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Family & Pet Friendly (*additional pet fee applies), Charming Orlando Home!

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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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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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8163 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

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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 as well as "Business Travel Ready". 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

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,750 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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
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

Property is also known as

Family Pet Friendly Charming Orlando Home!

About the neighborhood

Located on a lake, this vacation home is in Lake Underhill, a neighborhood in Orlando. Florida Mall and Orlando International Premium Outlets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Florida. Universal’s Volcano Bay and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ are not to be missed. Visit our Orlando travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Lake Underhill Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Curry Ford West
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Curry Ford East Shopping Center
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Festival Park
    2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • The Plaza Theatre
    3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Church Street Station
    5 min drive
  • Orlando Station
    11 min drive
  • Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wawa
    3 min drive
  • Southern Nights
    20 min walk
  • Zaza Cuban Comfort Food
    3 min drive
  • Smokemade Meats + Eats
    18 min walk
  • District Dive
    19 min walk

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 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Lake Underhill Park and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Kia Center. Festival Park and The Plaza Theatre are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 172 reviews
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10/10 Excellent

Fred L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter visit

Great location and always a pleasure... beautiful home and property
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stay

Wonderful stay in a perfect location with Great Hosts!
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanjeev N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Orlando Visit

Stay was comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anat K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Our stay was exceptional! The property is spacious, beautifully designed and equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristine s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home close to Disney

Highly recommend this beautiful, spotless, well equipped home. Very private, fenced backyard- quiet street.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grandson visit

Lively comfortable home..makes you have a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

J d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to relax and reconnect

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammii S., Indian Shores, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

We were in town for a wedding in Winter Park. This location was very convenient to visit local family and travel to the wedding venue. 💕
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Michael O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location for our weekend getaway

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house

We absolutely loved the house. The space was perfect! The hosts were very communicative and responsive. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

Loved the house and yard. House has a lot of extras that I wouldn't have expected, like an Xbox.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie F., Midlothian, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

ORLANDO - LAKE UNDERHILL AREA

Very nice home - great size, big beds. The backyard is really cool. Close to everything. We really enjoyed ourselves. Great location !
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in a nice neighborhood

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

No complaints

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Orlando

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!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Syed A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Orlando vacation

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and Great Location

Nice bungalow house with great updates and spacious rooms. House is beautifully finished inside with a peaceful garden to relax in out back. The house is well built (we hung out during hurricane Milton) and cozy. Great location as its 20 min to Universal and 30 min to Disney. Very quiet neighborhood and comfortable beds, which made for a great retreat after hitting the parks. The hosts were great with communication and VERY accommodating, as they even let me bring my parrot. Highly recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonsiarae L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home Away From Home

We loved staying at this home. It is very cozy and yet spacious. The beds are very comfy. The hosts were very nice and accommodating and provided all the amenities you need to make your stay easy. The backyard was beautiful and peaceful. The neighborhood is quiet and clean. It was about a 15-20 drive from Disney, which was perfect. I just hope that this property is available the next time we vacation in Orlando.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lots of character

We stayed at Doug and Mika's vacation rental for our trip from GA to FL for my nephew's heart surgery.It's such a cute house full of character. It was so nice knowing we had a clean, safe, comfortable place to rest and relax after coming in from long days at the hospital. We had everything we needed. It's very close to pretty much everything you would want or need. Entertainment, restaurants, airports, hospitals,.....and it's in a very charming, well kept neighborhood.Doug was very responsive and kind if I had questions about anything, and very accommodating with a request I had. If the need ever arises again, I wouldn't hesitate to rent from them again. I would definitely recommend staying at Doug and Mika's vacation rental if you want comfort and kindness! Thanks y'all!Paula N.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025