Luxury Villa Near Disney – A Lesson Learned the Hard Way!

I came across some comments about holiday experiences on social media last week and couldn’t resist adding my own story, especially since we recently returned from what could have been a much better trip to Florida!

Now, don’t get me wrong—Florida was fantastic. Sunshine, attractions, and all the excitement you’d expect. But when it comes to value for money, let’s just say we learned a lesson. The frustrating part? It turns out we could have had a much better experience for less.

You see, we thought we were being clever by booking a hotel. Meanwhile, my friend Doris rented a luxury villa near Disney in the same area, for the same dates. At the time, we thought, “That’s not much of a holiday—you have to cook, clean, and fend for yourself!” So we kindly suggested they escape their villa occasionally and join us for meals and entertainment at the hotel.

Well, fast forward to our arrival—we checked into the hotel, looked around the pool and restaurant, and then turned in early after a long flight. Sleep? Not so much. Between the noise from neighbouring rooms and people stomping above us, we barely got any rest. When we mentioned it to hotel staff, we were met with the usual talk about "shared spaces" and "being considerate."

The next day, Doris called and started describing her luxury villa near Disney. She sounded absolutely delighted. I, on the other hand, was still running on fumes from a sleepless night. She invited us to their private pool, and I must admit I scoffed a bit, thinking, “How big could it really be?”

That afternoon, after a minor mishap involving my husband, a cannonball jump, and a few drenched sunbathers at the hotel pool (don’t ask), we finally decided to visit Doris and see this mysterious villa.

The directions mentioned a lake, which we figured was just a local landmark, like “turn left at the old pub.” But to our surprise, their luxury villa near Disney was tucked into a stunning gated community right next to a beautiful golf course—Windsor Hills Resort in Kissimmee, no less!

When we pulled up, we were blown away. This wasn’t just a villa—it was a dream home. Beautifully furnished, spacious, and with a pool that puts our hotel’s to shame. It turns out there are many of these luxury villas near Disney, and this one was only about 2 miles from the parks. Peaceful, private, and close to everything. Honestly, I was a little green with envy!

For the rest of the trip, we ended up spending most of our time at Doris’ villa. We even stayed the night a couple of times to escape the chaos of the hotel. When we added up the cost of our hotel holiday compared to what Doris paid for her luxury villa near Disney, it was clear—we’d overpaid for a lot less comfort.

Doris even ordered all their park tickets—Disney, Universal, SeaWorld—through Orlando Attraction Tickets and had them delivered right to the villa. Talk about convenience!

Next time, there’s no debate. We’re skipping the hotel and booking a luxury villa near Disney through a trusted site like I Want A Villa. More space, more peace, and way better value. Lesson learned!