lake , clean and well maintained with all the amenities we wanted , fantastic service from Mike from the management team
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Tracey A., great britain

Lovely Villa in a good position
We have just come back from staying in the Villa, really easy to find from the airport and then easy to get in with the key box. The villa had everything we needed and was plenty big enough for the four of us. The only issue we had was the pool area really needs a good clean we spent a lot of time out there and in the pool but around the edges of the netting it was black and had plants growing around it, also ants around and we had to spray. I am sure if I contacted Mike he would of sorted it for us but we did manage to solve the problem ourselves. My son loved the wii and went in that a lot whilst the rest of us were busy getting ready. I am a keen runner and we ran around the complex some mornings which is a mile loop so got a couple of miles in for anyone else who runs, also went to the park run at Clermont which was great. The villa is in a great location about 10mins to Disney and 20/25mins to universal so again ideal. Longhorn steak house in Kissimmee is lovely and we went to Chilli’s as well which was very nice. As we arrived at the villa quite late it would of been nice if there was some milk left with some coffee for making a brew, just a small one would be a nice welcome for families. Overall loved our stay in the villa and would definitely recommend it. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for your kind words and you are correct, had the small items been pointed out to Mike during your stay, they would have been addressed immediately as that is what he is there for. With regards to the welcome pack, we have no idea what time guests are arriving unless notified ahead of time by them, and as such, a welcome pack can be arranged easily. Hopefully on your next visit, we can assist as and when we are informed. Thank you for choosing our home.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Great Vacation Home!
We really enjoyed our stay in the Chatham Park house. It was quiet, spacious and the Lanai/backyard area was beautiful. The only issue we had was the A/C going out early on in the stay, but the maintenance person was out quickly and had the issue fixed in no time. The house was very nice and Mike was awesome! We are already thinking about staying here again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

MVP H.

Comfortable and affordable with an amazing view
We just spent 8 days here and had a great time. Michael was super friendly, informative and accommodating. We had everything we needed. The pool was great, and the view overlooking the pond was very relaxing. We were close to all the parks, restaurants and grocery stores. All at such a great price! We wouldn’t hesitate to rent this house again.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for choosing one of our homes and we look forward to seeing you back some day.

10/10 Excellent

Andy C.

Excellent holiday rental
This house is clean and well kept. Comprising two doubles and one twin bedroom. Two lounge areas. Two bathrooms one which is en-suite. A well equipped kitchen and a large double garage/laundry area. The pool/patio area is large and well furnished enough for a family of six. Very good communication with the owners and property management, our security deposit was returned, in Sterling within one week of our return to the UK. The house is a short drive to all the major attractions in the Orlando area. I have no hesitation in recommending this property. Many thanks to Barnaby and Jennifer and Mike the property manager.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for your kind words and we look forward to your return visit.

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE
I found my whole experience at staying here to be perfect. The owners are great, they seem to care about you, we emailed a few times and they were always happy to speak, and prompt to reply. The house was lovely, very clean and presentable. My family and I immediately felt relaxed. I found Mike to be an awesome guy to talk to, nothing was an issue and he responded almost immediately, he changed plans to accommodate me, reassured me and even the deposit came back quickly - he is a guy I would like 'on my team'. I recommend the family give him a pay rise !! The house itself - I found whilst it was perfectly useable for my disabled person, there were one or two issues for us (as there will always be). The house isn't advertised for disabled people though so that is an issue for me and not the owners. It is good for some disabilities, If you have a disabled party member I suggest this home may be suitable, and is VERY nice. If I can answer a question based on my experience I will be happy to share (through mike). MY GROUP WOULD HAPPILY RETURN TO THIS HOME. The home is central, in a good area, and easy access to everything you could need. Thank you Mr and Mrs Barnaby, thank you Mike.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
It was our pleasure to serve you during your vacation and we look forward to seeing you again in the future. Mike & Lynne Hunter

10/10 Excellent

derek s., edinburgh uk

Sept visit during huricane irna
Well great wee villia. Has everything you need. Good size pool with great views across the lake. Had several problems before and after the huricane and Mike and his team were on hand to help us so thanks again Mike. Thanks Derek and Chris
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
It was our pleasure guys and we hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Louise M.

Lovely villa, great location, had everything we needed
The villa was in a great location very convenient for the parks and especially close to Disney. Lots of good restaurants nearby - Flo's Filet at the Longhorn Steakhouse is amazing! The villa had everything we needed, the pool was great and the lake view very relaxing and peaceful. We had s couple of queries at the start and Mike replied immediately and gave the impression that nothing was too much trouble if we did have any problems (which we didn't). Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for staying at our property. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and hope that we can improve upon your next trip down to FL. The Hawken Family

10/10 Excellent

Matty K.

Absolutley amazing villa in a great area...
We stayed in this villa for 10 days in April 2017. There were 4 adults and 1 child and we had more than enough space. The villa is very spacious and great for families as it's very open plan. Location was great, 2 mins from the major highways and short drives to disney and shopping locations. Everything was great for our stay, we haven't got a bad word to say about any part of it. We'll certainly be booking this villa when we return to Florida.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2017

8/10 Good

Paul G.

Lovely place great outlook over lake
Great value, lovely lake outlook
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

Property was ideal for our stay lovely Villa well worth the money.
This was our 7th visit always had a rented property we know the area, villa was ideal area for us it had fantastic view to wake up to over looking lake & wooded area our grandchildren lived in the pool which was great,villa is a short distance from shops, restaurants on 192 highway also Old Town which is a must great night at rodeo also close by & not that far from Disney to drive ,God willing we will be back love Kissimmee 8th time coming up Mr.I. Hall UK
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for your input and we look forward to seeing you again Ian

4/10 Poor

Ann C.

Not a luxury villa
The location of the villa was good, the facilities were adequate and the view over the lake, very pleasant. However I would describe the property as tired, and in need of a makeover, the carpets are marked and faded, the lani has dirt hanging from it and outside windows and doors in the pool area were very dirty. The patio door alarm was going off when we arrived, and the door was unlocked. The window blinds are in poor condition and do not fit very well. The details states "fitness room/equipment" but we did not find it. We were also requested to wash the bedding, but no soap provided. This is the worst villa we have ever stayed in, in the USA.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2017

4/10 Poor

Andreas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Haus sauber aber ziemlich in die Jahre gekommen
Haus und Ausstattung wie in der Beschreibung. Als wir ankamen war kein Check In vorgesehen. Die Poolliegen waren bis auf eine alle defekt- der Poolcage beschädigt und der allgemeine Zustand war ziemlich verwittert. Das Haus sehr einfach eingerichtet und auch hier bemerkten wir die Zeichen der Zeit. Wir würden dieses Haus nicht nochmal mieten.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2023