Fabulous Family Owned Superior Villa
Villa with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, private pool and golf nearby in Southern Dunes, Florida
From £750 per week
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 50 inch 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 be 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 fantastic 50 inch 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 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 there is a shaded area. 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 a lighted Putting Green to round out 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, 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.
Reviews
28 verified reviews
27 out of 28 people recommend staying here
Scott
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!!
David
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
Karl
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.
Rebecca
Fabulous villa in a great location, lovely one-level living and well equipped, very close to amenities and some amazing places to eat (Sonny’s BBQ and Manny’s Chophouse especially). Owner Carolyn, very helpful and incredibly responsive. Excellent value for money if the Haines City location works for you l!
Michele
This is our second stay at this villa and will definitely be planning a third . Lovely clean , spacious villa and the pool is wonderful. Feels very safe as it is in a gated community . So near to shopping and restaurants. Check in /out couldn’t be easier. The villa has everything you need and is beautifully furnished . Can’t wait to come back ! Thank you 😊
Michael
I have been visiting Florida for over 30 years including many stays in Southern Dunes and the central Florida area. I even viewed this estate when they were built over 20 years ago Southern Dunes itself being gated is ideal, You feel safe and its a nice well kept and a pleasant community in a great location. Central Florida in particular the I4 is becoming a nightmare for traffic, the influx of population growth is making driving miserable but that can be somewhat avoided by using a sat nav. Back to the Villa on the negative side these villas are beginning to show their age and this one I would describe as being a little tired and in our opinion in need of a bit of a refresh. The TV's and laundry equipment are modern but that shows up the rest. The Pool was a bit of a mess due in part to the poor weather they had been experiencing however on calling the management company the next day I was left under the impression it would be cleaned. That never happened during our stay and despite us managing to skim some of the debris off the pool surface the sunken mess just got worse. As for the good things this is a very comfortable villa and as there was only three of us we certainly rattled around in it. One of the best points was that the management company / owners did provide a starting supply of such things a bin bags, detergent, paper towel and toilet paper etc. I know its not a big deal but it is greatly appreciated and quite a pain when you first arrive to faff about shopping for stuff like that so top marks there. All in all a great holiday was had. I would always recommend a villa over a hotel here, the home from home feeling can't be beat.
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Changeover days and minimum stays
- 26 April 2024 - 30 June 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
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Short stay cleaning cost
£75.00 per booking if the booking is for less than 6 nights, paid with booking
Optional extras
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Cot
no charge, paid locally
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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
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 & 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 & 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 !
