People | 12 |
Bedrooms | 5 |
Bathrooms | 4 |
Space | 2,200 sq ft |
Property type | villa |
Minimum Stay | 7 nights |
Imagine the perfect Disney vacation rental. What does it look like?
At a minimum, it’s a home where you can relax. A place where the kids can play (and play and play) safely. A villa that’s completely outfitted with all the comforts of home, plus packed full of additional luxuries. And preferably, somewhere that offers plenty of privacy.
It’s a home that has all the space your group needs. It’s very, very close to Disney. (You left the commute back home.) It has a game room! And a heated pool! And while we’re on the topic of wish-lists, let’s just throw this out there: Your perfect home also has a separate kid’s pool for the littlest travelers in your group.
This is usually the time when you begin worrying that your dream home doesn’t actually exist…
But we’re here to tell you, it does. Its name is Villa Luja, and it ticks all your boxes: At 5 bedrooms, it’s large enough for your group. Located in Indian Creek, it’s just 3 miles (5 minutes!) to Disney. And it has your game room, your heated pool and yes, even the perfect children’s pool.
So you can relax. Enjoy your vacation. Let the kids enjoy theirs.
And when you’re ready, you can hop in the car and drive those measly 5 minutes to Disney.
Because yes, you’ve finally found your perfect Disney villa. Welcome!
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♠♠♠ SPACIOUS FAMILY LIVING ♠♠♠
Chances are, whether you’re traveling with your immediate family, a group of friends, or extended family, you don’t want to spend your vacation cooped up inside. (Even if the home is outfitted with all the indoor fun you could imagine.)
Luckily, you’re in Florida, where the unwritten rules states, if it’s sunny, go outside!
Luckily, you’re in Florida, where the weather forecast promises sun, year-round.
Villa Luja offers all the indoor and outdoor space your group could need. Starting outdoors, step out onto the screened lanai (no bugs!) and pool deck. The BBQ (optional) and patio seating play host to delicious meals and lots of laughter. The heated pool is inviting, no matter the time of year. And the dedicated children’s pool? Well, it’s begging your kids to have a great time.
When it’s dark, or your fingers have finally turned to prunes, or you’re just ready to head inside, Villa Luja is fully equipped for indoor fun: The spacious living room is outfitted with squishy sofas, a huge flat-screen TV, and a DVD player. The microwave is primed for popcorn-popping. Curtain’s up for family movie night!
That’s not all, though: If your group is more about competition than relaxation, head into Villa Luja’s sweet game room: electronic darts, air hockey, pool, and foosball (table football) await!
And when everyone’s tired after an exciting day at Disney or a leisurely day at the villa, you’ll all be happy to have your own little slice of privacy and space to spread out.
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♠♠♠ SOUTH-FACING, PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL ♠♠♠
Look around Central Florida, and you’ll notice something: Almost every house has a pool, but very few are truly private.
At most vacation rentals, your private pool is not-so-private: the neighbours are so close, you could high-five. It feels strange to know someone could be watching you sunbathe, or practice your cannonball, or bbq your lunch, or reapply your sunblock.
At Villa Luja, you’ll have none of those concerns: Your sparkling, heated pool is private. (Pool heat recommended October through April.) Screened in and fenced by lush greenery, your pool is yours and yours alone. To swim, sunbathe, splash, grill and, yes, reapply your sunblock without worrying about a wardrobe malfunction.
So go on, spread out on that sun lounger. Enjoy your coffee by the pool. Swim laps. Perfect your cannonball. Let the kids play a rousing game of Marco Polo. The pool is yours, and yours alone. Enjoy!
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♠♠♠ TODDLER / CHILDREN’S POOL ♠♠♠
When you travel with kids, there’s no such thing as a relaxing afternoon “by” the pool – you’re either in the pool, or you’re not near the pool at all.
Kids love water. They can swim for hours and splash for days. They never get tired of playing mermaids or shark, of throwing balls or diving down for sunken toys.
Parents, on the other hand? Well, we get tired. Our fingers turn to raisins. And sometimes, we just want to take a sunbath.
Happy to deliver! At Villa Luja, you can let the kids play to their heart’s content in a shallow, toddler-friendly children’s pool. It’s the perfect balance: You hang out by water’s edge, lounging beneath the sun, while they splash safely in 18” of water.
As always, we care as much about safety as we do about fun. We keep your little ones safe with a pool fence to protect our youngest guests from taking a swim on their own. There are also pool alarms on the doors that lead to the pool.
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♠♠♠ FAST, WHOLE-HOME FREE WIFI INTERNET ♠♠♠
Need to stay connected? No problem. Our high-speed free WiFi covers the entire home, and even extends out over the pool deck. So go on, upload that poolside selfie.
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♠♠♠ THREE (!) MASTER SUITES ♠♠♠
Traveling with family and friends is a blast, until it comes time to pick rooms. Who gets the primo suite? You hope it’s you, but you don’t want to be pushy…
At Villa Luja, you’re in luck – you’re all getting master suites! The villa has three masters and promises privacy for all: The first master offers a king-sized bed, attached master bath, and pool access; the second master has a king-sized bed, an attached bath, and the third master offers a queen-sized bed and attached bath.
The remaining two bedrooms are perfect for kids, too: Lightly themed, one offers two twin beds, the other has two twin beds and a bunk, and share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom.
All of Villa Luja’s bedrooms have top-quality mattresses, comfortable bedding, and flat-screen televisions.
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♠♠♠ FULLY EQUIPPED GAME ROOM ♠♠♠
At Villa Luja, family game night is every night. That’s right – when you’re here, you can hit the arcade, whenever you want (and for free!), in the privacy of your own home-away-from-home.
Write up the roster, chalk up your cue, and practice your aim, because our garage-converted game room is outfitted with electronic darts, a pool tables, foosball (table football), and air hockey. Let the competition begin!
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♠♠♠ FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN ♠♠♠
There’s something very home-away-from-homey about waking up in the morning, heading for the kitchen, and waiting for the coffee to brew while you’re standing around in your pajamas. You didn’t have to shower, or put your clothes on, or debate with your family about which breakfast restaurant to hit this morning.
Nope. You just woke up and brewed your coffee. And you probably enjoyed your first cup by the pool. In quiet, private bliss.
The freedom of your own, well equipped kitchen is real vacation freedom: You can order out every meal, or cook up a feast every day. You can pop your own popcorn, or stash the bagged stuff in the pantry. And yes, you can brew your own coffee, or refrigerate your favorite store-bought iced brew. You do you.
With you in mind, we’ve covered the musts – and then some! At Villa Luja, you’ll have all the necessities, from the fridge down to the oven, as well as all the other kitchen accoutrements: a toaster and microwave, pots and pans, utensils and gadgets, and plenty of place settings.
Of course, we all have enough seating for your entire group: a formal dining table (seats 6), a breakfast nook (seats 4), a breakfast bar (seats 4), and the al fresco, poolside table (seats 4).
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♠♠♠ RECENT UPGRADES ♠♠♠
We take great pride and joy in our vacation homes. That’s why personally inspect our rentals at least twice a year, to be sure that everything adheres to our high standards. What’s more, every year, we improve and upgrade our villas.
To us, “good enough” is never good enough; we want our vacation rentals to exceed your expectations.
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♠♠♠ PRIVATELY OWNED AND LOCALLY MANAGED ♠♠♠
Have you ever lived a Vacation Rental Nightmare? It’s 9 p.m. and the toilet’s overflowing. Or you’re fresh out of clean clothes and the washing machine breaks down mid-cycle. Or perhaps you’re locked out, or you can’t find the wine opener, or you just need a late-night restaurant recommendation.
You call, and you call, and you call. But the property manager doesn’t pick up. Or, she does but she’s based across the country and has no local, emergency contacts to help you tonight. You’ll have to wait until tomorrow; they’ll be there sometime between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Suddenly, your vacation has morphed into something very different than the relaxing escape you had hoped it would be.
We know that the details – the big AND little details – can make or break your vacation. That’s why we’re committed to you, to your experience. We’re local – in just a few minutes, we can be at your front door – and we’re available 24/7, every day of the year, via phone, text or email. What’s more, we have the local professional contacts to handle any emergency, no matter the hour. We’ll get that toilet fixed, tonight.
Oh, and as we mentioned, we’ve been in the Disney area for 15 years, so we’re also good for those restaurant recommendations. Ask us where to find the best cheesy chips.)
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♠♠♠ FULLY LICENSED AND INSURED ♠♠♠
We are fully licensed at both the county and state levels. First and foremost, that means we follow the rules and prioritize your safety: We’ve installed fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, and emergency lighting in all the right places. We maintain tight safety measures at our pools. And all our homes are subject to periodic inspection, by the county and state, so you know that we’re still up-to-date on those safety requirements.
♠♠♠ TRUSTWORTHY ♠♠♠
We get it – you don’t know us from the next guy. And simply trusting that we’re trustworthy? You weren’t born yesterday.
But trustworthy, we are – and we’ll do our best to prove it, well before you commit to booking. It starts with our response times (often within minutes, never more than a few hours). We go out of our way to answer all of your questions. And we’re honest about it; we won’t fib or exaggerate. We won’t tell you a home is 10 minutes from Disney, when it’s really 30 minutes in normal traffic.
What’s more, we’re legal, we’re licensed, and we’re insured – and we can prove it. (Just ask. We’ll happily show you where and how to verify.)
And if that’s not enough, just have a look at our reviews. You can’t fake the trust our renters have in us!
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♠♠♠ LIGHTNING-FAST, PERSONALIZED SERVICE ♠♠♠
Customer service is the cornerstone of our business, and we know it all begins the moment you first email us. We’re always at the ready, so we respond generally within the hour and sometimes within minutes. That’s 24 hours a day, every day of the year. We’ll never leave you hanging.
Of course, it’s not just about how quickly we respond, but about the quality of our responses. This is the part where we tell you how much we love the Disney area, and how excited we are to share it with you. And did we mention? We’ve been on both sides of the fence – more than 15 years ago, we first came here as renters – so we know what matters to you.
Stephen Ward purchased this villa in 2013
♠♠♠ LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! ♠♠♠
There’s a mile and then there’s a Disney mile. And no, we’re not even talking about how many miles you’re going to walk while at Disney.
We’re talking about drive time. The miles between you and the parks you’ve come to see. The miles between your kids and the parks they cannot wait to see.
The miles you’ll spend trying to ignore a chorus of crescendoing are-we-there-yet?s, and breaking up spats between excited (or overtired, depending on whether it’s a to or from trip) kids.
The miles that won’t feel like vacation – those are Disney miles.
Luckily, at Villa Luja, there are only three of them. Three miles, we mean. Just three short miles between you and Disney. That’s five minutes. You can survive five minutes.
What’s more, at Villa Luja you’re close to all the other stuff, too: Located in Indian Creek, the villa is close to shopping and big-name chain restaurants (just around the corner), to a Super Target and Publix (5 minutes), and to everything else you need. You’re also a short drive to several excellent restaurants, from familiar favorites to best-kept Kissimmee secrets. (Ask about our favorites!)
We’re adamant about ethics and honest rental descriptions, so we’ll never embellish how close our villas are to the destinations that matter to you. So, let’s cut to the chase: Villa Luja is located about 3 miles to Disney. In are-we-there-yet?!? terms, this means:
• Magic Kingdom: 15 minutes (faster, if you hit the green lights!)
• Animal Kingdom: 5 minutes
• Hollywood Studios and Epcot: 10 minutes
• SeaWorld and Universal Studios: 20 minutes
• LEGOLAND: 30 minutes
• Busch Gardens and the Kennedy Space Center: About 75 minutes
♠♠♠ WALK TO THE PLAYGROUND ♠♠♠
Have a little Disney downtime? Take the kids to the playground – or take yourself to one of Indian Creek’s adult “playgrounds.”
Our subdivision offers not only a full-on kid paradise – slide, swings, monkey bars, and even a soccer field – but tacks on grownup fun including basketball, tennis and a putting green. Right here, in our subdivision, just a few minutes’ walk from Villa Luja’s front door.
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♠♠♠ LOTS OF AMENITIES FOR KIDS ♠♠♠
Parents know: Packing for a vacation with kids, especially little kids, is the worst. The absolute worst. There’s no way you can fit all the required baby gear in your suitcases, but of course, you need your littlest family members to be safe and happy while traveling.
We care about your children (and your sanity), so we’ve stocked all our villas with high chairs, strollers, pack-and-plays, and other baby gear. Whatever you need, let us know. We have lots of baby and toddler accoutrements on hand, so we’ll be happy to accommodate.
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♠♠♠ “DRIVING” DISTANCE TO GOLF ♠♠♠
Indian Creek and Osceola County are a golfer’s wonderland, and Villa Luja sits smack in the center of some of the best golfing in the area.
Within walking distance (10 minutes on foot, or 2 minutes by car): Mystic Dunes Golf Club and its 18-hole, dunes-style western nine, similar to a British links course, and an eastern nine of low American classic wandering through wetlands and oak forests. This course was rated 4 stars, and ranked number 2 in “Orlando's Top 5 Golf Courses.”
If Mystic Dunes doesn’t scratch the itch, then hop in the car for the 10-minute drive to the Champions Gate International and National 18-hole courses, both of which were designed by Greg Norman. The International provides a British links-style experience, while the national is traditional American style. The David Leadbetter Golf Academy is just adjacent to these courses.
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We had a blast at Villa Luja!, perfect location so close to Disney. The new Walmart, about 2 minutes away, made it so easy to stay stocked up. Plenty of restaurants within a few minutes drive. We will be back!
My family and I have just returned from our stay at Villa Luja, where we celebrated my husbands 50th birthday. The owners couldn't have been more helpful, they decorated the villa with balloons and banners, and even purchased a personalised cake for us. We were lucky enough to meet the owner who was eager to share his knowledge of the local area. So close to Disney that we Uber'd a couple of days at the cost of $6 was cheaper than the $20 for parking! The villa was big enough for all of us (8 adults) great washing machine and tumble drier. We didn't use the oven but it looked great! My one and only criticism is, the villa needs a little love and could do with a makeover. It's clean and tidy and we would love to return in the future.
We shared Villa Luja with another family of close friends and can honestly say we loved the place. It was nice to return from a day at the parks to our "home from home".
Everything was as described by the owner (who was excellent at responding to queries etc.) including the distances to the parks.
We found the property to be very spacious, clean and well-maintained and all of the amenities were simple to use.
The villa is very close to a huge variety of restaurants, bars, supermarkets etc. and there are a couple of mini-golf courses nearby if you have any spare time - we didn't.
Management were great and prompt with any queries and I would thoroughly recommend Villa Luja to family or friends - in fact, when we return (and we will), we will definitely look to return to this property if it's available.
Top marks!
We have just returned from a great family holiday. The Vila had everything we needed. Was clean and comfortable and we would certainly recommend it..
We stayed at Villa Luja for two weeks in October. The property was clean and well presented and all amenities worked faultlessly. Location is brilliant for Disney theme parks and it's only a slightly longer ride to Universal and Sea World. 192 is only a 5 minute drive away with shops and restaurants in abundance. Our family thoroughly enjoyed their stay here and we'll be sure to return.
Villa Luja is set in a lovely quiet close. It’s quite near to the FL-429 and I was worried there might be a bit of traffic noise but we didn’t hear any during our stay.
It’s very convenient for the Disney parks and the Universal parks and Seaworld parks. You can get to the Disney Welcome Gate in about 10 minutes and Universal in 25 minutes and Seaworld in 20.
There’s a Marketplace (Win Dixie) supermarket about 5 minute’s drive from the villa and a Publix about 8 minutes along the 192 at Rolling Oaks Common. There’s also a Target superstore and various restaurants at Rolling Oaks.
The pool at the villa is lovely with one corner being a paddling pool which is about 18 inches or 45 cms deep. My grandson who is 20 months old loved that part. There’s also a small playground at the back of the property that he loved as well.
The TV’s are a bit complicated to work out at first but contain a very good selection of channels. You can even get British football.
We didn’t use the games room but the Pool Table, Air Hockey and Foosball table all looked in good condition.
We found everything clean and tidy and the beds were comfortable. Everything in the villa seemed to work OK. We used the oven, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer without any problems. The air conditioning system worked well too.
The only criticism I have is that the whole place needs a little bit of a make-over. Some of the laminate on the cupboards were chipped and most of the baths and sinks had marks or scratches in them. The pool decking had some weeds growing through it which rather spoilt the overall effect.
With a little bit of TLC and maybe a lick of paint this would be a superb villa to stay at.
Overall we enjoyed our stay and the management company were very efficient.
Coast/Beach:
Cocoa Beach is an easy 60 mile drive taking about 90 minutes, and about the same time will take you to the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico coast.
Travel:
Villa Luja is an easy 25 minute drive from Orlando International airport. Full directions to the villa will be provided. A hire car is recommended to ensure maximum enjoyment from all the attractions and facilities that Central Florida is able to offer.
Distances:
Villa Luja is just a few minutes from highway 192 with all of its restaurants and other attractions. Downtown Kissimmee is 10 minutes away by car. The main entrance to the Disney parks is just 5 minutes away, and the villa is only 20 to 25 minutes away from Seaworld, Discovery Cove, Wet´n Wild, Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.
For something a little different discover what makes Daytona International Speedway the World Center of Racing. Again an easy day trip from our villa.
Further Details:
Indian Creek is a peaceful community with a mix of vacation rentals and permanent residents.
The community has a selection of facilities including a tennis court, fitness park, multi game and basketball court, football field and baseball area, two children's play areas one with a sandpit, a walking and jogging trail around the lake and a practice putting green.
Although Indian Creek is just 3 miles from Disney, it is far enough away to be out of the hustle and bustle and is a quiet and peaceful neighborhood.
Locally is the Formosa Gardens Shopping Village which has a large supermarket, gift shops and a good selection of restaurants including TGI Fridays, Outback Steak House and The Red Lobster, together with a Chinese and Italian plus a Subway that does great sandwiches. Just around the corner is Rolling Oaks commons, which is home to a SuperTarget supermarket, Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse, Bahama Breeze, Panera Bread, Sweet Tomatoes, Logans, Texas Roadhouse, Joes Crab Shack, Bonefish Grill, Orlando Ale House and Applebees.. There is also a nearby Publix Supermarket and a 24 hour Super Wal-Mart 5 minutes or so away.
A little further along you will find a vast selection of restaurants offering every kind of food imaginable from the fabulous help yourself buffets to Japanese, Chinese and Indian, there is also a huge selection of souvenir and gift shops.
Downtown Kissimmee
Downtown Kissimmee is a ten minute drive away and again has an abundance of restaurants and shops lining the main 192 highway. Look for the Big Wheel at the heart of downtown and you'll find a great entertainment complex.
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Spring 2018
8 Apr 2018 -
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Summer 2018
16 Jun 2018 -
31 Aug 2018
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Autumn 2018
1 Sep 2018 -
19 Dec 2018
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£1,085
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Christmas 2018
20 Dec 2018 -
1 Jan 2019
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£1,750
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Early 2019
2 Jan 2019 -
12 Apr 2019
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£1,085
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£155
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Easter 2019
13 Apr 2019 -
25 Apr 2019
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£1,645
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£235
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Spring 2019
26 Apr 2019 -
15 Jun 2019
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£1,085
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Summer 2019
16 Jun 2019 -
31 Aug 2019
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£1,190
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£170
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Autumn 2019
1 Sep 2019 -
19 Dec 2019
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£1,085
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£155
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My Standard Rate
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£1,750
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Fees | No additional mandatory fees |
Refundable Damage Deposit | £250 |
Notes on prices:
Returnable security deposit £250.
Late deals possible
Early check in / late checkout £55
Pool Heating £140 per week.
BBQ Grill rental - £50 per week.
For those who prefer to pay in US$ or Euros then the GBP rent may be converted using £1 = $1.39 or £1 = €1.12 as at January 2018
Booking Notes:
Payment accepted by Bank transfer, Paypal, cash or cheque.(£, € or US$ are acceptable).
Balance is payable 8 weeks before arrival.
Full terms and conditions are available on request and are provided on your making a reservation.
Changeover Day:
We have a flexible approach to arrival and departure days. Arrival can be after 4 p.m. unless by arrangement. Departure is by 10 a.m on your final morning but for those with later fights we will try and accommodate late check out on request.