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INTRODUCTION TO ORLANDO, FLORIDA AREA
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The hands of Mickey Mouse may have pushed Orlando to the top as America's number one family vacation destination, but Walt Disney World is now in good company. In fact, you could easily spend a week visiting Orlando's theme parks and entertainment centers and you still wouldn't hit everything. Universal Studios operates Islands of Adventure, one of the most innovative theme parks in the country, and SeaWorld continues to add water rides to its facility. Walt Disney World alone is home to four major theme parks; three water parks; a zoological park; six golf courses; a sports complex; 26 resort hotels; and two main centers for dining, shopping, and nighttime entertainment. The list goes on and shows no signs of stopping.
Though most visitors head to Orlando for the thrill rides and giant cartoon characters, the city is also a hub for nightclubs, five-star restaurants, outlet shopping, and golf. Downtown Orlando (which most visitors never even see, let alone fully explore) is home to several art and history museums that, unfortunately, get dwarfed by the larger-than-life attractions on its outskirts.
Orlando's roots date back to the end of the second Seminole War in the mid-19th century. The town, which first grew as an army post, may have gotten its name from Orlando Reeves, a U.S. soldier who was killed during battle with the Seminole Indians in 1835.
When Orlando was incorporated as a city in 1875, the surrounding area was mainly comprised of lakes and pine forest. But this fertile terrain drew cattle ranchers, and soon much of the region was turned into farmland. Cotton plantations were also started, but were a short-lived industry due to the outbreak of the Civil War and a harsh hurricane in 1871 that destroyed most of the crops.
The cotton fields soon turned into citrus groves, and oranges and grapefruits were easily shipped via the new extension of the South Florida Railroad into Central Florida in 1880. Central Florida became the country's citrus capital during the 1950s.
In 1971, the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom opened, marking the beginning of Orlando's shift to a vacation spot. With Disney continuing to expand, SeaWorld opened in 1973, and the rest of the area began focusing on how to get tourist dollars by opening hotels, restaurants, and related attractions.
Though Orlando caters to family travelers, its diversity and multitude of attractions have a wider appeal. Nevertheless, many of these will likely remain in the shadow of Mickey Mouse and his friends.
DESCRIPTION OF HOUSE:
This beautiful four bedroom two bath house with an attached two car garage is located in the Briargrove Community and just ten (10) miles from the entrance to Disney World. The house is completely furnished and has a fully equipped kitchen. The house has a private south facing heated pool (pool heat is an additional fee) and a large backyard that is enclosed by a privacy fence. The house also has central air conditioning and a large capacity clothes washer and dryer. The living room and each bedroom has a remote controlled color television and a celing fan. The dining room also has a ceiling fan. The quite and well maintained Briargrove Community is zoned for short term rental and has a mixture of permanent residents and investors.
FREE SECURE HIGH SPEED WIRELESS INTERNET CONNECTION and FREE UNLIMITED DOMESTIC LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE CALLS ARE INCLUDED WITH THE RENTAL OF THE "FLORIDA VACATION HOUSE NEAR MICKEY MOUSE".
LOCATION OF HOUSE:
The house is in the Briargrove Community, which is located 30 miles southwest of the Orlando International Airport. The house may be reached from the airport by traveling west on Interstate 4 and taking exit 58. From the exit turn right onto Champions Gate Boulevard and travel approximately one mile to Ronald Reagan Parkway, where Champions Gate Boulevard ends. At the automatic signal turn left onto Ronald Reagan Parkway (County Road 54), travel approximately one mile, and turn right into the Briargrove Community. Travel approximatley two-tenths (.2) of a mile and turn left onto Battlegrove Drive, the house is the second on the right.
From southbound Interstate 75 turn left at exit 328 onto the Florida Turnpike and travel east for approximately 19 miles and turn right at exit 289 onto southbound US 27. Travel approximately 34 miles and turn left onto Ronald Reagan Parkway (County Road 54) and travel approximately 3 miles and turn right into the Briargrove Community.
The Briargrove Community is located along the right or south side of Ronald Reagan Highway and three miles east of US 27. There are two large Briargrove markers on each side of the entrance. The house is conveniently located just two miles from Interstate 4, which provides easy access to all of the theme parks and other major attractions.
ATTRACTIONS:
Disney World-just 10 miles away.
Universal Studios
Sea World
Many nearby shops and restaurants
Several golf courses, including Champions Gate, Orange Lake, and The Legends are only minutes away.
Cocoa Beach and the Kennedy Space Center on the east coast are approximately one hour away.
The beaches near Tampa and Clearwater on the west coast are just over one hour away.
Premium Outlets-Name Brand Outlet Stores offering 25% to 65% savings are located along Interstate 4, exit 68, and approximately 1 mile east of Disney World.
SECURITY DEPOSIT:
THERE IS NO SECURITY DEPOSIT.
In lieu of a security deposit your credit card will be held on file. If there are damages to the house during your stay, your credit card will be charged and you will receive an invoice. You agree to this by reserving the house. You are responsible for any and all damages that occur to the property or its contents by you or any other member of your group, individually or collectively, while you are the registered occupant of the property.
Any damage noticed upon arrival should be reported to the OWNER, Michael Kreinhop, immediately. If no answer please leave a message. If damage is not reported, your credit card may be charged for the cost of the repair. All general maintenance should also be reported on a survey that will be e-mailed to you after your check out, so the house can be kept in good repair.
CHECK OUT PROCEDURE:
To not be charged additional fees, with the exception of the optional pool heat fee, the following CHECK OUT PROCEDURE must be followed:
- Please check out of the house no later than 10:00 AM.
- No damage is done to the house or its contents.
- No items are missing upon the inventory check.
- All debris, garbage and discards are placed in proper containers.
- All soiled dishes are placed in the dishwasher.
- There was no exceeding the maximum occupancy of the house.
- There was no smoking or evidence of smoking in the house.
- House is left in neat and orderly condition.
- No pets have been kept in the house.
- All items must have been removed from the refrigerator, microwave, and oven.
- Strip only the beds that have been used and place the linens in front of the clothes washer.
- Upon leaving the house, please leave the two house keys on the table in the foyer.
- Also upon leaving the house please make sure that all outside doors are locked.
- IF YOU LEAVE THE HOUSE THROUGH THE GARAGE, PLEASE LEAVE THE FRONT DOOR DEADBOLT,WITHOUT AN OUTSIDE KEY ENTRY, UNLOCKED.
We ask that you abide by our Check Out Policy. The main reason for this is so that we can get the house ready for our next guest. Often they arrive only a few hours after you depart. If you follow our Check Out Procedure, the next family can have access to the house on time. Thank you in advance for following our Check Out Procedure.
RENTAL CONDITIONS & COST:
The rental fee must be received thirty (30) days or more prior to the check in date. The house may be rented for Saturday to Saturday for $589.00/week plus 12% Florida tax. There is no refund for stays less than one week.
For stays longer than seven (7) nights, please e-mail the owner at: mkreinhop@comcast.net or telephone at: 800-707-6991. Pool heat is an additional $12.85 per day. Discounts are available for multiple week stays. Please e-mail or telephone the owner for details.
PAYMENT METHODS:
Payment methods include MasterCard, Visa, Discover, Pay Pay, cashier's check, or money order.
CANCELLATION:
Full refund if cancellation is more than thirty (30) days prior to the check in date. No refunds if cancellation is less thirty (30) days prior to the check in date. Optional travel insurance may be purchased to protect against financial loss.
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