One of the closest vacation areas to Disney's main gate, Formosa Gardens is a luxurious, safe gated community, just two miles from the theme parks. With five bedrooms, three baths and room for up to ten guests, the kid friendly villa features a private pool, barbecue area, central air, wireless Internet, washer and dryer, a formal dining room and comfortable furnishings. All on one story, the villa is ideal for disabled guests, small children and pets, which are welcome for no additional fees. Starting at $140 a night, or $980 a week, as of 2010, the villa comes fully furnished with modern amenities, a fully stocked kitchen, an entertainment center and even a child alarm for the pool area. For international guests, enjoy unlimited free long distance to more than six foreign locations including France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Canada and the United Kingdom.
Formosa Gardens
Hwy 192 West at Mile Marker 4
Orlando, FL
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Surrounded by lush greenery and overlooking the Southern Dunes Golf Club, the Calabay Parc villa is a pet friendly, gated retreat in the suburbs of Orlando. With no neighbors behind the villa, enjoy total privacy while relaxing on the 1,500 square foot pool deck, with outdoor dining, a large swimming pool with three slides, a spa, an air-conditioned bathroom, barbecue area and plenty of lounge chairs. Starting at $105 a night, or $730 a week as of 2010, the villa has five bedrooms and five bathrooms, with room for up to twelve guests. Equipped with a crib, high chair and stroller, the kid friendly home has a pool table, air hockey, video game console and a foosball table. Walk down the street to Tower Lake, where you can enjoy scenic views, fishing, a boat dock and an abundance of wildlife, including alligators.
Calabay Parc at Tower Lake
Haines City, FL 33844
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Just north of downtown Orlando, on the banks of a lake and surrounded by far-reaching landscaped grounds, the three bedroom, two bath villa offers seclusion and luxury near Walt Disney World. Adorned in modern furnishings with warm colors, the villa starts at $950 a week, as of 2010. With over 3,000 square feet of living space, the peaceful villa features a heated private pool, fitness room, gourmet kitchen, sun room, outdoor grill and extensive gardens. Enjoy hours of entertainment in the game room, playing pool, darts and table tennis. Go fishing and bird watching in the backyard, or drive down the road to Wekiva Springs State Park, where you can canoe, swim and hike with your four-legged friend.
Lake Front Villa
Orlando, FL
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