Located in a safe neighborhood, this mid-century residence offers an authentic retreat with plenty of natural light and Zen gardens to unwind. Feel cozy in the spacious living room with Foosball table and TV or explore the beautifully landscaped front and back yards. The home features three king-size bedrooms, two bathrooms including en-suite master bedroom for added convenience.
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Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8163 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Family & Pet Friendly (*additional pet fee applies), Charming Orlando Home!
The Home is located in an very safe area - as a matter of fact, the area won the Orlando "Neighborhood Watch of the Year" designation in 2018 making our home perfect for family stays. So whether you are in town for work or pleasure, this authentic, mid-century residence is the perfect retreat to settle in and feel like it's the next best thing to home. From the natural light, Zen garden with lush plants and fountains, to the incredible location, you are going to thoroughly enjoy your stay, and we expect you will be back again soon. You'll feel cozy in the large living room, complete with TV and Foosball table for fun.
A large kitchen with Keurig coffee maker, plenty of dishes and cookware (pots, pans, toaster, waffle maker, blender, etc) opens to a large dining area. Each bedroom has a king size bed with plenty of space and there are two bathrooms (both with large skylights), including en-suite in the master for added convenience and privacy. There is also a laundry room on site.
Entering the home, the living room welcomes you with a relaxing warmth and charm. There is plenty of room to stretch out and relax. The hallway off the dining area leads to the three spacious and cozy bedrooms all with king size beds, ceiling fans and cable TVs! (*there is a queen size, self inflating air mattress available to use as well for extra sleeping!). The two other separate bedrooms share the hallway full bathroom. In addition to the Foosball table in the living area, there is an XBOX1 in the "kids" room for all to enjoy....We invite you to enjoy the beautifully landscaped front and back yards. The front yard was revamped in 2018 by Mika and I. The backyard took much longer (a year!) as we xeriscaped it (again ourselves) and poured and hand-laid the stone sidewalk on the right side of the yard! You will enjoy the beautiful sunshine as well as a shady pergola.. all while relaxing to the bubbling backyard centerpiece fountains as you grill out on the propane grill...
We want to be transparent in that there are NO cameras or recording devices anywhere within the home. There is, however, one security camera under the carport facing the street.
Our home is very short walk to Lake Underhill. Lake Underhill has a nice paved, safe and well lighted walking trail with multiple exercise challenges/stations located around the lake. Our drive from home is just a few minute drive from the heart of downtown Orlando (Amway Arena, home of the Orlando Magic basketball team, Dr. Philips Performing Arts Center, Citrus Bowl, etc.), 20 minutes from Orlando International Airport, 20 minutes from ALL the theme parks, and 20 min from University of Central Florida (UCF, home of the 2018 NCAA football champions😉). The home is also conveniently located near the downtown hospitals (Arnold Palmer, Orlando Regional and Advent Health/Florida Hospital)
There are a multitude of things to see and do, as well as restaurants to enjoy, regardless of your taste. Mika and I would be glad to recommend places if you like :) We particularly enjoy visiting Lake Eola in downtown Orlando. Lake Eola is the "landmark" Lake seen in all the publicity photos of Orlando. The LARGE and beautiful area offers a variety of neat things to see and do (coffee shops, restaurants). Home to LARGE swans, ducks, geese, etc. you never know what you will see. Also, there are "Swan" shaped paddle boats available for rent to cruise the lake. Every Sunday (weather permitting) from 10am to 4pm, the Lake Eola Farmers Market is in full swing with roughly 100 vendors and food choices.
For those that enjoy plays and theater, the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts center usually has something each weekend to enjoy. In addition, whew, there's lots to do and East/West Expressway (408) is just around the corner with access to I-4 or the Beachline. So, whether you're work, Disney or beach bound, you'll have easy access to all!
There is a lot of local fare and food nearby including some of our favorites – be sure to check out: The Drunken Monkey Coffee Bar + Sandwich Shop on Bumby, East End Market on Corrine Drive, (Sushi Lola, also on Corrine favorite sushi place) all the delicious multi-cultural foodie spots in the Mills 50 and "Milk" Districts, The Market on South Street, great for vegan/vegetarian comfort food (you will NOT believe the pulled pork is NOT pork, it's jack fruit!), the Hourglass District restaurants and bars including Foxtail Coffee (better than, ahem, Starbucks :), Claddagh Cottage and Pizza Bruno.
Nearby Shopping: Target (5 min drive) Publix Grocery (5 min drive) Lucky's Grocery (10 min drive) Old Navy Marshall's Bed, Bath & Beyond Bath and Body Works Five Below Walgreens CVS Big Lots
Food + Beverage Starbucks (several!) Dunkin' Donuts Drunken Monkey... awesome coffee, sandwiches.. eclectic coffee shop 5 min drive. Olive Garden Sea Thai (One of our favorite Thai Places) Lac Viet Bistro (Awesome Vietnamese cuisine) "Ethos" in Winter Park.. most amazing vegetarian cuisine! Market on South Street (less than 5 min drive) amazing vegan food that doesnt "taste" vegan and the most INCREDIBLE donuts! Sea Thai .. incredible thai fusion Longhorn Steakhouse Pei Wei Asian cuisine Ceviche mexican La Fiesta JJ's Grille Millers Ale House **Just ask us for recommendations based on your taste and style*
Entertainment + Activity Regal Cinema (downtown movie theater) Lots of bars + restaurants downtown Lake Eola Thornton Park Orange County History Museum Downtown Library Bike trails from Downtown Orlando to Oviedo Sun Rail train (ride from Kissimmee to Sanford - stations throughout including downtown and Winter Park which is a great shopping and dining area).
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Free breakfast available
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video games
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
1 accessible parking space
No elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: Smoking allowed outside by pergola area only. Ty:)
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Limited housekeeping
Location highlights
On a lake
Things to do
Foosball table
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
We are a pet family! We love animals ❤ Potty walk front yard only. $75.00 non-refundable per stay. *ALL PETS MUST BE CURRENT ON FLEA AND TICK MEDS*
neighborhood is a very friendly & quiet. parties/loud music not permitted. NO glitter,confetti or silly string.. will result in extra cleaning fees
**PLEASE NO using wifi to view illegally copyrighted material. It WILL cause wifi shutdown. You may be charged extensive fees to recover the wifi** :(
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: **Extra Fee** Please see "house rules""🐶
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: The landscape does contain some small cactus.
Events
No events allowed
Small, intimate gatherings are ok. Check with host
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside by pergola area only. Ty:)
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Small, intimate gatherings are ok. Check with host
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Frequently asked questions
Is Family & Pet Friendly (*additional pet fee applies), Charming Orlando Home! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Family & Pet Friendly (*additional pet fee applies), Charming Orlando Home!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Family & Pet Friendly (*additional pet fee applies), Charming Orlando Home!?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Family & Pet Friendly (*additional pet fee applies), Charming Orlando Home! located?
Located in Lake Underhill, this vacation home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Festival Park and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Kia Center. The Plaza Theatre and Lake Eola Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Excellent hosts with on time communication! Clean and "up to date" house with plenty of amenities. Location was perfect for groceries, restaurants, and outdoor activities. Safe quiet neighborhood.
We were in town for the UCF/KU game and wedding planning events for our son. The home was just as pictured, and easy to find. I really like the way remote entry is handled. Great communication with Doug, bummer UCF didn’t win this time. Everything we needed was available, and sitting in the Gazebo at night was awesome! Great place, great hosts - we will stay here again when we visit our kids in Orlando!!
Great space to stay with the family! This house was very comfortable and spacious. It had all the amenities that we needed. We would definitely stay here again.
Clean and comfortable, Doug and Mika’s place is the perfect place to connect with family. The welcome snacks and drinks were a great way to make us feel at home, and the games kept the good times rolling.
We really enjoyed our stay here. The back yard was perfect for our morning coffees as the dog explored away! The location was great. We felt 100% safe. We went in a beautiful walk around the lake. The kitchen table was perfect for our nightly card games. We would definitely rent again.
The unit met our requirements for a quick weekend getaway. It was clean, the beds was comfortable and the neighborhood quiet. It was close to the major highway and to downtown. We had plans with friends and family in the area so we were not able to utilize the backyard, but it was nice and very private. I would most definitely recommend and use this place when we return.
Great house! Location was awesome, near our favorite brewery Sideward, plenty of shops, food, etc. Lake within walking distance that had a great walking/running path. All bedrooms with king size beds was perfect and comfortable. Loved this house!
Very comfortable and clean home in quiet neighborhood with nice outdoor seating area. Location was close to everything but not in the hussle bussle. Owners were delightful. Will definitely consider for our next trip to Orlando.
Doug and Mika made our holiday vacation visiting family warm and easy. Check in was smooth, the house was in great shape, and we had everything that we needed. Thanks!
Easy check-in and very communicative. House was very clean and nicely laid out. The owners responded quickly with any question we had. Would recommend!
Great spot for a quick visit to the downtown Orlando area. The house has everything you need, super clean…and it is a pet-friendly home! The area is peaceful and the house is just steps away from the Underhill Lake walking/biking trail. Excellent communication with owner. We will definitely be back!!
What a beautiful and well kept property. Close to all the major attractions, yet a very peaceful neighborhood. Very kind, thoughtful, and accommodating owners who went out of their way to welcome us and make us feel at home. My kids did not want to leave, and want to come back again. Overall, a wonderful experience!
The house and owners where great. The house was clean and welcoming and met all of our needs. Doug and Mika where available for questions and where super nice and helpful. Would recommend to anyone needing a place in the Orlando area. Thanks again for allowing us to use your home.