Great Vacation Home!
Submitted: June 11, 2012
Stayed: June 2012
We stayed at Joe & Marie's Regal Palms Vacation home the week of 6/2/12-6/9-12. First let me say that Marie was a delight to work with! She answered all of my questions in a timely manner and you could tell by her emails that she wanted to be a great hostess!
Everything was as promised as listed on VRBO. The rooms are as pictured and the beds are super comfy! Those mattresses are great!! It is about a 2 block walk to the pool area, which we loved!!
We filled every room with my family! We had my daughter and family there, including a 3-1/2 and 1 year old. Marie also has baby items in the closet - 2 strollers, a high chair and pack n plays! We did use the strollers a lot!
My 80 year old mom and her twin, along with her 2 "younger" sisters joined us for a few days and loved that lazy river. My mom even went down the slide!! Our 3-1/2 year old loved that slide, too. It is fast for a slide that size and we all had a blast at the pool area. We even chose to spend a couple of days there, resting and swimming.
Because I am local, I know a little more about the area than most do and also brought more extra items than most do! We did a lot of cooking to save on eating out w/ such a large group and so I brought my own pots. If you are cooking for a smaller group, there are sufficient pots and pans there.
We loved the convenience of the washer and dryer, too. Remember, these are "self-sufficient" units. Bring what you need to live daily - including extra toilet paper, detergent for washer.
Some tips - use the Walmart in Haines City rather than the one a little closer towards Claremont. It is less "touristy" and easier to shop in. Best restaurant in the area is Manny's, also in Haines City. The Pizza Place next to the Publix is really good. We tried the Fish and Chips place but didn't care so much for it.
Summer is the rainy season here, so expect afternoon thundershowers. We stopped at the Super Target (on 192) on the way to Disney and bought ponchos for $3 ($10 in Disney) as well as the Princess Dress for our Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Experience. That was $20 there but $70 in the Magic Kingdom. All of the Walmarts and Targets in this area have a Disney area where they sell Disney approved souvenirs and items.
I would not hesitate to recommend Marie's Condo to vacationers. You will love it!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
People with Disabilities,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Dear Debra, wow, thank you for such a fantastic review! And especially for all the "local knowledge" - we'll put it to good use on our upcoming trip to Florida. My favorite line in your review is "we filled every room with family". That sounds like my kind of vacation - a busy, bustling, and happy household. We've eaten in Manny's in the past and you're right - great food and a nice rustic feel to the place we found. Thank you again and next time you're getting your family together keep us in mind - we'd welcome you all back tomorrow. My best to you and your family, Marie & Joe :-)
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