Windsor Hills house rental - Large Open Living Area Overlooking Pool/Spa/Lanai
Large Open Living Area Overlooking Pool/Spa/Lanai
 
Windsor Hills house rental - Large Open Living Area Overlooking Pool/Spa/Lanai

Large Open Living Area Overlooking Pool/Spa/Lanai

Kitchen/ Breakfast Area Opening to Lanai,Pool,Spa

Kitchen/ Breakfast Area Opening to Lanai,Pool,Spa

Kitchen/Bar/Breakfast Area

Kitchen/Bar/Breakfast Area

Breakfast Nook

Breakfast Nook

Separate Formal Dining Area

Separate Formal Dining Area

King Master Bedroom Overlooking Lanai/ Pool/ Spa - 1st Floor

King Master Bedroom Overlooking Lanai/ Pool/ Spa - 1st Floor

King Master Bedroom Ensuite Bathroom

King Master Bedroom Ensuite Bathroom

2nd King Master Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom - 1st Floor

2nd King Master Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom - 1st Floor

2nd King Master Bathroom - 1st Floor

2nd King Master Bathroom - 1st Floor

1st Floor Queen Bedroom with Private Bath

1st Floor Queen Bedroom with Private Bath

Queen Master Bathroom 1st Floor

Queen Master Bathroom 1st Floor

2nd Floor Animal Theme Bedroom with Private Bath

2nd Floor Animal Theme Bedroom with Private Bath

2nd Floor Animal Theme Twin Bathroom

2nd Floor Animal Theme Twin Bathroom

2nd Floor Twin Bedroom with Private Bath

2nd Floor Twin Bedroom with Private Bath

2nd Floor Twin Bathroom

2nd Floor Twin Bathroom

Private Park-Like Area Behind SW Facing Pool/Spa

Private Park-Like Area Behind SW Facing Pool/Spa

Large Covered Lanai - Seating for 10

Large Covered Lanai - Seating for 10

SW Pool/Spa - Child Safety Fence - Park Setting

SW Pool/Spa - Child Safety Fence - Park Setting

SW Facing Pool/Spa with Child Safety Fence - Winter Pool Cover

SW Facing Pool/Spa with Child Safety Fence - Winter Pool Cover

AC/Heated Game Room with Child Play Area Added

AC/Heated Game Room with Child Play Area Added

50's Step 2 Diner and Train Table

50's Step 2 Diner and Train Table

Baby/Toddler Friendly - See Complete List of Items

Baby/Toddler Friendly - See Complete List of Items

Front of 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom home with spacious open floor plan

Front of 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom home with spacious open floor plan

Disney decorated tree for the holidays!

Disney decorated tree for the holidays!

  • Bedrooms5
  • Sleeps10
  • 5 Bathrooms
Minimum Stay 7 nights
 

Photos and Description of the Windsor Hills vacation house rental
5 bedroom, 5 bathrooms, Sleeps up to 10 people, 5 star resort

Located less than 2 miles from Disney's gates. (Route 192 to Old Wilson Road, left into Windsor Hills) Situated on a premium lot in Windsor Hills Reserve, the newest and upscale section of Windsor Hills. The higher elevation of the Reserve makes for a wonderful view of the surrounding community. Within 20 minutes you can get to Universal Studios, Sea World, and Orlando International Airport. Near to Windsor Hills, within a 2 mile radius, a Publix, 24 hour Walgreen's and supermarket, and restaurants for all budgets are available. There is also a concierge service at the Clubhouse and a shuttle service available to Disney and other attractions (schedule of times and fees at the Clubhouse). Next to the famous Mystic Dunes Golf Course!

Windsor Hills Reserve, a 5 Star Gated Community : Welcome to our 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom villa (brand new May 2008) in the 5 star gated resort of Windsor Hills, less than 2 miles from the entrance of Disney. This home is very spacious with 2400 square feet of living space plus an air conditioned/heated games room with a pool table, air hockey, and child play area with train table and 50's diner, private lanai and screened-in southwest-facing pool. Located at the Reserve, the upscale and newest part of the resort, Windsor Hills 'Castello in Aria' is professionally and luxuriously decorated in European style with soft terra cotta colors. With 18' ceramic tile throughout the living area and bathrooms, red maple cabinets with black granite counter tops in the kitchen, stainless steel top of the line appliances, window dressings , custom painting, and ceiling fans throughout, you will enjoy your home away from home while you vacation in the Disney area.

Relax in Luxury and Comfort of this Upscale Home: Relax in the privacy of the pool area, with the large back yard and park-like setting of this premium lot. Also, across the street, is a child's play area, and within a 3 minute walk is the grand castle playground! The higher elevation of the Reserve makes for a wonderful view of the surrounding community. On the first floor, there are 2 king bedroom suites and one queen bedroom suite, each with ultra plush pillowtop mattresses, extra pillows, and en suite/private bathrooms. The second floor has two spacious bedrooms, each with two single beds, with ultra plush pillowtop mattesses, extra pillows, and a private bathroom. The open great room leads to a large covered lanai and 14' by 28' kidney shaped screened-in pool with a raised waterfall spa. An electric outside grill is available free of charge (George Foreman). The kitchen, bar, breakfast nook, and main master bedroom overlook the lanai/pool/spa/green area.

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Many Extras! Utmost in Technology-Safety Features!: In addition to the kitchen, bar, and breakfast nook, there is a formal dining area. For your convenience there is a full size washer and dryer; ironing board and iron; hairdryers in each bedroom; all linens are provided; security system and safe; keyless entry system; and the kitchen is fully equipped. Enjoy the 42' plasma HD television and premium channels, stereo system, and DVD player in the great room area, the wi-fi Internet, and the free domestic and international calling to over 40 countries. In addition, each bedroom has a 20' LCD HD television and a DVD player, and there is a Wii and 14 games and PS2 and games for the children's entertainment after a long day at the parks. Baby items to include a high chair, pack'n play with bassinet and mattress pad, compact size hotel quality crib with a 4' innerspring mattress, stair gate, 2 strollers, 2 boosters,4 bed rails; child play area in gameroom--Train Table and 50's Diner; pool safety fence, alarmed patio doors, safety locks.

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About Sandy Janus

My husband and I are recently retired. I was a stay at home mother and completed my education as an adult. I was fortunate to then practice as a school psychologist/behavior analyst/autism consultant in the Public School System for 15 years. My husband, Rick, practiced as an engineer/MBA in the railroad industry for 39 years. We love visiting Florida and taking care of our two properties there, and keep them within the highest standards for the vacationers that frequent them. Our guests are very important to us! We spend much of our time with our grandchildren--they are the highlight of our lives! We are just beginning to travel more; basically, we are just trying to take time to realize our priorities and 'smell the roses.'

Sandy Janus purchased this house in 2008
Why Sandy Janus chose Windsor Hills

We absolutely love Windsor Hills! We purchased this villa after researching the Windsor Hills Community for one year. We found it to be the perfect home for Disney vacationers. It has everything to offer families and yet is so close to Disney World. You really feel part of the magic when you stay in this community!

What makes this house unique

We love having our coffee in the morning on the lanai and a glass of wine on the lanai in the evening. It is a beautiful community, and we love to take in all of the scenery, the landscaping, and the foliage as we take at least one daily walk. We warm the jetted spa, as we take an evening swim in the pool, and end the day by relaxing in the whirlpool!

The southwest facing pool gives us a sunny pool all day until sunset. The park-like setting provides us a beautiful view of the hot air balloons in the morning and the blue herons strolling through the grassy area outside the lanai.

Our favorite Publix to shop is the new one, as it has about everything. You simply make a right out of Windsor Hills on Old Lake Wilson Rd. and go straight until you come to the redlight, cross the highway, and it is on the right. It is a very easy drive.

I love cooking in the gourmet kitchen, as I look out to the pool/spa/lanai and beautiful park setting. We almost always eat out on the lanai! The washer and dryer is also convenient; we love taking home clean clothes, and we can pack a lot lighter.

There are many restaurants within a couple of miles, every restaurant chain you can think of you can access in 5 or 10 minutes. We like a small Italian restaurant, Bruno's, on 192. It is family owned and the staff there are very friendly.

Disney property is within 2-3 miles and you can drive to any of the Disney parks in 5 to 15 minutes.

The security in this resort is second to none with the 24 hour manned gates and camera systems throughout the property. Our home also has its own security system and a safe.

Windsor Hills is a great family resort with its Castle Playground and 0 entry pool, pool slide, and dancing fountains. There is also a pool side store and bar that serves light food, wine, and beer!

30 Reviews of Property 184615 in Windsor Hills, Florida

Windsor Hills Reserve-Luxury & Elegance-SW Pool/Premium Lot
average rating of 5.0 based on 30 reviews
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Windsor Hills Reserve-Luxury & Elegance-SW Pool/Premium Lot
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p184615
724-600-0801
Windsor Hills Kissimmee Area
Denver, CO
5

Perfect Vacation Home

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jun 8, 2008
  • Stayed: May 2008
We were very impressed with this new vacation home. We would definitely stay there again. We had 3 families staying together with a 2-year old, 4-year-old, 6 year-old and 2 nine-year olds. The security fence around the outdoor pool was great to have for the 2 year-old. The 9-year olds loved the game room with the pool table and air hockey. The 4 and 6-year olds really enjoyed the castle park 3 blocks away and the large community pool. Private bathrooms near or in each of the bedrooms provided privacy. You cannot get any closer to Disney without staying on the property. This home has all of the amenities down to the last details. I would highly recommend this home!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: Thanks Brody. You were also the perfect guests! We look forward to accommodating you again when you return to the Disney area. Thanks for being among our first guests at Windsor Hills Castle in the Sky.

Sandy and Rick
Helpful votes: 5/5
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Gorgeous, Immaculate, a Memorable Stay

  • Submitted: Jun 8, 2013
  • Stayed: May 2013
Dear Sandy and Richard;
We stayed at your home this May 12-20, 2013. This
was a family trip as an early celebration of our
granddaughter's 4th birthday. Her dream was to go to
"Disney" when she turned 4.
Your home's proximity to the resorts was one of the
reasons we booked with you. The other reasons were
the decor (elegant but simple), how clean and pristine
the house looked, the pool, and the bedroom
configurations which met our needs. The front
bedroom was perfect for my mom; we loved the
master; our daughter and granddaughter stayed in the
back room, the perfect "retreat" for them. The boys
used the upstairs bedrooms. Everyone had the privacy
they needed.
Your house is just gorgeous, and like a previous
comment here, it feels like you are the first guests.
Immaculate! We all appreciated that. The pool was the
perfect place to cool off after hot days walking the
parks.
The gameroom was a hit! Our granddaughter was in
there anytime we were in the house. Your fully stocked
closet with extra baby/toddler items is such a
convenience for families with little ones. What a
thoughtful touch!
We cannot say enough about how we loved your
house, and will definitely recommend it to anyone who
enquires about staying in the area.
Thank you for helping to make our family trip such a
memorable one.

-Ada and Miguel, San Antonio, TX
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http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p184615
724-600-0801
Windsor Hills Kissimmee Area
5

Terrific Vacation Home

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: May 13, 2013
  • Stayed: May 2013
What a terrific home for a vacaton! Our children and grandchildren gave it a five star rating for all the amenities that are included. The grandkids loved the game room and the heated swimming pool and spent many hours enjoying both. With the easy access to Disney World the adults were able to come home and relax after a busy day at the Parks. The owners were wonderful to work with and provided us with all the needed information ahead of time. This is a "gem" of a house!!! We will come back again.
Owner's Response: Thank you so much, Dorothy, for taking the time to write a review about your experience at the Castle in the Sky. We are pleased that your grandchildren spent many hours enjoying the amenities and swimming in the pool. We are also glad to know that you found the commute to the parks easy and found the home relaxing after a busy day in the parks. It has been a pleasure getting to know you through our communications, and we look forward to hearing from you for your next trip to Disney. All the best, Sandy and Rick
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Windsor Hills Reserve-Luxury & Elegance-SW Pool/Premium Lot
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p184615
724-600-0801
Windsor Hills Kissimmee Area
5

Wonderful House

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Apr 25, 2013
  • Stayed: Mar 2013
Castle in the sky is a very special house to stay. It is equipped to a very high standard and we found it spotless. The furniture is of a very high quality with everything that you would need plus more. We found extras very useful internet phone ect.

The pool is special as it overlooks a large open space and you can even see blue herons on their way to the small lake.

Windsor Hills is a high quality resort and castle in the sky is in a very good position to make full use of the extra facilities, gate shop and the children;s three playgrounds.

We felt very safe in the house and resort.

Sandy was a pleasure to deal with and answered all our questions by return.

We will make this house our 1st choice if we come back to Florida it had everthing that a family could want.
Owner's Response: Thanks so much Brenda for sharing your experience at the Castle in the Sky with future guests. We loved having your family for your special holiday. We are glad you found the home spotless and that all the extras came in handy. We are pleased that you enjoyed the pool overlooking the large open green area, and that you were able to watch the blue herons taking their daily walk to the lake. This is one of our favorite things to do when we visit. It is so nice to hear that we will be your first choice when you are ready to plan another trip to Florida. Thanks again and have a wonderful summer. Sandy and Rick
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Everything You Need for A Fantastic Stay

  • Submitted: Apr 23, 2013
  • Stayed: Aug 2012
We stayed at this beautiful villa August 2012 and would highly recommend it. Everything about it is great. From the first contact with Sandy when we booking to closing the door when we left we couldn't fault it. Sandy made everything so easy and was always helpful and extremely quick to reply to any queries and changes I made.

I can only echo what other reviewers have written. The villa,location, furnishings, pool/spa, games room were excellent and was just as the photos showed. The villa was spotless and really comfortable. This villa has everything you could need for a fantastic stay, Sandy has thought of everything.

Windsor Hills community is beautifully kept and in a great location.

Of all the villas we have ever stayed in Castle in the Sky is by far the best and when we return we hope to book the villa again.
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http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p184615
724-600-0801
Windsor Hills Kissimmee Area
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The Best Stay Ever - Perfect

  • Submitted: Apr 23, 2013
  • Stayed: May 2012
My family and I stayed at Castle In The Sky for 3 weeks during May 2012 and we loved every second of it. It made our vacation even more perfect than we ever thought it could be. So often your expectations are not met on vacation rentals/hotels but in this case every expectation was met and exceeded. The villa is perfect, immaculately clean, beautifully decorated and is situated within the fanstastic Windsor Hills gated community. Its in a perfect location for Disney, the restaurants on 192 and even Universal, Sea World are quickly accesible on the I-4. As soon as we arrived we instantly felt comfortable and right at home. The owners Sandy & Rick have done a marvellous job of making sure you have everything you need to make your vacation perfect. Sandy was great to deal with and nothing was ever too much trouble. I would rate this property as the best I have ever stayed at in over 30 years. Its that good! I honestly cannot think of a single negative thing to say about it. Ive stayed at many different places on my trips to Florida in the past but I now cannot see myself staying anywhere else when I come back to Florida in the future. Rest assured, booking this villa for your Florida vacation is risk and stress free. Perfect!
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Absolutely Loved It

  • Submitted: Apr 23, 2013
  • Stayed: Jul 2012
We stayed here in July/August 2012 and we all absolutely loved it. Everything was as lovely as it looks in the photos and the villa was spotless when we arrived. The pool was luxurious (we had it heated - wonderful!) and the house had everything we needed for a really comfortable stay. Loads of space for us all to chill out separately when we wanted to, a games room which the teenagers loved and a big communal lounge & kitchen/eating area so we could all be together around meal times. For anyone who likes to keep up with the washing (with 6 of us I definitely do!) there was a nice big washing machine & tumble drier. Windsor Hills itself is an excellent location - really close to the magic and beautifully looked after.
Sandy was so helpful - really responsive and brilliantly patient when we had loads of problems with our flights and had to keep changing the dates. It's so reassuring to have good communication with the owner when you're booking a new place. It's always a bit of a worry until you actually get there, but in this case everything was every bit as good as it sounded after reading everyone else's reviews!


This villa is definitely top of our list for future bookings - the sooner the better!
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Windsor Hills Kissimmee Area
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Spotless, Stylish, and Furnished to a High Quality

  • Submitted: Apr 23, 2013
  • Stayed: Oct 2012
This was our first time staying in a villa and we could not have chosen better. We chose Windsor Hills for it's location which was perfect, a very secure gated community close enough to Disney to be able to pop back for a couple of hours during the day if we wished. The villa itself was spotless, stylish, and furnished to a high quality hotel standard. There was nothing that we needed that was not in the villa. Sandy the owner seemed to have thought of everything. We even discovered and made use of an electric juicer after picking oranges at Showcase of Citrus. Beds were very comfortable and there was plenty of sheets and towels provided along with an excellent washer and dryer which laundered in a fraction of the time it takes at home in the UK. We had a 22 month old with us who was delighted with the play kitchen provided in the games room, and also the brio train track. There was plenty for older children too, besides the pool table and air hockey there were board games and computer game consoles. Baby equipment was excellent quality and we chose to use the villa's stroller in preference to ours as it was perfect for the parks, having cup holders and a large basket underneath. It was even distinctively marked with tape and we could pick it out straight away in the stroller park when we came off rides. We chose to have the pool heated and the temperature was excellent. We used the electric grill provided for a couple of barbecues. The villa is very spacious with good sized rooms enabling everyone in our party to have their own space if needed. Sandy was very quick to respond to any questions and was very easy to deal with from start to finish. In summary the villa is in a great location, clean, stylish, comfortable and secure with good instructions and excellent safety measures in place. I recommend Castle in the Sky unreservedly. I'm sure we will be back!
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http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p184615
724-600-0801
Windsor Hills Kissimmee Area
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A Great Second Stay

  • Submitted: Apr 23, 2013
  • Stayed: Feb 2013
This is our second year staying in this lovely home. We love the layout, the space, and the amenities - especially the private pool and hot tub. It's located in a secure, gated neighbourhood, beautifully maintained and great for walking or running. Everything you need is provided for. And it's so convenient to have a washer/dryer onsite. It's close to so many attractions, and shopping (you need a car however, it's not really walking distance). We love the fact that we just buy our groceries, unpack, and we're home. No having to go out to a restaurant for every meal. Before this we stayed at Disney resorts, but this is a much better fit for our family. Quieter, much larger than a hotel room, well-equipped, and mere minutes from the Disney parks. It's good value for what you get. Sandy is wonderful to deal with - very fair and always keen to assist. She has high standards for her home and it shows - and we appreciate it! No wonder this home books up so quickly and solidly! We have highly recommended this home to our friends and family. And those who have visited us during our stay are amazed at the size and quality of the home - especially for the price. It's great to entertain in - there is a large lanai - and a BBQ onsite - and our guests enjoy the games room as well. My favourite thing once I settle in is to get into the pool at night and stargaze. It's peaceful and quiet and not possible to do in February/March in the Great White North. ;-)
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Windsor Hills Reserve-Luxury & Elegance-SW Pool/Premium Lot
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p184615
724-600-0801
Windsor Hills Kissimmee Area
5

Our Cold Snowy Winter Get Away

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Mar 7, 2013
  • Stayed: Feb 2013
Greetings,

Oh gosh thank you for such a speedy return on the security deposit.

I just want to thank you for sharing your lovely home. It truly has everything a person would need. We did very minimal cooking, as we ate most meals out, but it surely has most cooking utensils one would need! The convenience of the laundry was a blessing!

My biggest delight was the cleanliness. Sometimes pictures can be deceiving. The house was very clean & tidy. (Also good water pressure in the showers) :)

The stores just down the street are so handy. Since your home is located to the major attractions it was so easy for us to find them and a breeze as far a commute.

We came from cold & snow, so my grandkids loved the pool! When we were at Disney World, they asked if they could go swimming when we got back! They really enjoyed the pool. The hot tub was a "welcome" after a long day at the theme parks!!! Loved the warm sunshine, with the exception of one day-rain.

Our only issue was the CROWDS at the theme parks. We decided to go later and stay until closing and that help to resolve the issue.

We have already recommended this well maintained property to some relatives.

Sandy & Rick were readily available to answer any and all questions.

Thank you again for sharing your home, we had a lovely vacation. Should we find ourselves in the area again....we will definitely see if you have a opening for us.

Sincerely,
M Ness
Owner's Response: Thanks so much for your very lovely review. We really were delighted to accommodate your family for your vacation and it has been such a pleasure from the very first communication with you. We do try to keep the kitchen well stocked with cooking utensils of various types to meet our guests needs. Cleanliness is very important to us and we personally deep clean the home several times per year, and our management company has a fantastic staff that prides itself in the homes' appearance and maintenance. We are so glad you enjoyed the pool and hot tub in your get a way from the snow! Thanks in advance for recommending us to your family and friends and we look forward to hearing from you in the future.

All the best,
Sandy and Rick