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Summer in Florida
Holiday Date: 24 June 2010 - 15 July 2010 Review Submitted: 19 July 2010
"Arkvilla is ideally situated with amusement parks, golf courses, and shopping outlets nearby.
The villa is so spacious that we felt quickly at home. Our children especially loved the pool.
Our three weeks of holiday have gone too fast.
Sabine and Jean-Luc Migerel and their children, France
Wonderful Short Break
Holiday Date: 26-30 May 2010 Review Submitted: 1st June 2010
Arkvilla is as beautiful as it is pictured. It has plenty of space and is ideal for a family vacation. The pool is a nice size and is very relaxing. We really enjoyed vacationing here and look forward to returning.
This was hands down the best vacation we've taken because we stayed at Arkvilla!!
Ingrid Sanders, Atlanta, GA
First Stay in Arkvilla
Holiday Date: April 2010 Review Submitted: May 2010
Dear Sandra, omg, that was the response from Myself and Alice and Lew when we walked into your villa.
It was beyond our expectations, beautifully furnished and really clean. It was everything you said it would be and more. It was such a fantastic base for our days out.
We can’t thank you enough for all your help and advice, before and during our stay - we cant wait to return.
The Taylor Family, Basildon, Essex
A perfect holiday home from home
Holiday Date: March 2010 Review Submitted: April 19, 2010
We have just the most fantastic family holiday with our 3 boys and their 2 Grandparents in this wonderful holiday villa. The villa is all you can want as a base for a Florida holiday, well maintained, very clean and spacious with modern fittings.
It also has a lovely pool and games room to keep the kids (and adults!) occupied if they have any energy left for your busy days out. I would recommend this villa to anyone, including family and friends.
The owner has been very helpfull and makes you feel very welcome in her home.
Owner's Response: Thank you so much Ken, for your kind comments about our Florida home.
We are so pleased you enjoyed your first holiday in Florida and are delighted that you have re-booked for next Easter.
Second Stay at Arkvilla
Holiday Date: 14-21 March 2010 Review Submitted: 21st March 2010
Another visit to the ARK Villa and again we leave without disappointment. This time we shared the villa with friends and still there was plenty of room for all to relax after long days at the parks. The kids enjoyed the games room and pool, the addition of the solar blanket enabled us to use the pool no matter the time or the outside temperature. The villa seems like our second home and we would recommend to all.
Whether you are a small family or a couple of families, this place can accommodate and fulfill all your vacation needs. The whole vacation home experience for the past couple of years has been a pleasant experience and can be attributed to Sandra’s personal touches such as ensuring we received pertinent information about the home and surrounding area, a bottle of wine awaiting our arrival and a welcome phone call confirming all is well.
Ever since our first stay, we have recommended ARK Villa to family and friends and will continue to do so without hesitation.
Thanks Sandra for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home
Tony, Jennifer, Brad, Josh & Katie, Kanata, Ontario
New Year Stay at Arkvilla
Holiday Date: January 2010 Review Submitted: February 2010
We have just returned back from a fantastic two week stay at ARK VILLA and are so pleased we opted to rent this villa. The villa is of very high standard and is extremely well maintained and very clean throughout. We were amazed with the wonderful décor and the amount of furnishing in the villa as it made the stay so warm and welcoming!
The home was well prepared for our arrival and there was a welcome folder with relevant information to help us out and contact details of grocery stores/ restaurants/theme parks etc. The villa is in an ideal location as you are able to get to the attractions easily and there are grocery stores a few minutes away.
We booked the villa directly through the owners and found them to be professional, friendly and very helpful in providing accurate information and were always willing to go out of the way to make sure our stay would be comfortable. When we arrived at the villa, a representative from the management company came to see us the next day and again, we found the person to be very helpful, warm and informative.
is perfect for families as there is an incredible amount of space, two reception areas for relaxing, well equipped games area, excellent facilities such as laundry, full kitchen and all the comforts of home. This was our first family vacation with a young child and we really appreciated the excellent facilities provided (high chair, cot bed, clean bedding, buggy, car seat)- these were all clean, safe to use and well maintained.
We also, felt reassured about the safety of the villa as the neighbourhood is gated and there is extra safety fence around the pool for children. We will certainly be using ARK VILLA again and strongly will be recommending this to friends and family members.
Nita & Hit, Ilford, Essex
Our Christmas in Arkvilla
Holiday Date: 21st Dec - 1st January Review Submitted: 6 January 2010
Ark Villa was everything I wanted for our family Christmas in Florida. When searching homes I sent many enquiries but Sandra was the only one to respond almost immediately by telephone. I could tell from our first conversation that I had found a gem. The Villa is immaculate, well furnished, very spacious and comfortable. Because the kitchen is so well equipped I was able to prepare a complete Christmas dinner with no difficulty.
The pool was great and my 7-year-old granddaughter just loved it. Sandra is a very pleasant host and makes you feel very welcome.
We enjoyed the bottle of wine Sandra left as a welcome gift, poolside in the sun with the temperature in the 20s thinking about the rest of our family back in Ottawa with temperatures hovering at -25.
I highly recommend Ark Villa for your holiday visit to Orlando. It was awesome.
Joyce & Jim Clyne, Ottawa, Canada
Best Ever Family Holiday
Holiday Date: October 2009 Review Submitted: November 24, 2009
We booked 'Arkvilla' back in April 2009, this was following a long drawn out trawl of a number of websites. We kept going back to view 'Arkvilla' as there was something very appealing about this place. We are so glad we did as this has been the best family holiday ever.
The accommodation is absolutely splendid, spotlessly clean, spacious, tastefully decorated in a beautiful location.
'Arkvilla' is in an ideal location for travelling to the Disney and other theme parks. The local supermarket Publix is a few minutes drive away, Applebees restaurant is also good value and friendly service, recommend that you pop in to 'Linksters' bar, all of the bar staff are very friendly, particularly Anthony, it's a bit like 'Cheers'.
Following a tiring day at the theme parks it was a real pleasure to come back to 'Arkvilla' and chill out by the pool with a glass of wine.
My advice to anyone considering booking 'Arkvilla' do it now as tomorrow someone may beat you to it. I promise you this, you will not be disappointed and like us you will want to return at the earliest opportunity.
Stephen & Jackie Taylor, Kidderminster, Worcs
Great Family Holiday
Holiday Date: October 2009 Review Submitted: October 29, 2009
Our 14 day stay at ARKVILLA was one of the best, most relaxing family holidays we have ever spent. This was our fist experience renting a villa & I can categorically say that it will not be our last. When we return to Florida it will definitely be back to ARKVILLA.
Lets start with the booking. We booked late, very late, yet the whole transaction could not have been handled any better, from receiving directions & instructions, giving tips on the best places to visit locally to the return of the deposit, it was all handled swiftly & with the minimum of fuss. Thank you Sandra
The villa itself is fantastic, the photographs on the website, although very good do not do justice to how spacious yet homely & comfortable the house actually is. So much so that we spent more than a few lazy mornings lounging by the pool instead of doing the usual park / tourist things that Florida is renowned for. The games room is well equipped with pool table, air hockey, dart board & playtstation 2. The bedrooms & lounge are immaculate & the pool area has plenty of room .
The kitchen also has everything you would need, including blender & coffee maker & everything in the house is spotlessly clean. We found the villa a great base to not only do the parks but to visit the beaches on each of the coasts. Cocoa Beach & Clearwater you can easily drive to & if you leave early enough you can have a great day at either place. Cocoa was just over an hour away & Clearwater a little bit further, but it was worth it to visit such beautiful beaches.
We made good use of the icebox we found in the villa & packed a great picnic. Lakeridge Winery was another place we visited, but make sure you check the events section of their website as its better to go when they have something on. We went on a weekend where they had a Classic Car show, live music & food available. We had a good fun afternoon for only $2 entry. Oh and free wine tasting. On most holidays after 10 or 12 days spent returning to a hotel room each night we are ready to come home. With this holiday it felt that each night we were coming home. Thank you again for the great holiday.
Grahame & Marie MacDonald, Crookston, Glasgow, Scotland
Our stay at ARKVILLA Easter 2009
Holiday Date: April 2009 Review Submitted: May 5, 2009
This holiday was our first in Florida, and also our first in a villa, (we usually stay in hotels, but not anymore!) Arkvilla is in such a lovely location, it feels "away from it all" but is actually really convenient for supermarkets, restaurants, and most importantly (in our opinion) the Disney parks. The villa itself is very spacious, lovely and clean, and beautifully decorated, and it really felt like "home from home" with everything needed to make our stay just fabulous.
The children ( 10 and 13 ) made as much use of the swimming pool and games room as they possibly could. Something we thought was really lovely was the genuine interest the owners had in making sure we were enjoying their lovely home. We received a phone call from them when we arrived to make sure everything was ok, which we thought was lovely, and they were very happy to recommend some of their favourite restaurants, and gave us some ideas of places to visit when we weren't visiting the "parks"
I have to say we had a fantastic holiday, and really have no negative comments to make, we would really love to go back to Arkvlla sometime, and would have no hesitation recommending it to our friends, infact we already have been! Thankyou, we really enjoyed staying in your lovely home!
Recommended for: Families with Young Children, Girls Getaway, Age 55+, Families with Teenagers, People with Disabilities, Sightseeing
Leilei Essex
Owner's Response: We're so pleased you enjoyed your first trip to Florida and we'd love to have you stay again
Holiday Date: March 2009 Review Submitted: April 20, 2009
We have just spent 7 days at ARK Villa. The location is ideal for Disney and all the local attractions. We have previously owned a villa in Florida so we had very high expectations and ARK Villa lived up to them all! The location, the pool, the furnishings inside the house, the games room!!! The kids loved the Air Hockey table & Play station. We would visit again as we had an amazing holiday and the house was immaculate!!
Thank you for all your assistance with the booking Sandra and also to the management company for looking after ARK Villa so well!
"February 2009 - Wow! Words cannot express our appreciation for this lovely home. We have so enjoyed our time at Arkvilla. Thank you for your personal attention to every detail and your sincere interest in ensuring that our stay was enjoyable. Our time at Arkvilla has been beyond our expectations and we look forward to coming again!
With heartfelt thanks, James, Vana and Cathy (Canada)"
Holiday Date: 2009 Review Submitted: 20th January 2009
My family and I have just returned from our second stay at the fabulous Arkvilla. Firstly, we would all like to say a very big thankyou for letting us share your stunning home. After a rather hectic and long journey we were soon living the dream! I really can't think of a better place to visit at Christmas and as we entered through the gated entrance it felt like we had returned home. We were greeted by a wreath hanging on the door and a beautifully decorated Chrismas tree.
All of this, plus the lovely phone call from Sandra to check that everything was o.k, all adds to the individual care and attention you will receive. This is the reason why we have returned and why this villa is heads and shoulders above the rest.
The decor, fixtures and fittings are of an extremely high standard, yet you don't feel like you shouldn't touch or use any of them.The villa layout is spacious and accessible, giving you the choice of quiet time or family time. The pool area is relaxing and our family made great use of this facility. There are ample sun loungers and chairs and a table where you can dine alfresco. The privacy screen around the pool is an added bonus, along with a chest full of pool toys
The games room with the pool table, air hockey and darts were a hit with all the family. There is an abundance of bedding and bath towels and having children, the washing machine and dryer are very welcome and very useful!!!! The kitchen is very well equiped, with everything you will ever need.
The villa is situated on the US27 and is 15 minutes away from Disneyworld. Various shops, supermarkets and restaurants are all in very close proximity We would not hesitate in recommending Arkvilla and look forward to spending many more happy family holidays there. It gets better every time we visit
Once again, many thanks Sandra . Gary, Tracey, Amy & Ellie Bennett
Happy Brian Sheffield.
Holiday Date: March 2008 Review Submitted: March / April 2008
My family and I stayed at the property for 2 weeks over the Easter break.
The accomodation was of a very high standard making this great value for money. All of the rooms were very spacious, so much so that the girls decided to share a bedroom ! The only downside was that we didn't get enough time to make full use of the pool and the games room due to Theme Parking.
The owner went out of her way to recommend several local restaurants, we only found time to visit 2 of them. She also answered all of our queries fully and honestly and even gave us a call when we were there to check everything was ok.
Excellent customer service. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone, it's spotless, spacious and very handy without being in the middle of neon city. It is all on one floor with a wide corridor and doorways so should be fine for anyone with disabilities, though I'm not an expert. Only one small step to get up to get into the porchway. 5 stars.
Recommended for: Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, and Sightseeing
Owners Response: Sounds like you had a fabulous time!! So glad you enjoyed your stay in our home. You are welcome back anytime.
Our February 2008 stay at ARK villa - Harrison
Holiday Date: Feb 2008 Review Submitted: Feb 26 , 2008
After previous disappointments with other villas my family and I were extremely pleased with ARK Villa. It is new, modern, well appointed, extremely clean and very comfortable. Everything was as described in the advert and it was close to all amenities and well maintained. The owner was really helpful with extra information and as we have a disabled child this was invaluable.
We have recommend the villa to friends who may wish to visit florida. The Publix supermarket, Applebees restaurant and other community services are 2 minutes away which made it very convenient. Islands of adventure was my childerens favourite park along with Typhoon Lagoon. I cannot find anything negative to say about this villa and I would definitely visit again!
Recommended for: People with Disabilities, Families with Young Children, and Sightseeing
Owners Response: We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay in our Florida home and would welcome having you stay again in the future. We thank you for looking after our home and treating it with care and respect.
Holiday Date: 2009 Review Submitted: 2009
Sorry I missed your call, we were out having a wonderful time. The villa was beautiful. Your directions to the home were great. Your home had everything that we needed and more. Everyone enjoyed it so much we would like to reserve it for next year if possible. We were also wondering if you have a comment book that we could leave a note in for others who were interested in the property so we could let them know how great the experience was. Thank you so much for everything.
Becky Grim.
Holiday Date: 2009 Review Submitted: 2009
It was a privilege to stay at your beautiful home. I would have no hesitation in recommending your property to others. In all we had a fantastic stay and dealing with you has been a pleasure. Jackie