Florida Spirit Vacation Home - Guest Reviews

"This was the 3rd consecutive year we have rented a home from Florida Spirit. We have been bringing a group of high school Seniors on their SR trip. The fact that we are away from all the "temptations for trouble" has been the selling point to rent a house. That and the pool and spa in the back yard. The kids absolutely love having that at their disposal. We had a last minute change, a mere 5 days before we were to arrive, in the assigned house-through no fault of Florida Spirit-but Florida Spirit bent over backwards to get all the new arrangements sorted out. As each succeeding class hears how much fun it was to rent a house it will become the standard for years to come. Florida Spirit has been great to work with and their prices can't be beat."
Mr. Wood and his Senior Class (May 16 - May 20, 2010)
Newark Villa

"Walking into the door of the Tuscan View was breath taking to say the least. Our stay there was very relaxing and everything was just right. My children and I dreaded leaving. Florida Spirit Vacation Homes have me a loyal customer every year now!!!!"
Robinson Family (May 12 - May 16, 2010)
Tuscan View

"My family of four shared our home with my brother's family of four and it was just great. The perfect amount of space while still enjoying being together. Everything was in good working order and shape, and we were just close enough to the attractions that brought us to Florida. The pool was awesome, so much so that we decided to take a day off from the parks and just hang by the pool, the next day when we pulled into Disney, my 4 year old nephew said "Dad, why are we here, can we go back to the pool at our house?" Really a great vacation, I have already recommended this home/company to friends. Having a comfy home to return to in the afternoons to catch a little break was a true blessing to our trip with four little ones.
Thank you!!!!"
Allen Family (May 11 - May 16, 2010)
Cilbeck

"Absolutely wonderful! This house was so clean, we could not find a speck of dust anywhere we looked. The neighborhood was beautiful and we honestly hated to leave. Wonderful experience that we hope to do again!"
Dugger Family (May 4 - May 9, 2010)
Layzee Palm Villa

"This is the second year in the row we've stayed at the Cilbec. I tell all my co-workers that they are crazy if they're considering renting a hotel in Orlando.....renting a home from Florida Spirit Vacation Homes is the only way to go! We were 7 adults and loved the Cilbec even more this year than last. We visited 4 theme parks, drove to Cocoa beach twice to spend time at the ocean, went deep-sea fishing for the day, went to downtown Disney 2 nights and had fantastic shopping experiences at the Premium & Prime outlets as well as the Florida Mall. In between all this, we lounged and bar-b-q by our private pool and relaxed in our beautiful home. I have recommended this type of vacation to anyone who listens to me!"
Tyler Family (April 30 - May 11, 2010)
Cilbeck

"Dear Florida Spirit,
It is difficult to put into words how wonderful our stay was. I could tell about the wonderful times we had in the pool - three generations- or could share the words of my twin grandsons (two sets)...."wow grandma, this is the best vacation ever" or maybe I could share the feeling of being in such a wonderful, peaceful environment for a week...I really appreciate how easy Florida Spirit made it all possible. Thank You"
Williams Family (April 18 - April 25, 2010)
Vista Palms

"We had a wonderful vacation. The property was in excellent condition and very clean. We also liked that it was very conveniently located to Disney and other attractions. We will definitely book through Florida Spirit again!"
Havanki Family (April 13 - April 17, 2010)
Pelican Palms

"Dear Florida Spirit,
This vacation was a mini vacation but only in the amount of time spent in Florida. My mother Rita, my sister Nicky and I took a 5 day trip to get some time out of PA's cold weather. Being that this was my sister's first time in Florida, I wanted her to see everything. She could not get over how beautiful and private this home was. After a long day at Disney, we even got in the pool! What a fantastic time we had! Going there at least one to two times a year we always rent from Florida Spirit Vacation Homes and we won’t change that, this was the first time we went to get some information at the club house and you can be sure I will take advantage of the amenities that are offered in each gated community. Once again Florida spirit..it was another fantastic vacation. Thank you."
Rimini Family (April 11 - April 15, 2010)
Cypress Springs

"I really enjoyed my vacation home. It was truly a home away from home. After being gone for most of the day shopping or at the amusement park, it felt wonderful to get back to the home for relaxation and that's what my family and I did, RELAX. We made the best of the stay. I will definitely refer Florida Spirit Vacation Home to my friends and family."
Boyd Family (April 8 - April 11, 2010)
Westbury Palms

"The home was just as it was described on the Internet. We were very pleased and the company Fl. home vacations was very responsive when we called about a problem with the refrigerator. The location of the home could not have been any better. It was close to grocery stores and to Walt Disney World with easy access."
Young Family (April 7 - April 11, 2010)
Tranquility

"We like to visit Florida once each year and last year we stayed in a Florida Vacation Home provided by one of your Competitors. Although the stay was enjoyable and the home was lovely, the process to obtain the home was not simplified or "guest friendly" and a few of our expectations were not met. To make a long story short...Florida Spirit Homes has a very "easy" process in arranging and accessing your vacation home (which is truly appreciated---after all we are on vacation) and also all our expectations were met. We were able to preselect our home which is a big advantage. To receive the exact home which we had chosen was ideal. We can't wait to come back to Florida and to once again stay in a Florida Spirit Home. Thank you."
Kiernan Family (April 5 - April 12, 2010)
A Place near Mickey

"Because of my wife's schedule we rarely get to spend time together as a family so we look forward to spring break every year. This year by far was the best we ever had. The house was perfect, the pool was perfect, the location was perfect and we bonded as a family like never before. We were able to see friends and family we rarely get to see and were able to visit the parks and be home in time for more fun and bonding. I would highly recommend Florida Spirit Vacation Homes to all of my friends and family. We have stayed in other vacation homes in the Orlando area and this by far was the best place."
Baez Family (April 3 - April 9, 2010)
Sunny Side

"We had a wonderful time at the Retreat at Windwood Bay. The home is amazing. We have 4 sons, and each had his own bedroom. They loved the pool and the game room. And the hot tub was perfect for my 3 year old to play in! I loved having my own kitchen so we could eat "at home", instead of meal after meal at restaurants. The house was so conveniently located to the parks. It was a breeze getting to and from Disney and that pool sure felt good after a long day at the park! We'll be back!"
Karafa Family (April 1 - April 9, 2010)
The Retreat at Windwood Bay

"Florida Spirit Vacation homes are Simply the Best! We have never been disappointed. This company is truly a head above the rest. The homes are clean, well maintained and provide all the comforts of home. As with all things nothings ever perfect however any unforeseen issues such as equipment failure etc. only took one phone call and someone was there immediately to take care of it. Having stayed at the various resorts in Orlando some of which were on the grounds of Disney none matched the comfort and quality that Florida Spirit’s Vacation homes provided. With our family of five it felt great to stay somewhere and have my children feel free to play and I not worry about them disturbing the neighbors. Our family will continue to support this great company and hope you and your families find the same comfort, warmth and pleasures these homes provided us. A Very Pleased Guest!"
Scott Family (March 31 - April 4, 2010)
Take a Breath
Tranquility

"We have used Florida Spirit homes several times. Each and every time has been wonderful!! This home was awesome. My husband and I have 9 children, this home provided plenty of room and a separate place for my husband and me as the master bedroom is separate from the other bedrooms. The pool was wonderful, and the kids were kept busy in the game room. We enjoyed exploring the nature that we encountered walking around in the undeveloped area behind the home. We even found an alligator and her babies there. As always, our stay was wonderful and we will stay in this home again."
Ramsey Family (March 28 - April 4, 2010)
Take a Breath
Shrea

"The pool was going to be the highlight, but instead the pool and the house were the best parts. The house was very clean, the pool was all the kids talked about, woke up to talking about and upon arriving at the theme parks they were excited about getting back to the house. So thank you for a great vacation!"!!!
Yaggy Family (March 26 - April 1, 2010)
New England Villa

"This house was great!!! We had the best time. This was the first time we stayed in a house while vacationing in Florida. Our granddaughters loved the house and the pool! They were so excited going to Disney World parks each day but they were just excited to go back to the house and swim in "their" pool. This was so much more relaxing than staying in a hotel. Our girls said it best during our stay. When we would come in from a long day at the park..."Home sweet Home with a pool"!!! We will be making plans to come back again to Florida and we will be contacting Florida Spirits again for this great home. Our family has been to Florida several times but this time it was so much more relaxing and just being comfortable! Thank you Florida Spirit!!!
Walls Family (March 21 - March 25, 2010)
Pelican Palms

"Location, location, location! It was a quiet neighborhood, short drive to Disney, and little traffic even during rush hour. The home was absolutely beautiful. Family of 10 stayed and we never felt crowded. There was so much space, we didn't even use the Living Room or Dining Room. The kids loved the pool. It was a real treat.
Pelletier Family (March 16 - March 23, 2010)
The Retreat at Windwood Bay

"This was the first time our family took a trip east of the Mississippi River. We had so much fun in Florida. Folks were super nice and the house we stayed in was spectacular. The kids enjoyed the pool in the back yard more than they did Disney World. It was so much easier (and cheaper) to rent a house than it was to rent a hotel- especially with a family of seven. I am so grateful that my wife found this home via the internet. This was a vacation of a lifetime and we couldn't be more pleased! Thank you for the memories."
Humble Family (March 13 - March 20, 2010)
Orlando Oasis

"We took the kids to Disney and Sea world for the first time. We decided to stay at the beautiful Florida Paradise Home which was absolutely beautiful. The pool, spa and house we're everything we could have wished for. Very well kept property and wonderful service. We hope to be back again!"
Morrison Family (March 13 - March 20, 2010)
Florida Paradise

"We had the most fabulous vacation ever. The house was wonderful, comfortable, clean and spacious. We enjoyed all of the time we spent in Florida and we were saddened to leave! Hopefully, we will be back SOON!"
Wright Family (March 13 - March 20, 2010)
Westbury Palms

"Having our own pool and hot tub was a definite plus. We were able to really relax. If we had a problem the staff was very quick to respond and do what they could. They were very professional. Thanks!"
Mcrae Family (March 13 - March 20, 2010)
Newark Villa

"What a beautiful home! We were very pleased with two adults and 6 kids there was plenty of room for everyone to have space of their own, and enough space for people to watch different TV shows and enjoy their downtime without feeling like we were tripping over each other. Would definitely consider Florida Spirit Vacation Homes again!
Ames Family (March 13 - March 19, 2010)
Woodland View

"Used same house for several years now. Found to be very clean on arrival. Never disappointed!"
Bertrend Family (March 13 - March 18, 2010)
Palace in Wonderland

"We had such a wonderful stay and the pool was refreshing along with the spa. Accommodations couldn't have been any better. The ease of doing business with Florida Spirit was excellent. We are looking forward to visiting the Orlando area in the near future. Thank You for making our vacation relaxing and joyful. We will be back!!"
Harbin Family (March 12 - March 20, 2010)
Cruzos

"Our Florida vacation was wonderful in your home. Two families stayed quite comfortably in the house with still lots of room. Our favorite thing of course was the heated pool and with an unusually cool March it was great that the pool heat was free! We also stayed last year in the Vista Palms home -it also was top notch and highly recommended. Hoping to stay with you again soon!
Hackett Family (March 10 - March 19, 2010)
Cilbeck

"Great experience. Second year in a row that my golf buddies and I rented a house from Florida Spirit. Houses are always better than hotel rooms, condos, townhouses. Take-A-Breath was a great home and great value. Working with a management company like Florida Spirit is also better than working with a "by-owner." Everything is so easy. See you next year."
Funkhouser Family (March 10 - March 15, 2010)
Take-A-Breath

"WOW, was the reaction as we all stepped into our home for the next 12 days. We all ran from room to room and was impressed with each room we saw. Everything was beautifully decorated. This is our third stay with you but the first at this home. We have never had any problems when staying at the homes. This home was very close to everything we enjoy doing, shopping, Disney, Old Town (Sky Coaster should be on everyone's bucket list) airports. The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking. The beds were very comfortable. We used the pool every day. The games room was great especially since there was allot of cool weather this year. We would definitely stay here again. I have recommended Florida Spirit to many people. And I do believe I see another visit soon with the other family we were with!."
Jenkins Family (March 8 - March 19, 2010)
Maywood House

"Our vacation was fantastic. This house is absolutely beautiful. Love the games room for the kids. Love the open concept of the back of the house to the pool. The house is so spacious you never felt that you were in anybody's way. It is great that everybody has their own bedroom, bathroom and TV area. We often referred to it as our "Florida home". We really liked the area that it is in. Very quiet and found the neighbors very nice and helpful. Living in these houses is so much better than a hotel. Thank you for letting us use this home and hope to be back next year."
Campbell Family (March 8 - March 19, 2010)
Maywood House

"Our rental house was beautiful. It had all the amenities we could ask for. Our children just loved the game room and the HEATED pool. Being 1st time visitors to Florida we had planned on being out sightseeing and gone from the house every day, but we liked the house so much we stayed there for two of the days just relaxing by our own private pool. Our experience with Florida Spirit was great and we would definitely rent from them again. Thanks!"
Chouinard Family (March 7 - March 12, 2010)
Sunny Side

"This was my first but not last trip to Florida. Although the weather was chilly, there was so much to see and do. The weather was not a factor. The house was absolutely beautiful. Much more comfortable and relaxing than any hotel could be.The people in Florida were so friendly and helpful (especially with providing directions)."
Gibbons Family (February 28 - March 6, 2010)
Shangri-La

"What a beautiful spacious home. It was just minutes from Disney world where we took our children almost every day and a quick distance to return home if we just needed to chill out from the parks for a while. A very clean home, with beautiful tropical furnishings. A refreshing get away from the cold, snowy Wisconsin weather that we experience every winter. Excellent game room activities for kids of all ages to enjoy. Not to mention the beautiful heated pool that had a child security alarm for parents with small children. Bravo!!! Your a 5 star in my book!"
Kollath Family (February 25 - March 5, 2010)
Charleston Manor

"Well let me tell you I would go back to any of your homes anytime. We were 10 of us, 6 adults and 4 kids. My brother had rented another house about 15 minutes drive for where we were we went for a visit never would I have traded home with them. We had a little bit of groceries left so I called him to come and get it when he got in he said for sure he wanted the inf. about our house for next year. Unfortunately the weather didn't co-operate this year. Not as cold as back home but chilly LOL!!!!"
Cormier Family (February 25 - March 4, 2010)
Charming Lakefront Villa

"First family vacation in many years. New additions to our family and other reasons to share time together. I rented this house in Florida as a Christmas present to my family with the hopes of coercing them all into going on vacation with me. First time ever to travel on vacation and not use local hotels. What a pleasant surprise, and one that my family and I have plans on repeating for hopefully many years to come. The house was perfect. It was clean, in a really good location and had all the amenities that you would need when travelling with young children. The pool and the hot tub were an added benefit. When we encountered two small problems help was there within the hour to fix both issues with no question. Not only on all our requirements for a good vacation now, but others as well. I own a restaurant and have passed this web site on to many of my customers who were waiting to hear how we enjoyed our experience. Not one person who went on this vacation would hesitate to rent a house in this way ever again. I realize that you are providing a service, but thanks for helping to make my family vacation a success."
Parker Family (February 13 - February 20, 2010)
Tivoli Manor

"Had a wonderful stay at Tuscan View. We are planning to come back again next year and would love to stay at that house again. It certainly met all of our needs. The only complaint I would have and it's not really a complaint - The house should be equipped with basic essentials - such as dish detergent! See I told you it was not a big deal but for the cost of it, it should be in the house. Anyway, A wonderful vacation had by all. See you next year - hopefully!
Giles Family (February 4 - February 7, 2010)
Tuscan View

"Well once again Florida Spirit did not disappoint us. Our stay was very, very enjoyable. It was like coming home. This was our family's second stay with our new "family" and we will continue to go through Florida Spirit every time we come to Florida. All of our family is able to be together in one house versus many rooms at a hotel. Everyone has their own room and space. However, we always were outside on the patio area or in the hot tub. It was a little cold to swim and the pool wasn't as warm as we had hoped but that did not deter us from having wonderful quality family time together. Thank you so much for the ease of accessing our home and the security we feel when we stay in your homes. Looking forward to our next Florida vacation."
The Stein Family (January 31 - February 6, 2010)
Tropical Breeze

"We arrived in our Disney home on a very cold night, but once we stepped through the doors, the weather was far from our mind. The house was very clean and was a lot larger than we had imagined. After everyone looked through the bedrooms we found the garage and the kids just started yelling! Out there was a pool table, a foosball table, air hockey and even darts. Hog heaven for my family! Everyday after the parks we would come home (as the kids called it), make our dinner and play games. There were even movies left there for us to watch. We truly had a wonderful stay and your home and would very happily like to stay again! Thanks!"
The Turmail Family (January 27 - February 1, 2010)
Tuscan View

"We loved the privacy and comfort of the beautiful home we stayed during our winter vacation. This is the second time we made reservations trough Florida spirit Vacation, and we most probably look forward in vacationing again with them. The saying 'Shared memories, separate rooms' briefly describes our experience; I would add so much more; comfortable, lovely, warm, welcoming etc. - it felt like our 2nd Home! Last time we spent winter vacation together with six families at the same complex; we and our children had a BLAST! Thank you!"
The Amselem Family (January 25 - January 31, 2010)
Happy Holidays

"We were able to stay at the Serrano in late January of 2010 and it was a great experience. Had a problem with the wireless internet access and Florida Spirit fixed it within hours. Very professional and responsive. A great stay for the entire family."
The Jolley Family (January 24 - January 30, 2010)
Serrano

"We had never stayed in a Vacation Home before so didn't know what to expect. Needless to say, we will NOT be staying in a hotel in the future. Florida Spirit was wonderful. The house was clean and they were very accommodating with our arrival date. I would highly recommend Florida Spirit to anyone that would have questions about our experience. We rate it a "10"."
The Green Family (January 5 - January 12, 2010)
Cruzos

"My family and I had the time of our lives! My son called it our vacation to "Ourlando"! There is just something magical about being able to get in the pool on New Years day! This was something that my children have not been able to experience until I contacted Florida Spirit Vacation homes!"
The Renner Family (December 31 - January 4, 2010)
The Larkhaven

"Our stay at Florida Vacation Homes was most enjoyable. The home was clean, roomy and most of all, comfortable. This really impressed my family and made it all worthwhile staying there during our visit to Orlando. Just like home. Thank you so much.
Our compliments,"
The Barrera Family (December 27 – January 1, 2010)
Chakra

"This was our second stay at one of the homes managed by Florida Spirit. With a family of four children, the home provided us with plenty of space for everyone to enjoy themselves. My youngest son (15) could not believe we were home again. This second home was almost identical to the previous home we had stayed at. We plan to make this an annual event. Please share with the staff the great job that they do keeping the homes and community clean and home like. Again thanks."
The Larrabee Family (December 25 - January 1, 2010)
AbbeyDawn

"We had ten people in our home. Five adults and five children, plenty of room. No fighting with the kids. They had a pool to swim in and a game room to play in after a long day in Disney. We loved the house and had a great time. We would do it all over again and I really relied on the peoples messages so post your good reviews."
The Christopher Family (December 22 - December 28, 2009)
Vista Palms

"The home was great the rooms good size and the pool and hot tub great. We had cold weather and the kids used the hot tub every night. Great for those long days at Disney when all that walking made us bone tired. We did have some issues that need to be addressed for future guest. No extra toilet paper and at midnight on Christmas Eve that was a really big problem. One of the beds had no sheets on the bed. Had to make the bed before going to sleep and after a day that started with a very early flight the one thing I didn't need was to make the bed at 1am. We did have a great vacation and would come and stay again."
The Bellock Family (December 23 - December 30, 2009)
Serrano

"As grandparents, we needed a place that provided the boundless energy of 1 through 6 years olds the opportunity to blow off excess steam after a day of sensory overload at the area theme parks. We found renting a Florida Spirit Vacation home for a week was just the ticket. Swimming in the pool or one of the many provided diversions like air hockey gave the adults a little respite. It was a very cost effective way to visit Orlando in style while having the luxury of a full kitchen, a private pool, and totally soundproof walls. This will be our third time renting a home for an extended family vacation and we continue to be sold on the concept versus the hotel based alternatives. Based on the decibel level of the kids, we would have summarily been booted out of any hotel by Tuesday. Having our own house made all the difference."
The Rector Family (December 19 thru December 26, 2009)
Premier Palms

"My mother-in-law has always dreamed of going to Disney World. This past year she had to under-go a quadruple by-pass. Everything was very successful and she made a great recovery. My husband and I and his sister and brother-in-law decided that this would be a great year to make her dreams come true. We planned a wonderful vacation with both of our families and "gamma". We stayed at the Starbird Manor together and it was a fantastic family vacation. Gamma had a wonderful time with her children and grand-children. She actually cried when she walked into the Magic Kingdom.....she had dreamed of going since she was a young girl."
The Lord Family (December 5 thru December 12, 2009)
Starbird Manor

"My family and I had a great time staying in this beautiful home. It was located in a quiet community but was close to everything we wanted to do while in Florida. The staff at Florida Spirit was very professional and friendly and did a great job at making our stay memorable. We will definitely be looking to Florida Spirit for any future visits to Florida."
The Schafferman Family (December 12 thru December 19, 2009)
Maywood House

"This was a long time planned Merekas family reunion. The Merekas family lived in Endicott NY. Our Greek Grandparents, Yaya and Papo, had five daughters, four of which married and had children. We cousins and children of the four Greek daughters started having reunions a few years back. It was our hope that we would remember and know each other throughout our lives and that our children would also know the each other. It is not an easy thing to remain united when distance is so great. We planned this, our third reunion for Thanksgiving in Orlando for quite awhile. Our reunion consisted of the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren of the Greek sisters, and we were lucky to have one remaining Greek sister with us. At 91, Teddy (Theodora) was a joy to have at our Thanksgiving reunion. She resides in New Orleans and along with her son was displaced for a long time from their homes due to Katrina. The family members traveled from all over the country, Endicott NY, Chicago IL, Tucson AZ, New Orleans LA, Miami, Gainesville and Tampa Fl. Our stay in your homes was fabulous. We all met at Bishop’s Court to eat and we had so much fun. Everyone was impressed with how lovely the homes were and that there was room for all of us to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner together. Wednesday night, we planned Greek night and had Greek foods and desserts that we brought with us and haven't had in awhile. It was wonderful to remember back to the days of our Greek Grandparents and our Greek Mothers when we cousins were just children. We plan to have reunions every 18 months and would gladly come back to Orlando again in the future."
The Merekas Family Reunion (November 25 thru November 29, 2009)
Orista Villa
Bishops Court
Abbey Dawn

"Our family had a wonderful time thanks to Florida Spirit! It was SO nice to be able to go on vacation but to have the conveniences of home - a fully stocked kitchen, our own pool, fully stocked toy room (this was the HIT!), and a very clean safe home. We LOVED our home away from home. Our only wish was that we were able to stay longer. This was a very memoriable vacation for us and our 2 children (aged 5 and 3 at the time of the vacation).
Thank you for hosting us - we will be back!
The Smith Family (Novemeber 20 Novemebr 27, 2009)
Grand Pavillion

"All in all we had a wonderful stay in Orlando. The home was beautiful! The pool was so warm if felt like a bath tub.Thank you.
Rafsky Family (Novemeber 19 Novemebr 28, 2009)
Villa Tuscana

"We have stayed with Florida spirit over 13 times. We lost count. Every vacation was special in so many ways, but the very first memory of each and every vacation is of our family opening up the door of our rental property and running through to see which bedroom we will be staying in. At 50 years old and our daughter is 24, we no longer come to Florida for Disney, we come to sit and relax. These vacation homes are at such a high level and the price cannot be beat. We stayed in a motel one time and will never do that again. Thank you Florida spirit. We love each and every home and will continue vacationing with you."
Sherry, Charlie and Sarah Rimini (November 7 thru November 14, 2009)
Vista Palms

"We were eight adults from 4 states coming together for the Thanksgiving holiday. The home was beautifully appointed and the kitchen surprisingly well equipped. The oven has a timed setting so on Thanksgiving day we went to Animal Kingdom and arrived back at the house at 7:00 to a perfectly roasted turkey.
It rained one of the days of our stay and it was nice to come back and be able to dry our clothes in the full size machine. We never had any issue with enough hot water even though we used the washer, dishwasher and showers in quick succession.
If anything, the house was just too nice. With all the attractions in the surrounding area we just did not get to spend enough time enjoying the pool and game room. We will have to plan an "at home" day in our next vacation. We will definitely stay in one of your homes again.
The Mutchler Family (November 21 thru November 29, 2009)
Fantasia One

"My sisters and I had a wonderful time in our vacation home. It was relaxing and very convenient to stores and attractions. We are very eager to return. We hope it will be soon. The price was also very reasonable."
The Campfield Family (November 25 thru November 29, 2009)
Villa Bonita

"I wanted to let all of you know how much we enjoyed our home! I was very hesitant about staying at another rental home. I rented one in the Outer Banks a few years ago, and was so disappointed. The pictures of the home I rented in North Carolina were taken years earlier, and when we arrived, the home was "worn, dirty and not at all what I thought I paid for." After reading a few of the comments from recent guests of Florida Spirit, I decided to give renting another try. To my surprise the home we rented through Florida Spirit was even BETTER than the pictures! My kids LOVED the animal shaped towels on the bed! The neighborhood was quiet and in a gated community! We all felt save and secure!I have a family of 6 and wanted to do the Disney thing with my teenage kids."
"After looking at the prices of staying on property, it just was not worth it. Who would stay on Disney property for more than the cost of renting a home with your own private pool and hot tub? It was great to eat breakfast at the house and pack a lunch for the parks. (We saved even more money packing our lunches!!) We were also close enough to leave the hustle and bustle and come back for dinner, and return in the evening (you only pay for parking once at Disney and you are free to come and go for the day!) My husband is also a person who needs his down time and coming home to the hot tub, pool, and his own TV was the perfect thing! It even rained one day and we came home, dried our clothes and returned to the park in the evening. Also, the staff at Florida Spirit was AWESOME! They told me places in the area to find groceries and reassured me that the home I rented was one of the best!!
(I was having nightmares prior to arrival!)
Thanks again! I hope to come back soon!!"
The Lohr Family (November 21 thru November 27, 2009)
Charleston Manor

"We wanted to do a long weekend Disney vacation with our 2 girls and previously have always stayed in hotels. For this trip we decided to invite my sister and mother as well, so we wanted a better solution for lodging. A friend of mine has rented from Florida Spirit Vacations several times and highly recommended we contact you. You found us the perfect house for our budget and our needs. Everyone felt right at home and it was so much less stressful than hanging out in the hotel room during down time. The privacy it afforded was great for everyone. We thoroughly enjoyed the pool. We often took a dip before our Disney day began and after it was over. Heaven. My husband is totally sold on only renting a house from now on. Thanks so much for making our stay so comfortable. We look forward to returning again soon!"
The Manard Family (October 22 thru October 26, 2009)
Sunshine Oasis

"We had an Almost a Grand Gathering Disney vacation, with 9 family members staying at our vacation home. We loved the spacious house, and we all especially loved having our own bathrooms! Many happy memories were shared by the kids and grandparents in the pool, and the hot tub was enjoyed by the adults after long hours spent at the Disney parks. The free pool heating also came in handy, as there were some evenings when the temperatures reached the low 50's! I called Florida Spirit with questions a few times before our vacation and every person I talked to in the office was friendly and knowledgeable. We would not hesitate to rent through them again."
The Sutton Family (October 15 thru October 23, 2009)
Vista Palms

"We just got back Tuesday night and wanted to send an email to let you know we had a blast at the Windsor Palm House (known as the Disney House by my grandkids). The house was immaculate, beds comfy and once the pool heat was turned down it was perfect to swim in. We will definitely be back next year. Thanks again for a perfect getaway."
The Jeffers Family (October 8 thru October 13, 2009)
Windsor Palms Villa

"We had a fantastic trip. The house was great. Having a single family home with a private heated pool and screened patio area was great. We spent each day at a different Disney park and we looked forward to coming back to our house to relax at the end of a wonderful, yet hectic day. Florida Spirit staff were effecient and friendly. The home was clean and well equipped. Thanks to all for a great vacation."
The Smith Family (September 26 thru October 3, 2009)
Roses

"Could not believe how nice the house was when we first walked in. Very nice home. Kids loved being able to get up first thing in the morning and being able to jump into the pool! Very quiet neighborhood, had no problems at all. Would do it all over again!"
The Martin Family (September 21-29, 2009)
Vista Palms

"Dear Florida Spirit,
We have just finished our 3rd trip to FL, with your incredible service and utmost attentiveness! Having been fortunate enough to win the free vacation, we decided to invite friends as well. They were in awe of the ease of check-in, your attention to detail; the congratulatory balloons were wonderful and inviting note! The accommodations, as always, were spectacular, comfortable, and within driving distance of all. We are hopeful that we have introduced 3 other families to your incredible service. My children got a kick out of re-reading our previous house "journal" entries with our present guests. Of course, we ADDED more this trip! :)
Our DEEPEST gratitude and thanks!
We will ALWAYS use you for any FL stay!
The Kalish Family (August 2009)
Windsor Palms Villa

"Our family summer vacation to Orlando was perfect, thanks to our stay at the Villa Toscana through Florida Spirit Vacation Homes. Upon our arrival, everything was in order according to all the details. The home was in excellent condition, maintained very well throughout. Home looked just as pictures showed on website. Home location was ideal for every venue we visited during our stay in Orlando. Our children fell in love with private pool area, much better than having to share with entire hotel. This home provided everything we were looking for and more. We will surely choose a vacation home over the hotel option in the future and we will look for Florida Spirit to provide that Magical experience again. A+ across the board."
Thanks,
Moses Family (July 23-26, 2009)
Villa Toscana

"Thank you so much for letting us stay in your beautiful home. We had a fabulous time. It was just what the doctor ordered!! It was a great combination of fun and relaxation. Discovery cove was incredible and Jordanne had a wonderful time swimming with the dolphins. We thoroughly recommend it. Your home is truly a wonderful place to stay with everything you could possibly need on hand. Again thank you so much."
Chris, Jane and Jordanne - Weston, Florida (June 12 - 15, 2009)
American Palms

"We had a really brilliant time in Florida. Your villa was really lovely. Got great use out of the pool and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Thanks again for everything." Frances McFlynn - Belfast, UK (July 2009)
American Palms

"When we first walked into the the home it was breathe taking. We all could not believe our eyes. The stay was very relaxing and it felt like we were at home. I just want to thank you at this time for allowing me and my family to enjoy a great stay in your home , hoping in the future Florida Spirit will be our first choice to accomodate a wonderful experience again."
The Polk family - Woodhaven, MI (June 16-20, 2009)
Our Spangled Manor

"This is the 2nd time we stayed in one of your houses. We did have wi-fi problems where you had to re-set it daily after we had contacted the main office 3 days constantly. Do need to advertise bed sizes better. I would stay at one of your houses again thru."
The Collins family - Pflugerville, TX (June 14-24, 2009)
Tuscan View

"We had a great time in Orlando with our daughter. The house was very nice and clean. Sure beats staying in a hotel. We have always stayed at a vacation home when traveling to Orlando but never have used Florida Spirit Vacations homes. I would highly recommend them. Very kind and helpful employees. We had a great experience. We will always use them in the future."
The Lavalley family - Cape Coral, FL (June 06-11, 2009)
Starbird Manor

"This was our second time staying in one of your florida spirit homes. We love the Windwood bay community and we love the homes. We had 12 of us and it was so nice not being scrunched in hotel room. Stepping right outside your back door to the pool is wonderful. There was everything in the kitchen you would ever hope for. Now everyone wants to find a bigger home for the next time because they want to bring their friends."
The Lloyd family - Springfield, OH (June 13-20, 2009)
Woodland View

"This was one of the nicest vacations that we have had in Florida. The home was like a home away from home. We decided it was the best way to go. Our grandchildren loved it as well. The first thing they did was head for the pool. Each bedroom had a TV that helped since we all liked watching something different.
We were unable to get our key when we first arrived and had to call the office of Florida Spirit. Someone was out within ten minutes to give us another key. The next day another person came out to repair the lock box. Everyone was very nice. We would definitely rent another Florida Spirit home the next time we are in the area."
The Folsom family - Fairmount, GA (June 15-20, 2009)
Pelican Palms

"This is the first time we ever rented a vacation home and it will definitely not be our last! The house was really nice but of course we the pool was the best part! The staff is also awesome! If we had any issues- they took care of it right away! The home was very clean and it had everything we needed. It was like our home away from home. I highly recomend renting a home if you have children. You are not cramped up in a hotel room. We went to 7 amusement parks in 11 days and if you ask my kids what was their favorite part about their vacation they will tell you swimming at the house! My husband just returned from Iraq and this house made it a very relaxing vacation! I plan on renting this home at least once a year!!!!"
The Romanowsky Family - Aurora, CO (June 17-27, 2009)
New England Villa

"Our second stay in this beautiful home proved to be as totally enjoyable as the first. Our initial test visit was with our children and grandchildren the week of Thanksgiving. It was simply delightful. Our grandson's eyes were as big as saucers when we opened the garage door and he saw the game room. The heated pool was the "hit" we expected it to be. Most special of all was the spacious room to relax and enjoy. It was just like being at home.
Our recent stay was with several friends who also are retired. Everyone had a great time. It was delightful to have some meals at the house and others out. Again, it felt like home.
We're already thinking about our third visit. And our friends are thinking of their second. No doubt about it, Florida Spirit offers a great deal."
The Burcham family - Columbia, MD (Feb/26 - Mar/04, 2009)
Sunny Side

"We were very impressed with the house. It was clean and exactatly as it was described on the internet. We would rent with Florida Spirit again."
The Swackhamer family - Bareneed, Canada (Feb 14 - 26, 2009)
Sunny Side

"What can I say. It was a fabulous house and an incredible vacation. We had never been down to Orlando and looking at staying on site at Disney just didn't make sense after we checked your houses out (and cheaper). The house was even better then pictured on the website and although we went in Feb it was not too cool in the pool! I couldn't figure out how to get the key code to work but someone came right out (20 minutes) and fixed the code. I liked that there was a 24 hour number to call if anything came up. Another thing is that this house sites bumped up against an Orange orchard which was nice since I had never seen and Orange tree. I have so many wonderful memories of Florida and will not hesitate to stay in a Florida Spirit home again. Thanks for a stress free vacation home!"
Kay & The Stirling Family - Andrews AFB, MD (Feb 14-21, 2009)
Dream House

"The home was very clean and just as you see on the internet. Our home had an issue with the pool heat and Florida Spirit not only jumped into action, but they actually moved us to another home right away. Their service was great and I still can't believe they upgraded/moved us. I have stayed in different rental homes were things don't go as planned and the landlords or rental agents aren't near as hospitable. Great service, clean house, great way to book, easy access. We will recommend Florida Spirit and plan to go back again."
The Crane family - Moorestown, NJ (Feb 14-21, 2009)
Captiva

"We (Me, my wife, 2 sons: 17 and 20) had a wonderful visit. The location was very convenient to local attractions yet away from the hustle and bustle of Orlando proper. The check in, check out and service while we stayed was outstanding. The problems with the pool were corrected as quickly as possible. A package that we needed to have shipped to us was also no problem for Florida Spirit vacations. Thanks for a memorable visit."
The Mick Family - Shelby Township (12/21/08 - 01/02/09)
Gaelic House

"My family (2 adults and 4 children) really enjoyed our first stay. Everything was absolutely perfect and we are now planning to see if we can have a return trip real soon. I applaud the management for maintaining the properties in such a great condition and making the whole experience one that the family will never forget. Thank you again and we hope to see you real soon!"
The Larrabee Family - Morton, IL (Dec 26, 2008 through Jan 02, 2009)
Bishop's Court

"Our stay was wonderful! The family really enjoyed the home and all the amenities. Even our 89 year old grandmother enjoyed her stay. Especially the pool and the game room. The location was excellent! The parks were wonderful. We plan to make this an annual gathering for our family."
The Jones Family - Conway, SC (November 04-09, 2008)
Fantasia One

"Dear Florida Spirit,
Thank you for making my first time renting a vacation home a very easy process. The home we rented was exactly as pictured and described on your web site.
There were 5 families that stayed in our 7 bedroom home. Ourselves, and our 4 daughters and there families. We had six little ones, ages 4 1/2 and under, running around our house and there was plenty of room. If you needed some "quiet" time, the beautiful resort club house and pool was an easy walk away.
Having the patio and pool right outside our patio door was great. It was hard to get the kids out of the pool and ready to go to Disney, they loved it so much.
Some people might wonder why anyone would choose to vacation with the entire family, all 16, under one roof, for an entire week ? I recommend it, for a wonderful time of bonding and learning to really appreciate each others differences. We're an even closer family for sharing this experience.
Another Florida Spirit vacation is in our future !
The Clark, Johnson, Bachman, Fenlon, & Musick families
Enchantment Villa

"We had such a great vacation! We found the home very easily, even though it was dark when we arrived. We loved that we had a pool and hot tub. The hot tub ended be our life-saver. After walking the parks all day, we were tired and our legs and feet were super sore, but the hot tub saved our bacon! If we were getting tired during the day, we just reminded each other that we had the hot tub waiting for us when we got back. The house itself was very comfortable! We loved the lay-out and being the cook, I enjoyed the open kitchen and didn't feel cut off from the rest of the family while cooking. The location of the house was perfect! We went to Universal Studios, Epcot, Magic Kingdom and Cape Canaveral and we found that we were close to everything and had easy access to all attractions. We were all very thankful that we had such a wonderful trip without any hiccups, especially since this was our first trip to the East Coast. We really felt very fortunate that we found you on the web site! You can count on us to come back! Thank you!!!
Suzie - Buckley, WA (November 23 - 29, 2008)
Liana

"We had a great time. The home was awesome, very clean and exactly as it had been presented to be. No disappointments at all. We had to contact the Florida Spirit staff about an issue with the jacuzzi and the response was great. They fixed the issue quickly. It is so nice to arrive at your destination and have your accommodations be everything you had hoped for and more. Thanks for a great experience. Coming home to an awesome house was very nice after tiring days at Disney. I would definitely recommend you to others and will be staying with you again for sure."
The Campbell Family - Christiansburg, VA (October 31 - November 08, 2008)
Our Spangled Manor

"The house was very clean and very comfortable for all 13 of us. It was conveniently located for all the Disney and Sea World treks, as well as for groceries, restaurants, etc.This is my first time renting a home and I would definatly do it again ! I learned allot about the questions to ask prior to rental, and, lucked out that the person I dealt with at Florida Spirit was easy to deal with and the property descriptions on your web site were "right on". When we come back to vacation again, in the Kissimmee area, in a couple years, we'll definatly book with you again. And, when we vacation else where, we now know what we want and how to look for it, as well as the high standards of housing available.
Thank you for a most memorable vacation, enjoyed by 5 families!!"
The Clark family (November 2008)
Enchantment Villa

"The house was wonderful and everyone had a great time. It was so nice to come home from a fun day to our own house instead of a motel. It made the trip so much more enjoyable. We will tell everyone we know about it.
It is the only way to go.
Thanks!"
The Jensen Family - Henderson, NV (July 9 – July 16, 2008)
Sunset House

"We just spent a wonderful week in Florida944. This is the first time that we stayed in a vacation rental home instead of a hotel -- and it was perfect.
It was great to get back from Disney and use the pool and spa in peace and quiet. It's actually nicer than the pictures! The keys were in a lock-box, so we just drove right to the house. The house was super clean and had plenty of towels and pillows. Everyone gets their own room, no squeezing into hotel double beds, no waiting for 1 bathroom. The beds were very comfortable, the master bathroom was fantastic.
We'd definitely recommend this house - especially if you're bringing kids, it works out much less expensive than staying at Disney. We made breakfast each morning (in our pajamas!), saving lots on meal costs and not suffering all morning from heavy fast food.
We'll be back again!"
The Kealty Family – Nepean, ON (March 9 – March 16, 2008)
Rowley's Villa Magic


"This vacation helped our family grow closer. We came from Illinois, my in-laws came from Tennessee, and my sister-in law and her family came from South Carolina. We do not get many opportunities to get together anymore.
This vacation enabled our family to get together and enjoy ourselves.
Existing bonds were reinforced between us and lasting memories created. The pool proved to be great for family volleyball tournaments. In all, we just got to get away and enjoy ourselves, our families, and all Florida has to offer. We loved it, and plan to return next year."
The Maguire Family – East Alton, IL (June 14 –June 21, 2008)
Palace in Wonderland

"Dear Florida Spirit:
I wanted to share with you how pleased we were once again with our stay in a Florida Spirit vacation home! We have a large family with six children and it was hard for us to find accommodations that met our needs until we discovered your vacation homes! This was our third visit staying in one of your homes and the experience was wonderful! As a returning guest, we really appreciated the 20% discount you provided! The children love the pool and we love the convenience and privacy of staying in a home vs a hotel. Each home we have stayed in has been clean and the locations have been great. They are located just a short driving distance of everything we need. I would just like to add that when we did have a problem, your employees were courteous and helped resolved the issue as soon as possible.
I just recently recommended your homes to my Optometrist! We will definitely be staying in a Florida Spirit vacation home the next time we come to Florida!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Jeng"
The Jeng Family – Belleville, MI (June 21 –July 2, 2008)
Enchantment Villa


"My family and I would like to thank you for our beautiful vacation home this summer. The vacation would not have been the same if we had not stayed in the Villa Toscana. The large luxury rooms and the beautiful pool were great.
The house had all he amenities of home plus the luxuries of the best resort. The children of the family enjoyed the stay as well as all the adults. Thank you for making this a vacation to remember."
The Snyder Family - Memphis, TN (June 29- July 6, 2008)
Villa Toscana


"When I think back on our vacation to Orlando a few things come to mind: a beautiful and well cared for house that we all actually fit in, my little niece trying to walk everywhere, being silly as thing 1 and thing 2, and spending special moments with the people I love the most. I reserved this house for my entire family as a thank you vacation for all of the support they gave me while I was attending college at night. My parents, brothers and sister and her family were all able to enjoy Orlando as a family. We spent our days enjoying Universal Studios and our nights relaxing as a family at the house. We even cooked a special birthday dinner for my mom at the house on Wed night. This vacation was special because we were all together."
The Ridgely Family - Taylorsville, GA (June 16- June 23, 2008)
Charming Lakefront Villa


"First, and foremost- we have stayed in this complex TWICE before, but used a different rental company. I can honestly say, Florida Spirit is the ONLY company will use form NOW ON! Our original trip was scheduled the week of Christmas. Our son broke both bones in his fore arm a week before we were scheduled to arrive. Due to the severity of the breaks, he would not be allowed to go on any jarring rides, or swim in the pool. While we were well aware of the cancellation policy, Florida Spirit, and Fran, were EXTREMELY flexible and accommodating in allowing us to re-schedule our trip to a later date. This meant a GREAT deal to us, as our son is 16, and attends a private school. Therefore, his schedule, and that of our daughter, (who is in public school), never coincide. This was our ONE family vacation, and we were fortunate enough to be able to enjoy it at a later date.
The ease of check in far surpassed that of the "other" company we had dealt with. The accommodations were beautiful, warm and inviting. Like many, special memories were had just spending time together at the pool, watching movies, and moving at our own pace and schedule. Summer is very hot to be traveling in Florida, but the pool and house allowed for a welcome respite from the heat. We have only been home in CT. for four hours, and already recommended Florida Spirit to two of our neighbors! Thank you all for your kindness and attentiveness. We enjoyed a week of much laughter, close bonding, and unforgettable memories!"
The Kalish Family - Ridgefield, CT (June 28- July 6, 2008)
Windsor Palms Villa
Winners of Share Your Memories Program - 2008

"We just want to thank you for a wonderful stay with our family…It was our 50th anniversary and the house was perfect for our family…any of the reps. we talked to were pleasant and very helpful…thank you again for making a happy memory for our family..."
The Brady Family- Gainesville, GA (May 30- June 7, 2008)


“The vacation home was beautiful and also allowed for the three families to stay together. But the most enjoyable moments were spent watching my 2 three year old grandchildren learning to swim in the pool. Thanks for the enjoyable memories and the comfort of feeling like you were at home.”
The McCue Family – Beaver Falls, PA (May 3 -10, 2008)
Paradise

“Dear Florida Spirit,
We truly enjoyed our stay at the Villa Toscana. It had great amenities like the hot tub and pool, which we enjoyed every day. We had more than enough space for our children to play. Most importantly it looked exactly like it did in the pictures online when we booked it. We would absolutely stay again at the Villa Toscana and book a home through Florida Spirit.”
The Barden Family – Wheatfield, NY (April 28-May 3, 2008)
Villa Toscana

"I first have to admit that renting a home for our vacation was not our first choice. We had booked two rooms at Disney's Coronado Springs... A week before we were to leave my sister adopted a cocker spaniel from a shelter. He had been in a puppy mill that had closed down up north. A rescue group came in and rescued him from being put to sleep... A shelter in Florida then got him from the rescue group. My sister fell in love with his picture and had to have the three month old puppy. So we traveled over two hours to go pick him up.
We have six other dogs and he fit in immediately. We took him to the doctor and they told us he was younger than what we thought and he couldn't have his puppy shots. Also, we would not be able to board him with the other dogs. My mom and dad said they would stay home with him, but we wanted to go as a family. We spent the whole night trying to find a place that would take dogs. We came across Florida Spirit Vacation Homes on the internet. We booked the home and cancelled our Disney reservation five days before we were to leave.
So we made it to the home with our cocker spaniel Teddy with us ready for our vacation. We were so happy with the house... We brought a play pen with us to put Teddy in when we went out to eat. We did not want him making any messes in the house. During the day the kids went to the park and mom and dad stayed with Teddy, they really enjoyed their time at the house during the day...
This vacation turned out to be one of the best. There was so much more room for us at the home than a hotel. It opened our eyes to getting a home for future visits. We were going to cancel our trip or my parent's were going to stay home. You literally saved our vacation. Thank you for the amazing memories and we hope to come back soon."
The Kratzert Family- Deland, FL (April 28- May 2, 2008)
Liana

"We wanted something special for our families' first trip to Orlando, and with this home, they got it. The home was beautiful, just like the pics. We all enjoyed the pool after the long days at the parks. The location was prefect. Not too close and yet within 10 to 20 min of the parks. Our children and Grandchildren will always remember this vacation."
The Heltion Family- New Kensington, PA (April 24- May 5, 2008)
Our Spangled Manor

“Thank you all at Florida Spirit Vacation Homes! The platinum houses, and especially the one we stayed in (Serrano) are beautiful & very complete. The neighborhood was very quiet and lovely, close to everything. You are going to have us as guests as long as you are in business!!!!"
Mr & Mrs. Tovar - Key Biscayne, FL (May 23-27, 2008)
Serrano

"Dear Florida Spirit,
Wow, I can truly say that our stay over there was unforgettable! We drove from Virginia to Florida with 3 kids my husband and my cousin, we were exhausted, but even as exhausted as we all were it didn't take away from how surprised and delighted we were when we first laid eyes on the house! I have never seen something so nice. It was a dream house. The kids loved the pool we loved every inch of that house!

We went there to visit Disney World, and we did. All of our dreams came true. It was our first time going there and the looks of our kids faces when they got there was worth more than a million dollars, it was priceless!

My husband and I felt like kids again. We had so much fun that my son got lost while my husband and I were running after goofy to get a picture! I was so scared, we looked for about 20 minutes. Finally the cop said they had found someone with his description! When we went to get him he was sitting on a table having a very serious conversation with Mickey Mouse! I have never seen him so happy!

Wow, what an experience! I can't wait to go again!"
The Smith Family - Newport News, VA (April 6-12, 2008)
Sterling Corner


"It was most enjoyable. I stayed at the Woodlands in 1995 and had a wonderful experience. Although our family liked the floor plan of the Woodlands, our accommodations at the Brooklands were very comfortable. We liked the pool area very much and the entire vacation was very relaxing.
The closeness to Disney World was also a big plus. I have had two very positive experiences with Florida Spirit and I would certainly consider additional vacations in the Orlando area and I would certainly make my reservations thru Florida Spirit. Thank you for letting me express my satisfaction with our vacation and my dealings with you."
Festa Family - Auburn, NY (April 12-19, 2008)
Brooklands

"Family vacation of 7 adults, 2 children. The house was great, plenty of room and each family had their own bedroom and bath. It was great to have a heated pool to relax in after a day at the parks. House was well kept and made our stay very enjoyable. Will use you again on our next vacation."
Quattrini Family - Nassau, NY (April 12-19, 2008)
Vista Palms

"Dear Florida Spirit,
Thank you so much for allowing me to share the story of our weekend stay in your fabulous Holiday home. The home was perfect for the weekend we had planned. You see this weekend was much more than just a vacation for us, it was a weekend getaway for couples. My husband and I arranged this trip for ourselves and a few of our old married college friends. There were five couples and we had a wonderful retreat. We all rediscovered our youth while playing in the home's pool and even fell in love all over again sitting under the stars on the covered patio. We reminisced about the good old days and how we all met and discussed new issues in our lives, giving each other advice. It was such a breath of fresh air for all of us, that we have decided to do it once a year. The only thing is, I felt a little guilty about leaving the kids at home. So this opportunity to win a free week would be a great way to make it up to them if I am a chosen winner. Again thank you for the opportunity to share my story."
A. High - Folkston, GA (April 24-27, 2008)
Happy Holidays

"We loved our stay at Pelican Palms! We arrived late in the evening after a long drive. My husband opened the door, turned to me with a grin and said, "sweet!" The home was much nicer than any hotel we have stayed in. Every thing we could have wanted was there: from soap to a corkscrew. The kids loved the pool. We loved the extra space. The location was great. It was the most relaxing vacation we have ever taken. See you soon!"
McGrath Family - Alpharetta, GA (April 21-27, 2008)
Pelican Palms

"We enjoyed our vacation immensely. The house was gorgeously decorated, very comfortable, and clean. And we just loved the comfortable beds. The pool and the Jacuzzi were nice and warm. The house included everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. We have already recommended Florida Spirit to a number of relatives and friends. The five children were in the pool from 6am until noon, and every evening we all enjoyed the game-room and then back to the pool. The adults enjoyed the workout room also. The location was great. We were close to all the parks, without having a long ride home afterwards. We are looking forward to our next vacation with you."
The Monroe Family - Lawrenceville, GA (April 7-12, 2008)
Brooklands

"This is the third time that we have stayed in a Florida Spirit Vacation Home. We have really enjoyed our stays. The homes have been wonderful and it is a nice place to end a hectic day at the parks. Our children loved the pool and the game room. The staff has always been very helpful and friendly. It is so close to everything but also far enough away to relax. We really love the value and would choose one of these homes over a cramped hotel room any day. Thank you again for a wonderful stay."
Shealey Family - Cumming, GA (April 5-12, 2008)
Dream House

"Thanks again for all your help booking our holiday. We had a great time and everything worked out just as planned. I am already looking forward to next year and will definitely look at booking a home with you again. "
Bola Family - Mississauga, ON (March 30-April 6, 2008)
Gaelic House

"The house was great and just what we expected. We love the idea of the pool alarm, we have a set of 3 year old twins and they loved the water. We also have 3 other kids who are 11, 10, and 7. The idea of having to rent 2 rooms at one of the resorts is out of the question now that we have stayed in the Florida Spirit Vacation Homes for the last 4 years. It was nice to be able to come "home" to our vacation home, to relax and not have to worry about having to go down to the pool so the kids could swim. With as many picky eaters as we do it was nice to cook for them and not spend as much money on resort food. Sure the resorts were nice but with the number of people we had in our party, we would be broke."
The Hodges - Gallion, AL (March 15-22, 2008 - Sunflower Villa)

"What a terrific vacation! My husband and I celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary, by taking our children, children-in-law and seven grandchildren to Disney world. A new grandchild will be born in less than two months! The house was very roomy for a crowd of fifteen people. The pool was terrific, and the closeness to all the theme parks was fabulous! We would definitely do this again!"
The Raftery Family - Staten Island, NY (March 21-28, 2008)
Brooklands

"I wanted to take this opportunity to Thank you for recommending such a wonderful home for our family vacation. From the minute we entered The Norfolk we were taken back by the beautiful way it was decorated to all the amenities that you could ask for. The house suited all of our needs just perfectly. The owners suite was amazing, I really felt like a princess for the 2 weeks that we were there It was luxury at its best. I wanted to also thank you and your staff at Florida Spirit for being there if we had any issues or concerns. Your immediate attention to such matters was greatly appreciated. I will definitely be contacting you again for our next family vacation."
The Bertero-Wanke Family - Nanuet, NY (March 9-22, 2008)
The Norfolk

"When we entered our home, we were speechless. It was absolutely beautiful and extremely clean!! My 7 year old daughter kept saying, "I must be dreaming!" We "wanted" for nothing that week! The pool was wonderful and the sun sets from the back porch were awesome! This was our second stay with Florida Spirit and we were even happier with this house than our first visit and we did not think that was even possible! We feel very fortunate to have found a company that can put us at ease when booking a place to stay so far from home. The staff at Florida Spirit is exceptional in our opinion! Thank you for another wonderful and memorable trip to Florida!!!"
The Rodgers Family - Butler, PA (March 15-22, 2008)
Tropical Breeze

“We have just returned from a absolutely great vacation in Florida. The Property Cherished Memories was of the highest quality and great location at Champion’s Gate and I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a family vacation in Florida. The decoration, the size and amenities that the property has are more than adequate for any family and of exceptional standard. I look forward to returning to Florida and especially to property Cherished Memories.”
The Greenaways – Hertfordshire, UK (March 4-19, 2008)
Cherished Memories


“First of all let me start off by thanking the owners of Ashe Magnolia for allowing us to re-book our stay for this year due to a family illness last Feb. My son-in-law is fully recovered and he said it was the best vacation we've taken. What can I say about the beautiful home we were lucky enough to rent. The house was gorgeous and beautifully decorated. The property management did a super job and we didn't need to do a thing but walk in and unpack. Loved dealing with Florida Spirit. You gave me some suggestions on the homes but you picked my family a winner with the Ashe Magnolia. My four year old grandson refers to it as our Florida home. Florida Spirit gave us such a positive experience that we have already recommended it to some fellow workers at my daughter's workplace. We all agree that we would like to use Florida Spirit again to book our next trip. We found it so convenient to go up to 192 and get to Disneyworld in a matter of minutes. And 192 offered great restaurant choices. The Publix which was practically across from the Tuscan Hills was so convenient-there was even a fresh strawberry tent set up down on Hwy 27 near us. It is like you read my mind to know what we needed for a great vacation. Thanks so much from the Malott Family-Kingsville Ontario.”
Malott Family - Kingsville Ontario (February 16-23, 2008, Ashe Magnolia)

“Had relatives from Ohio, NY, Ft Myers and WPB all arrive to enjoy a weekend at Disney. The home was perfect for our family get-together, and all activities available, from the game room, to the pool and definitely the kitchen, were thoroughly enjoyed by all. Thanks for the great memories of a perfect weekend!”
The Fulgenzi Family – West Palm Beach, FL (February 14-18, 2008)
Sterling Corner

“We just got home from our trip to Disney World and wanted to let you know about our experience at the home we rented, the Pelican Palms. We were very happy with the house and our whole rental experience with Florida Spirit. It was virtually hassle free to reserve and stay at this home. Thank You for your help with our reservations. We look forward to using your services again in the future.”
Keyton Family – (February 14-18, 2008)
Pelican Palms


“Thank you Florida Spirit for making our vacation stay in Florida wonderful. It was nice to be able to go to our home and walk right in and out and not worry about having to go through a check in process after being on the road for 8 hours. Everyone commented on how beautiful and spacious the house was. We all enjoyed having a pool right there at the house. We plan to take another vacation at the end of the year for a week, and we plan to do it with Florida Spirit again!”
Bryant Family – Myrtle Beach, SC (February 8-11, 2008)
Villa Toscana

“We could not have been happier, what a beautiful place to stay. It was perfect for the kids and the adults. For example, we had the park across the street and the malls were within 15 minutes driving distance. We were able to cook most of the meals in the house and eat within the comfort of our home. It really truly felt like home. All of our friends have since seen our pictures from our trip and are truly amazed at the luxury we had. It was fantastic; we have nothing bad to say. This home was amazing from start to finish. It had all the space a family of 5 could need and more. It was also very very clean. I would recommend this home to anyone with little kids. The pool was excellent and had a great fenced in area for safety. We will return back in the future for sure. Thanks for having us as your guests.”
The Sandersons - Ontario, CA (February 5-20, 2008)
Our Spangled Manor

“We LOVED the Starbird! We traveled to Orlando for a soccer tournament and the families of the other soccer players, who were confined by the small space in their hotel rooms, were jealous of the extra space, privacy (separate bedrooms for parents and kids), and extremely reasonable nightly rates! We actually hosted a team party one evening--all of us (about 35 people) had a wonderful time eating, swimming, and socializing! Our family had the perfect accommodations!”
Ayers Family – Severn, MD (January 17-26, 2008)
Starbird Manor

“Loved the home, spacious, clean and well decorated; very impressed not only with the home but the great amicable service; will definitely contact you again for future vacations and have already referred a few friends to your website; thanks so much for making our vacation a memorable one!”
The Pereiras – Quebec, CA (December 29 – January 4, 2008)
Shrea

"The Villa met our expectations and it was as shown on the photos. Our family really enjoyed being there and how quiet the area was. Thanks."
The Melo Family – Fort Wayne, IN (December 29 – Jan. 2, 2008)
Charming Lakefront Villa

“We were so pleased with our home. There were so many lovely features including the layout of the rooms, the pool and best of all wifi. Our guests included elderly parents, teenagers, and us middle agers and the house suited everyone. The neighborhood was very quiet, a blessing at the end of tired days. We were so happy we found Florida Spirit Homes. The stay was affordable and so much more comfortable than having to rent several condos to accommodate us all. Thanks.”
The Hooymans (December 26, 2007 – January 2, 2008)
Vista Palms

“We planned a family vacation around the Christmas Holidays to enjoy family time together and also spend time at Disney World. In the past, we have always stayed on the Disney property. However, this time we decided to gamble and look for a house that would hold 8 adults and 2 children. The gamble paid off and the home we rented far exceeded our expectations! A beautiful 5 bedroom home with plenty of space a wonderful swimming pool w/spa. The home was well maintained and clean to a high standard that we are used to and only a short drive to Disney World. This will for sure be a top consideration for future family vacations!”
Doherty Family – McHenry, IL (December 26-31, 2007)

“Both homes were great, everything we expected and more clean and well kept. I will go back in second.”
The Ronald Family – Weeki Wachee, FL (December 26-30, 2007)
The Norfolk & White Heron

“The house was in perfect condition. Extremely clean, comfortable and extremely spacious. The pool/Jacuzzi looked brand-new and very well maintained. No checking in required, the key was at the door. Checkout was also the same (no office to drive to). It is very close to the major parks and Kissimmee restaurants and entertainment. The Kitchen had all necessary tools for a comfortable stay. We were 10 people total and very comfortable. I would not stay anywhere else.”
Khawand Family – Miami, FL (December 26-30, 2007 – Ashe Magnolia)

“We really enjoyed our vacation. The house was beautiful. Sometimes when you see pictures the house is nothing like the pictures but in this case the house was just like the pictures. I brought my nieces and nephews for Christmas, they said that the house had so many things for them to do they never got bored. Their ages were 4-35; the old had just as much fun in the house as the young. They loved the game room and the computer room. They made good use of the video games in the house so everybody had something to do. My twelve year old nephew informed me that he was going to make a lot of money so he could buy this house and we would never have to go home. My dad was looking at some of the vacant houses on the street because he did not want to come home. The house had so many rooms that I never knew where no one was and it was twelve people in the house. My room was so big with a big walk in closet and a huge bathroom. On Friday we were suppose to go to MGM studios but the children stated that they wanted to stay at the house and go swimming and enjoy the house. I really enjoyed this house and I would stay here again. I recommend this house to everyone because it is child oriented little and big.”
The Evans Family – Camden, NJ (December 24-29, 2007)
My Home Getaway

“We had a great time in our house. We enjoyed the pool and spa and were very happy with its proximity to all of the attractions. We were very happy with the accommodations and amenities. Will plan to rent again for our next trip.”
The Johnsons – Bentonville, AR (December 23-28, 2007)
Tropical Breeze

“Our Vacations was great. I love the home. It had 5 comfortable bedrooms and the dinning, kitchen, playroom and pool were great as well. My family and I can honestly say it was a great vacation and experience. Downtown Disney and the rest of the parks were between 15 - 30 minutes away. Supermarket (Publix) was about 1/3 of a mile away. Golf courses were only about 1 - 5 miles away. The house was in a great community with playground for kids, basketball, tennis and gym for all type of recreation. All highways are close to the location. Thank You Very Much FLORIDA SPIRIT VACATION.”
The Perez Family – Bronx, NY (December 19-26, 2007 – Ashe Magnolia)

"Never would my family and I think that Thanksgiving away from home could ever feel "just like home" as it did for us this past November. We had a great time at Sky Mansion! Our family consist of 8 adults with 5 little boys whose ages ranged from 4 months to 10 years old, and the vacation home offered every bit of entertainment and well deserved relaxation for both adults and children. We have stayed with other vacation homes before, but this home by far gave us every thing that we needed and gave us close access to grocery, pharmacy and the parks of Disney!"
The Stephens - Warner Robins, GA (November 20-24, 2007)
Sky mansion


"Our stay at the Alder House was GREAT!!!! We loved being the first guest to stay at this house. The house was very spacious and everyone was very comfortable. We really loved the fact that there were four bathrooms, because it didn't take long for everyone to get ready in the mornings. The flat screen T.V. in the living room was a plus!! My dad is a T.V. man and enjoyed being able to come back from the theme parks and relax in front of a nice T.V. ...We really enjoyed ourseleves and know we will be back very soon to stay at the magnificent Alder House!"
The Goodwin Family - Union City, GA (November 21-24, 2007)
Alder House


"Wow!
Our party had a trip of a lifetime. This was our first experience w/ Mickey Mouse and I will have to say it was great. The Norfolk property was better than we ever dreamed. This property had all the bells and whistles that we needed. It truley was home for us for our stay. It was wonderful for the adults to escape from the hustle and bustle of the park.
We will be returning and using this avenue for our accomadations.
We have been traveling for years and the personal service that was provided was top notch.
Thanks for the great time,"
P. Piskos and Family - Paris,TN (Nov 20-28,2007)
The Norfolk


"Excellent way to vacation. Much better than a hotel. We had a party of 6 including a 4 yr old and a 7 yr old and no one had one complaint. Loved the pool."
K. Patterson - Muskegon, MI (Oct 12-20, 2007 - Ashe Magnolia)


"Just wanted to take a minute to say thank you for everything. We had an absolutely awesome week - and I strongly feel that Florida Spirit is one business that offers far more than your website implies. We were very pleased with our "house", your service and our stay. I have already recommended you to many others and hope to be able to return myself one day. God Bless You - for making this family vacation awesome."
B. Signorino, Elizabethtown, KY (October 7-13, 2007)
Brooklands

"The house was large and accommodated the 8 adults in our family. We appreciated the privacy we had. We enjoyed the number of TV's and the internet access, as this was a "working" vacation. I especially appreciated the grocery delivery we signed up for, since our arrival was after 8:00 PM. I would recommend using your company to my friends."
M. Dennis, Vilonia, AR (August 3-10, 2007 - Legacy Parc Manor)

"We all felt very much at home and on the drive back every evening we were always looking forward to coming home to somewhere we could really relax as a family. The boys were in the pool while we were able to enjoy a glass of wine and watch TV in the evening - it really did feel like home away from home."
The Ruane Family, Surrey, UK (July 2007)

"The first thing said when we walked into the house was, "WOW!!! There is so much space!!" My sons really enjoyed the pool and wanted to swim in it every day. At times the bathtub for the master bedroom turned into a pool, they would constantly put their heads under the water in the tub and pretend they were in the pool blowing bubbles and swimming around.
I am already thinking about next year's vacation and can't wait to use one of your homes to make it another fantastic vacation."
The DeShield Family, Bermuda (August 25-Sept 1, 2007)
The Larkhaven

"We had a terrific time during our 10 day stay with Florida Spirit Vacation Homes. The house, pool, and the community were amazing. We can't wait to return!"
The Smith Family, Canada (August 19-29, 2007 - The Devon)

"I wanted to thank you so much for the wonderful Vista Palms rental in the West Haven community. The entire family was so pleased with everything in the house and we will definitely be using Florida Spirit's services in the future. I will definitely spread the word on the services you all provide on vacation rentals.
Thanks again for a memorable vacation."
The Moore Family (August 2007)
Vista Palms

"My family and I really enjoyed the house we stayed in. We are already talking about making reservations for next year, and yes we would love to stay in the same house. It was a home away from home and we really enjoyed it. Our children loved the swimming pool and I enjoyed the fact that we could just walk out the back door and watch over the children unlike when you are staying at a resort. From here on out we will make reservations with Florida Spirit and I have already given your website information to a few of my friends.
Thank you so very much for an enjoyable and relaxing week."
The Lacy Family - Raleigh, NC (July 07-14,2007)
Villa Miranda

"I will definitely try to keep this brief but what can I say! My family was supposed to use your vacation home last year but a family member got gravely sick and we had to post-pone the family vacation. Your staff was courteous and sensitive to my feelings when I told them we were not going to be able to stay. Things worked out for the better and we were able to come this year instead... Oh My God is all we could say when we finally arrived. Not only was the family member able to come to Florida with us, the house was absolutely wonderful!!!! The kids loved it, especially the pool and the house was fit for a king. How could something so beautiful be so affordable. Thank you, you proved it to be so. We will NEVER STAY IN ANOTHER HOTEL IN FLORIDA AGAIN! Consider yourself family, because we're coming home again...REAL SOON! Thanks for making our family vacation memorable in more ways than one!"
The Veasley family - Bridgeport, CT (July 18-25, 2007)
Glenrosa

"Nothing other than wonderment at the size of the house, the facilities and the ease of getting to where we wanted to go. Having a bathroom each was sheer luxury. ...Thank you for an unforgettable holiday."
The Flints - UK (July, 2007)
Florida Paradise

"It is just a wonderful experience when you have children and you can take them to a home away from home! The theme parks are great, but we enjoy the beautiful vacation homes as much as the theme parks. After spending the day in a theme park it's great to come back to a roomy cozy home with your own pool right out the back door. So, after the theme park experience we are ready for a backyard pool party. And after the pool party we are ready for a big cozy sofa that seats 10 people so the whole family can watch a great movie. I'll never stay in another hotel/motel when vacationing in Florida. Thanks Florida Spirit for being there and being so affordable!"
The Lingard Family - Pooler, GA (July 01-06, 2007)
Sky Mansion

"Dear Florida Spirit,
My family and I just had one of the best vacations imaginable. And it was thanks to your beautiful home with all its amenities. When you travel, you hope your lodging is going to be what you've paid for. In a lot of cases, it is not. Your home was exactly what was described on your website. Even with virtual tours, I have heard of people not getting what they paid for. In this day and age, with all this modern technology, it is so easy to fraud or deceive someone. I have been trying to make a way to take my children to Disney World for several years now. Someone told me about your website, and after visiting it, I knew the time was now. Not having to be in a crowded and noisy hotel or having to watch your children every second because of all the craziness in the world today, it was such a pleasure to sit in the living room, kitchen or on the deck and watch them in the pool enjoying themselves every day of our stay. All the comforts of home and more. You are located in a wonderful area with the convenience of many, many stores nearby. And it was the only gated community that we saw. We felt so welcomed and safe. We bragged about it so much, my relatives and coworkers want to visit next year. We are in the planning stages now. ...So you haven't heard the last of me, hopefully we all will get to stay very close to each other. I never thought it was possible for my family to vacation together every year. After experiencing your summer home, this is something i have to make possible for my children. Thank you again! See you next year, God willing."
The Bennetts - Trenton, NJ (July 07-14, 2007)

"I am just writing you to let you know that my family had the best time and we really enjoyed our vacation. We loved Florida Spirit so much that we plan on coming back next year and staying for two weeks. Florida Spirit really felt like home and a good time was had by all, thank you for being such a great rep and I look forward to working with you when we return."
The Adams Family -( July 2007)
Newark Villa

"My family and I really enjoyed our stay in our 5 bedroom vacation home. Everything that we needed was available in the home. The children enjoyed spending hours in the pool while the adults relaxed while sitting around the pool and in the large family area. The accomodations were wonderful and the house was just beautiful. We are looking forward to coming back next year! Thank you."
The Snyder, Davis and Jones Families (June 30 - July 07, 2007)
Summer Dreams
Winners of Share Your Memories Program - 2007

"We had a very nice week in our vacation home in Orlando. We had five adults and six children (ages 2,4,4,4,5,7). After visits to Busch Gardens and Sea World, the children enjoyed swimming in the home's pool. One of our four year olds now claims to hate his home and wants to only live in the vacation home in Orlando.
Thanks for our second year vacation in a Florida Spirit Vacation Home. We look forward to seeing you next summer."
The Hodges - Pooler, GA (June 3-10, 2007)
Cypress Springs

"We have a blended family. There are eight children altogether plus 2 grandchildren. This is the first time all of us were able to go on vacation together. I could not have asked for a better place or a better time. The house was wonderful, the pool was wonderful. Everyone had space and we did not feel like we were all over each other. We had talked about going to a resort, but we would have all had to be seperate. This way we were all together. The young kids would have stayed in the pool all night and day if they had their choice. They are already planning for next year. I just want to thank you for such a gorgeous, well equipped home to stay in."
The Lloyds - Springfield,OH (June 11-16, 2007 - Windrush)

"Words can't describe how impressed I was with the beautiful home we stayed in during our recent family vacation. Though I had viewed the photos and virtual tour online numerous times, you are always a little leery when you haven't had a chance to see something for yourself. The only thing I can say is the pictures didn't do the home justice. Also, I was pleasantly surprised to find some things that were not mentioned in the listing such as a hairdryer and iron (I had forgotten mine) were included as well as the adorable games table in the kids' room where each drawer had a different board game! A pleasant surprise for the kids who definitely took advantage of that nice little extra. Even though you come home exhausted from the parks, you do need to unwind and that, combined with the pool and a TV in every room, kept everyone happy and occupied. I told my husband that from now on I wouldn't think of staying at a hotel...there's nothing like having your own kitchen and laundry room. I actually went home with all clean clothes and was able to simply go home and put all my clothes away! No dirty clothes! I have already recommended your homes to family and friends and can't wait to come back to the area again. I've already started looking to see what house I want to stay in next year! The kids had a great time and loved the pool...they even wanted to leave the parks early just to go back to the house for a swim. This was definitely one of the best vacations we have had. A great time was had by all. Thanks!"
Cicchetti family - Jersey City, NJ (June 16-23, 2007)
Saltire

"Our family had the best time staying in your beautiful vacation rental! The pool was the most used "room" - since we were traveling with two toddlers, the safety gate and the small shallow area in the pool were especially appreciated. The house was very spacious and comfortable - big rooms that we could all get together at once, and enough rooms that we could all have our own alone time. On top of all of that, the drive to Disney could not have been easier or shorter - it never took us more than 15 minutes to get there. After staying in a 200 sq foot hotel room right before we arrived at this 3000+ sq foot house, there is absolutely no comparison - no more hotels for us on extended vacations!"
Passalacqua family - Effingham, IL(May 19-26, 2007)
Brooklands

"Dear Florida Spirit, This was the very first vacation home rental we have ever done. It was an absolutely wonderful experience. Your homes were clean and beautiful! We were ready to move in! Even Daisy our little rat terrier who never had been on vacation before enjoyed herself and felt right at home. When we decide to come back we will definitely use Florida Spirit again. There was nothing like having the privacy of your own home, hot tub and pool. Thank you so much for our great vacation!"
The Lemke Family - Danbury, CT (April 29 - May 05, 2007)
Liana

"My family and I had a ball! It was 23 people total - the kids were so excited it was hard for them to go to sleep. We stayed at the parks every day and some days they thought they didn’t want to go to the parks because they didn’t want to leave the villa. They loved the swimming pool! They had more fun at the villa than at the parks. I don’t think they liked all the walking… Your villas are very nice. We all could not believe we were really there and no one wanted to leave… Boy was it hard to leave… We took pictures of everything and I showed the pictures to all my friends & family. Now my friends are coming to stay with you…I have been telling everybody and they don’t believe me, until I show them the pictures, and now my friends can’t wait to get there. Thank you for a breath taking adventure. We had a ball and we will be back… We can hardly wait."
Paula - Chicago, IL (April 16-21, 2007 - Simpson's Retreat & St. Orlando Springs)

"Our vacation was the best and your home was awesome! I'd like to own one of my own!!!!
We went to Disney and to both water parks and Sea World... It was great for the kids and adults! It was so nice to come home to our own home and relax without anyone else around and we could even cook dinner and lunch, and breakfast. Thank you for letting us stay in your AWESOME home we will be back again soon!!!!!"
Purtell family - Meriden, CT (April 14-21,2007)
Fantasia One

"Nice house and great location - process was well laid out in terms of how to get there, accessing the key on property (versus having to shuttle to the rental office), and info in the house on using the house. Now I know it's the only way to go with a big family (versus a hotel)."
Paul - Tolland,CT (April 18-25,2007)

"We just returned home from our family vacation in Our Spangled Manor. This home was so much more then we ever expected. We took our sons, daughters in law, and grandchildren - all were very excited over this home. This home is located very close to the sites we wanted to see and getting there was so easy to get in and out. My sons really enjoyed the game room and we all enjoyed the pool. We will use your homes each time we visit Florida. Thanks for making this vacation one we all will remember."
Donna from New Bern, NC (April 14-20,2007)
Our Spangled Manor

"Our time spent in our Florida Spirit Vacation Home was a time that will definitely be remembered. We'd stayed in a Florida Spirit Vacation Home once before, and enjoyed that house too, but my daughter kept begging me to stay in a 2 story home this time. I almost didn't, but when I saw this house I knew it was the home for us. My family of 5, including me, was all very excited to get to the house. We looked at it online almost once a day just waiting to be swimming in the pool getting a nice Florida tan and also escaping from this cold, Wisconsin winter. The neighborhood was so welcoming, as if we were moving in forever and the house was incredible! When we got to the house it was better than we'd ever dreamed. Everybody had their own room and each room had such a distinct look. Remarkable enough, it seemed that one room fit one person. We almost wanted to stay at home more than we wanted to go sight seeing & to the parks. We felt so comfortable, as if we were in our own home. The 2 youngest of my family enjoyed playing in the game room in the evening & us older 3 enjoyed sitting out in the pool area sipping on margaritas, soaking in the Florida atmosphere. The trip was incredible and seemed to make our family just a little bit closer. We found what made each other tick and when we did we had enough room to cool down and then have fun again. We felt as if the house was a way of learning about each other again, since we'd just lost my brother, who was a father, husband & uncle to others on the trip. We took countless number of photos, from being in the pool to in front of the house to taking a photo of every room the day before we left. We didn't want to forget any little detail about this house, since it was our home away from home. The service that we received from the Florida Spirit Vacation Home employees was amazing! If we had any problem, an informed employee was just a dial of a finger away. Florida Spirit is next to none in comparison. We have recommended Florida Spirit to anybody and everybody that we have found was going to Florida for a vacation. We anticipate our next stay in Florida which will obviously be in a Florida Spirit Vacation Home.
Sincerely,"
The Johnas Family - Merrill, WI (March 31 - April 08, 2007)
Our Spangled Manor

"House was great. Loved all the amenities including master suites, enclosed pool. A terrific alternative to hotels for family reunions. We would definitely do this again."
Barbara - Morton Grove, IL (March 11-18,2007 - Mickey's Royal Retreat)

"Our stay in Florida was very comforting during our time of mourning. We were able to spend time with each other as well as other family members. We had all the comforts of home and more. The children and adults enjoyed all the amenities of the home.
I especially enjoyed the master bedroom and master bath. The linen closets were well stocked. The house was very clean and easy to maintain.
I can not thank you enough for the discount, the genuine care and concern that was afforded us during our time of bereavement. Many thanks to you. I will definitely use your vacation homes in the future."
E. Giles - Linden, NJ (March 16-20, 2007)
Mayfield House

"The amenities and location of this property were exactly what we expected them to be, terrific. Our family, 7 adults and 1 child, were very comfortable and everyone had plenty of privacy when they so desired. Every day someone visited a local attraction while others stayed around the house / pool and just relaxed. We played on several local area golf courses and found them to offer the right kind of challenge for my average game. We have talked up the idea of staying in rental homes with all of our friends because of our great experience... Thanks again for a wonderful experience."
The Greenwells - Sammamish, WA (March 4-16,2007)
Vista Palms

"Overall our vacation was very fun... The house was very clean. I would stay with Florida Spirit Vacation Homes again in the future. I like the privacy that you do not get in a hotel. Overall my family was satisfied with our stay. Thank you"
Melinda - Wilmington, NC (March 3-10,2007)
Pelican Palms

"First of all, I would like to say how much we enjoyed the home that we stayed in. It was perfect for 3 adults and 3 kids. We actually had to drag the kids out of the pool to get them to Disney World! We had perfect 85 degree Florida weather so relaxing by the pool was wonderful. My vacation story is about our 5 year old daughter. We took her on the Stitch (ride) at Magic Kingdom. When we were back outside after the ride, I noticed she was crying. When I asked her what was wrong, she said Stitch was a bad alien and should be punished because he spit on her. I tried to explain that it was just water and part of the ride, but she still did not believe me. She is still talking about Stitch and refuses to watch one of her favorite movies, Lilo and Stitch. I would like to thank the owners of Our Spangled Manor for renting it to vacationers like ourselves. The house was so clean - we were so comfortable there."
Karen - Little Rock, AR (March 24-31,2007)
Our Spangled Manor


Thank you Florida Spirit Vacation Homes!