Facilities
'Mickeys Palm' is furnished to an extremely high standard and has a monitored security alarm. The villa is 3000 square feet in size and sleeps 12
Our Garden View heated pool and spa have the benefit of all day sun and are extremely private as they are NOT OVERLOOKED. There is a covered lanai with table and chairs together with plenty of sunloungers and reclining chairs. A great place for relaxing and eating al fresco.
The home has been professionally decorated inside and out, the pool has been re-surfaced and tiled, together with a speciaiist LED pool lighting system installed. The front of the home has been professionally landscaped.
The furniture has been upgraded, including new pool furniture. Bedding, towels and pool towels are renewed regularly.
Our fully licensed home is managed locally by a ourselves, so in case of a query, or if help is needed a swift response is always guaranteed.
Parks, Golf, Mini Golf, Fishing, Shopping and Dining are all within easy reach.
SMOKING is not allowed inside the home, but you are welcome to smoke outside.
Living
MAIN LIVING AREA
What a great space this is for gathering and relaxing together. There are sofas offering somewhere comfortable to kick back, maybe with a book or to watch the latest specification large LED Smart TV. You get great views of the pool and outside deck area from here, and in the evenings, you can bring the popcorn, and all gather for a movie night. We’ll leave the choice of the movie up to you!
Kitchen
OPEN PLAN KITCHEN / DINING AREA
Here is the hub of the house, the place to get fueled up for another day at Disney and the theme parks. As you’d expect from such a stylish, recently renovated property, the kitchen is home to the latest high specification stainless steel appliances that make preparing breakfasts, lunches, and delicious dinners a real pleasure. You’ll find a coffee maker and Keurig machine too, so whoever’s first awake in the morning can get that wonderful aroma filling the house. There is plenty of storage space for your favorite foods in the cupboards and large capacity French Door fridge freezer and separate drinks fridge, plus you get beautiful quartz countertops, an icemaker, super silent dishwasher, and all the utensils, fine dinnerware, cookware, and countertop appliances a group of up to 12 is likely to need in a fine home away from home. If you don’t want to cook we can also help you find a chef for the evening.
Bedrooms
One of the most exciting things about staying somewhere new is deciding where everyone sleeps. This property has six bedrooms, with two master bedrooms, all with the latest Smart TVs and ensuites featuring large glass frameless walk-in showers with rain showerheads, ideal for grown-ups. Upstairs, any children in your group are bound to go wild in the two Disney-themed bedrooms. All have two twin beds. One has a Mickey Mouse theme, and the next is about Star Wars. All have access to a shared Full bathroom.
SLEEPING AND BATHROOM ARRANGMENTS
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Bedrooms:
All King beds are California King Beds that are great for the slightly longer ones versus the standard length King Beds. All have luxury mattresses and lots of pillows.
Bedroom 1 - California King Size Bed Master Suite with Roku Smart TV (Downstairs)
Bedroom 2 - California King Size Bed Master Suite with Roku Smart TV (Upstairs)
Bedroom 3 - Queen Bed Master with Roku Smart TV (Downstairs)
Bedroom 4 - Queen Bed Master / Bathroom with Roku Smart TV (Upstairs)
Theme Bedroom 5 - 2 x Luxury Memory Gel Foam Twin Beds with Roku Smart TV (Downstairs)
Theme Bedroom 6 - 2 x Luxury Memory Gel Foam Twin beds with Roku Smart TV (Upstairs)
We, as hosts, have tried to make sure that all our guests get comfortable beds to sleep in, plus the provision of soft, fresh towels and starter toiletries.
Bathrooms
4 BATHROOMS
As already mentioned, all the master bedrooms have ensuite and there’s a shared Jack and Jill bathroom and half bathroom upstairs.
Pool
Beautiful garden views and privacy tiled and re-built extremely private pool and spa with plentiful sun loungers, reclining chairs and foot stools. The pool deck has been professionally painted also.
Gas pool heater which is the fastest type of pool heat and doesn't rely on the ambient air temperature to heat the water.
Shaded lanai with table and chairs and a ceiling fan.
All pool deck doors have child safety locks fitted.
Outside
Wonderful huge Garden Views pool and hot tub which is NOT OVERLOOKED.
Specialist LED pool lighting system - amazing for an evening swim.
Jacuzzi spa with LED light.
Plenty of sunbeds, reclining chairs and foot stools for those relaxing times by the pool.
Pool towels are provided.
Table and chairs for eating outside under the covered lanai which has a ceiling fan.
The pool deck extends outside of the pool screen where the charcoal barbecue can be found for al-fresco dining.
Professionally landscaped gardens.
Internet
Free of charge as is free high speed wireless internet (please bring your own laptop). 400Mbps
Baby Equipment
Play & Go Travel Cot, and high chair are available at no extra cost.
Accessible
Wheelchair Accessible - No
There are several steps to the second master suite.
Although the villa is not specially adapted for wheelchair users, there is easy access to all downstairs areas.
Pets
Although we adore pets, apologies but they are not allowed to stay in our home for the comfort of all guests.
Location
Formosa Gardens Villas in Orlando
Formosa Gardens Estates villas to rent, arguably one of the closest communities to Disney World. This luxury gated community has premium Orlando vacation rentals making this a very popular location. NO SERVICE FEES
Formosa Gardens Orlando offers an exclusive development of spacious, executive 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and even 9 bedroom vacation rentals and villas, so can cater for parties of all sizes. Most of our Formosa Gardens Florida villas have oversized plots, with fabulous pools, spas and extended decks. Many of the Formosa Gardens vacation rentals have the additional benefit of internal games rooms, and even home cinemas! The wide boulevards and palm fringed streets add to the spacious feel of this Florida community, we have homes on Spinning Silk Court, Sea Pearl Circle, Emperor's Orchid Court, Formosa Boulevard, Rising Sun Court and Plum Blossom Court.
Over 30 Formosa Gardens Villas to Rent
Built around a central lake (Star Lake), many of these Formosa Gardens Orlando villas have fabulous lake views. This executive community is an ideal holiday location for families. Formosa Gardens gated community is located off Kissimmee's Hwy 192 West at Mile Marker 4 - less than 3 miles from the Disney theme parks, so that you can be first in the gates each morning!
What makes Formosa Gardens sought after is the size and layout of the homes as most of them have larger than average plots, private pools and general living spaces. All set in a gated community.
Once inside the gates of Formosa Gardens you will feel a world away from the busy Orlando theme parks. After you’ve had some chill time by your pool and feel ready for dinner and drinks, you have a huge choice of bars and restaurants right on your door step.
Restaurants near Formosa Gardens Kissimmee
Less than two minutes in the car on Formosa Gardens Blvd which is right out of the gates and you have an Adega Gaucha Restaurant, which is a Brazilian steakhouse.
Just a bit further down the road you have a sports bar called Buffalo Wild Wings which serves burgers & fries plus pitchers of beer and is a great place to watch all of the days games and has a great atmosphere when the matches are live so if sports are your thing this is the place for you.
Less than 5 minutes from our Formosa Gardens vacation rentals is Rolling Oaks Commons which has a number of restaurants as well as a Super Target super market. From Formosa Gardens head back out to HWY192 and then turn left and head about about a mile down where you will come to some traffic lights, either side you will see a number of restaurants. Located here you have Millers Ale House which is another sports / family restaurant which have nightly specials so check out menu to see whats cooking.
On the opposite corner is an Applebees, and then across the road you have Hooters which although you may not think so is family friendly. There is also a Bahama Breeze, Olive Garden, Rock & Brews plus a few other like Flippers Pizzeria.
As you can see you have access to more than enough restaurants while staying at Formosa Gardens to keep everyone in the family happy. There are of course the usual fast food restaurants nearby like McDonalds, Taco Bell, Burger King for that late night snack or 4th meal as Taco Bell call it and if you love subs you have Subway right there, my favourite is a meatball sub!
We have put together a blog post listing over 50 restaurants along HWY192 in Kissimmee. It has all the details like phone numbers, links to menus and google / tripadvisor reviews. All of these restaurants are between mile marker 4 and 6 and just a few minutes from Formosa Gardens.
Villa Communities near Formosa Gardens, Florida
If you can't find what you are looking for from our Formosa Gardens villas or they are out of your budget below is a list of other nearby communities. We have over 550 Orlando villas to rent so I am sure you can find something to suit your needs.
Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Formosa Gardens
Directions via the 417 Toll Road
The closest airport to Formosa Gardens is Orlando International Airport (MCO) which is 28 miles away. There are a number of different ways to get from the airport to Formosa Gardens but I find the best way is via the 417 Toll road.
Once you have picked up your hire car and left the carpark look for the 417 South Exit Toll road. The sign should be brown and might also have Disney – Kissimmee listed on it. You may have to do a loop of the airport to get the right exit but just keep following the signs.
Follow the 417 South Toll road for about 16 miles until you see signs for Interstate 4 West (I4). The 417 toll road should cost about $4 so make sure you have some cash on you.
Join I4 West and follow for 3.5 miles then take Exit 60 onto the 429 North. Take the first exit off of the 429 which is Exit 1A (Sinclair Rd). This has a cash only toll booth so you will need exact coins. I think it is currently $0.75. Take the blue lane and chuck the coins in the bucket, be careful not to miss!!
Once you are through the toll booth go straight over at the lights and follow the road (Connector Rd) around for 2 miles. The Formosa Gardens Estate is on the righthand side. Make sure you have the gate code to get in.
Directions via the 528 Toll Road
If you would prefer to avoid a few tolls you can take the North Exit when leaving MCO. It would be sign posted as North Exit (528 Toll). Look for the 528 Toll (West) To I4 (International Dr). I don’t often take this route as the 528 is a busier road.
Follow the 528 Toll and then join I4 West. Stay on I4 West for 7 miles and take Exit 64. It will read 192 Kissimmee / Magic Kingdom, follow for a few miles and then take 192 West (Magic Kingdom / Wide World of Sports). Stay on the 192 West for 3.5 and then turn left on to Formosa Gardens Blvd. There is a Red Lobster restaurant on one corner and Harley Davidson on the other.
Follow Formosa Gardens Blvd for about 1 mile to the 4 way stop. Cross over and then the Formosa Gardens Estate in on the left.
As you pull into the community there is a key pad on the left where you enter the access code provided by the villa owner.
Sandford International Airport (SFB) to Formosa Gardens
Again there are a number of ways to get from Sanford International Airport (SFB) to Formosa Gardens but I think the best way is via the 417 Toll Road (55 miles). When leaving Sanford airport you want to take 417 South and just follow it all the way until you reach I4. This is a toll road and will cost you around $9.
Join I4 West and follow for 3.5 miles then take Exit 60 onto the 429 North. Take the first exit off of the 429 which is Exit 1A (Sinclair Rd). This has a cash only toll booth so you will need exact coins. I think it is currently $0.75. Take the blue lane and chuck the coins in the bucket, be careful not to miss!!
Once you are through the toll booth go straight over at the lights and follow the road (Connector Rd) around for 2 miles. The Formosa Gardens Estate is on the righthand side.
As you pull into the community there is a key pad on the left where you enter the access code provided by the villa owner.
Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Formosa Gardens
As with all of American there are a number of ways to get everywhere but I have hopefully listed the quickest way. It is 70 miles from Tampa airport to Formosa Gardens but it’s a very easy drive.
When you leave Tampa International Airport (TPA) you will be taking I-275 North / Tampa via the 60 East. Once on I-275 North towards Tampa look for the I4 East (Orlando) Exit 45B. It’s a very straight forward drive but the traffic can be heavy especially if you arrive during rush hour so take your time and don’t panic. You should get plenty on warnings for your junctions as they are very well sign posted.
Once you are on the I4 East follow this for around 55 miles and then take exit 60, which is the 429 Toll North to Apopka. Take the first exit off of the 429 which is Exit 1A (Sinclair Rd). This has a cash only toll booth so you will need exact coins. I think it is currently $0.75. Take the blue lane and chuck the coins in the bucket, be careful not to miss!!
Once you are through the toll booth go straight over at the lights and follow the road (Connector Rd) around for 2 miles. The Formosa Gardens Estate is on the righthand side.
As you pull into the community there is a Video monitored entry system to the left. When you press the button, an agent will assist you to get in the gate. Only registered guest could enter.
We hope the above directions have helped you find your way to your Formosa Gardens villa and you have a great time in Orlando.
Pool Safety Fences
Most of our Florida villas will either have door alarms on any exterior door that leads to the pool area or a pool safety fence surrounding the pool. Some even both, we have put together a blog post and video showing you how to use the fence. We have also included brief details below.
These are in sections and can be taken down by unclipping and rolling the fence up. Obviously taking the system down will mean you have removed the safety defence and are now susceptible to accidents happening. We recommend that you keep this in place at all times when you have children in the party that are not capable swimmers, and adults are not able to supervise children by the pool area.
Pool safety is extremely important to prevent drowning. The first and best rule to prevent drowning is constant adult supervision for both children and the elderly.
The pool is cleaned on a weekly basis, access to do this is via outside doors within the pool screen.