Formosa Gardens Villas - Florida Villas Rentals

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Accomodates up to 10 guests.
4 bedrooms:
2 Kings with private bathrooms.
2 Twins
Queen sleeper sofa in family room.
Total of 3 full bathrooms.
2 Sitting areas.
2 Dining areas.
Top quality furnishings and décor.
Private, sunny pool, not overlooked.
Jacuzzi.
Extra-large pool deck with lots of super-comfort furniture.
1/3 Acre of manicured gardens with lighting for night-time.
Lanai with shade and ceiling fan.
Citrus fruit trees with oranges, grapefruit etc when in season.
Free telephone calls worldwide.
Wireless high-speed internet – please bring your own laptop.
Large cherry mahogany kitchen with all appliances and corian countertops.
Filtered water and ice-maker in refrigerator.
TV’s in all bedrooms.
VCR, DVD player, PS2, CD player.
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.

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.

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

Distances:

Orlando International Airport	23 Miles	35 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)
29 August to 27 November 2009	1400	200
28 November to 16 December 2009	1350	193
17 December 09 to 4 January 2010	1500	215
5 January to 28 February 2010	1400	200
1 to 26 March 2010	1450	208
27 March to 9 April 2010	1600	229
10 April to 28 May 2010	1450	208
29 May to 27 August 2010	1550	222
28 August to 26 November 2010	1450	208
27 November to 16 December 2010	1350	193
17 December 09 to 4 January 2011	1500	215
5 Jnauary to 28 February 2011	1400	200
1 March to 15 April 2011	1450	208
16 to 30 April 2011	1600	229
1 to 27 May 2011	1450	208
28 May to 26 August 2011	1550	222

Pool heat is optional at $170/week or $25/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 $120.

Booking deposit $300.

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.

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 within 2 miles including Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian, Giordano’s Italian & Pizzeria, TGI Friday’s, Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse, 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 and SuperTarget 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 Gardenia Villa?
You can email Barbara Bellew at ebellew@eircom.net by clicking here or you can call (407) 397-7417.