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"We just spent a wonderful week in Florida. 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
"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)
Emerald Manor
“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 – 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 – West Palms)
“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 - Katerina)
"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
"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)
"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)
"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)
"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)
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