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Spacious condo | extra amenities | epic lake-view

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Oversized patio with lake views, plush furnishings, coffee table and a bistro set.  The large, comfy sofa is the perfect spot for a nap
Fall asleep in your heavenly king-sized bed with soft linen and comfortable pillow-top mattress. When you wake up, the coffee machine awaits
After a long day, curl up on the plush sofa, put your feet on the ottomans, and binge watch on your 55" Smart TV
Work, play or just relax in the den; fully equipped with a work desk and charging station; a pull-out queen-sized sofa bed; lots of books, movies, board games and XBox One console and games
A wide-angle view of the living and dining space; bright, airy and spacious

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8194.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer

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Orlando, FL
  • SeaWorld® Orlando
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Orange County Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Aquatica
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious condo | extra amenities | epic lake-view

It gives us great pleasure to invite you to also visit our vacation rental home casapalmerascostarica dot com (vrbo dot com/9696916ha), a country with majestic volcanoes, Pacific & Caribbean beaches, rain forests and exhilarating jungle landscapes.

We recently changed our name to Upendo Orlando to make us easier to find online. But rest assured, the property's ownership and our commitment to hospitality remain the same!

We know that cleanliness matters. For your peace of mind, our home is cleaned with disinfectant and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

We wanted to inform you of an amenity closure, while also updating you on our new pool and bar. The Vista Cay Clubhouse pool and deck area will be closing for major renovations and upgrades from September 2024 and will reopen by mid to end of April 2025. We do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but the community’s Board of Directors wants to ensure the resort continues to offer excellent service to our guests, now and in the future. The Board would also like to complete this project before the opening of Epic Universe, Universal Studios’ newest theme park, which will be opening right across the street from Vista Cay!

While the Clubhouse pool and hot tub will not be available, Vista Cay just completed construction on it’s 3rd pool as well as a new standalone bar with expanded food options. This new pool area is complete with brand new bathrooms, a fire pit, and children’s splash pad. All of this is in addition to the second pool that already existed in the Isles!

SPECIAL FEATURES AT UPENDO ORLANDO

- 10 ft ceilings

- Top floor, corner unit, south facing (no neighbors above)

- Stunning views of lake from the balcony and fireworks (seasonal) at SeaWorld

- Largest floor plan at Vista Cay with professionally decorated interior; immaculately maintained

- Air conditioning/ceiling fans

- Fully stocked kitchen with pots, pans, and other cooking utensils

- Linens & toiletries (mini shampoo/conditioner/shower gel)

- Beach towels

- Large capacity washer & dryer

- Iron & ironing board

- In-unit safe

- Pack 'n Play

- Highchair

- Crib

- Oversized patio with large sofa, matching chair and ottoman, coffee table plus a bistro set

- Dedicated laptop-friendly work space with 27" monitor, all in one printer with paper, notepad and pens

- Wireless, high speed, secured internet

- Free outgoing calls within North America

- Smart TVs, DVD player, Cable, Stereo system

- XBox 360 and XBox One console and games

- Super simple self check-in with a personal, secure code

- Building elevator

- Free parking

- Ideal for business or leisure travelers

- Perfectly placed besides the gated 10,000 sq ft. clubhouse and pool. The popular club house at Vista Cay offers: terraced resort pool; spa pool and hot tub; kiddie pool; full liquor pool bar and snacks, fitness room; flexible meeting rooms; business centre with computers, high-speed internet and printing; concierge services; sports court (basketball; tennis; badminton) and playground; internet library; games room, gift shop, ATM machine and theater

-'Harbor Square' is located at the entrance to Vista Cay and has an exciting combination of retail shopping, a grocery store, dining and social gathering places

- Prime Location - minutes to Orlando International Airport, Disney World, Seaworld, Downtown Disney, Universal Studios, Gatorland, designer outlet malls, International Drive, Wonderworks, world renowned restaurants and walking distance to Publix supermarket, Orange County Convention Center and Golf at Shingle Creek Resort. 60 minutes away from Cocoa Beach and Kennedy Space Center

MASTER BEDROOM HIGHLIGHTS

- Plush King-sized bed with dual side tables and lamps

- 50" Smart TV with cable and DVD that sits atop a matching full length dresser

- View of the lake and fireworks from your bedroom or step out onto the oversized lanai/balcony through the adjoining living room

GUEST BEDROOM HIGHLIGHTS

- Second bedroom also has a King-sized bed

- Third bedroom has two Double-Sized beds

- Den has one Queen Sized Sofa bed

- All the bedrooms have a clock/radio/alarm, full length mirror, luggage rack, room darkening blinds/curtains and closet space

- The guest rooms also feature a 37' flat panel, cable, HDTV and DVD

- All beds (master and other rooms) are outfitted with the finest linens and fabrics. Extra sheets, pillows and blankets provided

MASTER BATHROOM

- Large, spacious and private

- Full-size stand up shower (glass enclosed) adjacent to a full size tub

- Huge double vanity and separate toilet area

GUEST BATHROOM

- Similar setting to the Master Bathroom but with a combination tub/shower and single vanity

LIVING ROOM HIGHLIGHTS

- Large Living and entertaining areas with contemporary furnishings including a sumptuous seating area

- 55" Smart TV with cable - priceless family entertainment

- Stereo system

DINING AREA HIGHLIGHTS

- Beautiful 6-seater table with leather chairs that adds to the prestige of your vacation (or business trip)

LAUNDRY ROOM

- Laundry room, in the condo, is fully equipped with washer, dryer and ironing facilities

KITCHEN HIGHLIGHTS

- Gourmet Kitchen with granite counter tops; 26 cf side-by-side fridge equipped with water and ice; ultra-quiet dishwasher; self-cleaning oven with smooth top range and a built-in microwave. The Kitchen also features a coffee maker, kettle, toaster, blender, crock pot, air fryer and garbage disposal

EXTRAS

Umbrella Stroller; Child Dining Chair Booster Seat, Play Pen; Crib and High Chair available

Luxurious towels, hair dryers, flat iron provided as well as beach towels for your added convenience

This is to confirm that the photos of our condo are true pictures that depict our condo and the contents therein and are not that of a model home.

Please note that trucks, commercial vehicles, campers, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, motor homes, house trailers, trailers of every other description, boats, jet skis (or other similar watercraft) boat and other watercraft trailers, horse trailers or vans shall not be permitted to be parked or to be stored at any place on the property, or on the Vista Cay resort.

Also, please be advised that the home that you are renting is located within a condominium which contains certain amenities and common areas (including but not limited to the swimming pool, gym, elevators, sauna, alarm system, etc…) which may from time to time not be fully functional or operational or may be under repair as managed by the building administration such that the use of these areas and/or amenities may be unavailable or limited during your stay in the condo. In this context, while we recognize and regret any resulting inconvenience to our guests, the owner of the home will not be responsible for any such events of outage or unavailability and shall have no responsibility or obligation to grant any discount or refund of any of the rental fee as a result of any such circumstances.

Property manager

Alvina Fernandes
Premier Host

Languages

English, Swahili

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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
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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
Guests are required to sign the Rental Agreement upon booking
A security deposit hold ($300) will be applied to the card on file

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Orlando

Located in Orlando, this condo is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Golf Club 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 Florida Mall and Orlando International Premium Outlets. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Aquatica and The Orlando Eye at ICON Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Orlando, FL

What's nearby

  • SeaWorld® Orlando - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • The Orlando Eye at ICON Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Orange County Convention Center - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Aquatica - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Discovery Cove - 6 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Orlando Station - 15 min drive
  • Sand Lake Road Station - 15 min drive
  • Orlando International Airport (MCO) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Smoooth Java Coffee Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rocks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lobby Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel and Resort Fitness Center - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spacious condo | extra amenities | epic lake-view have a pool?

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

Is Spacious condo | extra amenities | epic lake-view pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious condo | extra amenities | epic lake-view?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious condo | extra amenities | epic lake-view?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious condo | extra amenities | epic lake-view located?

This family-friendly Orlando condo building is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Shingle Creek Golf Course and Universal Epic Universe. Orange County Convention Center and Aquatica are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

Family Time in Orlando

This was our second year in a row staying at Upendo - we loved it so much last year, we came back! The condo is sparkling clean and well-maintained and stocked with everything you could need. The owner is incredibly responsive and easy to contact when needed. Location is convenient to Universal, Disney and other area attractions. Highly recommend staying here - we always like to have a full kitchen and 3 bedrooms when we travel, so a place like this is perfect for us! Thank you, Alvina!

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

Week in Orlando, great choice.

Spent a week at Vista Cay, with the first few days busy with volleyball at the Orange County Convention Center and the rest at the Disney resorts. Excellent choice for us, four adults and a 5 yo. So convenient, with the OCCC literally minutes away, a Publix a block away, good restaurants and fast food very close and access to I-4 just a few blocks, made this a great location. Exactly as described in the VRBO listing, with everything you might need during your stay. “Exceptionally appointed” is one way to describe this listing. Kitchen, baths, bedding, everything was tastefully appointed, clean and in working order. Very pleased with our stay and highly recommend this property. Communication was via email and provided everything we needed. Lovely, safe and comfortable condo.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald K.

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

Shore loop condo

Cleaning service left condo a little dusty with mold in toilet. We cleaned them. We should have been notified pool not available and given alternative without asking. Location is very good, although there is a lot of construction in area.
Stayed 23 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella K.

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

Amazing place

Beautiful apartment. Very well maintained, clean and beautifully designed. Happy to go back anytime.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

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

Kickin pad

Awesome balcony
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alan F.

Great condo!

Beautiful and very well-appointed condo near Orange County Convention Center. Owner is quickly responsive to any needs that arise. We come back every year!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Christmas

Condo was very spacious and clean! The owner answered texts quickly. She was very nice and polite! Relaxing and quiet atmosphere. Lovely stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky R.

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

Quiet and relaxed area beautiful condo

Huge condo had everything you could ask for. Nice balcony with lake view
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin Y.

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

Absolutely wonderful condo and a lovely owner

We have just returned from a wonderful 10 night stay. We have a 10 month old and the condo was incredibly well equipped with a cot, highchair, stroller and pool toys. There was also an Xbox and Nintendo in a separate sitting area. Vista Cay is a lovely resort and one of our favourites in Orlando. Grounds are immaculate and facilities are of a very high standard. The condo is furnished to a very high standard and the pictures do not do it justice. The kitchen/utility has literally everything you could need and everything is supplied and labelled, such as wash tablets, dishwasher tablets and refuse sacks. It was just a complete package and every single detail has been thought about and supplied. Beds were massive and very comfortable. The balcony furniture was fantastic quality and also incredibly comfortable. The balcony is super and we watched the sun rise and sunset every day from it. It really is a wonderful place and the other 10/10 reviews are very accurate. Alvina (owner) was wonderful to deal with and dealt with every query very quickly by phone and couldn’t have done more for us. This place is 10/10 and we would stay here again without hesitation. Thank you for providing such a wonderful condo.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Art C.

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

Family Trip

We rented this condo for a quick trip to visit family in Orlando. We like the location because of the quick access to the interstate and toll roads to get around Orlando, and having the pool and walking path for downtime is great. The condo had everything that was advertised and was super clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann S.

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Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish E.

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Vista Cay for the win!

This is our fifth summer at Vista Cay and this condo is definitely a keeper! The building is conveniently located to everything in Orlando…we always come in July for Dance Awards and this is a great area with restaurants, grocery stores, and International Drive. The pool is fabulous here! This is a higher floor on a corner overlooking the lake and walking path. I MAY have taken a few naps out on the porch. 😉 The owner has provided everything you could ask for with an immaculate kitchen, and completely stocked cabinets of dishes and cookware. She leaves a great beginning set for the week and it is ALL so organized for washing concerns, with lots of extra sheets, towels and bedding. The condo has plenty of room for having friends over or using the office area for work as well. Pool towels are provided and it’s just a short walk down the path. (The bar there has fabulous drinks!) Highly recommend this listing because the owner goes out of her way to make sure you’re well taken care of and she is very quick to reply to any requests or questions. We really love this area of Orlando with the wide avenues, palm trees, Icon park, Disney Springs and all parks near by-it is a safe, convenient area with a workout area and a great running path encircling the lake. Thank you for opening your home to us! We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

April W.

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Short vacay

Great experience. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Excellent

Wonderful place to stay, beautiful, clean and near everything. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim & Robyn M.

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no surprises !

This is our 4th year staying at this property. It is a business trip so it is very nice there are no surprises. Looking forward to year 5. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi H.

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

Great condo

This condo was great! Alvina was a great host, very easy to work wi the and responsive to questions. The property is spacious and clean and set up with everything you need to start your stay. Convenient to the convention center (we were there for volleyball), and many restaurants and a Publix so close! Will stay here again next year hopefully!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

haiyen n.

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

Rest and relaxation

Excellent home for a family getaway. Convenient location. Well stocked for preparing family meals if you don’t want to eat out (even though we didn’t utilize it). Nice view for a relaxing morning cup of coffee on balcony. Would definitely stay again next time we’re in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

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

Outstanding Location and Condo

Excellent all the way around, great location close to the Orange County Convention Center and a lot of restaurants. It was perfect for our 3 adult children and us. Loved the pool and pool bar. Stay here - great value, excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

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

Clean, stocked and great location

Very clean and updated condo. Well stocked with basic amenities which was a great surprise since our stay was short. Great location and very responsive owner/manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

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

Impeccable condo!

The pictures don’t do it justice - the condo is sparkling clean, tastefully decorated, and absolutely anything you could need is provided! Everything is labeled, from a stocked spice rack to all the extra sheets packed in containers in the closets. Kitchen has plenty of dishes and serving and cooking ware. Communication with owner was easy and quick. Perfect location for our family’s excursion to Universal. Very quiet - never heard anyone else! Beautiful view of balcony with Universal roller coasters in the distance. Would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

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

Happy renter

Stayed at Vista Cay many times and this unit by far was the nicest. Had everything you needed. Extremely well organized. Credit to the owner at offering an exceptional home
Stayed 17 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

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

Extremely well managed and client friendly!

Wonderful place to stay - well equipped and accommodating!!! Many thanks!!!
Stayed 18 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Gorgeous condo!

The condo was lovely! Beautifully decorated , well stocked & better than the pictures show. Just wish we’d had time to use the amenities. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Convention Stay

The property was exactly as it was shown on the website. The property manager was very helpful and communicated all of the necessary details perfectly! Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica N.

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

Beautiful and well equipped property!

Would stay at this property again! Very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Alvina Fernandes

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“Upendo” means “Love” in Swahili, my native language as a Kenyan-born immigrant who moved first to Washington D.C., and then to Toronto, Canada. Over the last decade, Upendo Orlando has witnessed love in all its forms: multi-generational families and blended families like ours, friends of all ages, couples ranging from newlyweds to fifty-year marriages.

And, of course, there’s the love for Orlando itself, a one-of-a-kind place where even the most skeptical people can feel like kids again. We hope that even our business travelers feel the love here after a long day of meetings!

Why they chose this property

An interesting fact about me is that I didn’t see our condo in person until a year after we began renting it to guests. My late husband stumbled upon a condo for sale at Vista Cay in 2009, during a business trip, and I quieted my usually cautious nature and agreed to go for it. (That sale actually fell through, but it was meant to be; we found the condo that would become Upendo Orlando—a better condo, with a lake view!—shortly after.)

Our first year of renting presented learning curves of all kinds, though I always had a clear idea of how I wanted guests to feel here. As a mother of four, I know that travel is stressful, even when it’s fun. I wanted guests to step inside and instantly forget the TSA checkpoints, the airport food, the 5 a.m. wake-ups…

Fast forward a year, to my first in-person visit to the condo.

Reviews seemed to suggest we were doing something right, but it was time for the ultimate test: if the condo met my own high standards, well, then I’d know we were in business.

Spoiler: it did. And we were!

Truthfully, I’ve never loved a place more. The lake views from the balcony at Upendo Orlando are pure magic. One glance at at the shimmering, gentle water you can’t help but be entirely present in the moment. After losing my first husband to brain cancer in 2012, I realized just how important those “present moments” are. I’ve since remarried, and am working to bring structure and harmony to our blended family.

What makes this property unique

Come for our Upendo Orlando condo, stay for Vista Cay’s indulgent amenities and lakefront beauty. A tropical playground for all ages, Vista Cay features a splash pool for the kids, a poolside cabana bar for the adults, and a decked-out Clubhouse with fitness equipment, arcade games, billiards, and more.

Languages:

English, Swahili

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests