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Entrance to home.
Living room with new sofa, chair and smart TV
Master Bedroom with King Size Bed
Walk in closet off of master bath
Master bath Walk in shower Walk in closet

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5151.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Winter Park, FL
  • Full Sail University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Rollins College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Kia Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Orlando, FL (ORL-Orlando Executive)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Great Family Home

Our home has high quality furniture, linens, cookware and tableware for your family dinners. There are large and small appliances (including airfryer) to help with preparation.
Enjoy a fully-furnished 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1600 square-foot, single-story house in the heart of Winter Park, a wonderful town that is adjacent to Orlando and that is home to an array of restaurants, galleries, museums, up-scale shops, businesses, professional offices, parks, lakes and hiking and biking trails. Rollins College is just minutes away from the house by car. Address: 1827 Mizell Ave. (Between Lakemont and Phelps)

The house has hardwood or tile flooring in most rooms; a large fenced backyard with a brick patio, lawn furniture, and a grille; front covered porch; and a concrete circular driveway. It has SpectrumTV, Wi-Fi; a printer/fax/copier/scanner machine; and DVD/CD player with DVDs and CDs. There are central heating and air conditioning systems; ceiling fans; smoke alarms; and a lawn sprinkler system. Lawn and landscaping care is provided. Traditional decor also available during the holiday season!

Downtown Winter Park has an Amtrak station. Getting to or from Orlando Airport from the house takes about 30 minutes by car. Both I-4 and 436 (Semoran Boulevard) exits are about 10 minutes away. Grocery and drug stores, Winter Park Hospital, and the Crosby wellness center are all within walking distance, as is a bus stop. Baldwin Park and Winter Park's public golf courses are minutes away by car. The Atlantic Ocean beaches, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and other major attractions are about a 45 minute drive away.

We are a professional couple -- a retired architect and a university professor -- who live in Pennsylvania. Our daughter-in-law lives down the street from the house and manages it for us. We love the house and intend to use and enjoy it more fully in the future. We believe that you will like spending time in it. Contact us for additional information and availability. Community outdoor pool and beautiful YMCA are both available within one mile. YMCA honors reciprocal agreements with many other Ys. Check with yours before leaving home.

Property manager

Tom and Nell Hartley

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Property Registration Number VRBO 466067

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Winter Park

Winter Park is home to this holiday home. Florida Mall and Orlando International Premium Outlets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal Studios Florida. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Universal Orlando Resort and Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, waterskiing and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Winter Park, FL

What's nearby

  • Full Sail University - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Rollins College - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Orlando Science Center - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • AdventHealth Orlando - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Kia Center - 13 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Winter Park Station - 9 min drive
  • Maitland Station - 9 min drive
  • Orlando International Airport (MCO) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Friendly Confines - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bolay - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Aloma Bowling Center - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Great Family Home have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Great Family Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great Family Home ?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Family Home ?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Great Family Home located?

This family-friendly Winter Park holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens, Morse Museum of American Art and Rollins College. Kraft Azalea Gardens and Winter Park Village are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Perfect location, lots of space and well equipped too!

Lovely area to walk and close to everything!
Stayed 29 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn-Marie D.

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

week in Winter Park

Wonderful in every way, many thanks!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

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

Fantastic

We found this home to be very comfortable, organized, clean and homey. The location is great. Barbara was very helpful and the owners also made our stay in Winter Park very nice. We will be back! :)
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lytle S., Winter Park, FL

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

Warm, inviting home!

This booking was our second time as guests of the Hartleys and we enjoyed it just as much the second time around. Staying at their home is like staying with good friends. We’ll miss the beautiful backyard and all the amenities in the home. They are lovely, gracious hosts!
Stayed 58 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lytle S., Winter Park, FL

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

Lovely Home in Charming WP Neighborhood

We stayed for a month with our 3 young children in this lovely home. It was well-supplied for a family stay, including plastic tableware for the children, puzzles, and books. The backyard is beautifully landscaped and fully fenced in for the children. Barbara was very responsive any time we needed anything!
Stayed 29 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne R., LAFAYETTE

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

Feels Like Home

The location and home were great. The home a traditional Floridian Ranch. Very comfortable and clear house manual. The backyard is beautiful. The office had everything to make work simple. I spent the majority of my trip alone. Very comfortable. Good home for grandkids too. You will need your own pack n play. They have kids dishes and cups. I will be coming back.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Perfect family stay

The house is perfect for family. It was one of the best stocked and organized house, with labels on every cabinet to make things easy to find. The beds were comfortable and the house was even more roomy than we expected. It was a perfect fit for our family of 4.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca a., Pitakotte/Sri Lanka

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

Perfect! Each detail considered

We stayed here with our college aged children for a week while they were on fall break. It was exactly what we were hoping for! It felt like a home not like a cookie cutter vacation house. The kitchen was extremely well stocked and I was able to cook during the week- all of our kid’s favorite foods with limited expense for common spices such as salt pepper Italian seasoning etc. The house was spacious-the hot tub was fantastic, the yard was amazing, and the community was exactly what we were looking for. We’ve already recommended it to friends who would like to stay in the Winter Park area as it has fantastic restaurants and the vibe are college students wanted. Thanks so much for allowing us to stay in your home and I would highly recommend it to others who are traveling in the area
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jake T.

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

Great Place

Great place. Great people.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Great location

Great location. Timely communication.
Stayed 42 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET P.

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

wonderful home, nice garden

Very nice home, some attention to patio, and window cleanliness needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Esteban C.

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

Great place

Ideal for visiting Orlando
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

christie p.

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

Perfect location close to hospital

This property is ideally situated very close to AdventHealth Winter Park hospital, where a family member of ours is staying. This house allowed us to stay close by while he was recovering. Their space is cozy and comfortable with everything clearly labeled and explained, making it a nice home away from home for us. The owners are easy to communicate with and were very helpful when our plans were uncertain. Their kindness and warmth during this time was much appreciated. The outdoor space is calming and peaceful, making this a wonderful place for a family seeking something close to the hospital. The back yard is a very beautiful, calming, and serene space to sit outside and enjoy the fresh air.

10/10 Excellent

Neli B.

Great stay

The home is located in a wonderful and very safe neighborhood. It is well equipped- especially the kitchen (there is even an ice cream maker!) and hosts are responsive to communications. The appliances are a bit outdated (fridge door doesn't lock well) and there was no hand-held showerhead (which made it a bit more challenging to wash our kids). Other than the above, we enjoyed the home and our stay and had everything we needed to feel comfortable. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

Amazing!!

Barbra the host could not have been any sweeter or accommodating. She literally made our stay Faboulous and wayyy beyond our expectations. Home is clean and has everything you could possibly need. Home is large, WiFi is great, cable tv, Netflix, hot tub, ac, and great pressure in the showers. I couldn’t have had a better home for our stay or a better host. Thank you so much Barbra will definitely be making this home our stay anytime I am in Orlando!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

john h.

We loved our 2019 New Years Visit & Stay!

We had a great time staying at this Winter Park home. From the very start, the communication was excellent with the owners as well as subsequently with the onsite property manager. The home was really perfect for our family of four. All of the home supplies you would have in your own home were all provided in this home - great coffee maker, cork screw, plenty of bath towels, note paper, etc. We loved the hot-tub and the outdoor fire pit when we chilling out in the evenings. With two college aged boys, a good TV as well as a good selection of cable channels are important and this family room was set up great for that. Lastly, the Winter Park area is beautiful. This home is situated in a awesome neighborhood that's fun just to drive around in and look at the various home. Close to tons of restaurants and shopping makes the location here just perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Calvin C.

Perfect Florida home away from the theme parks!

This home is a wonderful oasis located in an area replete with arts, shopping, culture & cuisine! The house itself is a classic Florida home, exceptionally well stocked for a VRBO, with modern amenities like broadband and on-demand television. It was literally a home away from home for us as we spent time with area family during the 2018 Christmas season. We loved staying in Winter Park and Nell & Barbara were wonderful to interact with! With all the great food in the area, I only cooked one meal, but cooking for 4 in the kitchen was easy. My osso bucco over spinach/cheese ravioli with a side of deep sautéed butter mushrooms came out exactly as if in our own home. There was even a cast iron pan for proper cooking; a relative rarity in a VRBO due to many people being unfamiliar with how to properly care for it. We took the scenic boat tour on the Winter Park lakes, ate at Hot Dog Heaven for natural casing hot dogs, Beefy King (check out the steam tables they use!), Tibby’s New Orleans, Bosphorous, the Briarpatch, Keke’s & other wonderful dining choices. Whether you want to look at the amazing homes, shop in world-class boutiques, enjoy nature, wine & dine, admire art and visit the theme park areas, this gem of a home in Winter Park is a great respite from corporate chain hotels. We would certainly stay here again when visiting the greater Orlando region!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

Amazing Experience

This house was perfect! The hosts, Tom and Nell Hartley, were amazing. They went above and beyond to make sure that our experience was great. We will be back!
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Perfect fit in Winter Park, Florida

This home is typical of the Winter Park/Orlando area that I grew up in. It is a charming cottage conveniently located to shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and Florida Hospital Winter Park. The one story home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths was the ideal spot for our family! I would rent it again!
Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Mrs W.

Great location, convenient to everything in Winter Park

The house is in a great Winter Park location, convenient to Rollins College, Publix, Mobil, and numerous shops & restaurants. Winter Park Hospital and the fire dept. also are just down the street. House is easy to navigate, and the backyard is beautiful. Homeowners and their local family are great hosts - easy to contact, quick to reply, and just all-around wonderful people!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

eric h.

Best Value in Orlando's Most Expensive Zip Code!

This super comfortable house was nestled in the Windsong section of 32789. This is the best walking neighborhood in all of Orlando! The house was equipped with everything we needed, and even more necessities the we were unaware we needed in a pinch. My wife, one year old daughter, and I were waiting for our home to be finished and we contacted Tom and Nell and explained our situation. Not only did they accommodate us, but they even bought our daughter a birthday present. They allowed us to have her first birthday party there. Besides being the archetype of true southern hospitality, Tom and Nell's house was well organized which allowed my family to hit the ground running with our busy schedules. The house had plenty of room for our family with a fully equipped office to boot. Besides being great hosts and conducting good business, Tom and Nell have become family friends whom we will cherish for years to come.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jean and Carl S., Minnesota

Excellent

Couldnt find a fault with this rental. Everything was as promised. Loved the back yard and bird watching. Quiet. Well equipped. Looking forward to a return.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lis K.

Feel at home!

The owners are very warm people. They welcomed my family with a card they sent to our house before their arrival. Also, they have lots of information for the renters to make their stay easier. The house is great, well maintained and has plenty of amenities so the renters feel at home . It is located close to stores and restaurants. I am totally sure we will rent this house when my family visits again. Thank you.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

katherine p., texas

Perfect Family Stay

We recently had the pleasure of renting this lovely home. From the moment we spoke to the owners, about the possibility of renting, we were welcomed like family. The house is in a fantastic location close to everything you would need for a great vacation including movie theaters, restaurants, and grocery stores. We booked as last minute as it can get and had no problem arriving to a clean and comfortable house. The backyard is magical and our children loved playing in the grass kicking around the soccer ball. The house is set up with everything you can think of and beautifully furnished with comfortable furnishings. We loved staying there and hope to again in the future. Thank you to the owners for making the whole experience absolutely wonderful.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Randall R., Valdosta, GA

Amazing Place!

We really had no idea what we were getting into coming to Orlando, but had to be there for a summer dance intensive for two of our four girls at the Orlando Ballet. We searched all over Orlando, as the intensive had a location on the north and south side of town. We, miraculously, landed here and it was perfect! The house is just adorable, with plenty of space for our family of 6. The location was just amazing. We enjoy staying in shape, and the neighborhood made for just great walks and runs. For the triathlete in the family, there were 3 YMCA facilities within a mile (one 50 Meter pool, one indoor pool (a bit of a sauna), and one with a 25 yard outdoor lap pool and great kids facility). Cycling? Group rides (very fast with incredibly talented riders) pass by every morning, including the long-running Saturday Lakemont ride that originates at a shopping center just around the corner. Quiet, peaceful and lovely all around. The owners are great to work with, and their daughter-in-law lives just down the street. They are all just wonderful people! Not sure if we'll be doing another dance intensive but, if we do, we'll do everything we can to stay here again. Highly, highly recommend. Thanks so much!

About the host

Hosted by Tom and Nell Hartley

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We live in Sewickley, PA. Since our son was a student at Rollins, we have enjoyed spending time in the Orlando area.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this home when Tom was working in Orlando and our adult son was caught up in an eight year cancer battle. After his death and our return to Pa., we listed our home on VRBO as a way to help out-of-town people who needed to be in Winter Park . Whether they were dealing with illnesses, joyful college visits and graduations , visiting the local colleges / universities or simply coming home to visit family without needing to all stay under the same roof. We recognize the need for people to have an affordable option once the Lankford and Best Western were torn down. We also needed to give ourselves time before making a decision about the house. Our first guests had lost everything in Katrina and rented our fully furnished from us for several years until the end of their lives. We like the opportunity of helping others.
Selfishly, our family enjoys coming to visit Winter Park, where we have fond memories , a wonderful daughter-in-law and local friends. Being retired we are able to spend many winter months in this home. Renting our home to others helps to defray our costs. We especially like the idea of children's enjoying their time here.

What makes this property unique

The floor plan, brick-paved patio, beautiful fenced-in backyard,and master bedroom porch are among our favorite aspects of the home. The bedrooms and bathrooms are on either side of the large living area.The unique floor plan provides privacy for couples traveling together and or parents and children. The arrangement and furnishings support entertaining.

Languages:

English