Luxury Florida villa, own pool, exclusive gated resort
The villa provides every amentity for your Florida holiday, including free WiFi and U.S. phonecalls. It has four fully furnished bedrooms: a king-size master bedroom with en suite bathroom, walk in closet, TV and DVD; a queen size bedroom with en suite, closet and TV/DVD player; two twin bedrooms with TV/DVD players, closets (and a cot) and a third bathroom. The family area has internet TV (Sling TV and ROKU), DVDs, board games and books. There is a poolside lanai for outdoor dining and a formal family dining area inside. An extensively equipped kitchen enables a party of 8 to easily self-cater. The kitchen is next to a breakfast nook. The air conditioned games room (table tennis, Foosball and air hockey tables) also contains a laundry with washer, dryer and ironing facilities.
Property manager
Ian and Julie Brazier
Premier Host
Languages
English
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All visitors in the rental period must be declared on the booking form. The maximum occupancy (8) cannot be exceeded.
The initial payment of $250 is non refundable in the event of cancellation, other than in exceptional circumstances.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Kissimmee
Located in Lake Berkley, a neighbourhood in Kissimmee, this villa is near theme parks and on a lake. Reunion Resort Golf Course and Mystic Dunes Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Old Town and Disney Springs™. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Walt Disney World® Resort and Disney's Hollywood Studios®. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Give Kids the World Village - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
192 Flea Market - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Medieval Times - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Old Town - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
Disney Springs™ - 17 min drive - 15.0 km
Getting around
Kissimmee Station - 13 min drive
Poinciana Station - 13 min drive
Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 7 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament - 4 min drive
El Tenampa Mexican Restaurant - 5 min drive
Steak 'n Shake - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Luxury Florida villa, own pool, exclusive gated resort have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Luxury Florida villa, own pool, exclusive gated resort pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Luxury Florida villa, own pool, exclusive gated resort?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Luxury Florida villa, own pool, exclusive gated resort?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Luxury Florida villa, own pool, exclusive gated resort located?
This family-friendly Kissimmee villa is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Give Kids the World Village and Shingle Creek Regional Park. Kissimmee Go-Karts and 192 Flea Market are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This home was the cleanest and most well appointed rental we have ever stayed at. Appliances were modern and the one floor lay out suited us perfectly. We arranged for the pool to be heated and it was a nice treat to use at the end of our day in the parks. Communications with the owners were very good. Will definitely rent again.
The house was everything that was advertised.Great location to go to the parks and shop at the Outlet malls.had a couple minor issues, but the host handled them promptly. Family had a great time and looking forward to booking the Villa again in 2025
Perfect place to stay while visiting Disney. House was clean. Well stocked and in a great area. Short drive to the parks. We also caught some nice bass there. Host was very helpful. We will be back. Highly recommended
Comfortable and spacious home with plenty of amenities located in a beautiful secure gated community. We especially enjoyed relaxing in the heated pool. We would recommend this place to anyone looking forward to future vacations in central Florida. Thanks!!!
From booking to questions asked about property to checking in and the whole stay , Julie was great about getting back to us in a quick fashion. Their home is a beautiful home, very clean, comfortable, and well maintained. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, very close to everything and a safe place to get out and walk. Thank you much for an enjoyable vacation.
chad s.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
david b.
17 Mar 2018
great location great accomodations
a very pleasant 5 night stay on my second visit to Lake Berkeley. This a great location with great amenities that should fit any ones needs. The house was great and as described and photoed. The owners and caretakers were most welcoming. Highly recommended
Lovely home. Just as pictured. Great neighborhood.
Paula M.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
William W., Dorset, England
28 Apr 2015
Great holiday
Excellent location in a quiet well maintained gated community with easy access to theme parks, shops and restaurants. The villa was well equipped and had a wonderful pool- one of the highlights of the holiday for our grandchildren who also loved the games room. Julie and Ian were friendly and helpful with local support readily available.
We really enjoyed our stay at Ian and Julie's house! The house was exactly as described and was a perfect fit for our family. Julie was really a great host, very responive and super helpful. The house has everything you need and is located in a gated community that is close to everything. We visit Florida every year and will definitely stay here again if available. Thank you Ian and Julie!
My 95 year old dad rented this beautiful villa and all his children took a week or two to spend with him. We never had over 8 guests in the home and the accommodations are great for up to 8 guests.
My dad loved the recliner couch chair for reading and watching the pool activity.
We spent a lot of time cooking and using the kitchen as we had extended stays. The kitchen is well stocked with all you need for meal prep and dining.
Nice heated pool at the clubhouse too!
There are now plenty of towels and everything was in great working condition. (They fixed the leaky kitchen faucet as soon as we called!) Wonderful hosts. Would recommend this property but wish I could keep it a secret so we could return each year!!!
PATRICIA M.
Stayed 77 nights in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Danielle V.
16 Apr 2019
Winter Retreat
Enjoyed how well kept the grounds were. A few problems when mid March saw other rentals nearby that came for a few days and became very loud and unconcerned about time of day. Will consider staying again if more consideration is made in cost for long term rentals like us.
The house was perfect for the amount of people we had together (8) in total. It was accommodating. The only issues we did have was the alarm for the patio door malfunctioned one day and wouldn’t stop ringing, but once we got in touch with the management they fixed it right away. Otherwise our stay was very pleasant. Lovely home.
Villa has everything you need, in a safe neighborhood (gated). Good location for Disneyworld - took us approx 25mins to drive to the parks when we'd worked out how to avoid half the traffic on the 192 (head west on Oren Brown); probably quicker if you use Osceola Parkway toll road. Universal would be a bit longer.
V comfortable villa, if looking a bit tired in places, but nothing to spoil the enjoyment at all.
Pool was very refreshing in the August heat
All in all, exactly what we were after for a Disney World- based holiday
Meeting family for a week in Orlando. Beds were comfortable but my granddaughter loved the recliners on the couch so much she slept there. Had some problems with the Roku TV, would have preferred a cable service. Some of the dishes in the kitchen had not been well cleaned. Pots and pans had seen better days. Be sure to bring hand soap, dish soap, laundry supplies, extra toilet paper (only one roll per bathroom) and kleenix. Air hockey, my granddaughter's favorite, did not have a designated plug in and had to unplug the dryer and use an extension cord. Property manager came out twice to assist us. This was my first experience with VRBO and we will use again. We liked it well enough to do it again.
Katherine S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
12 Dec 2018
Great stay
Loved having supplies in the cupboard and dishes, etc. So often there is NOTHING in the cupboards. We appreciated not having to purchase salt and pepper (basic). We leave stuff behind constantly and can only figure the cleaning crew takes everything left behind. We used to stay at the same house every year and nothing was there the next time we visited.
The only negative I have is that the living room furniture is in NO WAY comfortable.
Verified traveller
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2018
6/10 Okay
Lois G.
3 Mar 2023
Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Guarded community not so guarded
A shooting next door at 2:00 am 5 police cars there at 4:30 am knock at door at 8:00 am by police crime scene tape around house police and forensics there till 10:30am also no cable tv had no local channels had to buy chrome cast to watch the super bowl showers in two bathrooms drained real slow also could use some upgrades on furniture and kitchen sink
Pool is awesome! Game room is a plus! Super Location!
Ws enjoyed our stay! We packed lightly so the washer, dryer and dry rack were much appreciated . The game room a plus. Owners quick to respond and so friendly. I couldn't find WIFI code even though I was staring right at it. Julie told me immediately were to look for it. We like to sleep with a fan on. Fans are furnished. The pool area is beautiful, warm and clean. Furniture is exactly as shown in picture. It is dated . Could be more comfortable. Being a rental , personally I would ask for more money if I updated the furniture and decor. We did not sitting for long , so much to do. Beds were comfortable. Plenty of pool towels. Small stains on carpet in closet. Place had enough dishes/pots and pans stocked in the kitchen to do your own meals . Location is a plus. We would stay again.
The home is located in a gated community in Kissimmee. The neighborhood is quiet between 417 and 192. There are two Walmart's nearby along with several fast food restaurants within 5 minutes. Disney parks are 15 - 20 minutes away while Universal Orlando is a 25 - 30 minute drive. The house itself is well-equipped with the standard items - coffee maker, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer/dryer, iron/ironing board, etc. Living room has a 50 inch tv while the other bedrooms has 14-20 tv's. The kids enjoyed the game room - Ping-Pong, ice hockey and foosball tables. We love having our own washer and dryer - take no dirty clothes home. We though we would utilize the pool more but we went to Volcano Bay twice so we were watered-out. Our stay was smooth and uneventful. I love that we had access to portable fans in the converted garage game room. etc. but you may seriously consider installing ceiling fans in the bedrooms. Overall, our stay was great and satisfied our party's requirements. I wish I could give more insight on the pool area (nice) - I did lounge the area one night while the kids briefly used it one day, but the pool area just did not fall into our busy schedule. By the way, there are plenty of eating and cooking utensils. There are two dining tables for large parties as well.
The Nixon Party
This house was an absolute nightmare. We checked in after traveling for 2 days. My daughter wanted to shower, so she did. As she was showering I started to see bugs. Little small black flea like bugs. I thought at first they were an ant but they were small and jumped like a flea. At first I only saw a couple in the kitchen. Then after I was in the house for a bit I started noticing more. I was in the bedroom and they were on the bed. Huge infestation of them in the game room and the bedroom at the front of the house. As my daughter was showering she saw bugs in the bathroom. We contacted property manager we checked in on a Saturday the property manager said he could have someone spray Monday. This was not acceptable for us so we decided to leave. I contacted Vrbo, they couldn’t get ahold of owners because they are in the UK. I sent videos to Vrbo the owners said they had someone check and their were no bugs. However I have videos of them which I offered to send. They did refund us but only $700 of the $1100 that the property cost is which is frustrating they said because we used the bathroom and showered that we had to pay the cleaning fee. This was frustrating especially since the property was not really cleaned before we got their. The furniture is old and very uncomfortable and out dated. The sliding glass door to the outside is old and hard to move and was rotting out of the frame. I would not recommend staying at this property.
Ashley T.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
About the host
Hosted by Ian and Julie Brazier
We spent many happy holidays in Florida which is why we bought our holiday home there. This is not a business but our home from home. After many years as a British Army family based all over the world it was one of our roots.
Lake Berkley was a real find with the landscaped grounds, peace and quiet and space not found in modern resorts where every inch counts.
Why they chose this property
Lake Berkley is a tucked away oasis. Once through the gate, the hustle and bustle of Kissimmee and Disney is forgotten. An intimate yet spacious resort, it was exactly what we wanted - convenience without the crowds and offering quiet relaxation at the end of a busy day.
What makes this property unique
Being close to the 192, the whole of Florida is easily accessible and there is so much more than the theme parks. We hope that you will relax and enjoy our home from home. We are lucky though to be supported by a responsive property manager who will always be ready to help if you have a problem.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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