'The Elm' on Tuscan Ridge, Orlando, Florida - Guestbook

The following entries have kindly been left by guests who have stayed in our villa

Date

 Comment  Guest
December 2011 Our second visit to "The Elm" and it felt like coming home !!! Fantastic weather helped us make the most of the true south facing pool complete with glorious sunsets, just stunning !! Really couldn't find a fault with the Villa, it's equipment or indeed the local management company and as per our previous booking Gary & Anne were fanastic to deal with from booking to heading home, always thinking of the little things that make all the difference. A lovely feeling to arrive on holiday after a long flight to find a fully lit Christmas Tree, just wonderful. The Elm is in a great position to get to all the Theme Parks with Disney being 10 mins door to maingate, as well as being only a couple of mins from the I4. Surrounded by Supermarkets (Publix, Target and Walmart) as well as great Restuarants such as Outback, Carrabas, Chillis and Longhorns to name a few, along with the Miller Orlando Ale House opposite Target on the 192 for those Sports fans who enjoy a beer. We truly hope to be able to visit again as soon as we can, in the meantime we will be strongly recommending to all our friends and family. Thanks Gary & Anne The Lyon Family,
Yorkshire, England
September 2011 My second visit to The Elm, the first one being the first year it was built! I found the place to be almost exactly like it was then, it has been very well maintained and looked after over that period. The Villa itself was immaculately clean and the surrounding area itself is still very quiet and peaceful, perfect for those days when you want to just relax by the pool. Everything you could possibly want is just so close, Universal, Seaworld, Disney all within a 20-25 minute drive down the I-4. Two huge supermarkets just a 5 minute drive away, and if you don't fancy cooking then there is a massive selection of places to eat, too many to mention! Honestly cannot fault The Elm at all, and already planning to come back for a third time. Darren Clarke,
Southend, Essex, England
August 2011 We've just returned from two fantastic weeks at 'The Elm'. It's located in a very quiet neighbourhood, which is ideal after those busy days at the theme parks! The villa was very clean and in excellent condition. The facilities there are brilliant, from the south facing pool, to the PS3 a particular favourite of out teenage son and my favourite the full size pool table. All the theme parks are only a 15/20 mins drive and the supermarkets and restaurants are only 10 mins drive. We cannot recommend this villa high enough! Thanks Gary and Anne for everything. The Rogers Family,
Essex, England
August 2011 Dear Gary & Anne Just a few words to let you know what a fantastic holiday we've had, made even more special by staying at your villa. We were little unsure about staying in a villa but we shouldn't have been, it really made our holiday. The directions to the villa were spot on and we had no problems at at all finding it. The space was great, having a 13 & 17yr old we all need our own space which was welcomed with 2 teenagers!!. The Villa its self was lovely and well equipped with all you need and more. The pool was great just to chill by and have a cool down, having the laundry room was a bonus it wasn't a chore to do some washing and I only went home with a few dirty clothes which was great. I think one of my best memories will be the morning after we arrived opening the blinds and seeing 6 or 8 hot air balloons taking to the sky, it was a breath taking moment. The service which we received from Gary and Anne was second to none and all our questions answered. We will definitely be coming back to The Elm. Julie & Simon Morgan Simon & Julie Morgan,
Walsall, England
August 2011 We stayed in this lovely villa for 6 nights at the beginning of August 2011. The information and details given to us by Gary and Anne were second to none. We arrived very late one night and found the villa easily from the directions. The villa is beautiful and was perfect for us. The two children loved having their own rooms, and of course the pool. Everything was clean and in superb condition. The locality was an excellent one. We would not hesitate in recommending the villa and will do so avidly! It is the only property we will consider staying in on future visits to Orlando. The Mathison Family,
Shropshire, England
June 2011 Fantastic house in an excellent location, perfect for a family holiday. This house is located on a quiet estate close to all amenities and close enough to attractions without being too close. Shops and restaurants are all within 5/10 mins drive, Theme Parks are about 20 mins drive and the Gulf or Atlantic beaches can be reached in about 2 hours. Attractions are many, from theme parks, beaches, baseball (at Tampa)etc The house is well furnished with plenty of space, a pool and even table football and a pool table in the garage. Fantastic fun for all and plenty to keep the kids amused. All in all a perfect place for a family holiday Ian Lovatt,
London, England

 

June 2011 Like many people we have been to Orlando and Tuscan Ridge a number of times so expected a great villa and were not disappointed. What made The Elm the best place we have stayed in was the service from Gary & Anne and the personal touch from the management company which just took all the 'usual' worry out of the equation. In short, super villa and superb service - The Elm will be the only choice for our next visit Mr & Mrs Lambert,
Gloucestershire, England

 

May 2011 Another truly memorable holiday - the second at your villa. We will certainly recommend the villa to our friends and family members who might be interested in a trip to Florida. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for keeping this holiday open from last year due to our son-in-laws situation. Many thanks to both of you. Gill. Mrs. Rayner,
Northfleet, Kent, England

 

May 2011 We can honestly say we were well cared for from booking to returning home by Gary. The villa was amazing, fully equipped with everything you could wish for. Children were fighting over the bedrooms before we even got there (we made a deal to swap so they got a week each to keep them quiet!!) A lovely quiet area yet not far from the parks and the pool was a welcome return after a busy day at the parks. The kids loved the snooker and football table and Mummy loved the space for peace and quiet!!! I would highly recommend this villa for anyone looking for a lovely, spacious 'home from home'. Thanks Gary for everything. The Trevors,
East Yorkshire, England

 

April 2011 This villa is lovely and the pool is the icing on the cake. It's a home from home and is in a quiet area around 20 minutes to the nearest park and will be close to the new Legoland later this year! The service we had from Gary was excellent and the photo directions were a godsend at 12am!! All in all a fab stay :)) Debs McGilley,
Wokingham, England
April 2011 Our 2nd visit to Florida & our 2nd time staying at "The Elm" - our last was 7 years ago & the house has been well looked after as it was as clean, comfortable, well maintained & with the addition of things like the pool table even better equipped. This house was perfect for our family with 3 teenagers as it is so spacious - it really is like home from home with all the extras Gary & Anne provide - 2 bathrooms, comfortable beds, plenty of towels (inc pool towels), laundry room (I didn't return with 5 cases of washing!) wireless internet connection, playstation with games, hairdryers, air con, ice dispenser, the list is endless but it all made for another fabulous holiday and when you return home from a long day at the parks to a cold drink and then straight in the pool it's the best! We love the quiet area that The Elm is set in & had a couple of days lazing by the pool as it gets the sun all day but you're not far from all the action as it's about a 15 minute drive to Disney & 30 minutes to Universal/Seaworld/Aquatica which is all off the Intersate 4 & Publix/Walmart were on route to top up on grocerys. We didn't want to come home but have returned with wonderful memories of another very special vacation spent in Florida and The Elm. Thank you Gary & Anne, we will keep in touch & return again one day! The Harris Family,
Norwich, England
March 2011 Recommended! This was our second stay at The Elm, this time with baby, and again we had a fantastic holiday helped by everything being taken care of from start to finish by attentive owners, the villa being in tip top condition and the fantastic weather - sunny 80'+ and no rain for two weeks. Everything was extremely clean upon arrival and the pool heaters worked great - spa warmed up very quickly with powerful jets, really was just what we needed after slugging it round busy parks. Pool area seems to get sun for most of the day and is set on set higher ground meaning you also get a nice cooling breeze. The pool table plays true and like new and saw plenty of action and we also found that the PS3 works with UK PS3 games. Air con also worked fine which was another weight off mind. The villa is spacious and well equipped and can easily accommodate larger family groups. Villa in very handy location - very quiet area yet not too far away from the main attractions, Disney approx 25 mins away and that's on busy roads. Parks were busy but managed to do what we wanted and used baby swap to our advantage. Also recommend use of single rider at Harry Potter - save yourself 90 min queue. Had some nice takeaways in - Chinese far better than anything else we experienced at Bamboo Wok up the road at Sand Mine Rd complex, also there is Applebees which we gave a try for first time (as every time passed car park full) and good food and 2 4 1 drinks. Needless to say we will be coming back to The Elm again. Thanks to Gary and Anne. Adam McNally, Thursby
Cumbria, England

 

March 2011 We actually stayed March 2011, it was arranged at short notice and was our first experience of a villa. Many previous holidays in USA but had always stayed in hotels. Villa was great, extremely well equipped and the pool and spa were lovely. Gary and Anne are extremely efficient and friendly and nothing seems to be too much trouble. Such a good experience that we will probably do it again sometime. Thank you Gary and Anne. David & Angela Phin,
Scotland
December 2010 We've been lucky enough to holiday in Florida a number of times, The Elm is one of the nicest, well appointed villa's we have stayed in. Offering a "true" south facing pool, even on the cold days we enjoyed the sun and the superb sunset's. Driving to Disney took 10 mins door to maingate with access to I4 very close. All directions and initial information provided were fantastic and ensured that everything went smoothly. We will be booking for 2011 and we are already looking forward to going back to The Elm..... Thanks Gary & Anne The Lyon Family,
Barnsley,Yorkshire, England
October 2010 This was our third visit to Florida and our favourite house yet. Everything was spotlessly clean and tidy on arrival, the house was very well equipped with TV's, DVD players, Stereo and even an Xbox/Playstation. The pool/spa was fantastic, particularly after a long day doing the parks. It's very well situated for the parks with plenty of supermarkets/restaurants nearby, although the house itself is in a very nice, quiet area. We'll definitely recommend The Elm to anyone looking to go to Florida and we will definitely stay again in the future. Sim & Sue Didcott,
Bristol, England
October 2010 First time staying in a villa. Couldn't have wished for anything better! Facilities and location excellent. The boys loved the swimming pool, pool toys, games room, and not forgetting the TV in their bedrooms! The communication from Gary was 1st class and the details provided a few weeks before departure were superb. Hope to be back sometime soon! The Jones Family,
Hamilton, Scotland
August 2010 Arrived at the villa to find it very well equipped and extremely well maintained. Always a worry booking on the web and not seeing a villa prior to booking but we were very pleased indeed. The pool was very welcoming on the days we relaxed a bit and also in the evening after the parks. The location is great with access to the i-4 minutes away providing access to all parks and downtown areas. Management company very helpful, providing assistance with every query we had. The Elm really made the holiday for us and if we ever decide to return to Florida booking the Elm will be a must. The Ley Family,
Shropshire, England
August 2010 Our experience in The Elm when we spent a week in August was memorable. When we arrived at the villa everything we needed was available including kitchen utensils, extra sheets, extra towels,...etc And the villa was extremely well-maintained and clean, the management staff were also very helpful. We loved the pool and all the water toys that were available!! Ultimately, our experience was unforgettable and we will definitely repeat it if we went to Florida. We also referred the villa to all our friends and relatives inside the United States and in Jordan. Shaheen Family, 7/31-8/7 Mr Hazem Shaheen,
Amman, Jordan
July 2010 HAVING VISITED FLORIDA FIVE TIMES, THIS WITHOUT DOUBT IS ONE OF THE CLEANEST AND BEST KEPT VILLAS WE HAVE USED. THE LOCATION IS EASY TO FIND JUST OFF US27 HIGHWAY AND IS JUST A SHORT DRIVE FROM THEME PARKS. ALSO THERE ARE WALMART AND PUBLIX SUPERMARKETS WELL WITHIN REACH. THE KIDS THOROUGHLY ENJOYED THE POOL TABLE AND CONSOLE. POOL WAS VERY WELCOMING AFTER HOT DAY AT THEME PARKS AND BEACHES. AIR CONDITIONING WAS VERY QUIET, PLENTY OF ROOM FOR EVERYONE. WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS VILLA TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY AND HOPEFULLY WE WILL RETURN. The White Family,
Lincoln, England
June 2010 This was our second visit to the Villa, and this gave us peace of mind as we knew everything we needed for a comfortable stay was going to be there, We arrived at the Villa after a long journey and was delighted to walk in and settled down quickly in the homely comfort of the villa. It was always good to come back to the Villa after a busy day at the parks, and many times we heard ourselves say, we are home, the spa was a treat to sooth the muscles and prepare for the next day. The Elms website was of great value, and the wireless access was excellent for keeping in touch with everyone at home. We would have no hesitation staying at The Elm on our next visit to Florida Thanks to Gary and Anne for everything we needed on our family holiday. Angus, Elizabeth and Callum,
Scotland
June 2010 Very last minute booking.....handled very well though, very organised and informative with all aspects of booking... The villa itself was fantastic, great location just off US27, 15 mins from Disney but also just in the right place to venture to Busch gardens, only took us 45 mins door to door..(prob just my driving lol). Near to restaurants and the fab Walmart for all your holiday food items and cheaper gifts to bring home. The villa was both comfortable and well equipped in fact everything and more that you could need for a fantastic Florida holiday. The villa management people were also very friendly always good to know incase of problems. In summary great villa, fab location and Gary and Anne were very good at providing all relevant information and more.....we would def book again. thanks Avril, Richard, Alex & Kate,
Lincolnshire, England
June 2010 An excellent villa with superb facilities. This villa is ideally situated in a quiet area of US 27 with only a 20 minute drive to the Disney parks areas. The villa management company were great, on hand to deal with any problems that arose during our stay. The pool and spa tub was a great way to unwind after a day at the parks and this villa has a good deal of privacy situated on slightly higher ground. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and rate this property highly. Many thanks Dave and Jo Mr & Mrs Kildea,
West Yorkshire, England
May 2010 We have just returned from a fantastic time in Orlando. This is our third visit to Orlando and our second time at The Elm. Making the right choice of house to rent really does make a difference and we shall be going back to Tuscan Ridge the next time we go to Orlando! The Elm has everything you can want from a holiday home and is placed perfectly for all attractions and amenities. The Brown Family,
Hertfordshire, England
April 2010 We had a terrific holiday with glorious weather in a faultless villa. The Elm was superb with every conceivable convenience. All contact with Gary prior to and during our stay was spot on - he couldn't do enough to make sure our stay was perfect and then of course he stepped up to the plate when we needed to extend our stay somewhat because of the Icelandic Volcano. We've holidayed in Florida twice before and this is without doubt the best villa we've ever had - it really is no more than 12 minutes from the Disney parks - the road system is terrific and driving stress free. If you can't decide on a villa for your holiday - take our advice and use The Elm - we are hard to please Scots and we were delighted! The Cotton Family,
Ayrshire, Scotland
March 2010
We arrived back yesterday after a fantastic time at your villa .We have stayed in many villas before but yours certainly had a homely feel and made for a very relaxing two weeks which was just what we needed. We all loved the hot tub and spent many happy hours in it. My son and fiancée came with us and enjoyed it so much they may be looking at booking it again next year for their honeymoon as the location was ideal. Hope we left everything ok. Many thanks .Regards Lesley and Geoff
Lesley & Geoff Gibson
Cambridgeshire, England
March 2010 We had a great time. The house was very clean and had all the facilities we could want. Excellent location. Would definitely come back. Richard Mencner
East Sussex, England
February 2010 We had a great time! Your house is beautiful and it was such a pleasure to deal with Anne & Gary. Noemie & Benno Lebovits
Baltimore, USA
January 2010 We have just returned from a fantastic holiday in Florida. Staying at the "Elm" was like being home from home only more luxurious. No more hotels for us after a stay in a villa. The weather could have been better but Florida was having a cold spell! We loved having our own pool and spa to relax in!! and played many games on the football table. We will definitely return in the future. Gary was so helpful with everything before we left. What a brilliant week. The Whipple Family, Pawtucket, USA
October 2009 Back home in chilly Leicestershire now; exhausted but happy. We reluctantly left The Elm at midday Friday, having had a relaxing morning in the pool, rounding off a wonderful fortnight at Tuscan Ridge. As this was our first visit to Florida (or even the US) we filled the time with visits to all the parks. As a result we didn't spend as much time during the day relaxing at the villa as we'd have liked, but we thoroughly enjoyed all our time there. We're already promising ourselves a more relaxing return visit! The weather was glorious throughout our stay. Daytime temperatures were 88/89f every day, and apart from the first couple of coolish evenings, the temperature at night didn't get below 80! The villa remained beautifully cool. We really enjoyed the pool & spa, also the pool table & football game in the games room. On arrival, the villa was a delight to see. Rose was particularly taken with the swan/heart towel arrangement on our bed. We hope we left the villa as clean & tidy as we found it, though we couldn't repeat the swan motif! Anyway many thanks for the use of your lovely house for the fortnight. We really do hope we get a chance to return. Best regards Colin, Rose, Phil & Vicki The Blackler Family, Leicester, England
October 2009
The "Elm" exceeded our expectations in all areas, the location was ideal, very close to main I-4 highway, as well as shops, amenities etc. Only a short drive to the main parks in Orlando and still close enough to travel further afield without it being too much of a journey, e.g. Daytona Beach is only an hour and a half away and likewise Clearwater similar times. The villa was very well kept and has little "extras" that were a nice touch, like some pool toys, pool and football table in garage, washing line in garage for drying clothes(as we didnt want to use the dryer too much) Our son loved the playstation, all that aside the villa is very luxurious and we felt really good every time we came home to it, the air conditioning was that quiet that I believed it was not working and contacted the management company who set my mind at rest on that, we will definitely be returning here again and next time will spend more time relaxing around the pool as we've done all the parks etc twice over now. A couple of thing to add that you MUST do are; Visit the beach at "Siesta Key" in Sarasota on the gulf coast and see the sunset there, and take a air boat ride with "Wild Willy" in St Cloud, and go To "old Town Kissimmee" on a Thursday night to see "bikenight" loads of motorbikes of all styles congregate there to show off their machines, and for car enthusiasts there is one on a Saturday for cars. To finish off I cannot recommend this place enough and anyone visiting shall not be disappointed.
Mr & Mrs Kidd
Scotland


 
September 2009
On arrival WOW! was the comment from us all as we entered the villa,The Elm is beautiful and spotlessly clean and everything thought of for a great stay,We arrived quite late but the fab pool had to be tested.The jacuzzi was superb to relax in with a drink (after a hard day in the parks).Could not fault the place,it was close to local shops,10-15mins to Disney what more could you want? We had a brilliant holiday in your villa ,would recommend anyone to stay at The Elm. Will be looking to use it again in the future,Thanks Gary
Mr A Forrest
West Midlands, England


 
August 2009
Once bitten by the villa bug there's no going back. Tuscan Ridge made our second stay in Florida one of the best holidays we've ever had. Gary and Anne were extremely helpful on the organisational front and all the correspondence we had was detailed and useful. The Elm was beautifully presented and immaculate on our arrival. The villa was fully equipped with everything we required and our private pool held a beautiful view. One of funniest moments we had was trying to figure out how to turn the pool alarm off at 1:00-am in the morning when we arrived! The children spent mornings in the pool which they loved and this gave us an opportunity to read. The laundry room was fantastic! It was the first time we went home after a holiday with clean clothes! The children loved the games room and their daily pool challenges. For our teenagers internet access in the villa meant that they could keep in touch with friends through Facebook.We would highly recommend a stay at the villa and will definitely return.
The Sehgal Family
Middlesex, England
 
June 2009
 Hi Gary, We made it here with no problem and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE LOVE the place.  I can't thank you enough for renting it to me.  I was so afraid it was going to be some kind of scam and we were going to drive up to a corn field with a palm tree for shade--or I guess out here it would be a marsh with a palm tree. It is 100 times more than I ever imagined I would ever be able to stay in on a vacation or anything else for that matter.  The place is beautiful and left me speechless when we walked in. Thank you, thank-you, Thank-you!!!
Every day has been busy from early morning till 9-10pm and then a dip in the pool. It seems so cool to say that--a dip in the pool.  Everyone back home is green with envy now that I have emailed them all telling them how awesome this place is and how much fun we are all  having.  That is probably why you haven't been able to get hold of us.  
Some one already asked me if you rent if by the month in the winter and if there is anyway I can swing coming here again next year I sure am. 
Guess I will join the boys in the pool for a bit before turning in for the night.
Hope you are having a great week also and thanks again for renting this awesome place to me, my son and grandson.  You have made me mother and grandmother of the year.
Take care, Donna
Donna Weiland
Minnesota, USA
May 2009
The most amazing holiday ever. Nothing was too much trouble for Gary on the organisational front. On arrival at the villa we were overwhelmed by the cleanliness and the size of the house.The pool is lovely and the jacuzzi an added bonus, I did notice not all villas had the luxury of a jacuzzi, what a fantastic idea, perfect for my glass of champagne, but maybe not with a 10 year old!! You had everything you needed in the villa, Publix supermarket just down the road for all your needs and go to Chijis for a meal, it's really nice.... Would I stay again, like a shot, thank you Gary and Anne for giving us the most perfect holiday. Sue, Gary and Alice. x
Sue & Gary Lunn
West Yorkshire, England
 
May 2009
Thank you again for letting us stay in your beautiful villa. This is our 2nd stay at 'The Elm' and we just love the home from home feeling. You have everything there that we need to make our stay pleasurable. A great addition since our last visit - a pool table! It was good fun to play and chill after a tiring day at the theme parks. My husband Gordon especially loved it and I would often hear him practicing first thing in the morning! Also of course - the swimming pool and jacuzzi - what a delight! We had lovely weather - it only rained a couple of days before we left. Apparently warmer than usual for this time of year, but definitely much better weather than back home in Scotland! What a culture shock when we arrived back in the UK - windy, raining and very cold! We were thrilled when at around 7am one morning we heard hot air balloons passing over your villa! Our camcorder and camera were in full action. It was a sight to see. Thank you Gary and Anne for all your help. Here's to our next visit to your villa!
Gail & Gordon Ford
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
 
April 2009
Dear Gary and Anne, Thank you very much for making our trip so wonderful by providing such lovely accommodation! Your home had everything we needed and more. The children loved playing in the pool after a long day at Disney World. Tom and I really enjoyed the pool table. We would love to stay there again when we return to Orlando in the future. The Foggin Family
The Foggin Family
Anacortes, USA
 
March 2009
We had a great holiday... with fantastic weather, no rain at all and beautiful sunshine practically every day. Played 17 days of golf, witnessed the space shuttle take off, the air balloons a few mornings and many more things. We had to leave one day earlier because I have an important meeting on Monday. We were very pleased with the house and have no negative comments whatsoever. Everything was exactly as described. Katherine was very kind and friendly to us. We will certainly recommend your home to friends. Thank you very much for every thing...
Charles (and Louise)
Charles & Louise
Montreal, Canada
February 2009
Hello Gary and Anne, We arrived home a short while ago and wanted to thank you very much for allowing us the use of your beautiful villa. We did receive a nice message from you on the phone answering machine and were sorry we missed your call.  We seemed to have been out quite a bit as the weather was so lovely.  At any rate, everything was great at your villa.  You are very organized and have everything written out so we didn't have any questions at all. The accommodations were marvelous and my daughter Michaela (10 years old) curled up on one of your comfy couches  and wrote all about her vacation in your guest book. We certainly will recommend your place to our friends and would love to stay at your villa again, hopefully next year. Again, many thanks,                              The Perrotta Family
The Perrotta Family
MA, USA

 
February 2009 We had a lovely stay at the villa ,spotlessly clean and everything thought of. Our only disappointment were the cold days and nights at the end Jan./Feb the pool didn't warm up until two days before we left. We stayed here for 8 days as part of our month long stay in Florida and we really would recommend the villa. Thank you for all your hard work and thoughtfulness. Brian & Barbara Quirk
Isle of Man

 
January 2009 What a fabulous holiday! Thank you for the wonderful accommodation. Everything was just absolutely perfect and we longed for nothing else. The Villa was very well equipped with everything we could have possibly imagined. We were childless for the first time ever and just enjoyed the peaceful setting around the pool and hot tub area and the all day sunshine. We would definitely recommend the Elm to our friends and we plan to return with our kids in the future. The Wallace's
Williamsburg, Ontario, Canada

 

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