BEAUTIFUL FAMILY VILLA.
GATED COMMUNITY
SOUTH FACING POOL
Wheelchair Friendly
On commencing the description of our villa..please note the stay policy. Minimum stay 3 nights Maximum stay 21 nights (please contact if extra nights are required before booking) WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCOMMODATE LONG STAY SNOWBIRDS Our beautiful family villa sleeps up to TEN guests. every guest has their own bed..no sofa bed required. Situated in a gated community, the villa is on a very prestigious site with excellent golf courses nearby. The villa is disability friendly - details given below after information as to villa rooms. Four bedrooms with 2 ensuite.. leading to the pool area, these bedrooms have super king-sized beds with wall.mounted televisions... photographs show more details Bedrooms 3 has single bed with triple bunk as shown ..sleeping FOUR Bedroom 4 has twin beds. these room.shar a bathroom. Again these rooms have wall mounted tvs.⁰ Two bathrooms have bathtubs plus showers and toilets with sink. whilst Bed4oom One the en suite has wet room shower with double.sinks and separate loo.
Large living room seating 10 guests..with 65-inch television that connects to all channels. Also we have a virtual telephone. Living room leaders to large extended pool area with 27 foot pool..spa POOL HEATING IS AVAILABLE AT ADDITIONAL NIGHTLY RATE. PLEASE ASK FOR DETAILS. Seating for 8 guests round table..and sun loungers and beds. THE POOL AREA TOTALLY PRIVATE NOT OVERLOOKED AT ALL GET SUN ALL DAY LONG!!! The kitchen is very well equipped, and the morning room has a large dining table. Games room.has a variety of games..foosball..pool table..darts. The utility room.house washing machine and tumble dryer for guest use Little Mermaid villa.orlando is based on a private gated community that is manned 24 7 . A beautifully maintained community..it can only be accessed via electric gates (passes will be issued on arrival) The lake on the community is vast and accessible via boating ramp..where you can fish the evening away courtesy of the fishing rods left by a fishing enthusiast husband!. The villa.is set on what can be described as a cake wedge...2000 sq ft villa with villas either side set in a way that they do not intrude on the pool area at all. You can enjoy the pool day and evening without anyone looking in from anywhere. Locally, there is an abundance of places to eat..plus supermarkets. Also the new shopping park is home to.many many stores...so.whilst you shop you can also stop for a coffee at Costa etc! We are not just on the interstate route to the parks.. we are also on a fantastic route to all national parks and areas of interest where no mouse ears nor hulk people dare venture. The nature side of the area is to behold. It's so nice..guests have been known to take a day out visit circle B take a bbq hamper..do a walk along side the alligators wild boar etc..return to the picnic area fire up the charcoal and enjoy an outdoor bbq feast. So many do not realise exactly what the area in a 35-mile radius ( for example) offers guests staying at our villa . Venture a further 45.miles, and you're by Clearwater Beach tampa.st Pete's cocoa beach cape Canaveral and so many more. A villa can be 10 minutes from a park but you can be stuck in traffic for 30 minutes..but beauty staying on tower lake is you drive to top of road..turn right onto interstate four and that's it..a large interstate..one road..three exits down..and that's the disney turn off..this takes you to every single.disney park downtown disney springs typhoon lagoon etc. One road..all.parks are off that exit. So stress free. Some stay away from main parks preferring to do legoland..suitable for 11s and under we are told...also that route you have book tower..circle b etc.
15-17 minutes toTURN OFF TO ALL DISNEY PARKS* 27 MINUTE TO SEAWORLD AND AQUATICA TURN OFF* 20 minutes from UNIVERSAL STUDIOS* SHOPPING MALLS ALL OFF INTERSTATE FOUR 16 minutes from LEGOLAND * 45 minutes to BUSCH GARDENS Exit AN HOUR TO CAPE CANAVERAL 45 MINUTES TO PORT OF TAMPA Exit AND HOUR FROM PORT OF CANAVERAL 80-90 mins from the beaches. SHOPPING MALL JUST 5-10 MINUTES AWAY *DENOTES TRAVEL TIMES 4TH OCTOBER 2019... TIMING TAKEN BY HUBBY USING HIS PHONE!! WALMART A BLINK OF AN EYE AWAY FANTASTIC RESTAURANTS WHICH ARE GEARED TO FAMILIES WITHIN A THREE MINUTE DRIVE Situated just off the Highway 27, with excellent routes to all the theme parks. Easy routes FROM ALL airports. The villa is fully air conditioned with a games room, televisions / DVDs in all bedrooms, and pool with spa [pool heating available]. The pool has an extended deck, so there is more space to relax and sunbathe! Large living room. Lovely comfortable sofas with ample.seating. Separate kitchen/morning room, where you will find all you require to cook! Both master bedrooms are en suite with a third bathroom next to Bedroom 3 and 4.. Everything provided to make the villa home-from-home. An American home is not complete without a utility room housing a washing machine and tumble dryer. OUR VILLA WAS BUILT WITH THE PURPOSE OF ALL GUESTS ABLED OR DISABLED CAN USE . FROM THE DRIVEWAY TO THE POOL AREA..INTO GAMES ROOM ...ALL ON ONE LEVEL..NO STEPS OR DROPS ALL DOORS ARE WIDER THAN STANDARD TO TAKE A WHEELCHAIR WE HAVE ALSO A SEAT THAT CAN BE PLACED.IN LARGE SHOWER IF REQUIRED. THE MAIN MASTER BEDROOM WE HAVE BARS ADDED TO THE SHOWER..GRAB BARS..IF REQUIRED. THESE ADAPTATIONS HAVE BEEN CARRIED OUT IN A WAY THAT YOU DO NOT EVEN REALISE. THEY ARE THERE. THE POOL AREA..WE HAVE ADDED A RAIL TO THE POOL STEP AREA TO HELP ENSURE GUESTS ARE ABLE.TO ENTER AND LEAVE POOL WITHOUT ANY ISSUES. AS YOU MAY GATHER FROM.OUR PHOTOS ETC, THE VILLA.IS NOT JUST A RENTAL.VILLAN BUT ALSO A FAMILY VILLA. WE VISIT THE VILLA FREQUENTLY TO ENSURE IT IS KEPT IN TIP TOP CONDITION.. INSIDE AND OUT THE VILLA IS MAINTAINED TO THE HIGHEST STANDARD POSSIBLE BY US AND OUR MANAGEMENT CO WE ENSURE ALL BEDDING IT TO EXCELLENT STANDARD..TOWELS SHEETS ETC ARE PLENTIFUL. WE PROVIDE HAIR DRIERS FOR GUEST USE. THE KITCHEN HAS ALL WE HAVE IN OUR KITCHENS AT HOME. ONE THING I WILL POINT OUT IS THE COOKER..IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AS BEING ON HILIDAY NO ONE SHOULD BE COOKING MEALS! THE VILLA.IS TILED THROUGH OUT. SO NICE AND COOL IN THE HOT SUMMER DAYS. THE POOL AREA ALSO HAS THE REQUIRED SAFETY NET RUNNING LENGTH OF BACK OF VILLA..THIS IS TO BE USED IF LEAVING VILLA..AND WHEN POOL ISNNOT IN USE..IF SMALL ONES..IT IS ESSENTIAL IT IS IN PLACE AND KEPT.LOCKED...PARENTAL.SUPERVISION MUST BE ADHERED TO AT ALL TIMES BY GUESTS. ALL ROOMS HAVE ROKU TV FREE CHANNELS.ARE.IN ABUNDANCE ALSO ACCESS TO NETFLIX YOU TUBE ETC.
WE ARE FORTUNATE TO HAVE SECURED THE SERVICES OF A FIVE STAR MANAGEMENT COMPANY WHO ARE ONNHAND IF REQUIRED.
WE HAVE OVER YEARS BUILT UP A FANTASTIC REPUTATION FOR NOT JUST ACCOMMODATING GUESTS FOR THEIR ST..BUTONNHAND FROM.THE BOOKING OF VILLA TO DEPARTURE FROM A STAY. WHEN BOOKED WE WILL SEND YOU INFORMATION AS TO HOW WE DO THINGS..FLIGHTS PARKS TICKETS CAR HIRE..WHAT TO AVOID..LOCAL.LAWS ETC..WHICH GUESTS SAY IS A LIFE SAVER. WE WANT YOU TO ENJOY YOUR STAY AND RETURN AGAIN We do not accept bookings from.those.looking for a party house or to use for home comings orngraduations..we are not killjoys..our villa.is not aimed at those markets so please keep in mind. Our guests..we welcome with open arms and hope they enjoy the villa as.much as our previous guests have done so. Our rates we set are very fair and excellent value for money. PLEASE.NOTE THE RATE QUOTED IS FOR UPTO 8 ADULTS.. NOT PER PERSON. SO IF WANTING TO SEE HOW GOOD A VALUE THE VILLA.IS.. PLEASE TAKE RATE PER NIGHT AND DIVNUMBER OF GUESTS STAYING..TO SEE THE TRUE VALUE FOR MONEY Please google Little Mermaid Villa Orlando for further information PLEASE READ THE FANTASTIC REVIEWS LEFT BY GUESTS WHO RETURN AGAIN AND AGAIN TO STAY IN THIS HOME FROM HOME VILLA
Property manager
JOHN JULIE FEARNEHOUGH
Languages
English
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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We DO NOT allow end of term/graduation/home coming
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed inside villa.
This villa is rented out only to families and those who want a relaxing stay. NO end of term parties
No homecoming parties
We reserve right to cancel
WE DO NOT TAKE BOOKINGS FROM CENTRAL FLORIDA AREA. THESE WILL BE CANCELLED BY US AND DEPOSIT LOST. PLEASE NOTE THIS
OUR RENTAL RULE :Minimum 4 Nights. Maximum 21 nights. No longer stays can be permitted. We reserve right to cancel instant bookings of 21 nights +
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
Note from host: We DO NOT allow end of term/graduation/home coming
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 required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Haines City
Located in Haines City, this villa is near theme parks and on a lake. LEGOLAND® Florida is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, ChampionsGate Golf Club and Reunion Resort Golf Course are worth checking out. Travelling with kids? Consider Indigo's Family Fun Center and Indigo's Billiards, Bowling & Games. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Haines City, FL
What's nearby
Southern Dunes Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
ChampionsGate Golf Club - 16 min drive - 19.0 km
LEGOLAND® Florida - 21 min drive - 26.0 km
Reunion Resort Golf Course - 23 min drive - 22.9 km
Getting around
Winter Haven Station - 21 min drive
Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Taco Bell - 4 min drive
Culver's - 16 min walk
Burger King - 3 min drive
Sonny's BBQ - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does BEAUTIFUL FAMILY VILLA.
GATED COMMUNITY
SOUTH FACING POOL
Wheelchair Friendly have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is BEAUTIFUL FAMILY VILLA.
GATED COMMUNITY
SOUTH FACING POOL
Wheelchair Friendly pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at BEAUTIFUL FAMILY VILLA.
GATED COMMUNITY
SOUTH FACING POOL
Wheelchair Friendly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at BEAUTIFUL FAMILY VILLA.
GATED COMMUNITY
SOUTH FACING POOL
Wheelchair Friendly?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is BEAUTIFUL FAMILY VILLA.
GATED COMMUNITY
SOUTH FACING POOL
Wheelchair Friendly located?
This family-friendly Haines City villa is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Southern Dunes Golf Club, True Blue Winery and Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club. Ember Dog Park is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The property is wonderful. House is spacious, very clean, and conveniently close to the activities we wanted to do. I am looking forward to my next stay here.
Faye S.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Susan E.
8 Feb 2019
Lovely property, well maintained and very comfortable. Property owners were easily to engage!
Convenient to everything, very clean and comfortable. Communication with owners was easy and responsive. Will definitely stay again!
Had a great stay here. Everything was as described in the listing. House was well furnished. Great location close to attractions. Gated neighborhood was fantastic, clean, and quiet. Spent most of the stay in the pool and on the pool patio!
Julie was very helpful throughout both the booking experience and while we were at the house. The backayrd was huge, with no one looking into the pool area. We utilized the pool and spa for hours with our kids. Lots of room for 2 families to spread out. A great stay!
Crystal G.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Denise H.
12 Nov 2017
Couldn’t have asked for a nicer location!
We enjoyed how spacious it was for all 9 of us to stay. We weren’t cramped at all. There were plenty of linens for the bedrooms, bathrooms and pool towels. Temperature of the pool was perfect.
Property as advertised, safe quiet gated neighborhood, close to everything.
Craig C.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Latasha A., GA
13 Aug 2018
Home was lovely....
We came for a sad occasion but the home was lovely. I really enjoy my stay. I did like that the home was very spacious, decorated nice and most of all in the right place at the right time. We have family in the Hainescity Florida location and this Vacation Home sits in the heart of Hainescity,,, Now the cleaning crew can do a little better, but overall this home has everything that you need and more....
Latasha A.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Karen B.
14 Aug 2018
Lovely family sized villa, in an ideal location.
Had a lovely relaxing holiday in the Mermaid Villa. The villa is full of little extras to help with the holiday. The pool was lovely and clean, not overlooked.
The owners were very helpful and responded to queries very fast in a friendly manner.
Had an amazing time and would certainly book this villa again with no hesitation.
Thank you John & Julie for sharing your lovely home xx
We had a great stay at the Villa. House was perfect for our stay. It was safe, clean, spacious and comfortable. All our needs were met. Great communication with hosts.
The kids enjoyed the pool and game room. Walmart was nearby and Legoland was about 15 minutes away which grandkids enjoyed. We also found good places to eat nearby and visited Manny's Chophouse one evening. It was awesome! Great food and service. Totally recommend this Villa!
We enjoyed our time at your property. As we communicated by email on some of our issues, the management people were excellent in responding to the issues that we presented to them. We appreciated you allowing us to stay an extended time.
Thank you
Enjoyed our visit. Kitchen was well stocked with all kitchen gadgets you could ever want. Large pantry to store food items which we found very helpful. Loved the access from the master bedrooms onto lanai. The area was secure and gated. We would recommend brighter lighting in family room to make reading easier.
We were very impressed, the house is well stocked and beautifully decorated. The pool was fabulous warmed up nice I love a warm pool. We we definitely stay again. Julie was very helpful and a delight to correspond with.Tarlena & Perry were very gracious and quick to help. Thank you all for your kindness
The house is located on a quiet gated community. We stayed over Christmas and paid extra for pool and hot tub heating. An excellent choice, the hot tub was separately heated and got really hot. Really appreciated in the cool Orlando weather. We ate out mostly but the kitchen seemed to have ample utensils. Usual american style washing machine and dryer. Could have had a starter pack of laundry gel but no great issue. Two spacious master bedrooms and a third shared by the other 2 bedrooms. Wifi worked well and a large TV in the main room. Overall excellent
kevin h.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
James F., McArthur
16 Feb 2016
Wonderful Vacation
My wife and I spent 10 days at John and Julie's Villa. The villa was much more than we needed but we liked the idea of a gated community for security. The villa was very comfortable and very nicely decorated. My wife and I are retired and we thought that we might like to start wintering in Florida to get away from the snow and cold in Ohio. That is the main reason that we went to this area of Florida. There are many places for retired couples to live during the winter months in the Orlando area. This area also provides many different types of entertainment, shopping, and dining. We enjoyed our time while we stayed in Florida and we believe we have found the place where we want to spend our winters.
James F.
10/10 Excellent
Catherine M., Lima, NY
17 Apr 2018
Wonderful Winter Getaway!
Comfortable home with plenty of room when visiting family with teens came for a week to join us. Spacious pool area for lounging with table and chairs for 8 to eat outside under launi. Perfect pool heat and spa temps everyday so swimming in January and February was a tremendous treat! South facing pool gave us sun all morning and into late afternoon.
John & Julie are wonderful to correspond with and their management company ~ Perry and Tarlena are only a phone call away if questions or problems....can't say enough how great they were to deal with while we where there.
Short distance to anything you may need or want ~ shopping, restaurants, even an urgent care facility are less than five minutes from the villa. Most theme parks and attractions are less than an hour away and the beach is less than two hours.
No comparison to staying in a hotel versus your "own home" with your own private pool and spa!!
Catherine M.
10/10 Excellent
Diane T.
2 May 2019
Totally Handicapped Accessible Villa
Previous reviews of this property are not exaggerated. The property is clean and comfortable. No one has addressed the accessible aspect of this property, however. Many properties are listed as handicapped accessible, but upon further investigation, owners will reply that there is "only one small step" to enter the property. This is not handicapped accessible!
The Little Mermaid Villa is totally accessible from the front door as well as out to the pool area. Floors are tiled and doorways are plenty large enough for a wheelchair or mobility scooter to pass through easily.
I highly recommend this property for anyone travelling with someone with mobility issues.
Diane T.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Dee M.
21 Feb 2017
Wonderful Retreat!
We rented this home as a 'sisters trip' with the goal of getting our 82 year old mom together with her sister who lives nearby. My sister and I flew mom down to get her settled in John and Julie's home and it truly was such a simple process. Not only did mom see her sister daily for a few weeks but also a brother and sister-in-law.
This home was very clean, easy to find, a great location ( off the busy main roads but close enough to get to where you want to go quickly) and the gated neighborhood added a nice sense of security.
Setting up this rental was pretty simple as the owners were very responsive and when we needed support with a few things (getting the pool heated, additional towels and challenges with the key lock box) their local home maintenance contact people responded quickly and professionally.
Many thanks to Julie and John for making their beautiful home available on VRBO for others to enjoy - should you decide to rent it, you will not be disappointed!
The purpose of my visit was to meet my new great nephew. And he is perfect. The home we stayed in was so nice. The kitchen and dining room we open and all areas a were easily accessible. The was adequate utensils and cooking items. Appliances were clean. The ice maker had a frozen “waterfall” in it but we defrosted the waterfall and was able to resolve the ice maker issue. We did not contact management as we knew how to correct the issue. The living room was warm and inviting. The tv worked well and it was easy to use. All four bedrooms were nice. There were two master suites - as we described them - that were great. They each had king sized beds. The mattresses were a little hard for us but everyone has their preference. The other bedrooms were children oriented. They were playful and colorful. Very nice. The bathrooms were nice as well. The shower floors were a little slippery so be careful making the step out. Water pressure was good and temp of the hot water was good. The pool was a nice addition. We enjoyed some pool time and were grateful to have a private pool.
The garage was turned into a game room. Pool table, football table and several other games were present. Very cool to have these things. Washer and dryer worked well. I would like to mention to the management company to make sure the trash can gets taken out as requested. We couldn’t take it to the road before we left as we left before the acceptable time to place it out.
Great experience and hope to return.
Born and living in the UK I am the owner of Little Mermaid Villa. As a busy self employed plasterer I enjoy getting away on holiday to the villa with my wife and family when possible...enjoying the break whatever time of year. I have grown to love Orlando over the past 11 years of visiting and always there is something new to see and do. My hobby when I get time is fishing and I enjoy the mornings I spend fishing at the lake on the community..while waiting for the family to get up and ready for the forth comming day of enjoyment. I am married to Julie with one son, three daughters. Now we have the pleasure of grandchildren all of who visit the villa Best thing is they call it Nanny's Villa...and they love it. That is what it is all about..holidays with children making memories Also holiday without the children still make memories!!
Why they chose this property
The area is so handy for everything...parks 15 to 25 minutes away with Busch gardens just down the interstate four ..also direct roads to Clearwater St pete's and Tampa...driving is so easy and the location of the villa means no traffic jams and easy to navigate highways. After looking at villas for what seemed an eternity I came across this community and made it my business to visit the site while building work was under way..I cannot help it being in the building trade! The location is ideal for where ever you want to go..you enter the community through gates to view a large lake on the right then you travel up the small quiet roads to the villa which is situated within its own grounds and is not overlooked at all..we have a large lawn behind our villa which is a bonus guest tell me
What makes this property unique
The villa is equipped to the highest standrds and caters for all needs. Tastefully furnished with a fully equpped kitchen. All bedrooms have televivions plus the three bathrooms have ample supplies of towels. Also provided are hair driers for those who need to use them [which are all on american voltage so you do not need to pack own] A cot and highchair are also provided if required The villa has also had adaptations for diabled use..grab bars in main shower, with shower seat when needed plus all entrances to villa are slopong so a wheelchair can access the villa without problems..also the doorways are marger to accomodate wheelchairs. We also offer details of hoist hire if required. The villa is situated on a gated community totally private . Sun shines over the pool area all day long and once visited am sure you will want to return..as many guests do!