Davella
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£395–£495 / week
About the home
Completed in 2008, this spacious, luxury property, with beautiful Italian themed fixtures and fittings is set in an exclusive development (Tuscany/Calabria) of small lakes, surrounded by conservation area and natural wetlands.
The villa is in an ideal location only 3/4 mile from the 192 with its endless range of restaurants and shops.
We are JUST OVER 3 MILES from the new Disney gate. Be in DISNEY WORLD in literally a couple of minutes.
The villa is a much loved holiday home and we as owners visit 3 times a year. Photographs are regularly updated to reflect changes and give an accurate picture of the villa and garden The additional landscaping has been completed by my wife (whose hobby is landscape gardening) in the last 2 years.
Ideal for two families on holiday together, it is fully air-conditioned with a large open plan living/dining room with cable television (42in LCD). The living area offers extra sleeping accommodation with a double sofa bed.
The spacious, fully fitted kitchen with large breakfast bar has all modern appliances incuding waste disposal and there is a large utility room with washing machine, tumbledryer and ironing board. There is a separate toilet with direct pool access downstairs. (An excellent facility for children)
Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. All the bedrooms have luxury carpeting, light furnishings and DVDs.The king size bedroom with walk -in dressing room has en suite facilities with twin vanity units, large corner bath and separate shower. The queen size bedroom also has a large en-suite bathroom also with twin vanity units. There are also 2 spacious, twin bedrooms ( ideal for children or adults)
There is also a games room, making use of a huge garage space. It offers darts, table tennis, foosball and air hockey. (an excellent facility for children)
Overlooking the landscaped rear garden, the private pool and spa is set in a decked area - alarmed for child safety and is a lovely area to relax on the sun loungers in the Florida sunshine. A 10 foot high wall, separating the garden from a quiet minor road, means that the villa is not overlooked from the rear. The back bedrooms of the villa have a lovely open outlook towards the conservation area. Hot air balloon trips can frequently be observed at dawn as they float over the villa to land in nearby fields. An amazing spectacle.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 10, 4 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | House swaps Long lets |
| Access: | Car advised Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 3km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Private outdoor pool (heated), Internet access, DVD player |
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| Pool: | Private outdoor pool (heated) |
| General: | Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, Telephone, Table tennis, Games room, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 en suite |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Private outdoor pool (heated), Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Wheelchair friendly, Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The house is fully air-conditioned with ceramic floor tiles and luxuriously carpeted livingroom and bedrooms. The villa was professionally furnished with the remit that the emphasis was to be on light and space. All the furnishings are in light wood which also adds to the feeling of space.
This accommodation is ideal and very flexible for families with children. A cot, highchair and pushchair (stroller) can be provided at no extra cost) Safety deposit box also available.
A local, very helpful, management agency is on hand for any queries you may have. A new additional office has just been opened 1 mile away from the villa.
A lock box beside the front door gives 24 hour access to the villa.
We visit our villa three times a year, flying from Scotland. We know the area well and are very happy to offer first hand advice on the immediate and surrounding area.
Free late check-out (when available)
Free local telephone calls
Free Satellite TV
Free internet access and Wifi - bring your laptop!
Free children's facilities
Free use of B.B.Q
Further details outdoors:
The garden is landscaped both front and rear with young palm trees and grasses. The high wall to the rear of the property provides added privacy. An excellent area for an outdoor charcoal BBQ.(provided)
Ample parking for 2 cars.
Sun loungers, table and chairs and a spa make the patio area an ideal area to relax and look across the landscaped rear garden
Underwater lighting is an additional feature which provides the opportunity for refreshing, late evening swims. As you have your evening meal or a relaxing drink, look across the rear garden, lit by solar lights.
Patio doors from the living area and the downstairs toilet both open on to this area which is alarmed for child safety.
The community which is well landscaped, irrigated and maintained to a high standard, is both residential and rental with little traffic which makes the villa ideal for a wonderful Florida family holiday.
Further details
For the comfort and safety of guests this a non smoking villa.
For overall safety smoke alarms and burglar alarms are fitted.
Heating of the pool and spa is an extra weekly charge and must be requested in writing.
Cot, high-chair and pushchair are available and must be requested in writing.
Conditions
A £150 deposit per week is required at time of booking, non -refundable if booking is cancelled.
Balance to be paid 8 weeks prior to arrival along with a refundable breakages/ damage cheque of £200.
This will be refunded within two weeks of the end of your stay, subject to a satisfactory property inspection.
Payment accepted by cheque or bank transfer.
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The beautiful Tuscany and Calabria development of villas, set in a quiet development, surrounded by conservation areas and natural wetlands, is ideally situated, only minutes from the new West Gate to the Disney theme and water parks.
Walt Disney World offers 4 theme parks and 2 water parks. Our agent in Kissimmee can provide tickets.
Downtown Disney offers a wonderful shopping and dining experience.
Universal Studios now offers the amazing world of Harry Potter; only 20 minutes drive from the villa.
Sea World, only 15 minutes from the villa, offers spectacular shows. The nearby Aquatica water park is a must for all water lovers.
RECREATION - This is an all year round holiday destination with lovely warm sunshine and blue skies even in December and January. There really is something for everyone to enjoy. Lakes and rivers offer endless opportunities for swimming, boating, waterskiing and fishing.There are also numerous fitness trails and tennis courts.
SHOPPING - Highway 192 and 27 as well as Interstate 4 are just minutes from the villa, offering a huge range of shopping malls, and factory outlets. This really is a shopper's paradise!
DINING - Really too many to mention. Many restaurants close by , offering international cuisine.
NIGHTLIFE - Countless bars, pubs, dance clubs and themed evenings on Highway 192.
ENTERTAINMENT - the theme parks of course but also world famous theatre, ballet and orchestras. Also many themed nights such as The Arabian Nights.
DAYS OUT - my favourites. If you would like to explore more than theme parks, visit one or more of the following:
Lake Toho, only 1/2 an hour away, has many boat trips offering wildlife tours.
Celebration, a purpose built, architect designed town, situated on a number of lakes, only 20 minutes away, offers a great day out on bicycles on marked cycle routes .A bird lover's paradise! You don't even need binoculars. You will probably see an alligator.
Bok Tower Gardens - an easy drive along Highway 27. A must for all garden lovers. Camellias in January!
Cocoa Beach with its miles of sand and great surf is only 1 hours drive away. Great for watching the pelicans and thousands of other seabirds. Remember to visit Ron Jon's - a teenager's and surfer's paradise. Also walk northwards and watch submarines and big ships using the channel. Great for fishing from the breakwater.
The Kennedy Space Centre is also just over an hour's drive; a must for all ages.
Port Carnaveral with its luxury cruise ships is also worth a visit, when over on the east coast.
The white sand, west coast beaches such as St Petersburg and Clearwater are just under 2 hours away. Spend hours just watching the dolphins and picking up shells.
The Kissimmee / Westside area
The villa is set in a peaceful conservation area ideal for walking, jogging or cycling. Yet within only minutes drive there are 2 large Publix food stores, a huge Walmart and Wallgreens drive-in chemist. There are over a dozen top class golf courses nearby. Only minutes from the villa, Highway 192 gives easy access to Kissimmee, both the old and new town, offering international cuisine. Great shopping, dinner shows, legend- designed golf courses, local winery, world class fishing, hot air balloon rides, helicopter trips and boat trips on Lake Toho are just some of the attractions in the area.
Kissimmee also hosts many special events throughout the year.
Alligators, amazing wildlife (armadillos and raccoons) and incredible birds(Sandhill cranes) can be seen nearby (even in the garden) as this area is the headwater of the Everglades.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Orlando International: 45 km |
Fly to Orlando International (30 mins from the villa) or Sanford Airport (50 mins)
Fly Virgin, B,A, Continental, Delta
Continental offers a daily service from Edinburgh. Flight returns can be purchased for just over £400 if booked well in advance and you are willing to travel on a Sunday or the early part of the week.
All major car hire companies operate from the airports and the roadway system is quick and well signposted.
Directions on how to get to our villa will be sent to guests as well as our own map with extra tips on how to make your journey easy. Please note that the google satellite map used to pinpoint the villa is more than 4 years out of date and does not show completed development in the area.
Activities near Kissimmee
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Good nightlife
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 14 May 2012 |
What an amazing spacious family villa in a peaceful location. Upon arrival we immediately felt at home. The rooms are large and airy with plenty of storage. The pool is inviting, the games room is fun and the villa is well equipped and cleaned and maintained to a high standard. Located off the 192 it is a short drive to supermarkets and some amazing restaurants. Only 15 minutes away from the Disney parks it is ideal. The perfect Disney vacation home that we will be using again. |
19 Apr 2012 |
With excellent guide notes from travelling from the airport on arrival and upon entering the Villa our holiday started off brilliantly. Davella is very homely and nicely decorated/furnished and plenty of space if you have a family. The area around the villa is semi rural but only a short distance to the attractions which we found ideal, as some days we enjoyed the peaceful garden and swimming pool. Ella Morris the owner was very helpfull and having contacted several villas to book our holiday, she was the best and dealt with any queries etc very promptly. We have been in touch with her several times since coming back to england, and we are looking forward to booking with Ella again next year. This was not our first visit to Florida but staying at Davella was the best time we've had there and we wouldnt hesitate in recommending this villa. |
27 Nov 2011 |
We wasted many hours looking for other villas after adding Davella to our shortlist. This was our 3rd visit to Florida in the last 5 years and we have rented our fair share of holiday house in between, so I feel confident in recommending this house. We fully intend to return to Florida in a year or two and the first thing we will do is make sure this house is available, which isn't something we have ever done before. Firstly, and something quite hard to find in anything under 5 bed houses is the fact that you have two floors. This was a great advantage over previous lets for us as we had our 4 year old son with us who we still like to have in bed asleep by 7. Being able to have the television on downstairs on a sensible volume knowing he was not likely to be woken up was great, likewise if we were awake early (jet lag!!) there was no chance of disturbing anyone else still asleep (not the case on single story villas). While on the subject of sleeping, the bedrooms are vast, especially the master, the photos don't do the rooms justice. The house is very well looked after by the management agency and the owners seem to visit regularly which ensures that everything is as it should be. The location of the house is also great in our opinion. It took about 40 mins from Orlando Int Airport, and bar needing a few dollars for the toll roads, could not have been more straight forward (what you need following a 9 hour flight). If you have not been to Kissimmee before, or not for a long time, you will find that the Westside area/development is on the 'right' side of the I4. In our opinion it seems that much of the area that used to be popular for villarentals (down past Old Town Kissimmee on the 192) has been left somewhat left to it's own devices while investment has shifted to the Westside area. You have within 5 mins drive a massive supermarket (Target) and a good selection of places to eat (recommend Bahama Breeze as one to try), the Disney gates are also easy to find and only take about 15 mins away. Universal, Sea World etc take a little longer but no more than 40 mins from leaving the house to parking up. We felt very safe in the development with a mixture of rented and full time residents around us. Again, being on split floors felt more like home!. The Pool is a good size, but I would recommend getting it heated if you plan to use it at this time of year (Nov). The management company were very friendly. They made contact on our first morning to make sure we got in ok and later that day popped in to say hi. They seem to manage most of the rental houses on the street as we saw their van round and about regularly, again if you needed anything you could make contact easily and they were never more than 5 mins away. We needed a buggy for the holiday and rather than take our own the house owner was happy to provide one via the management company (god send if you have a child under 6.. believe me even if they have not had a buggy for some time in the UK I doubt they will had the stamina need for all the walking in the parks!). The home owners, Ella and Dave, were very quick to respond to our questions and very helpful with recommending things the area offered. Again having rented a number of holiday homes this isn't always the case, so where you find this kind of help you know you are on to a good thing. To sum up, the house was excellent. It was very clean, well looked after, had everything we needed, support from a good management company and felt nice and safe with a home from home feel. In short stop searching and make contact with the owner, then sit back and relax. |
Guestbook for Davella
What a beautiful villa, incredibly spacious and beautifully maintained both inside and out. Loved my quiet walks in the morning round the peaceful small lakes. An incredible amount of bird life including 2 visiting cranes in the back garden. Margaret Young, Buckinghamshire, England
An amazing villa in a beautiful location, so close to Disney. This is a home from home experience. Loved the pool area with jacuzzi, lovely back garden. Would go back. Elaine Maclean, Scotland
We had a brilliant time in Florida and we were really happy with your Villa. The Villa was immaculately clean and tidy. As soon as we arrived and unpacked we felt immediately at home - I myself didn't want to go home, ha ha!
I'd like to thank you for providing such a wonderful place for us to stay. David Slack and family, February 2011
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 10 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| 15 Apr 12 | 1 Jul 12 | £ 460 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Jul 12 | 2 Sep 12 | £ 475 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 2 Sep 12 | 17 Oct 12 | £ 395 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 17 Oct 12 | 16 Dec 12 | £ 435 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 16 Dec 12 | 29 Dec 12 | £ 495 | - | - | 1 Week | |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
All linen and towels are provided with the exception of beach towels.
There is an electric pool heater for the winter months if required, at an additional charge of $200 per week.
Prices include Florida tax.
Discounts for stays over 2 weeks.
BOOK 2013 now at 2012 RATES!
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* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 2 years listed You are contacting Isabella Morris
Languages spoken   The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This villa has received 5 reviews from previous guests.  |
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