Loved it!
Review Submitted: August 26, 2009
Date of Stay: July 2009
My family and I enjoyed a wonderful two weeks at Osprey House in August 2009. While we've travelled to Florida many times, this is definitely our favourite villa and the one that we'll look for first on any future trip.
The property itself is very comfortable. We ended up being only 4 people rather than the planned for 6/7, but don't pass up this villa because you think it will be too big. The main living areas are spacious but cosy and accommodated 4 as easily as it could 10. But the things we enjoyed most were the extra long pool and the daily visits from the Sandhill Cranes who came to chat and have breakfast with us. I chose this property specifically for the conservation area that it looks out on, and we weren't disappointed! The addition of the hedging to the side of the property was an excellent idea (not planted yet in the pictures I'd seen) and gives you the feeling of seclusion. In fact if you didn't know any differently, you'd think you were alone looking out on the African savannah. Just lovely.
As for the area, I definitely preferred this to the properties I've stayed in further down toward Davenport. The 192 is packed with places to eat and shop and for me is much more enjoyable driving daily than the rather sterile Interstate (I4).
Gadget-y people take note: The other thing that was a big bonus for us (we run a software company so had to check in daily and brought our own laptops) was that the house has a fast and reliable wireless internet connection with a good strong signal in addition to the guest computer, so I was able to spend some quality time with my iphone, google maps and a bunch of newly downloaded travel apps planning the next day's outings from the patio area.
We had a wonderful time in Osprey house and hope that this is just the first stay of many.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
People with Disabilities
Owner's Response: Dear MarryB,
We are thrilled you had such a great time and the review of Osprey House is very generous - Thank you.
We look forward to having you back at Osprey House.
Kind regards,
Mary & Tom.
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