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irstxmastrip 13 Dec 22, 03:13 PM
We?ve just returned from our 3rd visit to sues villa and it just gets better and better each time! Whenever we return there is new updates, this time the villa has been fitted with amazing shutters and a state of the art fridge freezer! The kids loved everything about the villa, the view is second to none and the pool is always so warm and clean. The beds are super comfy after a long day and the games room offers loads of fun.
The villa is stocked with everything you could ask for, kitchen wise and also loads and loads of towels!
Our kids are older now but there?s lots of toys, plus high chairs and pushchairs to use.
Sue has always been really helpful and gets back to us promptly every time.. Plus we have contacted the management company ( due to needing new batteries in the door keypad) and he arrived within 5 minutes and was really nice and helpful.
We?re already looking at what dates we can rebook. Sues villa is our favourite place and we will return again and again.
Date of Stay: December 2022
grant_w 18 May 22, 11:19 AM
Just back from our second trip to Sue's villa, this time we took some friends.
Just as we remembered it from 2019, everything you need for a superb villa holiday, amazing views, really good management company who sorted out the most minor of problems really quickly, and close to US192, WDW and the attractions.
Cannot wait to go back again!
Date of Stay: April 2022
Laura
April 2021
The photos in the ad for the rental are great but they are nowhere near how awesome the house actually is in person. I was very pleased once we walked in the front door it was beautiful. Anything and everything you could ever need for a vacation was already there and available for us to use. You name it it was there along with information about local attractions and everything. We were so super close to everything yes still out of the way of the traffic. Beautiful quiet friendly neighborhood.I highly recommend
Lashonda
May 2021
Home away from home ❤️ Andrew ( the property manager) was very outstanding punctual and very detail oriented with everything about the house. I’m soooo speechless because this house was definitely breath taking my family and I did not want to leave from a scale 1 to 10 this house the host definitely a 20!!! I would come to Kissimmee just to stay a week in this house again!!!
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Cleanliness: 5
Villa Management: 5
Location: 5
Value for Money: 5
Overall Impression: 5
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Spent 17 days in Sue's villa in August 2019. Had the most amazing time. The villa was immaculate and it felt really cosy. The view over the lake was stunning and many an evening was spent in the pool, watching the sun set over the lake.
The villa was equipped with everything we needed and when we had a minor issue with the batteries in the door lock, Sue's very efficient management team were out and it was sorted within the hour. The pool was cleaned weekly and the instructions for bin collections were easy to follow :)
We had such an amazing time. The villa is close to all the attractions and the restaurants on the 192 - Buffalo Wild Wings at formosa gardens is highly recommended. It was the most perfect relaxing place and I would return to Villa Aurora in an instant. So much so, on our last morning, I stood in the kitchen and cried as I'd had such a fantastic time.
I'd recommend this villa to anyone and the communication with Sue was first class from the time of booking, right up to our departure.
We'll be back!
Thank you Sue. From Carol, Andrew and Holly 22 5 Dec 19, 02:06 PM
elmlea
Just come back from a fab 2 week stay here, it had the warmest pool I have ever have ever had in a rented accomodation, the villa is in a fab location and I highly recommend it. The villa itself is very comfortable and homely
Date of Stay: November 2019
grant_w 23 Dec 19, 03:46 PM
We stayed for 18 days in September and will soon look to book again for 2021. We loved it, everything was perfect for us. The location is great for the parks, just 10 minutes to Disney so we were able to have a mid-day break without wasting too much time
The view over the lake is amazing, and we saw herons, cranes, egrets and vultures every day.
The villa itself is lovely, and pretty big for the 3 of us, but we loved having the space. TV/Internet were great too.
The management company were great too, living just around the road, they helped us source some water in the run-up to the hurricane (which didn't happen) and were round immediately when we had a slight problem with the A/C.
Can't wait for next time!
Date of Stay: September 2019Firstxmastrip 20 Dec 18, 10:11 AM
This is our second stay at Sue's villa and we didn't think it could get any better than last time but it did! The villa is just amazing, and since our last visit 2 years ago theres a new large tv in the living room and amazing new shower heads in all the showers. The whole place just makes the holiday more special. It feels so homely and has everything a family could need. The beds are so comfy we never had trouble resting after our busy days. The view over the lake was as gorgeous as i remembered and the pool heating was perfect. We had some chillier days this time and the pool heat was so good that we could still have a swim. Sue is so helpful we wouldn't hesitate to recommend her and her villa. Looking forward to returning.
Date of Stay: December 2018
Buggles94 29 Aug 18, 08:29 PM
We have just been lucky enough to stay at this villa for a month and we loved it. The pool is absolutely gorgeous and overlooking the lake was so peaceful - a wonderful view to wake up to! The villa was fully equipped with everything being thought of and the children loved the games room! Sue was a pleasure to deal with and the management company were excellent - very reassuring to know they were so near. Sunset Lakes is a stunning community and very close to Disney. We now understand why so many people recommend it. We had an absolutely wonderful time and can see why they have so many returning guests - we hope to be back one day too!
Date of Stay: July 2018
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Hi Sue
I would like to just leave you a review for our stay in May!
I would like to leave a review of our stay at Villa Aurora Sunset Lakes.
We came here in May 2018 as a family of 6. We had ages ranging from 4 years to 68 years!
We had such an amazing stay. The villa had everything we could have wished for. The boys enjoyed the games room immensely. The facilities were great. Very large areas to chill out. Lovely quiet area. Close to many nice places to eat and shop when away from the hustle and bustle of the parks.
The washing facilities were awesome! I would love a washer and drier that huge in my house! We could get everything done quickly which was really important with kids and such a big group. I would say if you have children this villa caters for you in many ways. Previous people that had stayed had left behind fun drinking cups. Sounds like a small detail but when you have 2 children or however many these things count. They were just so excited to be here. Lots of dvds and tv to watch. We rented a car and drove to the parks every day. So we didn't always have alot of time to enjoy it as much as Id have like to we did for in 2 in 3 rest days which were great to kick back and chill out. A lovely place to be after long 12+ days in the parks! The villa owner Sue was fantastic. Kept in touch with me and got back to all queries really quickly.
It was like a home from home and so relaxing. She was very informative and made the process of going to America for our very first time so much more easier.
We are of course dying to visit again one day and I would highly recommend this Villa to anyone. We would definitely choose to come back here again!
magicofflorida 7 Jun 17, 05:36 PM
We have just come back home from a 3 week stay at Sue's villa, which is a Dibb villa and it surpassed all of our expectations.
It's location is perfect, close to the 192 with all of the restaurants and shops and so close to Disney that we could see the fireworks at night, we really couldn't believe how close this place is to Disney, with a lovely view of the lake where you can just sit and relax.
Sue is a very nice person to deal with and always replies to any emails or questions that we needed answering and it has been a real pleasure.
One day the pool screen had ripped off due to a storm and the management company was round in the afternoon to fix it as he had 3 others to fix that day as well. They do a great job and are easy to contact should you need them, they are based on Sunset Lakes so just around the corner from the villa.
We enjoyed staying here so much that we have decided to book again for 3 weeks in 2019, (wish we could go every year).
Everything about this place ticks off all of our boxes.
Thank you Sue for letting us stay in your villa, we're looking forward to going back in 2019.
Date of Stay: May 2017
Abbey1136 25 Apr 17, 01:51 PM
Just come back from Villa Aurora after 24 wonderful days. Sue is lovely & easy to communicate with. View from the pool area is just so amazing we miss it so much. Plenty of towels at villa so no need to take your own. Very good washing facilities so don't pack too many clothes! Comfy beds, location is ideal for Disney, little bit longer to get to universal but not an issue as nice straight roads. There are roadworks going on around Disney area which slows the traveling time down but not a major issue. Winn Dixie on the corner at Formosa Gardens along with some restaurants. A bit further up is rolling oaks with super target, publix, tj maxx & more restaurants including one of our favorites - Olive Garden with there buy one take one deal (bring a meal home to cook next day) sunset lakes on the whole is very quiet. We booked to return before we even left to come home so that says everything! Just to add there are toys & dressing up outfits (we didn't use but looked fab) along with various bikes & pushchairs so ideal if you have younger children. My husband & son did make use of the fishing equipment though & spent a few hours fishing at the lake on site. 5 star villa though would recommend 100%
Firstxmastrip 22 Dec 16, 04:16 PM
Just back from an amazing stay at villa aurora and we didn't want to leave! The villa itself is stunning, super clean, spacious, and the view across the lake from the pool is second to none.
The master bathroom has the most amazing bath which is like a pool in itself it's so big.
Sue is super helpful and the villa is equipped with everything you could ask for, state of the art appliances ( I wanted to bring the washer and dryer home with me) and the oven is amazing, so easy to use.
She had toys and amenities which were great for a family and there's loads of fun to be had in the games room.
The beds are really comfy which is a must after a long day at the park and the villa has plenty of towels etc.
Her local management company are really friendly and helpful, we had one issue with the batteries in the door lock running out and they were at the villa within 5 minutes and the problem solved in under 2 minutes which we were really impressed with.
We really hope we are lucky enough to stay here again, sunset lakes as a whole is an amazing estate and villa aurora is a jewel in the crown there.
Date of Stay: December 2016
Lnder 21 Oct 16, 01:45 PM
Sue's villa is amazing we loved our stay and the view is brilliant. It has everything you need and more. There were only two of us but it would be great for a family too there are lots of toys and baby stuff. It is so light inside the villa and i never got tired of looking at the lake view and watching the birds. It was a great place to be in on the curfew during the hurricane so comfortable to be able to relax all day. Management were great they came round with a list of what to do if the storm hit which made us feel we were being looked after. There were no negatives whatsoever about staying here it is the best home we have stayed in and we have stayed in many over the years. Sue was brilliant with all communications before we left home and while we were there she emailed us to make sure all was ok then again when we heard about the hurricane which was lovely of her. I can see why she is booked solid for the future. So if you are thinking of staying here don't hesitate you will miss out. I wish we could have stayed longer! If anyone would like to contact me please do so
Date of Stay: October 2016
speedwayfan 3 Jun 16, 03:31 PM We stayed at Villa Aurora for 8 nights during the last week of April.
The villa is quite a big bigger than I anticipated so plenty of space for the two of us and certainly large enough for a family. I did use the oven once and that was clean and efficient, as was the fridge. There are plenty of cups, plates and utensils to make a family meal if you wish. There are comfortable sofas to watch TV with a great selection of channels. The wifi worked well with no issues. The washer and dryer were excellent too. There are plenty of bath and pool towels, spare bedding and blankets.
The outside area (which is truly south facing) has a wonderful outlook over the large lake, the sun loungers are so comfortable that I did fall asleep on more than one occasion. My DH particularly liked the large umbrella over the table as it meant he could still get some shade whilst watching and photographing the wildlife. The pool is a great size, extremely clean and also deeper at one end than others I've used before, this did make for some great early morning swims.
Location wise it's great for supermarket shopping and restaurants, so quick to get to many of our favourite eateries. Anyone visiting the Disney parks will find it an ideal location.
All in all we had a great stay and I am happy to receive any PMs or emails if anyone is considering staying at Sue's home in the sun and needs any further information.
Jilll
Claddagh 28 Mar 16, 03:08 PM
I had read all of the reviews on Villa Aurora before we stayed so I was expecting it to be a great villa. However, it far surpassed our expectations. From the moment we entered, it felt like a home away from home. I had looked at the pictures 100 times since we booked but they honestly did not do it justice. It is such a beautiful villa. We were a party of adults but this villa is also perfect for people travelling with kids. Sue has thought of EVERYTHING. From the high chair, to the car seat, right down to the little princess dresses hanging in the kids wardrobe. A really lovely touch. My DH was in his element fishing in the lake behind the villa. I think he would have spent the whole two weeks doing this! Sue is a dream to deal with. So helpful and willing to answer any question, no matter how daft it seems. Location wise, you couldn't ask for better. Everything you need is on your doorstep. We have booked again for September 2017 and can't wait to return. Book it - You won't regret it.
Date of Stay: March 2016
I had read all of the reviews on Villa Aurora before we stayed so I was expecting it to be a great villa. However, it far surpassed our expectations. From the moment we entered, it felt like a home away from home. I had looked at the pictures 100 times since we booked but they honestly did not do it justice. It is such a beautiful villa. We were a party of adults but this villa is also perfect for people travelling with kids. Sue has thought of EVERYTHING. From the high chair, to the car seat, right down to the little princess dresses hanging in the kids wardrobe. A really lovely touch. My DH was in his element fishing in the lake behind the villa. I think he would have spent the whole two weeks doing this! Sue is a dream to deal with. So helpful and willing to answer any question, no matter how daft it seems. Location wise, you couldn't ask for better. Everything you need is on your doorstep. We have booked again for September 2017 and can't wait to return. Book it - You won't regret it.
Date of Stay: March 2016
LostGirl 9 Nov 15, 10:12 PM
Villa Aurora is in a fantastic location on Sunset Lakes, the view you wake up to in the morning is so relaxing and the location of the pool (overlooking the lake) makes you almost feel like you have your very own infinity pool.
The master bedroom has obviously recently been re decorated and the sofas are brand new. We didn't use the other bedrooms as we are a couple with no kids, but all the other rooms are well appointed and beautifully "dressed".
The kitchen had everything we needed and is well stocked with all the cups, plates, cutlery etc you could need. The management company supplied some milk sachets and a few tea bags for when you first arrive, Winn Dixie and Publix are a 5 minute drive away for more substantial supplies.
The villa is well stocked with book, board games and information about the parks, and there is a games table and bikes in the garage (as well as a very efficient washer and dryer that resemble space shuttles)!
Booking was simple and owner a pleasure to deal with, the keyless door made things so much easier as I didn't have to stress about losing a precious key!
All in all can't wait to return, will certainly be back.
Date of Stay: October 2015
Villa Aurora is in a fantastic location on Sunset Lakes, the view you wake up to in the morning is so relaxing and the location of the pool (overlooking the lake) makes you almost feel like you have your very own infinity pool.
The master bedroom has obviously recently been re decorated and the sofas are brand new. We didn't use the other bedrooms as we are a couple with no kids, but all the other rooms are well appointed and beautifully "dressed".
The kitchen had everything we needed and is well stocked with all the cups, plates, cutlery etc you could need. The management company supplied some milk sachets and a few tea bags for when you first arrive, Winn Dixie and Publix are a 5 minute drive away for more substantial supplies.
The villa is well stocked with book, board games and information about the parks, and there is a games table and bikes in the garage (as well as a very efficient washer and dryer that resemble space shuttles)!
Booking was simple and owner a pleasure to deal with, the keyless door made things so much easier as I didn't have to stress about losing a precious key!
All in all can't wait to return, will certainly be back.
Date of Stay: October 2015
DavieBhoy 15 Oct 15, 11:39 AM We spent 16 days in Villa Aurora and absolutely loved every minute. We are regulars at Sunset Lakes as we love the area and the only issue nowadays is getting the villa that you want! Villa Aurora has everything that you need and more so you won't want for anything. The villa is spacious and very clean. The bedrooms are all a good size and the bed in the master is massive!
The pool area is the best and the view of the lake is second to none! There are ample loungers and tables etc for your needs and they were all clean and comfortable. There is also a large array of pool toys in the garage to keep your kids entertained plus bikes to take a trip round to the dock at the far end to view the turtles!
"Gilbert" the gator was a regular visitor in the lake and "Arnie" the armadillo did the rounds one morning!
Sue is excellent to deal with and booking process was quick and simple.
The only slight downside was next door's air conditioning unit which seemed to be a lot louder than others that we have encountered in the past and it did wake us a few times. However, we live in a street at home with zero noise so maybe that didn't help. Obviously there is nothing that could be done about this either so it is not a fault of the villa owners!
We contacted the management company to confirm our late checkout on the last day and that was not an issue at all. We also left notes explaining that we had left some food and drink for the next visitors to the villa (our good friends from home were coming out the next day) and they received the stuff without any issues.
All in all the villa is excellent and you would be hard pushed to find a better villa.
We would not hesitate in staying in this villa again but the trouble is that it is booked up years in advance which speaks for itself!
Thanks to Sue for allowing us to rent this wonderful villa.
It's torture at the moment as I have to watch my friend posting pictures on Facebook as he is staying at the villa now and we are back in dreary Scotland!
Best Regards
The Watson Family
RedLobsterMan 15 Sep 15, 05:28 PM
Hi Sue
We are back in the not so sunny UK after spending a fantastic two weeks in your lovely villa.
I can't thank you enough for the great communication and the quick response to my many questions.
When we arrived the directions you have in the brilliant starter pack were spot on . The villa itself is awesome, just like a home from home but bigger and nicer lol
Everything was spotlessly clean , and there was everything you could hope for from plenty of towels to a fishing rod for the lake
Comfy beds all round made for a great nights sleep, which was much needed after running round all day
The best bit for us was the pool and pool area, what a fantastic place , I could sit there and swim in the lovely pool all day long , and enjoy that fantastic view
Thanks again Sue , we have stayed in a few villas and yours is definitely at the top
Kind Regards
Giles and co
Date of Stay: August 2015
- Jude1976 30 Aug 15, 05:56 PM We are a family of four who have very recently returned from staying at the wonderful Villa Aurora!
Sue always responded quickly to all the emails we sent to her, and nothing was too much trouble, from arranging bed configurations, to tailoring the welcome pack to our needs.
The Villa itself was absolutely gorgeous.
It had everything we wanted from a holiday villa in terms of comfort, lovely furnishings, fab location, and a well equipped air conditioned games room.
The crowning glory though was the wonderful true South facing pool, and lake view.
There were lovely soft loungers to lie on and soak up the sun, plus a table with a parasol to eat meals and snacks around, which we frequently did.
A lasting memory me and my husband will take from this villa, was stepping outside our bedroom door first thing in the morning (whilst the children were still asleep) and straight into a lovely sun warmed pool, with the sun starting to rise, and the lake so still and beautiful! That hour or so of peace and quiet before the kids were up and about was magical.
Our two boys loved the pool too, and made good use of all the pool toys that were in the garage, and we left a floating pool chair that we had purchased, for other guests to enjoy!
In the villa Sue has provided an extensive welcome pack folder, and an additional folder full of ideas for things to do in Orlando, from the parks, to days out and good restaurants to eat at.
The Wifi was excellent, we had no problems, and it was nice and quick, even with 4 devices running at the same time!
The kitchen was very well stocked with everthing and more that you would need, with a great supply of utensils, and lots of gadgets too!
There was an abundance of towels for the bathrooms, plus lots of pool towels also.
The new washer and dryer was great to use, and it never felt like a chore to do the washing as it was so quick and efficient.
All in all, Villa Aurora is an amazing place to stay.
If you are looking for a well equipped villa, with a fabulous pool and view, with an ideal location to all the parks, and eateries on the 192, then I highly recommend your hire this villa for your Florida vacation!
Date of Stay: August 2015married2mm 28 Jul 15, 07:44 PM We had an amazing time at villa aurora.
Simply everything is superb.
The villa has everything you could possibly want/ need & more..
The beds are fantastically comfy.
The closet space is wonderful.
The lounge & kitchen were well used!
Having several bathrooms is rather idyllic.
The daily visits from the storks, the super pool, the wonderful washer & dryer-
We had one teeny problem with the ac-this was immediately dealt with and rectified.
Can't wait to return next year! Date of Stay: July 2015
louikane 24 May 15, 07:20 PM Had a fantastic stay at Villa Aurora! We stayed here for 3 weeks with my parents and our 3 children and we all have nothing but good things to say. Great location, secure gated community, clean and everything you could need was provided. Baby equipment was very handy for our 3mth old, our 4 year old little girl and 1 year old little boy loved all the toys. Our little girl told us she didn't want to leave. Beautiful view over the lake, great to sit out after a long day at the parks and watch the beautiful sunset. Sue was so lovely to deal with and extremely helpful. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this villa to friends and family. Thanks again Sue Date of Stay: April 2015
woodytwoshoes 17 Apr 15, 06:53 PM One of my daughters & her family have just stayed here from March 28th - April 11th. She was part of our family group staying in three villas around the lake. I can recommend this if you have a large group. It is easy to stay in touch & you can all meet up for meals, swims etc. They really liked the villa & the grandson loved the pool. It was well cared for & very clean & Sunset Lakes is ideal for visiting Disney etc. A very short journey to the Magic! The owner is very helpful & communication & info. was great. Ahh... back in grey old England now! (but I do like Spring here! ) Date of Stay: April 2015
cooriedoon 31 Mar 15, 06:49 PMWe stayed in the Aurora Villa from 12th -26th March, this is our 6th time going to Orlando and 4th time in a villa, so have an idea of the standards of other villas and was expecting the same with the Aurora, we were NOT disappointed it was excellent!
The Villa itself was well equipped with everything you need in it, a true home from home, we only used the master bedroom and suite while we were there, but did have a nosey through the other rooms to see them, the kids rooms were great my 2 boys would have loved staying there when they were younger, they had really thought of everything for the kids, and very clean and tidy.
We didnt cook any dinners while we were there but if you wanted to the kitchen was very well equipped with everything you need.
The pool area was brilliant I could have stayed in the pool all day, we did make the most it and were in the pool every day for as long as we could, the surroundings were just breathtaking and fascinating watching nature at its best.
We only dealt with the management co through email as I was asking them advice about the tolls, they were very helpful and answered back more or less straight away with very helpful information.
There was just the 2 of us and we were there for a family wedding, while there some relatives came round to see us and were very impressed with the villa, they have taken the details for future bookings.
To round off we would highly recommend Aurora Villa, we will definitely be contacting them first when we go back, the best we've stayed in.!
Date of Stay: March 2015
katiec68 14 Jan 15, 03:03 PM There is now just the 2 of us - me and DH - DS has flown the coop and is now married and lives in the States.
I research our holidays to the nth degree.
I like my luxury and dont/wont settle for anything less.
We had 2 weeks at Villa Aurora over Xmas - we arrived on Xmas day. On arrival a quick scoot round revealed a lovely home from home for our stay.
I could find absolutely nothing to find fault with during our time there. Everything was spotlessly clean.
We did get pool heating and the pool WAS warm enough to get into - but not quite warm enough to spend too long in there. I accept this as it was only really warm enough between 11-4 to be in shorts and a t-shirt anyway, and a couple of cooler days and the cooler nights would take any heat away :-( It was our choice not to use the pool - not the fault of the owner. I imagine if there were children staying they would have been more than happy to use the pool! The pool in the summer would be fantastic!
The pool furniture and surroundings were very clean too - we had several afternoons lounging round the pool too.
The kitchen and all the plates/cutlery we used were spotlessly clean, as was the fridge. We didnt use the oven so cant say what it was like.
There was an endless supply of clean white towels for us to use - and the beach towels were great for a day out to Anna Maria :-)
I would have absdolutely no hesitation in recommending Villa Aurora to any of my family or friends. In fact a friend who we were in contact with during our holiday looked at staying here next year but their dates are already booked.
I would say if you are booked to come here you will love it and will have no problems at all with the villa. It really is a home away from home.
Katie Jan 15 Date of Stay: December 2014
married2mm 2 Nov 14, 01:22 PM
Sues villa is beautiful.
We had the most magical time ever there.
Everything was wonderful.
Wouldn't hesitate to return.
Great villa-fab location= super time had by all.
stupot 15 Sep 14, 08:48
Am Just returned from a lovely holiday at villa Aurora, as others have said the location is perfect, so close to everything yet quiet and peaceful.
As for Susan's villa, well what can I say "Home from Home", the first thing you notice on arrival is how bright and spacious the villa is, then as you start looking around you realise Sue has thought of everything! ...this is not your basic holiday let!
We would have no hesitation in staying at villa Aurora again in the future, Sue was a pleasure to deal with and couldn't be more helpful
Thanks for having us!
Stu ....... Date of Stay: August 2014
disneysparkle 11 Jun 14, 07:30 PM
We had a fantastic stay at Villa Aurora. Its a large, spacious, beautiful villa. We loved that you don't need to pick up a key - its all digital entry codes. It's very close to disney and about 20-25 mins drive from Universal Studios.
Our boys loved the games room and the wifi.
Management company were efficient - came to fix broken pool chair same day as reported, and when I had a concern about the pool, it was checked straight away, so very quick to resolve problems.
Lovely big pool, would have loved a light in pool for night swim!
Loved the space, the amount of towels, great to have a washer and dryer.
And most of all the gorgeous view of the lake. Beautiful. Am missing breakfast on the lanai!
Was easy to book, and Sue very quick to respond to questions.
Can highly recommend!
geewhiz 20 Jul 13, 09:00 PM
Just returned from 24 days in Villa urora.
The villa is 10 minutes from Animal Kingdom and has a great shortcut down Sherberth Road straight into the Disney area with only 2 sets of traffic lights.
Sunset Lakes is in a very quiet location and the villa is right at the end of the estate so no through traffic passing. The community is gated and although the gates were removed half way through our holiday I still felt safe so did not feel the need to question this with Sue or the management company.
There's a great view over the lake from the villa and the sun didn't disappear until around 7pm at night.
The villa itself was clean and tidy, the kitchen cupboards are well stocked and have everything you could possibly need and more. I contacted the management company a couple of times and they were very helpful, even when I asked them to send a fax home for me.
There's a 3 in 1 table tennis, air hockey and pool table in the garage which is great for the kids and again there's lots of pool toys, bikes etc in there too.
Sue replied to all of my emails around the same time every morning and was very friendly and helpful.
I would definitely stay here again and would recommend the villa to others.
noodle79 21 Jul 13, 08:03 PM We as a family of 5 (2a,3c) stayed here for 21 nights.
The villa is located in a beautiful and peaceful location but also very close to restaurants, shops and supermarkets. It was a well kept and clean community and the resident neighbours were very friendly.
The villa itself was perfect. Very spacious and well equipped. The owner has obviously spent a lot of time thinking about what us families need as there was absolutely everything there you could think of. Our boys loved the games room and our young daughter appreciated all the toys and games. Everybody loved the pool which overlooked a beautiful lake.
We have never had a "Villa" holiday before, but going of this experience it is probably the only way we would holiday now.
It's fantastic coming back from days out to a homely place, being able to have a swim without packing up a bag, putting the children to bed and being able to sit outside with a refreshing drink watching the sunset.
It was a fantastic holiday and we wouldn't hesitate to return again.
Sue (the owner) was fantastic all the way through from our initial enquiry to us arriving back home in the uk.
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FANTASTIC REVIEWS FROM RECENT GUESTS
review from Easter 2013 guests
Sue - Just a note to say thanks for the villa. Overall the best one we've stayed at in Orlando and I wouldn't hesitate booking again in the future. The location is excellent as are the facilities...the wifi and Fox Soccer channel we're especially handy.
Thanks again.
Peter
WickedPlans 7 Jun 12, 11:33 AM
Sunset Lakes is a fantastic location. So quiet and peaceful yet so close to Disney. We found it convenient and relaxing. Susan Coleman is an absolute pleasure to deal with. She was friendly and helpful, responding to all our questions and queries very quickly.
The villa is beautiful. Very spacious, light and airy. It has a real homely feel about it which is often lacking in other villas. Exceptionally well stocked with all the bits and pieces a family might need. Plenty of bedding and towels, including large pool towels. The kids loved the games room. The whole villa is obviously very well cared for with so many finishing touches that make it feel comfortable and welcoming.
The pool area is stunning, with views across the lake. Lots of seating around the pool both in shade and sunlight. After dark, the lights around the lanai looked so pretty while we had our warm evening swim.
I would have no hesitation in recommending this villa or returning there again.
Thank you Susan, from all 4 of us, for the use of your beautiful Villa Aurora. Date of Stay: April 2012
Review submitted by ian from greatham (Submitted: Mon, 20 Feb 2012) Review for: Florida Disney - Villa Aurora Sunset Lakes
"Simply Brilliant!!!! What good about Villa Aurora... 1. Location - Sunset Lakes, private, gated, 10 mins disney, 3 mins restaurant, 5 mins supermarkets 2. Villa - everything you need, and most things you think you wont need, but invariably do! 3. Pool - heating is brilliant, view is fantasic, even the pool towels included 4. Villa - games room - great, more than enough to keep kids busy 5. Villa - LCS TVs all rooms, Cable, DVD, full superfast Wifi You will not want for anyting at this villa. Overall , the best house we have rented either in th US or other countries. Finally, The communication from Sue the owner is exceptional and Sue cares about you, the renter, and will help to ensure you have a great unforgetable holiday!! Ian"
Value: Excellent, Met expectations: Exceeded them, Recommend: Definitely, Overall: Excellent
Review submitted by Rebecca from York (Submitted: Tue, 10 Jan 2012) Review for: Florida Disney - Villa Aurora Sunset Lakes
"We have just returned from a four week stay in this beautiful villa and we’re already looking forward to the next time we visit. As someone in the tourism industry I can usually be quite critical of the accommodation we stay in but there was absolutely nothing negative about this property. It is lovely, clean and spacious with everything you could possibly need for your holiday. My kids loved the pool and it was lovely that even in December they could play in it whenever they liked (pool heat is an extra but I can highly recommend it) – no hassle about having to pack a bag with towels etc and having to go down to the pool to fight for a sunbed. The kitchen is fitted with everything you could possibly need – I managed to cook a full Christmas dinner with no problem at all. Another useful thing we found were the tupperware boxes etc which we used to take picnics on days when we didn’t visit the parks. The location of the villa is great. It is extremely easy to find from the airport – took us just under 25mins from Orlando International. Literally 10 minutes away from the Disney entrance signs with several shops and restaurants within a 5 minute drive yet the area is sooooo quiet. It really was the perfect, relaxing holiday. The service we received from Susan was excellent. Lots of communication before we went to make sure that all our questions were answered and lots of tips about things we could look forward to plus emails whilst we were there just to make sure that everything was ok – nothing seems too much trouble for her. Nothing I could write will do this Villa justice – all I can really say is try it for yourselves – I know you will have a fab time. "
Value: Excellent, Met expectations: Exceeded them, Recommend: Definitely, Overall: Excellent
Review submitted by Colette from Wallasey (Submitted: Sat, 19 Nov 2011) Review for: Florida Disney - Villa Aurora Sunset Lakes
"We stayed here at the end of October and absolutely loved it! The villa is well maintained and spacious and felt really homely after a long day in the park.. The view from the pool is beautiful The kids loved the swimming pool and the games room. The location is perfect, so close to Disney and the community itself is lovely too. Finally the owner Sue was so nice and easy to deal with, communication was great, I would absolutely recommend this villa and wouldnt hesitate to stay here again"
Value: Excellent, Met expectations: Exceeded them, Recommend: Definitely, Overall: Excellent
And another
Thank you so much for letting us rent your beautiful villa for our wonderful holiday, we had the most amazing 3 weeks. What a comedown it is returning to a cold and wet England, i'm full of a cold and its straight back to work etc. When we arrived at Villa Aurora the first thing i did was to open up the sliding door near the dining table and walk out onto the pool deck - wow what a beautiful setting, it took my breath away, peaceful, tranquil just as descibed on your website. The children couldnt wait to jump in the pool and they loved their bedrooms and the games room also.
We found the information in the folders useful, the shortcut through Sherberth Road to Disney was great and some of the restaurants that were recommended we loved. Longhorn Steaks are the best!!
We drove to Kennedy Space Centre and also to Redington Shores, so we covered some miles. We felt so at home at your villa we all got quite upset on the day we had to leave. Thankyou once again.
Adele Armitage 3 weeks.......... from August 16 2011 !!!
FANTASTIC REVIEWS FROM RECENT GUESTS
review from Easter 2013 guests
Sue - Just a note to say thanks for the villa. Overall the best one we've stayed at in Orlando and I wouldn't hesitate booking again in the future. The location is excellent as are the facilities...the wifi and Fox Soccer channel we're especially handy.
Thanks again.
Peter
WickedPlans 7 Jun 12, 11:33 AM
Sunset Lakes is a fantastic location. So quiet and peaceful yet so close to Disney. We found it convenient and relaxing. Susan Coleman is an absolute pleasure to deal with. She was friendly and helpful, responding to all our questions and queries very quickly.
The villa is beautiful. Very spacious, light and airy. It has a real homely feel about it which is often lacking in other villas. Exceptionally well stocked with all the bits and pieces a family might need. Plenty of bedding and towels, including large pool towels. The kids loved the games room. The whole villa is obviously very well cared for with so many finishing touches that make it feel comfortable and welcoming.
The pool area is stunning, with views across the lake. Lots of seating around the pool both in shade and sunlight. After dark, the lights around the lanai looked so pretty while we had our warm evening swim.
I would have no hesitation in recommending this villa or returning there again.
Thank you Susan, from all 4 of us, for the use of your beautiful Villa Aurora. Date of Stay: April 2012
Review submitted by ian from greatham (Submitted: Mon, 20 Feb 2012) Review for: Florida Disney - Villa Aurora Sunset Lakes
"Simply Brilliant!!!! What good about Villa Aurora... 1. Location - Sunset Lakes, private, gated, 10 mins disney, 3 mins restaurant, 5 mins supermarkets 2. Villa - everything you need, and most things you think you wont need, but invariably do! 3. Pool - heating is brilliant, view is fantasic, even the pool towels included 4. Villa - games room - great, more than enough to keep kids busy 5. Villa - LCS TVs all rooms, Cable, DVD, full superfast Wifi You will not want for anyting at this villa. Overall , the best house we have rented either in th US or other countries. Finally, The communication from Sue the owner is exceptional and Sue cares about you, the renter, and will help to ensure you have a great unforgetable holiday!! Ian"
Value: Excellent, Met expectations: Exceeded them, Recommend: Definitely, Overall: Excellent
Review submitted by Rebecca from York (Submitted: Tue, 10 Jan 2012) Review for: Florida Disney - Villa Aurora Sunset Lakes
"We have just returned from a four week stay in this beautiful villa and we’re already looking forward to the next time we visit. As someone in the tourism industry I can usually be quite critical of the accommodation we stay in but there was absolutely nothing negative about this property. It is lovely, clean and spacious with everything you could possibly need for your holiday. My kids loved the pool and it was lovely that even in December they could play in it whenever they liked (pool heat is an extra but I can highly recommend it) – no hassle about having to pack a bag with towels etc and having to go down to the pool to fight for a sunbed. The kitchen is fitted with everything you could possibly need – I managed to cook a full Christmas dinner with no problem at all. Another useful thing we found were the tupperware boxes etc which we used to take picnics on days when we didn’t visit the parks. The location of the villa is great. It is extremely easy to find from the airport – took us just under 25mins from Orlando International. Literally 10 minutes away from the Disney entrance signs with several shops and restaurants within a 5 minute drive yet the area is sooooo quiet. It really was the perfect, relaxing holiday. The service we received from Susan was excellent. Lots of communication before we went to make sure that all our questions were answered and lots of tips about things we could look forward to plus emails whilst we were there just to make sure that everything was ok – nothing seems too much trouble for her. Nothing I could write will do this Villa justice – all I can really say is try it for yourselves – I know you will have a fab time. "
Value: Excellent, Met expectations: Exceeded them, Recommend: Definitely, Overall: Excellent
Review submitted by Colette from Wallasey (Submitted: Sat, 19 Nov 2011) Review for: Florida Disney - Villa Aurora Sunset Lakes
"We stayed here at the end of October and absolutely loved it! The villa is well maintained and spacious and felt really homely after a long day in the park.. The view from the pool is beautiful The kids loved the swimming pool and the games room. The location is perfect, so close to Disney and the community itself is lovely too. Finally the owner Sue was so nice and easy to deal with, communication was great, I would absolutely recommend this villa and wouldnt hesitate to stay here again"
Value: Excellent, Met expectations: Exceeded them, Recommend: Definitely, Overall: Excellent
And another
Thank you so much for letting us rent your beautiful villa for our wonderful holiday, we had the most amazing 3 weeks. What a comedown it is returning to a cold and wet England, i'm full of a cold and its straight back to work etc. When we arrived at Villa Aurora the first thing i did was to open up the sliding door near the dining table and walk out onto the pool deck - wow what a beautiful setting, it took my breath away, peaceful, tranquil just as descibed on your website. The children couldnt wait to jump in the pool and they loved their bedrooms and the games room also.
We found the information in the folders useful, the shortcut through Sherberth Road to Disney was great and some of the restaurants that were recommended we loved. Longhorn Steaks are the best!!
We drove to Kennedy Space Centre and also to Redington Shores, so we covered some miles. We felt so at home at your villa we all got quite upset on the day we had to leave. Thankyou once again.
Adele Armitage 3 weeks.......... from August 16 2011 !!!
Happy family!
We've just returned from a wonderful stay at Villa Aurora. Everything was perfect - from the correspondence with Sue when booking to finally closing the door and sadly driving to the airport!
We reported a porch light and lanai light which were not working to the maintenance company and they changed them that day, left a note to say that they had been and then followed it up with a phone call to ask if everything else was ok. Great service.
We also asked Sue at the last minute if we could have the surfy room 2 single beds made into a king as this saved an argument between the kids!
The villa was very comfortable and it was lovely to have a swim overlooking the lake. DS had a go at fishing in the lake while DH "supervised" from the pool!
There was plenty of bedding, towels and crockery and a well equipped kitchen and laundry area in the garage which also doubles up as a games room.
The white post box was also a good idea as when you first arrive all villas look the same!
It was also great to be only 10 mins from the WDW parks!
Thanks Sue!
Date of Stay: August 2012
We've just returned from a wonderful stay at Villa Aurora. Everything was perfect - from the correspondence with Sue when booking to finally closing the door and sadly driving to the airport!
We reported a porch light and lanai light which were not working to the maintenance company and they changed them that day, left a note to say that they had been and then followed it up with a phone call to ask if everything else was ok. Great service.
We also asked Sue at the last minute if we could have the surfy room 2 single beds made into a king as this saved an argument between the kids!
The villa was very comfortable and it was lovely to have a swim overlooking the lake. DS had a go at fishing in the lake while DH "supervised" from the pool!
There was plenty of bedding, towels and crockery and a well equipped kitchen and laundry area in the garage which also doubles up as a games room.
The white post box was also a good idea as when you first arrive all villas look the same!
It was also great to be only 10 mins from the WDW parks!
Thanks Sue!
Date of Stay: August 2012
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