33 Reviews of Property 378486 in Orlando, Florida

We absolutely loved this condo! Great location, just outside all the hubub and traffic of Disney, but close enough to still enjoy it. I was a little nervous renting on line, sight unseen, but it was exactly like the pictures, and exactly what we were looking for. Mark was so helpful and made it very easy. The condo itself was immaculate and decorated so cute! Felt like we were in the islands! We loved the layout and the convenience of having the kitchen for making breakfast "at home" before heading out for the day.So much better than staying in a hotel! I would definitely stay here again and would surely recommend this to our friends and family.

Booking with Mark was convenient and pleasant. We were first time visitors to Orlando and stayed 1 week at Grand Villas. It was hard to get to using the address we were given because it took us to Cypress Pointe check-in instead of the Grand Villas check-in. Once we arrived, we got checked in and they urged us to receive our "welcome package." I let him know we were tired from our travels. A rep then called us when we were unpacking in our room and was quite persistent, though I kindly refused as I didn't want to be bothered by this on our vacation. WiFi was free (max 2 connections) but it was down for the first few days of our stay. The lobby staff told us to call the Hotel Wifi IT (outsourced company) which was kind of annoying because they should be doing this themselves. I spent 30 minutes calling and entering a ticket with no feedback but eventually it worked again. Thank goodness we weren't paying per day for it.

Location: It's close to the Vineland outlets and not too far from Universal and International Drive. Though it looks close to Disneyworld it's such a huge resort that you'll need to plan enough time to get to the actual attractions on opening. For example, we left at 8:15AM from our unit and arrived almost exactly at 9AM at Magic Kingdom after parking and taking the tram to the park. I would leave sometime between 8:15-8:20 if you want to get to any of the four parks by opening and even earlier if you're going during busy season.

My husband, 10 year old son, and I stayed in a one bedroom condo. It was awesome for the money. Lots of pools to choose from. The mini golf area was very cool. My son even learned how to do tye dyed shirts. The condo people were all very nice and knowledgeable. A one bedroom does work for 3 people but for the price difference, we decided next time to get a two bedroom. Mark was awesome to work with. This was our first time renting a condo on vacation. He took the time to walk us through the whole process and answered all of my numerous questions. We will definately be using Mark to book any future vacation condos.

Booking with Mark was convenient and pleasant. We were first time visitors to Orlando and stayed 1 week at Grand Villas. It was hard to get to using the address we were given because it took us to Cypress Pointe check-in instead of the Grand Villas check-in. Once we arrived, we got checked in and they urged us to receive our "welcome package." I let him know we were tired from our travels. A rep then called us when we were unpacking in our room and was quite persistent, though I kindly refused as I didn't want to be bothered by this on our vacation. WiFi was free (max 2 connections) but it was down for the first few days of our stay.

Location: It's close to the Vineland outlets and not too far from Universal and International Drive. Though it looks close to Disneyworld it's such a huge resort that you'll need to plan enough time to get to the actual attractions on opening. For example, we left at 8:15AM from our unit and arrived almost exactly at 9AM at Magic Kingdom after parking and taking the tram to the park. I would leave sometime between 8:15-8:20 if you want to get to any of the four parks by opening. Try to bring a newer GPS that gives you the option to avoid tolls. It's not like it's a big deal to hit tolls - it'll give you a faster trip home. But if you're like me and don't know the area, you won't actually realize the difference so you might as well think you're saving money and not having to keep change on you. We only hit one toll the whole trip ($1.50) because we didn't have a GPS.

What to do: We did a bit of research beforehand but couldn't find anything other than the major theme parks in Orlando so we stuck to those. We spent our first day in Universal's Islands of Adventure, second day shopping at the outlets, then the next four days at Disneyworld (one park a day). We didn't want to venture outside of Orlando.

Weather (September): Bring/buy a poncho! We got hit by thunderstorms almost every day and you'll need one if you're at a theme park. Most of them run $8-8.50 but you can pick one up at the outlets or Walmart for less. We started our day early so most of the time we hit everything we wanted to before the storm.

Tips: I'm not sure if we'd return as I think it might end up being cheaper to go with a Disney resort. We paid about $75/night but parking was $14x4 days at Disneyworld. There are a lot of perks staying at a Disney resort but then again, I probably won't be hitting Disneyworld for as many days the next time I'm in Orlando

Overall, we had a great stay in Cypress Pointe Grand Villas II. Mark Simon provided us with some great background information, video clips and a frequently asked questions document prior to our arrival. The 1 bedroom condo was nicely appointed and was perfect for 2 adults. If you are considering more than 2 people, I would consider something larger.

Now for the not so nice stuff. Mark advised that he requested a room facing the pool, but instead we ended up on the second floor facing the maintenance shop. Since we did not spend a lot of time in the room, it was not that bad. Just be aware that parking near the shop and all around for that matter is terrible if you arrive past about 5 PM. You will end up driving around the entire complex several times to find a spot.

As other reviewers before have stated, if you would like internet access, you will need to pay $4.99/day. You can enable and pay for access from your web browser once you connect to their network. I thought I’d try and use my 3G hot spot – but Verizon’s coverage in the area is pretty awful.

Just as advice, if you have a tight schedule to get somewhere, plan to add 20-25 minutes to your trip if you are attempting to get on I-4. Traffic in area is very heavy all day near I-4 and Downtown Disney entrance.
The most negative thing that occurred shortly upon our arrival at the check in desk. You will be greeted at the door by someone that will remind you to stop by the ‘concierge’ desk for your ‘free welcome packet’. Try and sneak out if you can. If you accept the offer, you will get a high-pressure sales job and the fast-talking sales personnel will try and lure you into a 90-minute sales presentation in exchange for discounted tickets to local attractions. DO NOT FALL FOR THIS! They will also want to charge a $20 deposit to ‘secure your time slot’ for the ‘informational seminar’. If you get trapped, just take the Orlando Today magazine and start walking. I spoke with some other folks near the very nice pools and mini-golf course who said their 90-minute presentation turned into 3 hours. How much do you value your time? Mine is pretty valuable when I’m on vacation.

All in all, this is a great location of you plan on doing the parks, Kennedy Space Center, and even venturing to Cocoa Beach for a nice walk. I highly recommend the location, even with the annoyances detailed above.

My son and I stayed in a 2 bedroom unit in the Grande Villas section for 11 days. The condo was really nicely appointed and very comfortable. The pools were great, we went swimming every day! The location is excellent, minutes from the parks - we went to all the Disney parks. There are some great restaurants along the strip minutes from the condo. Our favorites were Johnnys Hideway and Black Angus Steak house. We also enjoyed moonfish, which is a few minutes drive. Everything you need is nearby, grocery, drug store, dunkin donuts coffee, diners, etc. Last but not least, the owner was really easy to deal with and kept us informed and let us know he was there for anything we needed or any questions we had. Totally recommend this place, and my son and I rent condos pretty often, in the mountains, at Myrtle Beach, etc...

Just wanted to say our experience at Cypress Pointe was absolutely the best! Very nice place for a "girls getaway weekend" or for a "romantic getaway". So convenient to all the activities we had planned and it was truly a pleasure to stay there - just the perfect location! The unit was very clean, modern and spacious. We almost didn't want to leave the condo. The tub was especially rewarding at the end of the day...ahh! We hated to leave. Thanks so much for letting us enjoy your beautiful condo and it's amenities. We will definitely be staying there again very soon.

The condo was extremely convenient to both Disney and Universal! We enjoyed the kitchen and were able to save a chunk of money by making our breakfast everyday. The landscaping is much prettier than in the photo.