Recommend a Resort please

TINKERBELL43 · 22 Sep 17, 12:04 AM

So this visit being close to Disney is not a factor when looking for a villa as we are spending first week of our holiday onsite at Disney and although we might go back to Disney in the other 2 weeks the latter part of our holiday is more likely going to be used at Universal and SeaWorld resorts.

So what villa resorts are handiest to get up to International Drive? Because this time we will be spending more time at the resort my DH and DS would love to have a tennis court/basketball court. Personally I would like a resort is around a conservation area but that's not a deal breaker.

**Grumps Mrs** · 22 Sep 17, 01:13 AM

It's always struck me as odd that there are so many villa resorts close to Disney, but very few closer to I. Drive. It seems to lean much more towards hotels.
We've stayed at Vista Cay a few times and love it there, it's very close to Universal and I drive, but possibly still not walkable (although DD and DDiL did manage to do a bar crawl and then wander back to the condo).

There are also a few of the condo hotels - the Hilton Grand Vacations near SeaWorld has lots of space and recreation activities. Other chains with similar accommodations are also available

TINKERBELL43 · 22 Sep 17, 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by Grumps Mrs

It's always struck me as odd that there are so many villa resorts close to Disney, but very few closer to I. Drive. It seems to lean much more towards hotels.
We've stayed at Vista Cay a few times and love it there, it's very close to Universal and I drive, but possibly still not walkable (although DD and DDiL did manage to do a bar crawl and then wander back to the condo).

There are also a few of the condo hotels - the Hilton Grand Vacations near SeaWorld has lots of space and recreation activities. Other chains with similar accommodations are also available

Thank you . Yes I thought the same when I was a map area of some of the resorts. It doesn't need to be walkable but it would be good if we could get to Universal/Sea World a little bit quicker than we have done previously when we have stayed in the Four Corners resorts. I will have a look at Vista Cay. Definitely want our own villa and pool .
Thanks

Tracy23 · 22 Sep 17, 11:43 AM

Another vote for Vista Cay. Stayed there in May in a 3 bed with lake view. Would definitely stay again.

TINKERBELL43 · 22 Sep 17, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by Tracy23

Another vote for Vista Cay. Stayed there in May in a 3 bed with lake view. Would definitely stay again.

Tried to look for Vista Cay villas - but it seems to be only condo's?

Tracy23 · 22 Sep 17, 03:56 PM

Yes it is condos and town houses, no individual villas. You can watch a video on you tube which shows you round the complex which we watched to reminise! I don't believe there are any villas around universal and I'm sure I've read on here why but just can't remember! I understand if you want your own pool but if you're not too bothered about that then the condos are BIG! High ceilings made it seem even bigger I think! Full kitchen, 2 bathrooms, very clean corridors and well kept grounds. We didn't even need to visit reception to check out - just leave the key cards in the kitchen area. It wasn't a noisy place either. I hope this helps anyway!

DonnaD · 22 Sep 17, 05:01 PM

The reason there are no short term villa rentals near Universal is due to zoning. It is in Orange County. The rentals are in Osceola, Polk and Lake County where some communities are zoned for short term. The areas of these counties that are close to Disney also were developed later.

Tracy23 · 22 Sep 17, 07:59 PM

Thank you - knew there was a reason!

Guest · 23 Sep 17, 10:23 AM

Something around Championsgate area could work very well, due to its proximity to I4.

For conservation, the Reserve at Town Center Resort would be an excellent shout as the community is surrounded by lakes and conservation

22 Sep 17, 12:04 AM	#1
	22 Sep 17, 12:04 AM TINKERBELL43 slightly serious Dibber
TINKERBELL43 slightly serious Dibber Join Date: Jan 12 Location: Inverness	Recommend a Resort please So this visit being close to Disney is not a factor when looking for a villa as we are spending first week of our holiday onsite at Disney and although we might go back to Disney in the other 2 weeks the latter part of our holiday is more likely going to be used at Universal and SeaWorld resorts. So what villa resorts are handiest to get up to International Drive? Because this time we will be spending more time at the resort my DH and DS would love to have a tennis court/basketball court. Personally I would like a resort is around a conservation area but that's not a deal breaker.

22 Sep 17, 11:43 AM	#4
	22 Sep 17, 11:43 AM Tracy23 Helping Mickey
Tracy23 Helping Mickey Join Date: Feb 04 Location: North East	Another vote for Vista Cay. Stayed there in May in a 3 bed with lake view. Would definitely stay again.

22 Sep 17, 03:56 PM	#6
	22 Sep 17, 03:56 PM Tracy23 Helping Mickey
Tracy23 Helping Mickey Join Date: Feb 04 Location: North East	Yes it is condos and town houses, no individual villas. You can watch a video on you tube which shows you round the complex which we watched to reminise! I don't believe there are any villas around universal and I'm sure I've read on here why but just can't remember! I understand if you want your own pool but if you're not too bothered about that then the condos are BIG! High ceilings made it seem even bigger I think! Full kitchen, 2 bathrooms, very clean corridors and well kept grounds. We didn't even need to visit reception to check out - just leave the key cards in the kitchen area. It wasn't a noisy place either. I hope this helps anyway!

22 Sep 17, 07:59 PM	#8
	22 Sep 17, 07:59 PM Tracy23 Helping Mickey
Tracy23 Helping Mickey Join Date: Feb 04 Location: North East	Thank you - knew there was a reason!

23 Sep 17, 10:23 AM	#9
	23 Sep 17, 10:23 AM Guest Guest
Guest Guest	Something around Championsgate area could work very well, due to its proximity to I4. For conservation, the Reserve at Town Center Resort would be an excellent shout as the community is surrounded by lakes and conservation