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Reviews of 4 Bedroom Pet Friendly Home with Private Pool, 4405


Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 38 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Very nice home looks way better in person than the picture on the website will definitely book again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gladys J., Bay Shore

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
The rooms were comfortable and the pool was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would definitely book again
The location was as posted, the neighborhood was good, pool was clean and my family and I had a great time. The communication with the property manager was smooth.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renan B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cleaning
Everything was perfect but the cleaning they did before we arrived the house wasn't clean enough.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Len S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Home needs a lot of TLC.
Positives: Close to Disney properties. Close to Walmart and shopping. Negatives: Close to Walmart and a homeless group. My wife was afraid to walk the dog after dark. Every wall needed painting. Bathtub needed to be caulked. Vertical blinds were broken and missing had slats. Backyard had large weeds growing on the lanai screen and through the filthy fence. This is not a vacation home, it is a home that needs quite a bit of repair and cleaning.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
Thank you for the review. We didn't receive any communication regarding any issues when the guest stayed. A couple of blind slats were missing and have since been replaced. Walmart is a 10 minute walk or a few minutes drive. There are a few panhandle on the main rd near Walmart but this is out of our control.

10/10 Excellent

Todd B., LOUISVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Spring Break Trip
Everything was easy with this rental. Good communication and check in was a breeze. We traveled with our dogs and the place was very dog friendly. Nice pool. Only negative I could share is there was only one garbage bag and one dishwasher tablet. Not a big deal. VERY convenient location.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Malgorzata A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ok
Ok
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

STEVE & THERESA S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not so Pet friendly
I was looking for “pet friendly” vacation homes. Once we booked the rental we were contacted via email asking if we would have a pet with us. I responded that we would have our small dog with us. Just a few days before we were to arrive I had to call to get our check in info. When they called me back they asked again if we had a pet with us. I again told them we would have our dog. He then said that he would be charging the pet fee which was fine. Only then did I receive the notification that if pet hair was found on furniture or bedding they would be charging me an extra pet cleaning fee because some renters maybe allergic to pets. First of all if someone is allergic to animals maybe they shouldn’t book a pet friendly rental. Second, what is the original pet fee for if not to address the cleaning issues?
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
Thank you for the review. On our listing it says to contact us first if you are wishing to bring a pet. We are pet friendly but dogs must not be on the beds, it is impossible to clean the comforters of all the hair. We have to be respectful of all guests. If the guest had contacted us first as it says on the listing all this would have been communicated to him.

10/10 Excellent

Peter L., Springdale, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice October Getaway
The property was very clean and as advertised. They had everything needed for cooking. The books and games were a nice addition. The pool was nice but I wish we had paid to have it heated (our fault, not theirs). The bed was comfortable. This property is close to everything (parks, dinner shows, Walmart, and reasonably close to Cocoa Beach.)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dragan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sufficiently spacious and functional
A home away from home.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation House
The house was very clean and George was always responsive, highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

David P., Mount pleasant, WI.

Needs attention to detail
We chose this listing primarily because of the fenced-in yard for our small dog. We spent our first hour putting 3 adjacent panels of plastic fence together before we could let the dog loose. This was not a recent break as evidenced by the amount of dirt buildup in the bottom rail and the mold on missing panels located on the ground behind the fence. Multiple vines from scrub trees behind the fence drooped 7 to 8 feet touching the ground 3 to 4 feet into the yard . Grass was in need of cutting our entire two week stay. Pool screening was in disrepair and partially replaced during our stay. A hole was left in the screen door near the pool pump area to allow pool personnel to stick their hand through because the outside handle no longer worked. Dark green mold the size of dinner plates covered the bottom of two patio chairs. George saw to it that toilet and shower head concerns were taken care of promptly. I pointed out grape and heavily stained white dining room chairs. He commented that had been an accumulation of four years. There was a total of 5 kitchen forks to serve accommodations for 8 people. (I simply purchased 8 and left them) Microwave and hall lights were burnt out. Rolls of dust under master bed were evident of cleaning neglect over an extended period of time. With attention to detail both inside and out, PRIOR to vacationer occupancy, this property has definite potential for a higher rating
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
David, thank you for your review. We want to respond to a couple of items in the review. The day we were called about the screens, they were fixed. Because guests lock the pool screen doors, the pool tech has no way of servicing the pool. So they have put a small finger hole in the screen of the pool door so they could reach in and unlock the door. We don't replace this screen as the next guest would lock the door and the same thing would occur. With the fence, as soon as the guest notified us of the fence situation, we were there to fix the fence. Lights burn out over time. If a light burns out, call us to have us replace it. Near the end of their stay, we delivered a brand new couch for the family room. We did not want to bother the guest during their stay, so we installed it after they left. When we were there working on the fence and delivering the couch, we did not see that the lawn needed mowing, and we walked over the entire lawn. Grass is dormant this time of year in Florida. With the dining chair cushions, this is were the guests normally sat so we did not want to have them cleaned during their stay as they would be damp for awhile. They have since been cleaned.

6/10 Okay

kimberly s.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Horrible rental
This property had very dirty and cheap broken furniture. There was holes in the box springs of twin bed and bugs. Couch was broken and leather pealing. King bed frame was broke and cheap mattress. No skillets we had to buy our own. We had to go buy ant spray it was so bad. The house was not clean at all.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
2020 review
This house was a great place for our family to stay. We had more than enough room and was clean. The pool was very nice to have as Well. Just a few fence panels broken so the dogs got out a couple times. Other then that our stay was Perfect! 😊 management was very good to deal with!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jamie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location great!
Property very clean and has lots of room for a larger family. Location to all parks was very convenient and not a bad drive at all. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

maria r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location. Needs updates.
Our stay in this home overall was okay. I can vouch for the location because it is close to everything. The home itself was very spacious and the pool was really nice. It was also pretty clean and had a pretty pleasant smell upon entering. The check-in process and information given was very easy to understand. There are a few cons. The beds we're really stiff. it would be very beneficial to at least put a topper on them or just replace them all together. There was mold in the bathrooms but they cannot be cleaned. They are inside the faucets and really need to be replaced. You can see them very well around the handles. There wasn't too many features or add-ons to the house like any games or anything fun offered during your stay inside the home. It's not necessarily a drawback but we've vacationed in Florida every year and we've stood in other homes that offered those amenities which are very nice to have. This is a pretty standard home to stay in during your stay. If you want location then you really cannot go wrong with this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Aurea L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
If you are looking for a place to relax this is not it.
Im going to start on the positive and work my way to the horrible. (Unfortunately there are only a couple of positives) House is spacious great location and close to the shops. ( Walmart is around the corner) pool is also a nice add on. However, house needs to be cleaned properly, bathrooms have mold, food crumbs on drawers, spider webs on light fixtures, towels and sheets smell moldy (I had to rewash everything) dog hair and dust on floors baseboards look as they haven’t been touched in a while. House has a dog like smell due to not being clean properly after someone with a pet stays. Also mattresses are horrible they are hard and old. I was dreading to go back to the house to relax after a long day at the parks because of this. Pillows are paper thin luckily I brought one from home but everyone else was complaining. Dishes are old (pots and pans have the black toxic stuff pealing off) and they have no blender. I had to run to Walmart and buy a pan to be able to cook. AC is not the best and there are no fans in any of the rooms to help. I have rented houses for much lower in the nearby neighborhoods and the condition is way better than this house. With the current condition this house is right now is way overpriced. They need to charge more for cleaning so the cleaning crew gets compensated enough to be able to do a good job. I don’t blame them I blame poor management for not making sure things get done properly. if you are looking for a place to relax I don’t recommend this house. I washed everything except 2 twin beds to help the cleaning crew so they can focus on the cleaning issues I mentioned above.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adam K., Olive Branch, MS

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place.
The property was as advertised. It was very clean and very spacious. The pool was a great add on. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Aida A., Macomb Township, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Gateaway
Hello, I really had a good time with my family, the house was clean and very well located, near you can find supermarkets and restaurants for your convenience. Besides you have Sea World Parks and Disney World Parks around 20 minutes. We really loved our stay and we are looking forward to come back again. Additionally, our pet travel with us. Thank you! Aida Anaya
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful place to stay following a cruise
We have rented over 20 homes in the Kissimmee area over the past decade or so and this was one of the nicest. The neighborhood was convenient, quiet and peaceful and the home was everything we could ask for in a vacation rental.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Trisha M.

Clean property
Only thing that was wrong that we thought the pool was heated otherwise very comfortable stay! Pet friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D., Barre

Perfect!
Great property, excellent location
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

elizabeth w.

Great option!
House was very clean upon arrival and as advertised on website. Property manager very responsive to questions and/or issues. Will definitely stay here again on our next trip to Orlando.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Janine T., Tamarac

Next to theme parks
Lovely 4 bedroom 2 bath house with pool We had a great time and will be back. Management was so nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

2/10 Terrible

Andrew B.

BUYER BEWARE
This rental company is a buyer beware type company. They don't put all the costs on their quote. There was a pet fee that wasn't disclosed on the quote and a refundable damage deposit fee that wasn't on the quote. We ended up not bringing our pet. The house itself was clean for the most part. The couches were very old and worn and very uncomfortable. The back slider to the pool didn't lock but there was a bar for security. I felt like I had to take pictures of everything that was wrong with the place so I wouldn't get charged because that was what this rental company was all about. I hope the owners of this property take note of this and try a different company. Make sure you open up all attachments connected to there rental properties. This is where they get you. I would have been better off just giving them the money and not going. The only way to cancel this rental is an act of god. They want 6 weeks notice to cancel. Once again the fine print. Make sure you read contract if you don't it could cost you a liver. I have rented many properties from Home Away and have never dealt with any thing like this before. I will know even second guess using them from this point on.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
I must say we are very disappointed in this review. Firstly it is HomeAway who quote you, not ourselves. On our page it clearly states at the top that if you wish to bring a pet you must contact the property manager first for a pet cleaning fee before booking. Unfortunately this guest chose not to take notice. Secondly, the cancellation policy is there for everyone to see and you need to click on it and accept it before it allows you to book. There is also no time frame given for when you can or can't cancel. The sliding door lock does work on this house and the couches are not old. Please read our other reviews.

10/10 Excellent

Frankie S.

Highly satisfied
Grate appearance, grate location, Peaceful, pool was amazing, house was clean and spacious
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Very impressed
Nice
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Terrell J.

Loved it
My stay at this house was pleasant overall. My only complaint was I paid extra for the pool to be heated and it wasn't upon arrival. I called the office and someone came out and cleaned the filter and pool. And then there was heat. I will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nallie l.

Really nice
Really nice house and area. Our internet wasn't working in the house for a couple days but they fixed it. The pool was nice and the house was very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

House was perfect for our family of 4 plus 1 furry baby
Had a great stay . House was clean and open floor plan worked nice . Location was great for shopping and entertainment .
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

We had a great time! Exactly what we were looking for.
The house was great and the location even better. We wanted a pet friendly home that was close to the Disney parks and also close to restaurants and stores and this house was just that. Looking forward to going back next year for Thanksgiving weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

4/10 Poor

Pamela S., Kissimmee

The house was cute.
My only concern was I paid a cleaning fee but per all the notices in the house I'm trying to figure how much cleaning we are responsible for & how much cleaning is actually done. We had to wash our own used towels or get charged, we have to take our trash out or get charged, we had to set the dishwasher or get charged, I took photos of the master bath the floors were dirty. We walked around with flip flops on. One of the chairs in the kitchen is broken, instead of fixing it they just put it back at the table. My son almost fell right through the chair. My question is, how much cleaning was I charged for & what I had to do? My son asked should we wash the bedsheets before we go? I told him no. We had to leave something for cleaning to do. On a positive note: The house was very cute, we were there for my son's birthday. We didn't get to use the pool because we were out at amusement parks all weekend. Again very cute house...
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
We don't know where the guest came up with the list of items that they felt they had to clean. There is nothing at the house including the welcome book, nor in the information that is emailed to the guest that tells them that they need to clean certain items or get charged. No, they don't need to wash the towels or run the dishwasher, or wash the sheets. That is what we do. They do need to roll the garbage can to the curb on garbage pick up day, just like they do at their own home. The guest only told us about the chair when they left. If they would notify the property managers when they find something, then we could take care of it.

10/10 Excellent

Tina N.

Nice stay.
It is a pretty comfortable house definitely heat the pool if you plan on using it because it was ice cold the whole time we were there! Also the sheets are really itchy. We bought some to use on the bed we used. Other than that it's a nice place and worked really well for my little family.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gladys C., Sunrise, Florida

Excellent
Convinently located block from Walmart and near restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Martha T.

Very happy with the property
It was nice just that the pool and the patio were very dirty. I took pictures there was hair all over by the pool. We had to clean it also I took a picture of a small snake inside when my family was in the pool. But everything else my family and I enjoyed the stay. We loved that everything was so close. We will love to get another house in the same area next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Beth B.

O.K.
Pros - Location - Great! Super close to parks, Disney Springs, shops, restaurants, etc. Pool - The kids loved it! It was clean and they had a few toys there. Community - Neighbors very nice. We loved the little park down the block. House - Tile floors were nice. Lots of space. TVs easy to use. Management Co - Very nice and responsive to issues. Cons - Surfaces were clean but there was quite a bit of dust on top of the cabinet area that cleaning crew must not touch. I expected it to be worn. So those that do not will be disappointed. They need to fix and or replace many things. I called them about the issues and they offered to send someone right away which is why I put them as a pro! They don't see every house every day and have to depend on people staying there to call on issues. We had issues with a broken master bedroom box spring, loose bed posts, broken drawers, broken toaster, two fans that didn't work, a broken lamp, wobbly table, etc. All of the bedroom lights are not plugged into the switches. Florida is sub tropical so I was not shocked to see a couple small brown cockroaches in the kitchen each day. There was a black tar looking substance in the corner of a couple of the cabinets. It may have been bait in order to manage them. Anyone staying in Florida can probably expect to see these bugs. Overall - O.K.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
Thank you for your review. You are correct, we rarely dust on top of the kitchen cabinets. The items you called us about were taken care of the next day. As for bedroom lights, some bedrooms are wired electrically so that the wall switch that would turn on a lamp, has it's receptacle in a location where there is no lamp. In those cases, you have to walk over to the lamp and turn it on manually. We hope to see you back next year.

4/10 Poor

Christina S.

property needs cleaning
The location was great. Close to shopping and parks. Nice home but dirty. Corners of walls had build up dirt and dog hair. Threshold on patio door had caked up dirt and matted dog hair. When we arrived the patio table had dirt on it. I had to clean the patio wash table and sweep the dog hair that was matted in corners the alone walls of the patio. The yard was fenced in which was nice but the back yard needed to be cleaned up leaves, piles of dirt, and dog hair that someone had left in yard. A tree had been removed and roots and wood chips needed to be cleaned up. To charge us $200 for my little non shedding dog. They should pay us the $200 for how dirty the place was. The garage needed to be cleaned, A pile of stuff in corner with the pool cover on top. Better have shoes on when in garage. A small carpet in garage was so dirty that I don't think they ever cleaned it. I'm sorry that I feel the need to give this kind of review. We have been renting homes in Florida for over 10 years and never had this kind of experience before. Nice home and location, pet friendly, walking distance to shopping and parks. If cleaned up would be a great rental.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
Thank you for your comments. We are sorry you were not happy with the cleanliness of the home and yard. If you would have contacted us, we could have come out and corrected the problems. Just before you came to our home there was a very big storm that blew around a lot of the leaves and things in the yard. It took us over a week to go around and repair the damage done at our homes we manage. The small carpet in the garage is a scrap piece of carpet when the house was originally built. It's there so you can wipe your feet on, and yes, we do not clean that scrap of carpet.