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The Shire - Private Pool & Spa, Gated Community, Close to parks and golf

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Shire - Front of House
Extra Long Private Pool with Nature Reserve View
Sunny Pool Deck
Extra Long Private Heated Pool and Spa (Upgraded Pool Heater 2023)
Modern Open Concept Kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12248.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Davenport, FL
  • ChampionsGate Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Mystic Dunes Golf Club
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Reunion Resort Golf Course
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon and 2 Single Beds

Master Suite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Shire - Private Pool & Spa, Gated Community, Close to parks and golf

Beautiful and Spacious Private Pool Home in "The Shire" Gated Community. Perfect for a family vacation, a business trip or a relaxing couples getaway. Close to Disney and Universal theme parks. Champions Gate is nearby and offers plenty of charming restaurants, shops and golfing. Relax by the heated pool or take a dip in the hot tub spa. Need to get some work done? No worries - this home provides free wifi as well as an office nook equipped with a printer and scanner for your convenience. The Shire now has new Flat Screen TVs in most rooms, and a separate living and family room - perfect for a multi family vacation. We have also added a BBQ Grill for your convenience. Everything you could want under one roof.

Nearby Clubhouse features a gym, ping pong table, tennis courts, sand volleyball, media area and a large community pool.

(Pool heat is an additional $20 per day to offset energy bill costs. Please let us know at the time of booking if you are requesting pool heat. Pool heat is for the entire length of stay. At least 48 hours notice required to warm pool prior to arrival.)

Property manager

Monica Wachholder
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No crib or high chair provided. Not baby-proofed.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pool heat is an additional $20 per day to cover electric bill and must be for the entire length of stay. Also, cars may only park in driveway.
Guests must put garbage bin out on Sunday night for pickup and BBQ Grill must be properly cleaned after use to avoid being charged a $40 cleaning fee.
Please be honest regarding the number of guests in your party, as that is the amount of towels the cleaning crew will put out for you. Thank you.

Important information

You need to know

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Davenport

Located in West Haven, a neighbourhood in Davenport, this holiday home is near theme parks. ChampionsGate Golf Club and Reunion Resort Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Old Town and Walt Disney World® Resort. Travelling with kids? Make time for Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, or head to an event or a match at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.
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Davenport, FL

What's nearby

  • ChampionsGate Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Mystic Dunes Golf Club - 14 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Reunion Resort Golf Course - 16 min drive - 11.4 km
  • ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex - 20 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - 27 min drive - 24.6 km

Getting around

  • Kissimmee Station - 30 min drive
  • Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Shire - Private Pool & Spa, Gated Community, Close to parks and golf have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The Shire - Private Pool & Spa, Gated Community, Close to parks and golf pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Shire - Private Pool & Spa, Gated Community, Close to parks and golf?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Shire - Private Pool & Spa, Gated Community, Close to parks and golf?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Shire - Private Pool & Spa, Gated Community, Close to parks and golf located?

Set in Davenport, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of ChampionsGate Golf Club, Posner Village and Highland Reserve Golf Club. Reunion Resort Golf Course and Mystic Dunes Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 65 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot

The location was very clean, close to local establishments/businesses. Owner checked in daily.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Everything was as stated. Monica stayed in touch to be sure things were going well after our arrival and the night before we left. Of the homes we have stayed at this was our favorite. We paid for heated pool and the last night we were there it was in the 50s but my granddaughters played in the pool all evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property and owner

The house was great and as described. The bedroom locations gave everyone privacy. Owner was friendly and checked in our stay. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly As Described

We enjoyed the home. The owner was very accommodating and checked in on us through text message. I only needed to reach out to her once on the day of arrival, she quickly replied. The home is very spacious, the bedrooms are nice size and the kitchen is truly stocked. I would highly recommend this property to families, couples or groups.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adult Family Vacation

Everything was excellent. All the information for the house was sent several days in advance. Giving me time to make sure we had everything we needed. Monica checked in to make sure everything was ok. She answered any questions and sent all the check-out information again before we left. We paid for the heat and the pool and hot tub was great! Everything was clean and the kitchen well stocked for cooking anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Russell P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little things lacking

The house was beautiful as advertised. However, online it said oil and salt and pepper were provided, they were not. We had to go on a late night trip to find a store open and buy some to cook with. When tp was running out for the 6 of us with a 5 day stay, we were Then told we were provided only 1 complimentary roll per bathroom and had to provide any more. Another trip to the grocery store. Shampoo was supposed to be provided and was not. Only at the house was a book that stated starter kit provided of soaps, etc. not online. That included only 2 kitchen trash bags, 2 laundry pods, no dryer sheets, and teensy hand soaps for sinks/shower. Having to buy extra and then take home in our luggage felt very annoying when it would cost the host about $10 more to provide in general more supplies.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good Family Time.

Enjoyed our stay! It was a great home with amble rooms, and accommodations were extremely welcoming. Truly enjoyed our family time. Would only recommend an update on the BBQ grill.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dik B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Holiday Home & Location for all the attractions.

9th Sept for 7 nights -Two of us flew over for a quick break from the UK weather and to try out Monica’s house for 2026 for us, our two adult sons & girlfriends to stay for a month. On arrival we can only describe our first reaction as ‘WOW’ - what a gorgeous house, so big, clean, well presented. The bedrooms were spaced out – the reception was enormous, the kitchen was superb and having stopped on West haven in other accommodation, this was the best equipped kitchen we have ever used, not only the cooker, air fryer and toaster etc, but utensils, crockery, glasses and plastic for the pool. The electric recliner sofa and huge TV with cable was amazing AND, in every bedroom, TV’s and cable access. Air conditioning perfect and the welcome pack and the presentation of the beds and towels in the bathrooms was a lovely touch. We paid for pool heating and this made the Hot Tub Spa perfect either in the morning or evening and the pool was super clean and perfect. Plenty of loungers and seating and a sun trap for those relaxing hours. This house on West Haven is minutes from Champions Gate perfect for Publix, Millers Ale House, petrol & Maccies,Target & Walmart. Locally we ate at The Longhorns, Buffalo Wild Wings and Millers Ale House & 20-25 min drive to Disney Springs & Universal City Walk. Monica is the perfect hostess, easily reachable, courteous & intent on giving her guests the perfect vacation. A 5-star recommendation from us. Can't wait to return in 2026 - Sharon & Dik (UK) x
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lucy G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Thank you for a lovely stay. Villa was as described. Monica was super efficient in responding to any queries, which were resolved quickly. Some areas could do with a little update and further cleaning. Despite this, we had a great few weeks in a lovely quiet and safe residential area. Thanks again Monica!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal property for exploring the parks

Great property, everything we needed for a week at the parks We’ve stayed in the same location before and it’s ideal, close enough for the daily travel but far enough away to be peaceful as well The property had everything we needed and on the couple of occasions we had minor issues they were resolved that day once we got in touch with Monica
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephane V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect

Wonderful stay in this very well equipped house. You’ll find everything you need and more in this house. We enjoyed every minute with the pool and the tub. Our sons also enjoyed the community gym. Communication with Monica is easy. Definitively a place to recommand. Thanks Monica
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing time at The Shire

We absolutely loved our stay here. Monica was amazing to correspond with and we loved the house and the pool so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very pleased with "The Shire" Home

"The Shire" was a wonderful home away from home for our 10 day Florida family vacation during March 2024. The home was spacious, comfortable and had all the amenities that we needed. The house is located in a beautiful, quiet gated community. Communication with our host Monica was excellent and she was very responsive. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike Holton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The house was awesome. Monica the owner of the house was super friendly and got back to us quickly when we had any questions
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stay

The property and the owner were great. Any questions we had were answered quickly. The house was clean when we got there and the pool and spa were perfect. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need. Will stay here again.
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark C., Simpsonville, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect relaxing stay for the holidays

Our family was looking for someplace convenient to things to see and do in Orlando, but we wanted a quiet neighborhood to get away from the noise when we wanted to. This place was perfect! The gated neighborhood meant we didn't see hardly any cars coming by the house, and we had a great time relaxing in the heated pool and hot tub while looking over the natural area in the backyard. The house had lots of space for our family & we loved the open floorplan for casual dining and watching TV etc. The workspace was a nice touch and wifi was super fast, very much appreciated as we needed to do some work while away from home. Home was very clean and our host was super responsive with any questions. Overall awesome stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

NJ Review

Very pleasant, quiet, and everything close by. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

PRECIOUS A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home

My family and I enjoyed every moment spent in this beautiful home! Monica was very polite, reliable and super sweet. Every time I messaged her, she would respond. She checked on my family and I throughout our stay and I really love that! She made us feel very comfortable in her home! I would recommend this home to any and everyone! It's very spacious, comfortable and beautiful! Thanks again Monica for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful villa

Monica's spacious and beautiful villa is situated in the Shire at West Haven, and is handily placed for drives up the I-4 to Disney, Universal, and also the Premium Outlets and malls. It has two Publix supermarkets within 10 minutes, and is also close to Posner Park, for fans on Bath & Body Works. The Shire itself is a well maintained gated community that provides tranquility away from the theme parks, and there is ample opportunity at the villa for some sun drenched lounging at pool side. Highly recommended.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic vacation home

This property was an ideal location for our get away. It was close enough to everything that we wanted to see and do yet quiet and secluded. It was tastefully decorated and had everything that we needed. We would definitely use this VRBO again. The whole process was seamless and hostess was great to deal with. Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time with great friends

Had a great time everything was as we hope for Tks
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dion G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

Everything was perfect. Great house and great owner to deal with. Would highly recommend and we were definitely happy with our choice .
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Naz M., Fleming Island, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Property

We've had a great time at West Haven. The house is nicely located in Champions Gate, Davenport. It was nicely equipped with all of our needs. Each of the bedrooms had a TV. The beds were very comfortable which produced quality sleep. The host was available for any questions, and responded quickly. We've experienced an issue with the hot tub, however the host quickly rectified the issue. We will definitely stay there again. Thank you for allowing us to stay at your house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damian B., Buenos Aires

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really an incredible house and gorgeous host

We stay 9 persons and all of us we keep enchanted with the house. It's super big, comfortable, clean and quiet. We don't have any negative to say. And the host, wow, in continuous communication to have a nice stay. We stay 2 extra night because the Ian hurricane and we had nothing to worry about. Sure we will return. Thanks a lot!!! And make the reservation without doubt.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne H., UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Shire at West Haven

Property was beautifully decorated and had homely touches. It is a quiet neighbourhood and felt like an end plot due to the way the houses were positioned. There were lots of clear labelled instructions on how to use everything in the property. It feels very big considering it is all on one level, the 5 bedrooms are very well spaced out, ensuring privacy.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Monica Wachholder

Host profile image
Monica is an actor, voice teacher and professional organizer who lives in Chicago. She and her family (parents, brother and husband) saved their pennies to buy this beautiful vacation home to escape the subzero Chicago winters. While new to HomeAway, Monica is a former Disney cast member - so hospitality is in her blood. She has also been a landlord for almost 10 years. She loves Harry Potter, Star Wars, Game of Thrones, Batman, swimming, roller coasters and good ole fashioned game nights! She hopes you will enjoy staying at the Shire as much as she does.

Why they chose this property

We loved how spacious, relaxing and convenient this property was. The pool is very private and has a gorgeous view of a wooded conservation area. Complex tennis and volleyball courts are just down the block and the gated community provides a quiet escape with close proximity to the local theme parks - about 20 minutes to Disney.

Languages:

English

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