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  • Accomodates up to 14 guests.
  • 6 bedrooms:
    3 Kings with private bathrooms.
    1 Queen with private bathroom.
    2 Twins
  • Queen sleeper sofa in formal sitting room.
  • Total 5 full bathrooms.
  • 2 Sitting areas.
  • 2 Dining areas.
  • Top quality furnishings and décor.
  • Private, sunny 40ft pool, not overlooked.
  • Jacuzzi.
  • Extra-large pool deck with lots of super-comfort furniture.
  • 1/3 acre of manicured gardens with bougainvillea and jasmine and lighting for night-time.
  • Lanai with shade and ceiling fan.
  • Citrus fruit trees with oranges, grapefruit etc. when in season.
  • Free telephone calls to U.K. land lines; U.S.A. land lines / cellphones and numerous other countries.
  • Wireless high-speed internet – please bring your own laptop.
  • Very large cherry mahogany kitchen with all appliances and corian countertops.
  • Filtered water and ice-maker in refrigerator.
  • TV’s in all bedrooms and 52” HDTV in family room.
  • VCR, DVD player, PS2, CD player. Selection of DVD's for children.
  • All towels, linens and pool towels.
  • Air-conditioned throughout with added comfort of ceiling fans in all bedrooms, family room and lanai.
  • Utility room with washer, dryer, iron and ironing board.
  • Games room with pool table and air-hockey table.
  • Digital safe.
  • Alarm.

   
 
  Formosa Gardens Estates is the most prestigious development of vacation homes in the Disney area, situated just 3 miles from Disney’s Main Gate. This exclusive gated development features large villas on extra-large lots of at least one-third acre and streets lined with palm trees. It is a quiet, peaceful area where cranes wander around the lawns yet so convenient for the attractions, shopping, golf and dining. Formosa Gardens is located on Formosa Boulevard which is 1 mile off Hwy 192, between markers 4 and 5. At the junction of Hwy 192 and Formosa Boulevard is Formosa Gardens Village where there is a selection of restaurants (eg. Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s, Giordano’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, Cracker Barrel), a supermarket, walk-in clinic and numerous other shops. Red Lobster is directly opposite and Walgreen’s is opposite that.

There are several golf courses nearby – Mystic Dunes, Celebration, Highlands Reserve, Falcon’s Fire, Champions Gate, Legends.

Fishing is permitted in Star Lake on a catch and release basis.

Distances:
Orlando International Airport 23 Miles 30 Minutes
Sanford Airport 46 Miles 55 Minutes
Cocoa Beach 72 Miles 1 hour 20 Minutes
Busch Gardens 68 Miles 1 hour 10 Minutes
Kennedy Space Centre 65 Miles 1 hour 10 Minutes

   
 
 
 
Weekly ($ USD)
Nightly ($ USD)
28 June to 29 August 2008
2250
322
30 August to 28 November 2008
2300
329
29 November to 16 December 2008
2150
308
17 December 08 to 4 January 2009
2250
322
5 January to 28 February 2009
2150
308
1 March to 3 April 2009
2250
322
4 to 18 April 2009
2500
358
19 April to 29 May 2009
2250
322
30 May to 28 August 2009
2400
343
29 August to 27 November 2009
2350
336
28 November to 16 December 2009
2250
322
17 December 09 to 4 January 2010
2350
336
5 January to 28 February 2010
2250
322
1 to 26 March 2010
2350
336
27 March to 9 April 2010
2600
372

Pool heat is optional at $200/week or $29/day and is recommended from October to April.

ALL RATES ARE INCLUSIVE OF TAXES @ 13%.

Stays of 6 nights or less attract a housekeeping fee of $180.

Booking deposit $500.

   
   
 
  Is the villa air-conditioned?
Yes, the villa is fully air-conditioned. There is the added comfort of ceiling fans in all bedrooms, family room and lanai.

Can I smoke in the villa?
Smoking is strictly forbidden inside the home. It is permitted on the pool deck.

Can I bring pets?
Unfortunately, no.

Is there a minimum rental period?
At Easter and Christmas, there is a minimum 2-week stay.

Do I need to bring towels or bed linen?
The home is equipped with linens for all of the beds. Towels and pool towels are provided also. There is a washer and dryer in case linens need to be laundered.

Do I need to bring a hairdryer?
Each bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer.

When we arrive, how do we find the villa?
When the total balance is paid, detailed directions will be sent to you.

How do we gain entry to the villa?
There is a lock-box at the front door which will contain your keys.
You will already have been provided with the code to open it.

When is check-in & check-out?
Check-in time is 4 pm. Check-out time is 10 am.
These times may be flexible, depending on whether other guests are arriving or departing on the same day.

Is the villa cleaned daily?
The villa is cleaned before you arrive and after you leave. Additional housekeeping is available at an extra charge.

Are household supplies provided?
A starter supply of toilet tissue, laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent, garbage bags etc are provided. As the villa is self-catering, you will have to top these up as required.

How close is the villa to Disney?
Just over 2 miles to Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, MGM Studios, Epcot, Blizzard Beach. The drive should take no more than 5 minutes.

How far to Universal Studios & Sea World?
About 20 minutes.

Are there restaurants nearby?
There are several restaurants there including Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian, Giordano’s Italian & Pizzeria, TGI Friday’s, Red Lobster, Cracker Barrel, Dairy Queen, Subway, Chinese. See the local amenities page for phone numbers and locations.

Are there supermarkets nearby?
There is a Winn-Dixie in Formosa Gardens Village and a Publix about 1 mile further on Hwy 192.

Is there a pharmacy nearby?
There is a Walgreen’s opposite Formosa Gardens Village.

Where can I go shopping?
Orlando Premium Outlets on International Drive, Florida Mall, Millennia Mall, Belz Factory Outlets are all about a 20-minute drive.

Where can I get discount park tickets?
www.orlandosavers.com provide very good value tickets.

   
 
 

How do I book Camellia Villa?
You can email Barbara Bellew at ebellew@eircom.net by clicking here or you can call (407) 397-7417.

   
 
 

   

 

 

 
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