Close to Disney - shabby chic style villa with private pool!!
Guest rating: 4.7 / 5
Overview
This shabby chic-styled villa sits within Lake Berkley Resort, a gated community in Kissimmee, Florida, just minutes from Walt Disney World Resort and Disney's Hollywood Studios. Decorated with unique, one-of-a-kind touches rather than a standard cookie-cutter style, the home is designed to feel distinctive and relaxing after a day at the theme parks. It is a smoke-free property suited to kid-friendly stays.
Rooms
The villa has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, sleeping up to 8 guests total. The master bedroom and one additional bedroom each feature queen beds, while the third bedroom is outfitted with 2 twin beds for children, and a queen sleeper sofa adds extra sleeping space. Every bedroom includes a flat-screen TV, and high-speed WiFi is available throughout the home.
Amenities & Recreation
The centerpiece is a private, screened-in swimming pool with a walkout directly from the master suite, plus an optional pool heater available for an additional daily fee. The fully stocked kitchen lets guests prepare their own meals, and residents of Lake Berkley Resort also gain access to a clubhouse, weight room, community pool, a stocked fishing lake, and volleyball and basketball courts. The gated community is monitored by 24-hour live security.
Location & Surroundings
Lake Berkley Resort is close to numerous dining options, including El Tenampa Mexican Restaurant, Carne En Vara La Gloria Grill, Zeny's Filipino Cuisine, Applebee's Grill + Bar, Chili's Grill & Bar, Twin Peaks Kissimmee, and Miller's Ale House, all within roughly 1.5 to 5.5 km. Golf enthusiasts can visit nearby Reunion Resort Golf Course and Mystic Dunes Golf Club, while shoppers can head to Old Town and Disney Springs. Poinciana train station is about 4.5 km away, and Orlando International Airport is roughly 21.4 km from the villa.
Best for
This villa is best suited to families and small groups visiting the Orlando theme parks, thanks to its 3-bedroom layout sleeping up to 8, twin-bed room for kids, and private pool. It also appeals to travelers who want a distinctive, individually decorated home rather than a generic rental, plus access to Lake Berkley Resort's clubhouse, fishing lake, and sports courts for downtime between park visits.
Travel tips
Having a car is recommended since the villa is in a residential gated community and area restaurants and attractions are spread across several kilometers. If you want to swim comfortably outside of warm months, request the optional pool heater in advance, as it comes at an extra daily fee and has been a source of guest complaints when not working. Note the property's strict cancellation policy and $150 security deposit hold when planning your booking dates.
What guests say
Guests frequently praise the villa's convenient location close to Orlando attractions and say they would return, reflecting satisfaction with its proximity to the theme parks and dining. However, some reviewers report cleanliness issues in the bedrooms and uncomfortable bedding, while others were disappointed to find the pool heater malfunctioning despite paying for the upgrade. A separate complaint noted an unresolved issue with an empty propane tank for the outdoor grill, suggesting occasional lapses in host responsiveness to maintenance requests.
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