If you are looking for the best deal, then booking direct is always going to give you the best deal - especially as there will be no unnecessary overheads.  Another reason, which is possibly more important, is that you will know exactly what you are getting for your money and can see pictures of (and read about) the actual property you will be staying in.

There are a vast number of properties in the area and by booking direct, you can choose one that meets your requirements in terms of both amenities and budget.

Disney Villas Florida only includes rental properties that are let direct by Owners or their representatives.

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Although the property is advertised through the Disney Villas Florida website, all bookings are made directly with the property owner.  

Once you decide to rent a property, all bookings are made under the terms and conditions set by the property owner.  As these may vary from property to property, we would always recommend you understand what the costs are, including: booking deposit, security deposit, when these should be paid and what the cancellation policy is.  If you are unsure of what this may entail, either contact the Disney Villas Florida team or for specific property booking conditions, always contact the property owner.

Disney Villas Florida acts as a referral site to the owners of the properties.  Owners are responsible for the accuracy of their adverts, in accordance with the Advertising Standards Authority.  The rental agreement is always undertaken between the owner and renter, as such, Disney Villas Florida is not responsible for the terms and conditions associated with booking a specific property.

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To avoid fraudulent advertisers, Disney Villas Florida will always confirm that a property is legitimate before being included on the website.  Thereafter, we undertake periodic audits to ensure properties should remain on the website and also request that the owner verifies ownership of their property on a six monthly basis.  The verification process is undertaken by comparing owner documentation against Florida county records.  Where a property has been verified within the last six months, it will show 'Ownership Verified' alongside. 

Should we ever receive feedback relating to the inappropriateness of an advertised property, then this would be removed until investigated. 

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Even if you have visited the Orlando and central Florida area before, what with the choice of rental properties available, the price, size and location, the dilemma to select the appropriate property  presents an incredibly confusing picture.  Unlike when booking a villa through a travel agency, we feel it is very important for any guest to know exactly which property they are renting.  Furthermore, we believe it is important to know what amenities are nearby and just how far from the attractions, golf courses and restaurants you will be.

There are a number of ways to do this:

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Many of the properties featured on this site have their own private swimming pool - which may be fully screened to keep out any bugs.  For the cooler months, the option to heat the pool (to around 86°F) may be available, for which there is usually an additional charge.  For those who just want to relax, some properties offer a spa (jacuzzi) or hot tub.

Where a property does not have a private pool, almost certainly there will a communal pool.  These tend to be bigger, possibly have other amenities alongside e.g. a bar and also provide  the chance to meet other guests.

When selecting a property with a private pool, there is a myth that south facing is best.  This is not necessarily the case - it depends on what you want.  All pools are built for sun-bathing, with south facing pools attracting the sun for the majority of the day.  However, depending on buildings alongside, covered areas and a host of other reasons - they may offer no more than non-south facing pools.  

Before booking any property with a private pool, bear in mind the strength of the Florida sun, the length of time you expect to be around the pool and necessary covered areas for children and small babies, .

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Firstly, if you are looking for a last minute deal or wondering what special promotions owners may be offering, we would recommend viewing the specific page advertising these.  Beyond that, any discounts offered when enquiring are always made by the owner of the property and at their discretion.  It is possible owners may offer discounts for longer stay bookings.

Prices for renting villas and condos in the Walt Disney World area are already highly competitive and offer great value for money - especially when comparing to the cost of a hotel room.  It is worth noting that the rental prices will reflect the upkeep and running costs associated with the property.  Also the price you pay will include sales tax, which has to be paid to the local authorities by the owner.

Where you have a budget for renting, it is advisable to send your enquiry to as many owners as possible (e.g. by including all properties of a certain size) and state your budget in the 'Anything else?' box.  Rather than offending an owner by asking for an unrealistic price, you should always look at other properties beforehand.  There is no harm in asking for a discount, but please do not expect it.  Consider that airlines, car hire companies and theme parks do not accept 'offers' - villa owners are no different.

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'Wheelchair Accessible' showing against a property, implies that the owner believes the property is suitable for persons in a wheelchair or with limited mobility.  This may entail a ramp for entry, low level bathing or shower cubicle and wide doors.  For two storey properties, there is possibly a ground floor bedroom and bathroom.  For full details regarding wheelchair access, we would always recommended you contact the owner of the property.

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Should you have a question or require clarification about a property, simply complete the enquiry form for just that specific property - ensuring you enter any questions you have in  the 'Anything Else?' box.  Other than what details are included against advert, Disney Villas Florida is unlikely to be able to provide specifics on booking terms and conditions for individual properties.  Many owners will have their own website or brochure which should contain such information.

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To book a villa for your visit to the area, first you will need to contact the owner - by entering your details in the enquiry form at the footing of each advert.  This can be used to check for availability of your preferred dates and the price for booking.  You also have the option to include additional properties when sending an enquiry.

Depending on how many properties you elect to send your enquiry to, an e-mail will be sent direct to the relevant property owners.  Where only a single property is selected, you will always receive a reply indicating whether your dates are available and what the rental price will be.  Where many properties receive your enquiry e.g. All 3 bedroom properties, only those owners who can accommodate your dates will reply.  You can send as many enquiries as need be - with no obligation to book.  Also, for managing those villas which suit your stay there is a Property Shortlist, which can be used to compare properties later on.  

For each enquiry you submit, always double-check your contact e-mail address.  Not only will a copy of the enquiry be sent to your contact e-mail address, but it is also where the property owners will respond to.  If you do not receive a copy of the enquiry within 30 minutes of submitting it, the chances are that an invalid or misspelled contact e-mail address was entered.

Note that your enquiry will only be sent to owners of the relevant properties and never to third-parties.

If you receive a response from anyone not advertising on the website, we would request that you forward this to us to deal with; as we do not wish anyone to be troubled with unsolicited e-mails.  On the other hand, if after submitting a specific property enquiry you fail to receive a response within five days, again please make the Disney Villas Florida Team aware.

Every owner will have their own booking procedure, which will typically involve completing a booking form and payment of a deposit to secure the booking.  When confirming a booking, the owner will make you aware of the procedures, including when the balance of the booking cost is payable and when details of the property will be made available.  Should you have any questions relating to the booking procedure, they should be addressed directly to the owner.  When you book a property through the Disney Villas Florida website, always contact us to confirm details.  This can be done through the enquiry e-mail.

Please note that it is at the owner's discretion as to whether the villa address is released prior to receipt of the final payment.  If the address is required for registering with ESTA, this needs to be completed at least 72 hours in advance of travel.

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You may feel concerned that because you are not booking a package holiday with a tour operator that you will have no representation while you are in Florida.  However, this should never the case.  

All owners should provide details of their local Management Company who you should be able to contact in the event of a problem.  Most properties will also have a ‘Villa Guide’ (or manual) inside the property that will give various contact details, including local doctors, hospitals and emergency services. 

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Even if you are a regular to booking rental properties, it is quite likely that you will still have some questions - especially where payment and collection of the keys are concerned. 

If your questions relate to a specific community or villa, the property owners will be more than than happy to answer them - whether by telephone or e-mail.   However, where you have misplaced the contact details for the owner of a property you have booked, you should first try to contact them by completing an enquiry (for the property) and entering your details in the 'Anything Else?' box.

Should the owner be unable to answer your question, is not replying or you cannot remember which property you booked, please contact us, quoting the reference number of the property.  

This link can also be used to send through suggestions on how the site can be improved.

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Details of the locations and Communities included within the Disney Villas Florida website are as accurate as possible - completed by both the Disney Villas Florida team and through contributions by other property Owners.  For community facilities, these are generally taken from a number of sources including personal visits and dedicated websites.

When referring to 'local' in terms of shops and restaurants, the general feeling is not so much within walking distance, but a very short drive i.e. around 3 miles away.  Disney Villas Florida do not classify fast-food or drive-thru eateries as restaurants, as such, these may be additional to what is stated against the community.

Due to the continual improvements in the area, there may be changes that have yet to filter through, for which we would welcome any updates.

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All mileages displayed are taken from Google maps to specific central destination points and using the suggested driving route.  They are not estimated or biased to any community.

Considering the distances from the communities,  these will factor in nearby shops, eateries, specific larger supermarkets (namely WalMart, Publix and Target) and amenities.  However, it is possible that other smaller shops may be closer.  For golf clubs, only public courses are listed.

For all mileages listed, Google Map references are used to determine distances to listed attractions and shopping outlets.   Considering the vast size of Walt Disney World resort, although there are a number of theme parks, an accepted central point is Downtown Disney (including Marketplace and Pleasure Island), which is where the shops, bars, restaurants and shows are located.  For some rental communities, other areas of Walt Disney World may be closer.  Take note however, that the gates of Disney are sometimes the quoted reference point - which is fine, except they may be a number of miles away from the attractions or visited areas.

View the Orlando Area map for details of reference points.

For the international airports, routes to Orlando International are generally along the SR417 Florida Greenway, or the SR528 Beachline Expressway . Both of these are toll roads, but offer the quickest times and most direct routes. For Sanford airport, the quickest route is normally SR417 Florida Greenway, although Interstate 4 is an option.  Bear in mind, although the distances to the airports may appear considerable, this is a route you are likely to do only twice - once from and once back!

Check out the Walt Disney World Resort, Florida theme parks and attractions page for anyone who is visiting the area but not sure what is on offer.

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