Great views. Private setting.

Shannon R. (Canada)
Review submitted: March 12, 2013   Date of arrival: February 23, 2013

This was our first time renting this home and our family had such a great time. This home is quite large and there was plenty of room. The pool table, ping pong table and other games were enjoyed by the kids all week long. The home was nicely furnished and very clean, and the views were incredible as the sun sets over the lake. We enjoyed sitting out on the patio with the grill cooking and watching the sunsets. The neighborhood is quiet and the pool is very large. We especially liked sitting in the hot tub at night. This was a good experience all the way around.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, sight seeing

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We Learned A Lot

Jane M. (Peoria, Illinois)
Review submitted: March 6, 2013   Date of arrival: February 14, 2013

We have rented fishing cabins and vacation condos before, but this was our first experience renting a vacation home, so weren't sure what to expect. There were many issues that needed addressed, but we were hesitant to contact the owners for most of them, since they were "minor". We did have a major problem with the dryer not working, and the owners sent someone out to check it out and replace it promptly. After we came home, we composed a letter with all the other issues and received a prompt response, followed up by another response listing each issue and how they had addressed them. IF the next renters have a similar experience, please post a review to warn others. IF the next renters have no major issues, please post that review as well, so others can rest assured to rent this home in the future. It's a lovely setting and the pictures don't really do it justice. The owners were easy to contact and responded promptly.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers

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Not as advertised

senior softball joe (Oshkosh,WI)
Review submitted: February 17, 2013   Date of arrival: February 5, 2013

No response from the email so we'll use this. Not a good experience. The lock box combo was inaccurate making for a trying experience just to get in in the dark. Directions for pool and spa use are completely outdated. That really didn't matter anyway because the spa is not operational as a spa. More frustration and wasted time. As a group of 6 senior softball players over 65, we would not have rented if you had been upfront about the non-functioning spa. Soothing aches and pains after playing was a key factor in our accommodation choice. A spa without hot water is not a spa, just as an air hockey table without air is not air hockey. Your internet pictures do not do justice to the age and lack of TLC afforded the property.

Recommended for: families with young children

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Would recommend this home

George (MI)
Review submitted: October 21, 2012   Date of arrival: September 1, 2012

We came as a family of 4 and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves at this lake home. For starters, the kids loved all the games that were in the home including a pool table, ping pong table and foosball table. We had many games at night and created some wonderful memories. The views of the lake are so serene and visible from almost every room in the house. The kitchen was nicely furnished and the decor was comfortable and welcoming. The kids especially enjoyed the pool with diving board and spent much of the time water logged. Although we had to drive about 30 minutes to get to Disney, it was sort of a nice calm down and then we had lots of room and quiet time away from the hustle and bustle. We will plan on coming back again.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 1 / 1

Fun, fun and more fun

Jill D. (Michigan)
Review submitted: September 3, 2012   Date of arrival: June 23, 2012

To the owners: we've rented homes in Central Florida for years, and usually opt for one of the villas in the planned communities. This time we went for your home because we thought it would provide a unique experience for the kids. We were SO glad we did. In addition to your home having a great layout for kids and additional guests, the lake was such a nice and relaxing feature that we will never forget. We all sat out on the patio most nights with the grill on and watched the sunsets over the lake. The pool was also a feature that made your home one of a kind. The pool is larger than some hotel pools and the diving board was something the kids couldn't get enough of. There were lots of things to do both inside and outside this home. My husband and I actually got to relax and talk because the kids were always occupied. The home was well maintained and clean and there was plenty of parking when we had friends visit. We created lots of lasting memories at your home. Thanks for letting us use your beautiful home.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 3 / 3

Needs a lot of upkeep

Deb S. ()
Review submitted: September 2, 2012   Date of arrival: June 16, 2012

We were pretty disappointed with the quality of the home. One of the reasons we chose this property was for the screened in pool. When we arrived, there were entire sections of screen that were torn off and numerous holes in the screens that allowed plenty of FL mosquitos to make a nice dinner out of us. We could not just hang by the pool as a result. We either had to be in the pool or be slathered with bug spray. Given the various places where duct tape was used throughout the home as a "quick fix" (often unsuccessfully, as duct tape doesn't stick to many surfaces well), it's not like somebody wasn't aware of the problem. We also found the bed in the Master bedroom very uncomfortable and my husband and I did not sleep well. Mildew and cobwebs were also a mainstay both inside the house and all over the pool area. We were greeted on a number of days by very large cockroaches inside the house. My husband and I are not high maintenance people, but we do like things to be clean and maintained. This property did not meet those requirements. The home does have a lot of space and numerous beds and baths to accommodate multiple families. The foosball table and other entertainment features are also good for kids. If it weren't for these things, I would have given it one star. We were also disappointed that when we called the owner the response was that they had not received such complaints in the past. A couple of days later somebody came out and fixed the screens that were most problematic, but there were still plenty of holes for bugs to get through. I wish I were writing a different review, but this was our experience.

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Helpful votes: 2 / 3

Had the best time I didn't want to come home.

Karen (Ashland City, TN)
Review submitted: August 15, 2012   Date of arrival: August 4, 2012

I stayed there with my daughter (13) and 7 other people, including 9 & 5 year old boys. There was plenty of room for sleeping. One bed we didn't even use. No fighting for bathrooms !!! Loved sitting out by the lake in the morning drinking juice. The pool was clean and cool. The pool and ping pong table kept the kids amused when we were at home. Having two TV's was nice (even though I never watched them). And it was a short drive to restaurants, stores and friends that lived close by. Really hated to leave.

Recommended for: families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing

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Helpful votes: 2 / 2

Wonderful home - tranquil surroundings

Review submitted: December 21, 2010   Date of arrival: December 4, 2010

Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us. I loved that you could see the lake from just about every room in the house. The spacious layout was much appreciated for our family as we didn't feel like we were on top of each other. The kids played pool, ping pong and foosball non-stop and we hated to leave. The home was clean and well furnished and in a nice neighborhood so the kids could play outside and shoot baskets too. We'll be back next year for another get-away and hope your home will be available.

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Helpful votes: 5 / 6

Eagle Lake

sinczech (Derby)
Review submitted: November 18, 2010   Date of arrival: November 2, 2010

A lovely, spacious home in beautiful surroundings. The home is tastefully decorated, with plenty to do to occupy large families. As a group of girls, it was nice to have enough bathrooms for everyone!
We spent the days in the Orlando theme parks, the beach at Tampa and on Segueways. However, the best times were relaxing at the home in the hot tub, enjoying the pedalo on the lake, feeding the local birdlife [Sandhill cranes and Ibis] and watching the glorious sunsets.
The owners are polite, friendly and extremely easy to contact and deal with.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway

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Helpful votes: 3 / 3

Eagle Lake

sinczech (Derby)
Review submitted: November 18, 2010   Date of arrival: November 2, 2010

A beautifully situated, lovely spacious home. The beds are comfortable in tastefully decorated rooms. There are enough bathrooms to avoid any arguments when several women are staying together!
We spent day trips in Tampa, Orlando and in the local malls, experiencing the theme parks, segueway trips and great exchange rates. However, the best times were spent relaxing at the home in the hot tub, watching the sunsets on the lakes, feeding the local birdlife and paragliding over the lake.
The owners are easy to contact, friendly and polite.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway

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Helpful votes: 3 / 3

Awesome Time in Florida

jordyh (Tpa, FL)
Review submitted: July 19, 2010   Date of arrival: July 3, 2010

This is the first time we've rented a home for vacation and we'll never stay in a hotel again! Your home was just perfect for our family. The layout is so nice because we were never on top of one another as there is so much to do and so many places to hang out. We thoroughly enjoyed all of the games you have there and we even had our own ping pong tournament which we will never forget. The pool was so nice and the diving board was an extra special treat for the kids. Next time we are going to rent with some friends who are going to bring their boat. The lake looks like a perfect lake for tubing and skiing. Thanks again for making your home available to us. We will be back next year again!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 2 / 2

Comments from the Byrds

Review submitted: July 19, 2010   Date of arrival: July 10, 2010

I wanted to let you know that we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your lovely home very, very much. You really have a nice property there and have done a great job keeping it maintained.
All of us had a terrific time on the lake, in the pool and enjoying all of the activities inside as well. It was well worth the drive for all of us and everyone felt very much at home.

Thank you again and maybe we will be able to make use of your home for another family get together sometime soon.

Kind regards,

The Byrd Family

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Great home and even better views!

Review submitted: July 14, 2010   Date of arrival: May 1, 2010

This was our second stay at this beautiful home and we found everything to be just wonderful. This home has incredible views of the lake where we could sip our coffee while watching the birds and wildlife. And, we brought our boat and the family did a lot of water sports while we were there. The home is incredibly clean and very well maintained and has a lot of amenities. We highly recommend this property if you are visiting Winter Haven or the Disney area. P.S. The pool is huge and totally private which we loved!
- The Smithson Family

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Helpful votes: 3 / 3

Thanks For the Memories!

Review submitted: June 2, 2010   Date of arrival: April 17, 2010

We just wanted to say thank you for renting your lovely home to us. Our family had such a great time at your lake home. The kids fell in love with the paddle boat and fishing and just loved all the games you had for them to play. My daughter learned how to dive for the first time and all the kids spent countless hours in your pool. (We were surprised how large your pool is!) Everything at your place was just perfect including the beautiful sunsets over the lake. You can definitely expect us to be back again soon!

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Helpful votes: 4 / 4

Great house!

chictricia (Florida)
Review submitted: June 2, 2010   Date of arrival: May 22, 2010

We stayed at this home for a week and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. To start, this home has an excellent layout with views of the lake and the pool from just about every room. We had a lot of family join us for the week and we were surprised how we were not on top of each other. The bedrooms are layed out very well and there are 4 bathrooms to accommodate us all. The kids just LOVED both the pool (with diving board) and the gaming area. Even the adults got into the action playing billiards and ping pong. It was just an excellent home for us and we will certainly be back again in the future!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 4 / 4