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Disney Forest Home; 3 Miles to Disney; From 150; Pool Heat/WIFI/Weber BBQ Incl.

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4 Bdrms (2 Masters), 2 Family Rms, 3 bathrms, AC, WIFI, BBQ - New Exterior Color
Relax in our home's heated jacuzzi jet spa & pool backing unto a private forest.
The pool area has table, chairs, loungers and faces south west with sun all day
Pool Sitting Area
The Jacuzzi can seat 6 people comfortably and heats up to 95 degrees.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Kissimmee, FL
  • Island H2O Live!
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Mystic Dunes Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Disney Forest Home; 3 Miles to Disney; From 150; Pool Heat/WIFI/Weber BBQ Incl.

RATES & PRICING NOTES - PLEASE READ

Our Regular/Long Term Rate/Low Season rate is $150 for 2024 and 2025. This pricing is set for Saturday to Saturday stays.

Included at no extra charge: pool/spa heat, WIFI, outdoor Weber BBQ Grill

Premiums apply for Holiday Periods over regular rate. These premiums are per night as follows and updated in my rental calendar:

A. (March Break Month, Memorial Day, Summer Jun-Aug, Labor Day) $25;
B. (Easter/Passover, July 4 week, Xmas, New Year, Thanksgiving) $85.

Cleaning fees are extra and posted on VRBO. Any discounts are posted on VRBO.

Please note:
1. All pricing for 7 night stays include pool/spa heat, all cleaning charges, A/C, WIFI, long distance calling (USA & Canada) and use of outdoor Weber propane grill.
2. Pricing is set for 7 night stays with Saturday arrivals and departures. If you arrive or depart on other days, please check with me first as extra fees may apply.
3. Pet fees apply per per pet. If you wish to bring a pet you must disclose the pet for approval. Pet fees per pet are $225 (for dogs). If you wish to bring a cat you must disclose to me first (cat fees are $325 per pet) and I may not allow cats so please check first.
4. Additional pet, cleaning fees, or period surcharges may added after your booking request. VRBO does not allow for automatic application of these charges. Upon addition of these charges you have the option to decide if you wish to move forward and your credit card is not charged unless you accept the extra costs.
5. During premium holiday periods minimum 7 night stays with Saturday arrival and departure dates apply. Please check with me first.
6. For last minute reservations within 2 weeks of arrival date, rates may increase. Please check rental calendar for rates.
7. Full payment is due at reservation.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Our home is located on Secret Key Cv, a private street upon entering the 5 Star Award Winning Emerald Island Resort and only a 4 minute walk to the Resort Clubhouse and 3 Mile drive to Disney. Our home backs onto forest conservation land providing the ultimate level of privacy and serenity. Only a short distance away discover the magic of Disney, golf at the world's premier courses, shop until you drop, or treat yourself to fine cuisine.

We have recently renovated with New Kitchen, New Bathrooms and New Living Area Furniture.

Our home starts with an entrance porch leading to a spacious first family and dining room complete with a sofa set, 1080P HD LCD Big Screen 47' TV with Blu-Ray Player, and formal dining table set. A well equipped kitchen includes modern stainless steel appliances (fridge with ice maker, stove, microwave oven, garborator, dishwasher) with cutlery and serving dishes for 10, coffee maker, kettle, toster, toaster oven, and ice crushing blender. The kitchen has a separate eating area which leads into a second family room that overlooks the pool & spa area. The second family room comes complete with a full leather sofa and love seat set including a queen sized sleeper, a 42' Plasma HDTV, and DVD/CD Player. The second family/kitchen area share a ceiling fan for improved air circulation.

The layout of the home is on a single level with no stairs offering improved access for elderly, handicapped, and wheelchair guests. All common areas are tiled and the bedrooms have new laminate flooring. The entire home has been re-painted with soft earth-tone colors. All common areas have vaulted ceilings.

The patio doors open to the pool and upgraded Whirlpool Jacuzzi spa enclosed in an extended screened deck perfect for sun tanning with a removable security fence for child protection. The whirlpool has upgraded jacuzzi jets with a timer and the pool area is equipped with an outdoor patio set including zero-gravity loungers. The pool area faces south west and enjoys sunshine throughout the day. The combination pool & whirpool spa is one of the larger pools for homes in the community. Where pool heat is selected, the spa heats to temperatures of approximately 98F and the pool to approximately 85F. We also have an outdoor propane Weber BBQ.

Four bedrooms (with 2 Master Bedrooms) offer a new king size bed set, new queen size bed set, a guest room with twin beds, and a children's room with double bunk beds. The rooms are equipped with dressers and night stands. The first master bedroom has a king bed with a ceiling fan and ensuite private bathroom with double sinks, a roman tub and walk-in showers and private toilet. The second master bedroom has a queen bed and a private ensuite bathroom. Both master bedrooms have HD flat screen TVs. All the bedrooms have new linens and comforters since we purchased the home. All the bedrooms have newly installed laminate flooring for improved breathability while sleeping. The four bedrooms and queen sleeper sofa comfortably provides sleeping capacity for up to 10 guests.

The home is equipped with cable HDTV in all bedrooms, air conditioning, WIFI internet access, and unlimited long distance calling to the USA and Canada. The 3 bathrooms are equipped with white bath and face towels. The house comes ready with place settings, cutlery, cups, linens, and towels to accommodate 10 guests. Each bathroom has one roll of toilet paper included.

A double garage houses a washing machine and dryer. The garage has been converted into a games room with a pool table, air hockey, ping pong, couch and pub table for playing cards.

For young children, the home has a highchair, portable folding playpen, and stroller.

We have added a new A/C unit, new pool heater, and new outdoor aluminum patio furniture. We have remodeled the Kitchen, King bedroom, and Queen bedroom with new stainless steel appliances and new bedroom furniture.

Keywords: House Disney Pool Forest

Property manager

Clyde

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Email for Pet Policy. $225 Cleaning Fee is Per Pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking Allowed in the Home or Games Room.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kissimmee

Located in Kissimmee, this holiday home is near theme parks. Mystic Dunes Golf Club and Reunion Resort Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Walt Disney World® Resort and Old Town. Travelling with kids? Make time for Disney's Hollywood Studios®, or head to an event or a match at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkelling and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Kissimmee, FL

What's nearby

  • Island H2O Live! - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Mystic Dunes Golf Club - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Orange Lake Golf - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex - 15 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - 20 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Kissimmee Station - 29 min drive
  • Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bahama Breeze - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Portillo's Kissimmee - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Disney Forest Home; 3 Miles to Disney; From 150; Pool Heat/WIFI/Weber BBQ Incl. have a pool?

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

Is Disney Forest Home; 3 Miles to Disney; From 150; Pool Heat/WIFI/Weber BBQ Incl. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Disney Forest Home; 3 Miles to Disney; From 150; Pool Heat/WIFI/Weber BBQ Incl.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Disney Forest Home; 3 Miles to Disney; From 150; Pool Heat/WIFI/Weber BBQ Incl.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Disney Forest Home; 3 Miles to Disney; From 150; Pool Heat/WIFI/Weber BBQ Incl. located?

This family-friendly Kissimmee holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Island H2O Live!, Bonanza Golf & Gifts and Lake Davenport. Walt Disney World® Resort and Surfari Water Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 197 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

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

Family vacation

Beautiful and friendly environment. Perfect house for me, my wife, and kids. Close to shops, putt putt, and Universal theme parks. We had a blast!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

JOHNENE L.

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

Needs repairs and cleaning

While the house had great space, it needed extensive repairs and cleaning. The pool and spa heat never worked and while we called multiple times, never had anyone fix it. Pool deck and furniture were filthy. Barbecue was rusty, dirty and tank left empty. Gutters were falling off the house. Inside, dirty floors, walls, food wrappers under the coffee table, bugs and layers of dust on windowsills and floorboards. Furniture was worn.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

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

Beautiful home

The property was just as described, very nice neighborhood. Very nice stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Shelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

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

A Disney Forest Getaway

Loved our stay. Home is well appointed and management quick to respond as needed. Pool is a real bonus. Hot tub to relax and pool for a swim. Pet friendly was a welcome amenity. Just a short hop to the Magic Kingdom. Go ahead….Mickey is waiting.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

dwayne j.

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

HOUSE ADJUSTMENT

OVERALL NICE STAY..JUST FEW MINOR PROBLEM...HOUSE LEAKS WHEN RAIN AND SUPER SMALL TV THRU OUT THE HOUSE.....NICE HOMELY FEELING HOUSE...FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD....CLEAN AND SPACIOUS...
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Wonderful family vacation!!

We we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ami B.

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

Great Property/Easy to Rent and Stay

The property was clean and well stocked. We have booked numerous properties in the area over the years, and this was one of the nicest. The bedrooms and beds were nice. We loved having three bathrooms. The kitchen was well stocked with what we needed to cook. The location is great for eating out, shopping, and getting to the parks. We didn't really use the pool because it was cold and pool heat only goes so far, but it looked lovely. We appreciated that we could bring out dog, and the neighborhood was friendly. I've stayed in some where the HOA was terrible to deal with on parking and getting in and out. This one was friendly and easy to deal with.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia W.

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

Family vacation

This is 2nd time we stayed here. The house is nice, clean, and close to Disney/stores. We enjoyed the pool and games.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Good time

Nice property, very roomy, nice pool...
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Janice F., Sylvan lake

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disney family vacation

We went to the parks and had a great time. There obviously wasn’t detail to the corners and behind and under furniture. We were disappointed that there were no cleaning supplies or recycling ! We didn’t have wash cloths, dish cloths, hand soap, toilet paper or garbage bags. The cutlery was just terrible. Only one sharp knife and the spoons looked like someone had run them through the garburator. The property had wonderful beds. No overhead lighting in the bedrooms. The clock never was fixed with the proper battery throughout our stay of two weeks. It needed a double A battery and a C battery. The kids spent most of the day in the pool when we were home. The hot tub was over 101 degrees when the bubbles were on, so we had to turn on the bubbles to warm the hot tub and pool, then turn it off so we could use it. The pool tech came in but didn’t fix it so that it was the proper temperature. I would suggest that a proper vacuum and cleaning supplies be provided and we would have cleaned it to our standards. The Management company needs to get better cleaners!! And staff with better attention to detail.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

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

Perfect spot

The house was beautiful, spacious, and clean. It’s very close to Disney world which was great! Clyde was also great at answering any questions I had before my stay. We never had any issues while there so I never needed to contact him or the property manager. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose R.

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

Awesome

Great home, would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olga

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

Great property

Great house, exactly as described. Excellent location if going to parks. Had some issues that were resolved quickly. Ac stopped working but management had it fixed within a few hours. Pool skimmer was non existing, they delivered one within hours, propane was empty and again was delivered next day. House does need some upgrades such as patio door. Very hard to open. Overall great communication and a great place to stay. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

m k.

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

Upkeep

We enjoyed the property. It was clean and welcoming. Gated and felt safe trails, community pool and activities, and dog friendly was appreciated . General maintenance of patio door. Shower flow/ draining were disappointing but manageable. We did not call the management company regarding this. It did not affect our stay greatly and was not urgent , just things to have followed up on
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucas S.

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

Great Location!

House was in great shape and was close to everything! Owners responds quickly. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Lydia k.

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

Vacation 2023

The overall stay was great. The property has more than enough sleeping space. The rooms were just as described. The pool was awesome for the kids. There was plenty of dishes and bath towels. The other towels I assume were for the pool. Location location location A+. I was familiar with the surroundings and was close to I-4. The issues were: Could never get keybox to work, the reviews from previous guest about the house being poorly cleaned is still accurate. Not sure who does that for them but apparently the owner is not following up. The house was really dirty with dust. The contract said no pets without prior approval. Not sure if someone just didn't notify but dog hair was everywhere. The floor rugs in the family room could be changed out. The plastic flowers throughout could be updated as well. The local Goodwill is not a good place to shop for these items. There were pots and pans but again, something you may have picked up at the GW store. The MB was nice size but the bed was really uncomfortable. There were no mattress pads! On any of the beds. The nics on the furniture were not bothersome but I thought he described it as new. The windows, ceiling fans, and furniture need a good scrub. The blinds in the family room broken. The door is still hard to open. I think if the owner got someone who really cared he would get good advise and take care of these issues. Otherwise I hope he's not just getting money and not putting back into cleaning the house. I woulf rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony A.

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

Great place to stay with your family

Our stay was extremely enjoyable. Working with Clyde was a pleasure. He was extremely accommodating and gracious. Hopefully will be back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Leah S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but….

The house is in a great location, beautiful gated community. Clyde was easy to deal with and the check in was seemless. My only concern is the cleanliness of the home. It seems his cleaning crew is not doing him any Justice. Their rental home has a great layout but the maintenance crew is not doing a great job maintaining it. The beds all need mattress covers, the shower curtain has mold and the dust on the baseboards is bad. The patio door is almost impossible to open as well. My suggestion to the owner is to get a new property manager. It was previously mentioned that there are no supplies left and this is true. One dishwasher tab, no salt and pepper - no basics. No cleaning supplies or laundry soap ever though they ask that you start a load of wash when you leave. So prepare to shop or bring those.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Joan K.

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

Florida stay

We loved the area and the amenities the resort offered. The pool and hot tub on site were great. The down side was that I expected the house to provide more basic amenities. There was minimum toilet paper laundry and dishwasher supplies. No salt pepper or coffee filters. We were not aware that we would have to spend money for all of these things that we only needed small amounts of. Maybe this is common practice but was inconvenient. The house was comfortable and the location was awesome. We will definitely be back to the area in the future. The sliding door was very hard to open/close but the Lina I area was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gieti M.

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

Christmas at Disney

Great experience. Was able to accommodate the family. Was very close to Disney. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia W.

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

Family vacation

The location is great, near theme parks and grocery stores. The house has a nice set up with 2 sitting rooms. Nice sized pool. Kids enjoyed playing air hockey, there is also a pool table. Plenty of room for 8 people. Beds comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas F.

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

Great Family Rental for our Orlando Parks Vacation

Property was exactly as described in the listing, owner was easy to communicate with and only a few small cleanliness items that are expected in a rental (nothing to the level that required us to request maintenance but we let the property owner know). House is in a secluded and quiet community that is safe and secure. We never heard a sound out of any of the neighbors. Pool and hot tub were great and loved how kids could swim while we watched them from living area. It also has TV/Cable so we could watch local weather alerts since it was during the recent hurricane. Internet was fast and one TV had a Google cast so we could stream some shows on one of our rainy days, but kids also spent time playing pool and air hockey. No issues getting a Lyft to all parks (Disney/Universal/Sea World) as it’s located within a few miles. Trips to the gates were less than 30 mins with traffic and we never had to wait more than 15 mins for a ride. Grub Hub also had food to us within 30 mins if needed with tons of restaurants nearby. We had 6 people total but the place could easily hold 10 and it’s nice to have space compared to any of the ‘resort hotels’ where a family our size would have been crammed into a 1-2 room suite sharing a bathroom/TV/etc. We will definitely consider to book again if we return to the Orlando area!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nina L.

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

Great Home

Safe community, a beautiful home, relaxing, peaceful, and amazing overall.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Dana S.

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

Great Time!

This house is as advertised. It’s in a great location. We enjoyed the pool. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Clyde

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My wife Amanda and I purchased our Disney Forest Home at Emerald Island, Kissimmee to enjoy the wonders of Disney with our now four young boys. I am a Canadian Chartered Accountant and my wife is an Insurance Underwriter. Family time is important to us with our children and we hope that those that rent our property will treasure the memories of their Disney family vacations as we do. We take pride in our property ownership and are constantly upgrading the features in our house to create an even greater vacation experience for our guests.

Why they chose this property

We selected Emerald Island for ownership as we preferred a gated and guarded community for safety issues with very close proximity to the Disney resort parks and local Orlando attractions. We wanted an environment where we felt we were on vacation and the luxury at Emerald Island provided exactly that. We have a very short walk to the Resort Clubhouse to enjoy a drink and snack at the community pool/sauna/spa, the nature walk is fabulous and peaceful, we love playing tennis, and the community is surrounded by water making additional development impossible to protect the exclusivity and privacy of the Emerald Island Resort.

What makes this property unique

Our property is unique to other vacation homes in the community as we back onto the conservation forest/nature walk. While other properties face the backyards of homes, have exposure to wind due to open space, or do not have day long sunlight, our backyard is peaceful and private with day long exposure to the sun so you really can relax when taking a swim or enjoying the upgraded Whirlpool Jacuzzi jet spa. Our house has undergone a full painting, replacement of carpet in all common areas with tile or laminate flooring, new leather furniture, new area rugs, two (2) new HD LCD Big Screen TVs one with Blu-Ray player and the other with DVD player, new kitchen furniture, new linnens & towels, new coffee table set, new kitchen small appliances, new kitchen stainless steel appliances; new home pictures and decorations, new pool aluminum patio furniture & pool accessories, new automated pool & spa heater, new AC, and updated landscaping and new outdoor propane BBQ. The AC is a new 4 Ton A/C unit to properly cool the home and new Pool/Spa Heater. Our guests can also enjoy WIFI Internet and Unlimited Long Distance calls to the USA and Canada to keep in touch with relatives or your business affairs at home. Our floor plan offers 1,935 square feet of living space on a single level and with no stairs, improves access for elderly, handicapped, wheelchair guests and provides for a cooler living environment. Our home has only tile and laminate flooring with no carpet in living areas. We are comitted to keepying our home clean and updated for the full enjoyment of our guests.

Languages:

English