2002 Reviews

Sunday, March 31, 2002 00:29:00

Nancy Hibbard
N/A

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We stayed in Simba's Retreat, back in February and enjoyed the home. It was very nice and very clean. The home was close to Disney World, restaurants, and shopping.It was located in a peaceful and pleasant neighborhood. The swimming pool was a huge plus, and enjoyed it very much.Thanks again Shane, for the use of your vacation home.

Tuesday, April 2, 2002 00:27:00

Gus Weinhart
N/A

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We stayed in the 4 bedroom. It was perfect home for our family. The kids enjoyed the pool and practically lived in it. The house is modern, beautiful and clean. House and appliances were all brand new.Accommodation was far superior to a hotel room. We enjoyed our vacation so much that we already booked for 2004.

Tuesday, April 2, 2002 00:28:00

Dianne Reeves
N/A

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We certainly enjoyed our February 2002 vacation in your beautiful 4 bedroom home, it was so bright, nicely decorated and your care and concern for our vacation to be enjoyable was greatly appreciated. We liked everything about the house. Close enough to all the attractions without being in the high traffic areas. Our golfing experts (ha) that were with us said the surrounding courses were excellent. The pool was a great enjoyment, it was so nice to sit out by the pool anytime and not have to worry when we wanted to use it. Your supply of dishes, towels -&- bedding were ample and convenient to have. With a small child it was so nice too, to have the washer -&- dryer right there. This is the first time we have ever rented a house and would do so again without hesitation. Shane, you and Heather have made every effort to provide a beautiful vacation spot. Thank you for allowing us to have the opportunity to stay there. I am sure you will hear from us in the future.

Tuesday, April 2, 2002 00:28:00

Norma -&- Roger Bouche
N/A

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We had a very enjoyable week this past February while staying at the four bedroom home located in Florida Pines. The home was close to Disney World, Sea World, Cypress Gardens and many stores and restaurants.The home was very clean and comfortable. Our twin granddaughters were particularly impressed with the heated swimming pool. It was a quiet neighborhood and a wonderful place to stay.

Wednesday, April 3, 2002 00:26:00

Larry Sherbert
N/A

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We stayed in this house the first week of March 2002. Running across the Harstine's and this house was LUCK!It was very nice, we usually are ready to go after a week in a Hotel room, but we didn't want to leave. We go to Orlando every year and we have already reserved and made plans to stay in the Harstine's home again. The house was clean, the pool was clean, everything was great! I would definitely recommend the 4 bedroom, it sure beats a hotel room and for the same rate....you can't go wrong. Thanks Shane for sharing your beautiful home with me and my family. It was a pleasure!

Tuesday, April 9, 2002 00:26:00

Ken, Amy -&- Isaac Harris
Yorktown, Virginia

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We have just returned home to Virginia yesterday (4/07/2002) after a wonderful week at the Harstine's three bedroom house. All the modern accommodations in a beautiful new home that felt like "home."The house is conveniently located to all the parks, yet away from all the chaos near the parks.We had no problem finding our way to all the Disney parks, Sea World, Kennedy Space Center -&- some fantastic restaurants that we don't have here in Va. The house not only was convenient, it was also very clean -&- very affordable! Thanks to Shane -&- Heather for being a part of my son's first trip to Orlando -&- my first trip in 25 years! We will gladly recommend the Harstine's home(s) to anyone mentioning a trip to Orlando. We WILL stay at the Harstine's home on our next trip down.

Thanks again!

Saturday, April 13, 2002 00:25:00

Harry Baumohl
N/A

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Everything was perfect about the rental. As a family with two children, we almost never stay in a hotel, unless we have no other choice. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay last week (April 1-8, 2002). With only 4 people, the place was huge; a feature we really appreciated. It was nice to come home to a private spacious home, after a day at the parks. The kids loved the pool; nobody minded the 10-15 minute drive to Disney and Universal. We will stay at your home again when we come back to Orlando. We will certainly recommend the home to our friends.

Saturday, April 13, 2002 00:25:00

Brian Powley
N/A

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Outstanding value! We will never stay at the Disney Resorts again. We lived in the 4 bedroom home the last week of March 2002. Absolutely no complaints. You will not be disappointed with this home. The Harstine's are great people to work with- most accommodating!

Monday, April 22, 2002 00:26:00

David Macdonald
N/A

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

searched on the net for over a week, and called several places before I made contact with Shane. I am so glad I found his property. We stayed in the four bedroom house (home). It truly was home away from home. I still find myself after four months talking about the house more than the theme parks. We also, will rent this property again next time we're in Florida. Even though we never personally met Shane and his wife, it felt as though they were right there with us, making sure all our needs were met. I am so impressed with this property, I have left my e-mail address with Shane, and I invite anyone who wants a Canadian opinion to write me. Thanks again Shane

Monday, October 21, 2002 22:38:00

Aaron Speaks
Paris, KY USA

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

I give it a thumbs up or a four star review. Everything was perfect and in a great location. We were able to eat home cooked meals instead of spending a lot of money eating out 3 times a day. I agree with Larry Sherbert that it was luck to be able to come across Shane and the deal that he offered us. Every time we go to Florida, you can bet that we have found our spot. It sure beats staying in a hotel the whole week. Thanks a lot Shane!! Can't wait to make reservations for next year!!

Thursday, November 21, 2002 00:39:00

Kim Ramey
McDonough, GA USA

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We were searching for a vacation home close to the Orlando attractions. I contacted Shane via the website, and was certain that this home would be the perfect vacation rental for our extended family. There were 8 of us- my parents and sister and the myself, my husband and our 3 young children. The children even took swimming lessons to prepare themselves for the private pool!

We planned on renting the smaller home, but it worked out so that we rented the larger one. Shane maintained extensive contact with me through email and phone calls throughout the entire process. When we arrived at Simba's Retreat, it was more than we could have possibly imagined. Everyone of us was very pleased to have rented such a wonderful home for the week. It had everything we could need, including a high chair and port-a-crib for my 2 year old. Shane even called us personally the very day we checked in to make sure everything was ok for us. I would highly recommend this property to anyone interested in an affordable, highest quality vacation stay. The neighborhood is clean, quiet and close to Disney attractions. It's worth every penny of your vacation budget to stay here. >We will definitely be back!

2003 Reviews

Sunday, January 5, 2003 00:38:00

Richard Payne
England Email: richard@payne2525.freeserve.co.uk

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Comments: I booked Simbas Retreat directly by phone from England with Shane and he was most helpful and friendly. We stayed during August 2002 for 2 weeks and wished it was longer. The home was lovely and was the best location we have stayed in over the 10 years we have been coming to Florida. The management company Shane uses was excellent and gave a first class Service.

Sunday, February 9, 2003 00:50:00

Alonzo & Bernice Conner
Bconner@nbnet.nb.ca Email: bconner@nbnet.nb.ca

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Comments: Our family of 10, which included grandparents, parents and 5 children thoroughly enjoyed our vacation home in November 2002. The house was everything and more than we expected. The location was excellent, the home was perfect and had everything we needed and the price was great. We would recommend this vacation spot to anyone who is planing a holiday in Orlando. Thanks again for helping to make our vacation great!!

Thursday, March 6, 2003 21:23:00

Reeder Family
Chicago IL Email: jmr565@aol.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Comments: We have vacationed in the Orlando area for the past 7 yrs. This we can say was the best trip we have ever had. This home is absolutely beautiful and very relaxing. We have told eveyone we know, this is the very best way to go.

Tuesday, April 8, 2003 19:56:00

Mike & Ann Blais
Biddeford, Maine Email: gage@xpressamerica.net

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Comments: Beautiful house!!!!! My family ENJOYED our stay at Simba's Retreat. We stayed the month of March 2003. The kids loved the pool. The house was very clean. Nice location, quiet neighborhood, couldn't ask for a better place to stay, and the price was right too. Shane is extremely a nice person to deal with. I will tell all my friends and family about Shane's house. THATS the place to stay.... Thanks Shane for sharing your house and making our vacation a memorable one.

Monday, May 12, 2003 00:06:00

Tina Walters
Illinois Email: tinawalters@Ilovecrayons.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding
We spent a week in a 4 bedroom in Florida Pines. It was great. The house was beautiful and very clean. The 10 of us were very comfortable. The home has everything you could possible need. Shane was great to work with and very helpful. This is definitely nicer than staying in a cramped hotel room and it is also a better value. Thanks Shane for all your help.

Monday, May 19, 2003 00:13:00

Corliss F. Chambers
NA

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Shane, you were right...the house is adorable and an outstanding value. My husband and I, along with my 79-year-old parents, were there in May 2003 for five days visiting our daughter who is a Disney intern. The house was everything you said it would be...pretty, well-maintained, and quite accessible to Disney and Orlando. We've passed your website/phone number on to several of our friends. Next time we're in Orlando, we'll stay again.

Monday, July 7, 2003 20:54:00

Sharon Salinas

Miami Email: amsalinas4@aol.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We stayed at one of Shane's homes in Westridge. It was awesome!! We loved having the 4 TV's,the DVD players, and the Sony Play Station. The grill in the back yard was a plus. We are already planning to come back here next year. Thanks for a great vacation!!!!

Sunday, August 3, 2003 00:00:00

Thomosa D
Henderson, NC Email: dixonthomosa@yahoo.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

My family and I recently vacationed in the Florida area the vacation home was beautiful and the Service that Shane provided before our stay was above and beyond what any other vacation company has ever done. Even though we arrived very late our homes were ready and exceeded our expectations and I must say the every time I needed to contact Shane for anything he was available and had all the right answers. On behalf of my family and myself we would recommend Shane and this company to everyone we know. Thank You so much for the best vacation we ever had. We will definitely use Shane and this company on our return trips to Florida.

Sunday, August 3, 2003 00:00:00

Tom C
Englishtown, NJ Email: tommyandrenay@aol.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

I would like to say that my family and I were soooooo happy with the accommodations. Check in was simple (even though we got there late) everything was ready, house was thoroughly stocked with towels and kitchen supplies, and even little things such as travel soaps etc. The pool was such a great luxury to come home to after a long day at the attractions. The kids had a ball as did me and my wife. To anyone thinking of using Vacation by the Mouse I say DO IT !!!!---You will definitely enjoy your stay, WE DID !!! Thanks Shane and co. for a GREAT vacation experience--we will definitely use you again and recommend you to our friends and family---THANK YOU

Tuesday, August 12, 2003 20:13:00

Mendy & Dale Short
Washington Court House, Ohio Email: mendydale@yahoo.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

The home we rented was absolutely beautiful. Shane was very helpful through the whole process. He went above and beyond to make our vacation a great one. I would highly recommend these homes to anyone. Shane is a very nice person and he will make sure your vacation needs are met.

Thursday, August 28, 2003 00:19:00

Debbie Alcime
Huntsville, AL Email: daalcime@yahoo.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

My family and I stayed at one of the properties at Westridge this summer (2003). We were extremely pleased with the Service that we received before and during our stay. The house was absolutely beautiful and peaceful. We are already looking forward to next summer at one of your properties. Your entire staff were really hospitable. Keep up the good work and see you all next summer!

Friday, August 29, 2003 21:44:00

Adam and Carrie Strong
New York Email: carriestrong_2000@yahoo.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Another great vacation, thanks to our stay at Simba's Retreat"". ""Vacation By The Mouse"" offers it's guests a spacious"," immaculate and finely furnished setting. It is a true home away from home. We are eagerly planning next years vacation."

Monday, October 6, 2003 18:57:00

Larry & Jean Riggs
Mississauga, Canada Email: jriggs@aympatico.ca

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

This year we gave our family a Christmas gift of 2 weeks in Florida all expenses paid. Our children and all five grandchildren had a fantastic time and that would not have been possible staying in a hotel. I highy recommend Vacation by the Mouse. The 4 bedroom house in Florida Pines is like being completely spoiled. Shane was so helpful and cooperative all our wants and needs were completely met beyond our expectations. Thank you so much and you will be hearing from us in the future!!

Saturday, October 11, 2003 22:41:00

Cathie & Barry Brumbelow
Rome, Ga Email: cbrumb3566@aol.com

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

My family went to our first trip to Disney and we rented a four bedroom/2bath home with pool. A little unsure about what we would find when we got there. This place was just perfect. Plenty of room (not the cramped space like in a motel). Saved money by eating at the home. Just minutes from Disney.It was great and i will stay there again. Thank you

Thursday, November 13, 2003 00:53:00

Vincent Fava
Toronto, Canada

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Dealing with Shane was a real pleasure as he was very prompt in his replies and very professional to deal with. The home was very clean and well maintained, and was only minutes from all the fun at Disney. This made for a very relaxing and comfortable stay while we were in Florida.

Thursday, November 20, 2003 17:23:00

Dawn & Jack Sutton
Tabernacle Email: krazycows1@wmconnect.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Our family really enjoyed our stay at the 3 bed, 2 bath house with a pool. Extremely comfortable house, very nice, the kids loved the pool. Absolutely the way to go for a place to stay on vacation.The location of the house was perfect for our destinations we visited. We will definitely do this again. Shane was very nice, he answered any questions we had and his directions to the house were perfect. We had a great time.

Sunday, December 7, 2003 18:40:00

Laura McIntire
Scottsboro, Alabama Email: annettetreece@charter.net

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We really enjoyed our stay in the Pines. The house was extremely clean and beautiful. It was also in a great location. Shane and Heather were very nice and considerate. They kept in touch from the time we booked the house until a couple of days before we left to come back home. We were so pleased with the way we were treated by them that we will never stay any where else. Thank you Shane and Heather!!! May God richly bless you both!!! Merry Christmas and Have a Happy New Year!!!

Sincerely,
The McIntire Family

Monday, December 8, 2003 15:01:00

Belinda Bedford
Hailsham, East Sussex, United Kingdom Email: Belinda@CameronClose.Freeserve.Co.UK

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We came across the Vacation By The Mouse website purely by accident, however we are very pleased we did. Mickeys Hideaway was absolutely gorgeous and excellent value for money. It had everything we needed and more. Shane was a pleasure to deal with and very helpful. We only wished we could have stayed longer. We have already recommended this delightful home to our family and friends, and will be back ourselves next year.

Tuesday, December 23, 2003 00:28:00

Alice K. Villar
Miami, Florida Email: alilu1@hotmail.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We were extremely please with Simba's Retreat. The house was incredibly cozy and my 18 mo old son loved it! He would bounce all around the house and loved all the Disney decoration. The amenities were wonderful and the location was perfect. We were literally minutes away from the main gate. I would definitely use you guys again and refer you to our friends and family. We cannot stress enough how great we felt in your house!

2004 Reviews

Thursday, January 8, 2004 00:56:00

Robert Newby
Sanford, North Carolina Email: rnewby.elms@lee.k12.nc.us

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We were skeptical of renting a home off the internet without actually seeing it. We rented a home from Shane and his wife in March, 2003. The home was more than we expected. The neighborhood was excellent. The people were so friendly. We needed more than a week to see everything that Florida had to offer. We are looking to go back to Florida this year 2004. We would rent from Shane and his wife again. The home slept 8 people very comfortably. The pool was excellent. The kids enjoyed the pool as much as they enjoyed Disney World. We would advise anyone to rent from Shane and his wife.

Thursday, January 22, 2004 22:30:00

Chris Toledo
Columbus / Ohio Email: Paulb@qwestonline.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

My dear Shane: First I wanted to thank you personally for all your attentions during our stay in Orlando. Even thought we booked the house within days from Christmas, THE SPECIAL TREATMENT THAT WE RECEIVED FROM YOU WAS OUTSTANDING, even on Christmas day (that speaks from itself). All my family was very please with the home (6 adults, 2 kids and 1 baby), we all felt very comfortable....Plus, my mom is sending you a hug because of the EXTRA NICE GESTURE of placing us into one of your homes, in such a big hurry, because of the lose of her flight. She even ask me for your address to send you her regards personally (so please e-mail it to me). SHANE THANK YOU FOR GIVING US ALL THE BEST CHRISTMAS EVER... BECAUSE OF YOU WE ALL ENJOY THEM EVEN MORE...We are glad we did business with you instead of someone else. You will be hearing from us for our next vacation which is going to be by the end of this year.

Thank you again,
Sincerely,
Chris Toledo

Sunday, January 25, 2004 00:56:00

Wendy Hougan
Cincinnati, Ohio Email: kim.dalton@fuse.net

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Thanks Shane! The house was incredible...super clean, and professionally decorated with plenty of room for all of us. Nothing was overlooked at your house. The plush bath towels were appreciated as well as so many places offer the super thin towels. This was a super value...so much better than a hotel! We would definetly come back and are already telling everyone about it.

Wednesday, February 18, 2004 22:38:00
Nancy Warnement
Tiffin, Ohio Email: nwarnement@senecamedical.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

This was our first trip to Florida and to Disney. Mickey's Hideaway was a wonderful house! I enjoyed being away for all the traffic and noise. The house was perfect! Lots of room for the kids to move around and swim! We also brought the kids scooters and they were able to play on them in the driveway and along the street without cars coming and going. It was also nice that Disney was only about 10 min. away so we could come home in the afternoon to relax and then go back to Disney in the evening. I told my husband that I want to come back next year and just enjoy the house and pool and not do anything else! What a wonderful vacation and staying at Mickey's Hideaway helped make it the best vacation ever! Thanks!

Sunday, February 29, 2004 15:46:00

Tina and Tony Nunes
West Hartford, CT Email: joe.nunes@snet.net

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Shane, thank you for accommodating us at the last minute. My husband and I decided that we had had enough cold weather and snow and decided to take the week off with the kids and head to Florida. The house and pool were great, location perfect! We really weren't that far from Disney and ended up going to Downtown Disney and Disney Boardwalk a few nights. Because of your arrangements, this vacation turned out to be one of my most enjoyable and stress free vacations I've had in a long time. My kids (ages 21, 17 and 9) enjoyed the home and especially the pool. Our volleyball games, in the pool, were fun and relaxing. Watching some of the golfers on the golf course in the back yard was entertaining at times. Thank you!

Thursday, March 4, 2004 00:01:00

Brenda Gutierrez
Miami, Florida Email: THEGUTIERREZES@aol.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

WE ENJOYED THE CLEAN HOME AND THE HEATED POOL. I WILL RECOMMEND THESE PROPERTIES TO ALL OF MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Monday, March 8, 2004 14:13:00

Duan Ford
Wilmington NC Email: Mazzo1622aol.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We rented a 5 Bedroom 4 bath home in the Hampton Lakes subdivision. The home was extremely clean and attractive. We have enjoyed the house and the location of the house. It was just as it was said on the website. For once it was a legitimate deal and we definitely got our money's worth. The home was affordable and suited our needs. The directions were right on and easy to follow. We had no problems what at all. I would like to thank Shane and Vacation by the Mouse for serving our needs. We plan to use them again very soon. We are extremely pleased with the Service. Thanks again......

Wednesday, March 10, 2004 17:43:00

Dianne Reeves
Sarnia, On Canada Email: preeves 26@cogeco.ca

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We had another great vacation this year with your help,although we were too late this time to rent one of your properties, you were able to link us to a comparable one. Thanks again for returning the blanket we left behind in 2002, it is a sentimental thing. Thanks again for care and concern you both are great to deal with.

Sunday, March 14, 2004 23:06:00

Brad & Wendy Deal
Statesville, NC Email: wendydeal@bellsouth.net

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Your home was more than we expected. It was in a wonderful location - minutes from Disney, just like you said. The house was absolutely beautiful and immaculate. It was well stocked with linens, dishes, etc. We could not believe how nice and roomy it was for such a good price. The kids loved the pool. Thank you so much for everything. You can bet we will be contacting Vacation by the Mouse for our next Florida vacation and I will recommend you to my family and friends.

Saturday, March 20, 2004 23:34:00

Bruce Rovelstad
Fairmount, Indiana

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

I took my grandchildren down to see Mickey "" We stay at a home I got through Shane and Heather", it was the most enjoyable vacation I've ever had. the house we stayed in was so comfortable, clean, and beautiful, so much I really hated to leave and visit the parks. You just can't believe until you see it for yourself. This is the best deal you will find on the internet or any other place around. Shane was great to work with and he tells everything up front, there truly are no hidden cost. anyone can e-mail me," I just can't say enough about this great find. Thank you Shane and Heather Harstine."

Monday, April 12, 2004 17:39:00

Karen Luckey
Hyattsville, MD (USA) Email: khluckey@juno.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Shane,
I just wanted to thank you for all of your help regarding my recent Florida vacation. The house was great. Everyone enjoyed themselves. I have already passed your website on to others.

Thanks again,
Karen

Tuesday, April 13, 2004 20:48:00

Norm and Nikki Cole
Sparta, Michigan Email: normandnikki@chartermi.net

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We recently rented a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home in the Orlando area. It was absolutely beautiful, clean and nicely decorated. The pool and hot tub were awesome...the kids had a great time! We would like to say a special thanks to Shane for making this trip one to remember. We will definitely rent again next year, for two weeks instead of one. Thanks again Shane for all your help! Norm and Nikki Cole

Tuesday, April 13, 2004 20:51:00

Bonnie and Gary Younge
Thornton, Iowa Email: byounge@frontiernet.net

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We enjoyed our stay on Bailey Circle...home was lovely, nicely furnished, everything there we needed except a potato peeler and a mixer...we probably did more in-house cooking than most...was nice to have a warm pool""...condition of the home was very good...would return if we come to that area again...very well located."

Wednesday, April 14, 2004 13:54:00

Amy Cole
Grand Rapids, Michigan Email: amerhutch@msn.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Thank you very much. I have never been to Florida before. I took my family of seven and headed for Florida. I was so excited when I walked into the five bedroom, four bathroom home. It was so beautiful, exceeding my expectations. I am going to use your Services again, it was well worth it.

Saturday, April 24, 2004 16:27:00

Larry Sherbert
Lexington, KY Email: larrysherbert@hotmail.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding
This makes 4 years in a row we have rented from Shane. The homes he provides are top of the notch and once you get a taste of these beautiful homes you will NEVER go to Orlando and stay in a Hotel again! Im not blowing smoke people, I have already made reservations for March 2005! Great job Shane, you are a rare find with the great homes you provide and the good fashion hospitality. See ya next year!

Monday, May 10, 2004 00:18:00

Enna Stuczynski
Ft Lauderdale, FL Email: stu11@bellsouth.net

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We rented 2 houses for our family reunion get-together. The houses were even better than expected. The Service provided by Vacation by the Mouse was TOP NOTCH! This made our family trip a huge success. Thanks Shane!

Monday, May 10, 2004 19:18:00

Annamarie Pizer
Ft Lauderdale, FL Email: repie75@aol.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We loved the house! Everything that you need to have a great vacation is furnished with this house.There were 6 of us staying at the house and there was plenty of room to accommodate us all. My three year old and one year old thought the house was great too. They didn't want to leave.

Monday, May 17, 2004 19:36:00

Gwendolyn Hollie
Wasilla/Alaska/USA Email: knghollie@msn.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Never have I dreamed that a family vacation could be so relaxing and enjoyable. The reason for my peace and sanity, is your beautiful house. Everything we could have possibly hoped for and so much more. We will NEVER stay in a hotel or resort again. Orlando, we shall return! The Hollie family

Thursday, May 20, 2004 14:43:00

Susan Roth
Maryland Email: bradandsusan@juno.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Simba's retreat is a great house to use for your Disney vacation. We had room enough for 6 adults and 5 children. The pool was very refreshing after a long day at the park, and I think the kids would have rather stayed at the pool then do the parks!! I would definitely refer all my friends and family to vacation by the mouse!

Susan Roth

Thursday, June 3, 2004 00:12:00

Sharon Britton
Waterford, Mi Email: Sharonbrt@ameritech.net

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We stayed in your Simba's retreat home on May 16,2004 and I couldn't have been more pleased! The house is beautifully decorated and has all the amenities of home. The kids enjoyed the pool and truth be told, would rather have stayed in the pool than gone to the Disney parks! We have stayed in other condo's in Florida and have never come across a deal like yours. The house was inexpensive and a great addition to our vacation. I would definitely recommend your properties to friends and family and should we get the chance to visit again, we will look for your properties as our number 1 option. Thanks for a great vacation!

Saturday, June 5, 2004 00:12:00

Emma Sappington
Baltimore Maryland Email: sissy1224@earthlink.net

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

After staying in several homes in the Orlando area I found Vacation by the mouse and Shane. In the last 3 years my family has stayed at several of Shane's properties.We have found Shane to be an excellent person to deal with. He has been wonderful about our special needs. His homes are beautiful and well cared for.We love being able to come home"" and enjoy the private pool after a long day at the parks. SO I feel like I have not only found a great rental co. but also a friend. Shane Thank you."

Sunday, June 6, 2004 21:31:00

Billie Jean Walters
Lexington, KY Email: bjwaltersrn@yahoo.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Our family stayed at Simba's Retreat the last week of May. The home was just as everyone else has stated very very nice. Shane was very helpful in every way and for the price you just can't beat. We have some days left on our Disney Hoppers so we will definetly be back to stay at one of Shane's homes. It was nice not being all crammed into a studio size hotel with our 3 children. The grocery store was maybe 2 minutes away so it is in a convenient location as well. It was so nice having a pool in our own backyard which made it convenient from being in the parks all day to jump right in. By noon everyday at Disney the kids were wanting to go back to the pool. I have already told many co-workers, friends and families about these homes. Don't know what else to say but....Thank you Shane & wife for providing families the opportunity to stay at your homes

Wednesday, June 23, 2004 00:05:00

Madelin Villanueva
Vineland, NJ Email: brqnpride@aol.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

This home was by far the best vacation get-away ever!!! All of the ammenities were so well thought out, not to mention the extras. Shane was such a wonderful person to do business with. Very helpful and attentive. All of the tourist attractions are very close by, the privacy is superb. I highly recommend these homes to anyone. I am looking forward to coming back already. Thanks for making our vacation feel like a home away from home.

Thursday, June 24, 2004 00:02:00

Baglan Beatrix Nurhan
New York Email: bnurhan@aol.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

I had the most comfortable vacation and really rested this time. I always believed that to get over the tiredness of a vaction you need another one :) But this time thanks to Shane everything was different. We have rented Simba's house and my 2, 11 year olds adored the swimming pool. They were rushing us through the Amusement Parks just to get to the pool and enjoy it. The master bedroom was very nice with a BIG hot tub. The house was very very clean. Furniture was very well maintained. Every single detail was very well thought and laid out. The property deserves 5 stars.

Tuesday, June 29, 2004 23:59:00

Phyllis Nicholas
Homestead, FL Email: phn1@cdc.gov

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

The home that we were provided with was just great. There was no misrepresentation on anyones part as to how beautiful the home was as well as the surrounding community. Shane, thank you for all your patience in dealing with someone who has never rented anything larger than a hotel room. The price provided was well worth it. I've provided several individuals in my church as well as at work with information on renting property from you. It felt good not to have find places for 9 children and 3 adults to lay their head at night. You took a load off my mind and I WILL BE BACK. Thank you again so much. Phylli

Thursday, July 8, 2004 20:21:00

Angela Allen
Coconut Creek Florida Email: launimed@fdn.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

My experience with vacation by the mouse homes was one of greatness. I strongly recommend if you are in the Orlando area you would really want to plan your vacation with vacation by the mouse.

Thursday, July 15, 2004 23:56:00

Ken and Judy Rau
Columbus, Ohio Email: jarau@columbus.rr.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

This was our first time to rent a house instead of a hotel room. Wow, were we glad we did. After touring the parks and other places of interest, it was so relaxing coming back to the house and getting right into the pool to cool off and relax. We tell everyone we know and are planning a trip back next year. Can't wait to bring the entire family. This time we are planning on staying longer. It was well worth the extra few dollars for comfort and relaxation.

Monday, July 19, 2004 22:23:00

Adrian Pressley
Dallas, TX Email: adrianpressley1@aol.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

he vacation home my family rented was really nice, comfortable and clean. We would spend the days at theme parks and look forward to going HOME to get rest and start all over again. Not only the distance between Disney and the home was great, the convenience of stores and restaurants. A couple of days we did not go out just stayed around the house and enjoyed the comforts of home and the screened in swimming pool. I want to thank Shane for his patience and professionalism for this was our first time renting a vacation home. It will definitely not be my last. I will recommend Vacation By The Mouse to family and friends who plan to visit Orlando in the future. Thank you.

Sunday, July 25, 2004 19:45:00

Scott & Cathy Beach
Griffin, GA USA Email: beach1696@bellsouth.net

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We were so pleased with our vacation home. We stayed for a week and it truly felt like home from day one. From the day we made our reservation, everything went so smoothly. Thanks so much Vacation By The Mouse!!! We had a great vacation.

Thursday, July 29, 2004 14:51:00

Nelly Gutierrez Silver Spring, MD Email: jnbkgutierrez@yahoo.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

I was amazingly surprised by the home. It was impressive and gorgeous! Our family of four (two adults, two school-age kids) enjoyed the swimming pool very much. The home had everything we needed except for frying pans in the kitchen, however when we called to report this, we immediately had delivered frying pans to our vacation home - so no big deal for us. The rooms were comfortable and had lots of closet space. We had such a wonderful time! Most surely we will be going back. We most definetely won't forget this enjoyable experience. Thank you again for everything.

Saturday, July 31, 2004 19:35:00

Melissa Leehan
Warren, IL Email: leehans@aeroinc.net

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We absolutely loved our house. We felt so at home and everything was more than we expected.

Wednesday, August 18, 2004 16:59:00

Eamon Murray
Wicklow, Ireland Email: esmurray@gofree.indigo.ie

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

I felt uneasy about booking a propewrty unseen"" over the internet. However we were very pleasantly surprised when we arrived. The villa was spotless and the facilities were excellent", right down to the Playstation for the kids. We have six kids and the space and value provided by the villa was excellent. We would have had to arrange two hotels rooms which would have cost a lot more. Everything was catered for including crib, stroller," high chair etc. for the infant. I would have no hesitation in recommending the villa to anyone and can guarantee that I will be in touch when I am planning our next Florida vacation. "

Saturday, September 4, 2004 16:55:00

Len Ryan
Rochester, Kent, England Email: len@ryan18.screaming.net

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We were in Florida at the time of Hurricane Charley, and the villa we had booked was damaged just before we arrived. Shane contacted us promptly and arranged alternative accommodation which exceeded our expectations. The villa was beautifully kept and tastefully decorated, and dealing with Shane was pleasant and easy. We had a very comfortable stay, and would not hesitate to use Vacation By The Mouse again when staying in Orlando. We look forward to renting holiday villas from you elsewhere in the USA !

Saturday, September 11, 2004 19:21:00

Mr. Miller
Nassau, Bahamas Email: 1422@yahoo

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Comments: Our vacation home was beautiful, accommodating, peaceful and comfortable everything was more incredible than what we had expected. The kids enjoyed the pool every morning and all of the evenings .Our family has already started to plan for the next trip at the house . All of your housing equipments were right to our fingertips. Shane, my family and I truly enjoyed the entire stay there, the kids did not want to leave. We are excited and looking forward to booking next year with you.

Thursday, September 30, 2004 20:27:00

Shanti Sukul
Dumont, New Jersey Email: shantis@verizon.net

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

This is the first time renting a house and did not really know what to expect. The house we rented exceeded our expectations, very clean and roomy the kids absolutely loved it and totally enjoyed the pool more than anything else. Shane was more than a pleasure to work with very attentive to all our needs. We actually rented our house during hurricane Jeanne and Shane called to make sure we were ok and to find out if there was anything we needed (great customer Service). Shane we are looking forward to renting from you again and will recommend you to everyone we know.

Thanks
Shanti

Sunday, October 3, 2004 17:26:00

Chris Correia
Guyana Email: analan@networksgy.com

Service Rating: Great
Value Rating: Great
Attractiveness Rating: Great
Overall Rating: Great

Shane, sorry about all the hurricane excitement and thrills you have had this year; we hope your wonderful properties are still intact. Just wanted to let you know your property was exactly as advertised, and best of all, every thing worked during hurricane Charley! Coming home was always a treat. We absolutely recommend this as a very desirable alternative to hotel accommodations, especially for families. It made the visiting of friends and relatives possible, which would have been problematic or impossible in a hotel. Looking forward to doing this again in the future. Regards, Chris & Carol

Tuesday, October 5, 2004 20:18:00

Niki Coon
Garden City, Michigan Email: coonkar@comcast.net

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

My friends and I rented one of Shane's High Grove homes. The house was beautiful. Better than any pictures. Everything was clean and it felt like home. I called Shane a few times to ask about the house...in regards to the recent hurricanes and he let me know that everything was okay and still standing. The Disney parks were only about 15 minutes away (with traffic). The pool was larger than I thought and was the perfect ending to our nights after being at Disney all day long. I will recommend this house and Shane to everyone I know that is going to the Orlando area!

Tuesday, October 5, 2004 22:44:00

Cindie Walentowicz
Westland Michigan Email: cindiew@comcast.net

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

My friends and I rented in High Grove and it was great. The house was beautiful. It was spotless when we got there and the private pool was just awesome after a long hot day. We have recommended it to all our friends and family that are planning a trip to Disney. 100% happy!

Sunday, October 10, 2004 19:27:00

Denise Hess
Ghent, NY Email: 64to73stang@tacinic.net

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Vacation time Feb 15-22 2003 was the best vacation we have had in a long time. The Simba's Retreat home was beautiful, and definitely big enough for two families, located in a great area. Renting a home instead of hotel rooms is the way to go. It is just like being home. Thank you for having these homes available for us. The Hess and Flynn families

2005 Reviews

Wednesday, January 5, 2005 20:44:00

Imtiaz Badar
Rockville, Maryland Email: imtiazbadar@aol.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We stayed at 935 Durango Loop in Davenport. It was We stayed at 935 Durango Loop in Davenport. It was very conveniently located to the Disney World theme parks. The house was very comfortable and in very quite neighborhood. Kids relaxed & enjoyed the pool at night after a long day at the park. Thank you Shane for taking care of us.

Sunday, January 9, 2005 22:57:00

Cierra Austin
Chippewa Lake, MI Email: cierraaustin@hotmail.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

My family and I stayed at 15309 Mission Park. The house was awesome!! There was so much room and everything was so clean. And having the heated pool was great. We just wanted to say thanks so much!! Shane and Heather were so helpful. The set us up with the house because we couldn't find one. It was brand new so after they got it furnished they sent us pics. of it!! We would like to stay in one of their houses again next time we visit Florida!! Plus the neighborhood was great. Thanks again our stay was great! We would recommend renting from these people to anyone.

Monday, January 10, 2005 23:44:00

VIKKI HURST
NEWARK DE Email: WES368@MSN.COM

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

MY FAMILY AND I HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF RENTING SIMBA'S RETREAT
IT WAS ABSOLUTELY AWESOME; FROM THE ENTRANCE TO THE POOL. SHOPPING WAS CLOSE AS WELL. LANDSCAPERS CUT A CABLE LINE, I CALLED SHANE AND THE CABLE CO WAS THERE WITHIN 30 MINUTES. THAT'S WHAT I CALL Service. I AM PLANNING MY 2005 VACATION AS I WRITE THIS EMAIL. SHANE, THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!!!!

Tuesday, January 25, 2005 23:41:00

Kevin Daugherty
Bonfield,IL Email: kdaugherty@gwclaw.com

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

My wife and I stayed at 113 Sandy Point 1/21-1/24 and enjoyed our selves greatly. We felt a little guilty that we had such a nice place all to ourselves. When I got to the office this morning I told everyone what a great place you have and they have looked at the web site. We can't wait to come back with the extended family and stay for a longer time.
Kevin Daugherty

Friday, February 4, 2005 15:26:00

Marisa Barda
North Olmsted, Ohio Email: Boots3k@yahoo.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We first met Shane two years ago when looking for a home to stay at while visiting Disney. We were very pleased when dealing with him. He provided us with everything we needed to know and he was very personable. We were also happy with the (Simba's Retreat) that we chose. We knew after that positive experience that we would look no where else when we visited Disney again. Well, we just returned 1-22-05. WOW!! What wonderful home. Not only were we minutes from Disney, but it was hard to leave our rental. The house was gorgeous! Very spacious and decorated tastefully. My three kids couldn't have been happier. They had a tough decision to make every night--the pool or the game room. Shane told me how happy we would be here. I'm glad I took his word for it because seeing is believing. I would recommend Vacation by the Mouse in a heart beat. Shane is easy and nice to deal with and the villa is everything and more. Why stay on Disney grounds when you can have the privacy and pleasure of your own vacation home. Don't hesitate, call Shane and book your rental now!

Friday, March 4, 2005 15:01:00

Douglas & Ginny Young and Family
Macomb,Michigan Email: gindug3@comcast.net

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

This was the second year in a row we rented from Shane, and it was another wonderful experience. We stayed at 122 High Grove with a private pool & Jacuzzi, which the kids enjoyed every day. It is in the perfect location. Close enough to anything that we needed, like Wal-Mart right across the street, yet far enough away from all the hustle and bustle. Another terrific thing is access to Bahama Bay Resort. The beach with powder like sand, outside bar, pool & Jacuzzi and restaurant, is almost like being in the Bahamas. We plan on renting from Shane again next year and would highly recommend his homes to anyone planning a vacation to the Orlando area.

Monday, March 7, 2005 21:08:00

Kathy Fletcher
Grand Rapids, Michigan Email: fletchr21@hotmail.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

This was our second vacation in a Vacation by the Mouse"" home. Again", we were thrilled with the house. It was very roomy, very clean," extremely well stocked with kitchen appliances and linens. We really enjoyed having our own pool and escaping the hustle and bustle of the Disney parks. The directions to the home were easy to follow and we settled into the house in no time. We've only been home 2 days and I'm already working on plans to stay with ""Vacation by the Mouse"" again!"

Kathy Fletcher
Grand Rapids," Michigan"

Tuesday, March 8, 2005 20:54:00

Ana M. Flores
Springfield, Mass Email: AFlores@massmutual.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

I can not describe how beautiful the house is. We absolutely loved the house and the Service. We felt very comfortable and loved the privacy of the home. Thank you for making my first visit to Orlando a wonderful experience. I can't wait to return.

Monday, March 21, 2005 18:49:00

T.J. AND MISSY NAGLE
ALLIANCE,OHIO Email: nagle424424@cs.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

THIS WAS OUR FIRST TIME RENTING FROM SHANE AND HEATHER, AND THERE HOMES ARE WONDERFUL. SHANE AND HEATHER ARE GREAT PEOPLE. WE WILL BE RENTING FROM THEM AGAIN, THANKS FOR MAKING OUR STAY IN FLORIDA WONDERFUL. THE NAGLE FAMILY

Monday, March 21, 2005 19:34:00

Jennifer yagecic
N/A Email: jenniferyagecic250@hotmail.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

mickey's beach house was a very nice place to stay it was close to Disney world and everything we wanted to do when we were there. the pool was very nice all the kids loved it and went in it everyday. it was our first time down there and it was great and now we are planning to go again and stay at the same place again.

Tuesday, March 29, 2005 21:02:00

Sharon Hoagland
Tallahassee, FL Email: aimeesmomo@yahoo.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Being Florida residents with family in the Orlando area, we have made numerous trips to the Orlando area. However, this trip was by far the best ever. Our home in High Grove was immaculate. There were four generations staying in the home, and everyone had space. Much better than being in a hotel. We look forward to renting from Vacation by The Mouse for all of our future trips to the Orlando area. Many thanks to Shane and his staff for making our vacation so enjoyable.

Friday, April 8, 2005 00:17:00

Hoppe, J
Clyde, OH Email: stjhoppe@clyde.k12.oh.us

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

A brand new beautiful home. This was our first stay at Vacation by the Mouse. Worked out perfectly. Shane was very accommodating. He adjusted out time for leaving our home on our last day due to a late flight. This was very helpful for all of us. I would not hesitate to recommend this Service and would love to use it again in the future. Thank you very much.

Sincerely, J Hoppe

Friday, April 8, 2005 21:13:00

Russ Simonds
Unionville, Ontario, CANADA Email: fireandlaw@aol.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding
This was our second straight year staying at one of Shane's fabulous homes, this time in the High Grove community. As expected, the house he provided us with was warm, spacious, tastefully decorated and included a clean swimming pool in which to relax after a tough day at the theme parks. Although I have not met Shane personally, he has always been very accessible by phone or e-mail resulting in immediate answers to any questions or concerns. It has been a pleasure doing business with him and I would highly recommend any of his properties for your Orlando vacation. Thanks once again Shane. The Simonds Family.

Monday, April 11, 2005 00:06:00

Tracy Vander Wegen
Wisconsin Email: vanderwegen@uhc.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

My family of 4 and another family of 3 visited Orlando in February. We rented the High Grove and we couldn't of been happier! It was much better and cheaper than a hotel. The kids used the pool all 7 days!!! We want to come back and visit the parks that we didn't have time for and we plan on renting from Shane again!!!

Monday, April 11, 2005 22:54:00

Syd Graveline
Courtice, Ontario, Canada Email: k-s.graveline@sympatico.ca

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

This was the best vacation my wife and I ever experienced, thanks to the assistance of Shane and Heather. The house we rented with another couple was better than we had ever dreamed of for a 2 month vacation. The house was immaculate and the furnishings were fantastic. The house was well situated to plenty of golf courses in the area. The house and pool area made the stay very restful and peace full for when we weren't golfing. We had the opportunity to meet Shane and Heather and they were very interested in our needs and are great business people. We are booking our next vacation ASAP and of course we will do it through Shane and Heather. If anyone would like to contact us about our experience please do so.
Thanks for a great vacation!!!!

Tuesday, April 12, 2005 16:05:00

John Couture
Louisville, KY Email: jcouture@aegonusa.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

I was referred to Vacation By The Mouse by a co-worker. He had a good experience last year, so I decided to try it. What a great way to go! The house (341 Highgrove) was impeccably furnished and very clean. The pool and game room were definite bonuses. The pool was heated and it was a big hit with the kids.

It was a great value because it was less than a single hotel room with loads of space and a private pool. I will highly recommend Vacation By The Mouse to others. Thanks!

Friday, April 15, 2005 18:54:00

Sheldon and Denise Swart
Lakeville, CT Email: ssdrt@sbcglobal.net

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

This was our third year staying in one of Shane's houses. Every year we are more impressed with the home he provides for us. We had a great time and can't wait till next year.

Friday, April 15, 2005 20:32:00

Tabetha Freeman
Powder Springs Ga Email: ktbf@bellsouth.net

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

I really enjoyed stay with Vacation by the Mouse. I will use them again in the future. It was a great experience and convenient to Disney and stores.

Thursday, May 12, 2005 21:02:00

Elizabeth Burton
Long Island NY Email: danbet99@aol.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Will defiantly be vacationing in one of Shane's houses again in the future. My family and I had an incredible vacation. The house was all that and more, especially the new game room which was a pleasant surprise. Thanks for everything. Will see you again!!!

Sunday, May 15, 2005 23:42:00
Elaine Cassant
Queensbury, New York Email: cassant@adelphia.net

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We stayed at Mickey's Beach house May 7 to 14. What a beautiful home. This home was very comfortable and was just like the pictures that were on the web site. It was great coming back to the house after long hot days at the theme parks. The pool was so relaxing. We are already talking about going back down next May and we are going to rent one of these homes again. Very affordable. Much better that staying in the resorts at the parks. Only about 10 miles to parks. It was one of the best vacations that we have been on. We hated to leave.

Sunday, May 29, 2005 00:02:00

Cari Beach
Grass Lake, Michigan Email: gcsbeach@mindspring.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

I was a little concerned about renting a house online for my Disney vacation. But the house was beautiful and it was exactly as it was described. The pictures are real and the location was great. I would not hesitate to stay at one of these terrific properties again. It was so convenient having a house with a stove, washer and dryer. The pool was also great! We spent a whole day just relaxing around the house. Thank you so much for a wonderful place to stay. It turned out to be one of the best decisions I've ever made.

Cari Beach

Tuesday, May 31, 2005 20:20:00

Christine and Dustin
Orange Park, FL Email: ctheilac@bellsouth.net

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

My family and I just got back from a four-night stay at one of your homes. We had a great time! I was so happy that our two-year old daughter had her own room and the rest of us could relax while she slept. We were even able to come back in the afternoons and let her take a nap, which would never happen in a hotel room. I felt like I could call Shane at any time with my questions and requests. He was very accommodating. We will definitely use you again...especially since we now have season passes!!

Thursday, June 2, 2005 19:35:00

Tracey Robertson
Hingham, MA Email: roberts@broad.harvard.edu

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

This was my first time renting with Shane and I was very pleased. I rented a house with two other couples and we were extremely impressed with the cleanliness of the house, the size of the house, and the inexpensive rates. I will definitely book through Shane again and will pass the info on to all my friends looking for good vacation deals!

Thanks, Tracey

Monday, June 6, 2005 22:45:00

Sherry Studdard
Piedmont Alabama Email: koryaiden@bellsouth.net

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

This was our third visit to the Orlando area. We were hesitant to travel with 6 children and stay in a hotel. Vacation by the mouse was recommended by a friend and it was wonderful. Less than a 1/2 mile from Walmart. Close to Disney and Universal. The kids were in the private pool everyday. The house was immaculate with plenty of space. We will never stay anywhere else in Orlando.

Thursday, June 16, 2005 00:20:00

Amy Dickinson
Giggles79_00@hotmail.com Email: Queensbury, NY, USA

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

This is the second year that we have rented from Shane. We had to change plans quite a few times and Shane was great about it. The house was great and the pool/jacuzzi were awesome. We will definitely contact Shane about reservations in the future. We have already recommended them to quite a few other people and they have loved it as well.

Sunday, June 19, 2005 22:20:00

Amy Slocum
Grand Rapids, Mi Email: yoopertroll@sbcglobal.net

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We were thrilled with the location, cleanliness, and privacy of our vacation villa. I am happily recommending Vacation By the Mouse to all our friends and family! Thank you for a great vacation!!!

Sunday, June 19, 2005 22:20:00

Amy Slocum
Grand Rapids, Mi Email: yoopertroll@sbcglobal.net

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We were thrilled with the location, cleanliness, and privacy of our vacation villa. I am happily recommending Vacation By the Mouse to all our friends and family! Thank you for a great vacation!!!

Tuesday, June 21, 2005 21:06:00

Justin & Jennifer White
North Middletown, Kentucky Email: thej.gang@gmail.com

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

WOW!!! What a magical"" way to visit Mickey Mouse. After the crowds of people from all over the world all day"," it was great to come back ""home"" each evening. We could swim", cook supper and just RELAX. Our boys really loved having the pool all to themselves. I don't think we will be able to stay in a hotel again. Thanks Shane," we will definitely be calling you again. WOW!!!!"

Monday, June 27, 2005 18:50:12

Rich Connolly
Test Location

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We just completed a 8 day stay at your property located at 238 Starbird.The house was great! It was great to be able to come back to a "private" location and unwind in the privacy of your home, away from the long lines and crowds that you have to deal with at the amusement parks. Simply put, it far exceeded our expectations.

Regards,
Rich Connolly

Monday, June 27, 2005 18:50:12

Rich Connolly

Test Location

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We just completed a 8 day stay at your property located at 238 Starbird.The house was great! It was great to be able to come back to a private"" location and unwind in the privacy of your home", away from the long lines and crowds that you have to deal with at the amusement parks. Simply put, it far exceeded our expectations.

Regards,
"Rich Connolly"

Monday, June 27, 2005 22:58:00

Pamela Taylor
Villa Hills, Kentucky Email: pstshops@fuse.net

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Thank you for a great week in Orlando. The house was beautifully furnished and very clean. The kids especially enjoyed having a personal pool to come home to after a long day at the parks!

Tuesday, June 28, 2005 00:00:00

Cindy Tatem
Holly Springs, NC

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

My family and I (husband, child, parents, sister, her fiancee and niece) had a wonderful time at the home we were lucky enough to stay at. Shane, owner, was so helpful and very attentive to all our questions and needs. We did have some ew home"" problems during our stay", but they were handled very quickly and professionally. The management staff was very kind and great to work with while we were there. We would surely stay at this same resort home again. Super accommodations for the price!! We weren't directly next to Disney, but the amenities in the home and price we were quoted far made up for the 20min drive. Also," having a Super Walmart across the street was too convenient!!! I will be telling my friends about my great experience with Shane and VBTM and be a returning client again for sure!"

Tuesday, June 28, 2005 00:00:00

Susan Hensley
West Virginia

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

My family and I stayed in one of Shane's homes in July of 2005.. We also stayed with him in a different location in August of 2004... We are so happy with the homes and with having out own pool.. The homes could not be any nicer or cleaner.. Really it made our vacation so much nicer.. Shane is a great person to deal with and really wants to help you with your vacation.... The homes are also located in great places and it is easy to get around to the different parks from them.. We will be back for sure... Thanks again for helping to make our vacation no less then GREAT.... The Hensley Family /West Virginia

Wednesday, July 13, 2005 00:36:00

Trevor & Marina Troake
St. John's, NL Canada

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We visited Florida for two weeks in June of this year (2005). The accommodations of vacation-by-the-mouse were beyond expectations. They were clean, extremely spacious, professionally maintained, and absolutely added to the the pleasure of our family vacation. I would highly recommend these accommodations!

Thursday, July 14, 2005 22:10:00

Amy and John Carrig
Stewartsville, Nj Email: carriga@hotmail.com

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Our family has just returned from our wonderful vacation in Disney. We were extremely happy with the accommodations in the house in High Grove. The house was beautiful and looked just like the pictures on the internet. The kids really enjoyed having their own pool in the back yard. We will definitely rent from Shane again when we return to Disney the next time. We have recommended Vacation by the Mouse to our friends. Thanks for making our vacation a memorable one.

Amy and John Carrig

Saturday, July 16, 2005 00:24:00

Thomas Gregory
Canton/Georgia/Southeast U.S.-Cherokee County

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent
We were pleasantly surprised by the attractiveness and cleanliness of the home. The surrounding area was very safe and inviting. It was very relaxing to come home and swim in the pool or just watch television. There were plenty of towels, linens, and cooking utensils. The appliances were very easy to operate. The property was well maintained. It was hard to believe that we were able to stay in such a beautiful home for such an inexpensive price. Thank you for allowing us to stay.

Monday, July 18, 2005 17:58:00

Diane Talamantes
1160 reserve Email: dianeandromeo@sbcglobal.net

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We recently stayed June 8,2005 through June 12,2005 and had a wonderful stay at this home. Everyone in our party were thrilled with all the rooms and the pool was a bonus. The area was quite and beautiful. I have since recommended this to my friends to will be traveling to Orlando!

Thanks Hope for the great help you gave us.

Monday, July 18, 2005 17:58:00

Diane Talamantes
1160 reserve Email: dianeandromeo@sbcglobal.net

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We recently stayed June 8,2005 through June 12,2005 and had a wonderful stay at this home. Everyone in our party were thrilled with all the rooms and the pool was a bonus. The area was quite and beautiful. I have since recommended this to my friends to will be traveling to Orlando! Thanks Hope for the great help you gave us.

Wednesday, July 20, 2005 21:56:00

Cindy Lanphear
Clarksville, AR Email: clanphe1@ozarks.edu

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Bringing 30 college students to Orlando for a week of competition is a challenge in itself. These accommodations literally made"" our trip a success. The students were able to feel at home", relax, when they weren't competing, and still feel accessible to all the sights.,,,,,,,,,,,,,, We rented four houses and each one was beautifully furnished and comfortable. Everything was well organized in making the reservations," a definite ""no-hassle"" experience that made this trip very special and unique as well as affordable."

"Thanks to everyone that helped this happen for our students!"

Monday, July 25, 2005 18:53:00

Lynne Smith
New Castle, De Email: spunky@dtcc.edu

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Shane,

I must say that the house was beautiful and very comfortable and clean. It was nice to come home to a Home"" like feeling and sleep in a comfortable room. My kids loved the pool better than they liked going to Disney World! I will be planning next years vacation in January", so I'll be calling you, must make my stay longer this time.

Thanks,
" Lynne Smith"

Monday, July 25, 2005 20:37:00

Paula Bradshaw
Miami, FL Email: pebradsha@aol.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

This was our second straight year staying at one of Shane's fabulous homes. This year we stayed in the Highgrove Community, last year we stayed in Mickey's Hide-Away House in Towncenter. We enjoyed our stay at Vacation By The Mouse so much last year that we decided that this is the only way to truly enjoy a vacation away from home. As expected the home Shane provided to us this year was warm, clean, spacious and beautifully decorated. Although we have never met Shane personally it seems like we already know him, he has always been accessible and very professional. It has been an Honor and Pleasure doing Business with Shane. We are looking forward to spending our next vacation at Vacation by the Mouse. We have already recommended his properties to friends and family. Thanks once again Shane and Heather for making this year's vacation at Vacation by the Mouse relaxing and enjoyable. Thanks for a great Vacation.!!!!!!!!!!!

Wednesday, August 10, 2005 10:58:37

Candi from Wisconsin
Cornell, WI

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Just want to say thanks for ever thing I talked to the ex- and the kids, and they said the house was more then they expected, and was WONDERFUL!!!!!!

They said when they go back to FL. they will be contacting you and they will also be telling their friends about the house, they said house floor plan is awsome. and the POOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Was the best part.

Thanks Again and I will be contacting you when I start to plan my trip!!!!

AAAAA+++++ 100%%%% GREAT

Sunday, August 14, 2005 18:35:00

Monica Brogan
Birdsboro/PA Email: mlbrogan@yahoo.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

WOW what a great trip - For anyone who has any concerns regarding renting a home for their Walt Disney Vacation - I am hear to say, GO FOR IT! This past trip was our fourth trip to Disney and the first time we rented a house off site. Shane's home was everything we could have asked for. We were only a few minutes from the parks, making mid afternoon breaks very easy. Only suggestion I have is plan for time at the house, my family was so pleased with the pool and game room - there were days I could not get them back in the parks. Thanks Shane - We will be back in a few years.

Tuesday, August 23, 2005 18:22:00

Steven Schnurman
Princeton, NJ Email: sschnurman@yahoo.com

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

This was my second stay in a 5 bedroom @ the High Grove development. We truly enjoyed the house, again. My son and I became ping-pong fiends! I would have to echo all of the wonderful things I said last February and add that it was really nice to come back to this nice home where we could relax in the pool and really have some quality down time.

Tuesday, August 30, 2005 01:00:07

Carma Soares
Woonsocket, RI

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

The home was beautiful and spacious! We had a problem with the ac that was fixed VERY Quickly which was wonderful since my son has asthma. The area is great to get away from everything and the pool is great too! Very nice to great away from the world!! Very close to Disney it was like 10 mins from EVERYTHING.

We will be returning again.

Thank you!

Saturday, September 10, 2005 03:36:03

Gloria Perez
New Castle, DE

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Hope, I justed wanted to send you a quick note thanking you for your help.

The house we stayed in was lovely and comfortable. It was kind of scary making arrangements over the internet, but everything turned out great!

We are already talking to our friends and family to make arrangements for next year (we liked it that much). The drive to all the maine attractions was so easy we couldn't believe it.

Again, thank you and you might be hearing from me again in a couple of months.

Sunday, September 11, 2005 15:20:00

Carly Bricker
uniontown PA Email: tayren4@verizon.net

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We reserved two homes for our June Disney vacation. My brother-in-law was very hesitant; his family vacationed at the Disney resorts in the past. At the end of our week stay he stated that he would definitely return to the Highgrove home instead of the resorts. Even during high season we still had easy and timely access to all Orlando attractions. it was also nice to come home"" after a busy day to unwind in private pool. Thank you so much for making these homes available. We are returning to Orlando in spring 2007 and will definitely make reservations with vacation by the mouse."

Monday, September 12, 2005 20:41:00

Eileen Coute
Stratham, NH

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Thank you for providing such an amazing home for our winter vacation! Before discovering Shane's homes, we always paid for overpriced, small rooms at the Disney Resorts. We have three small children, so sharing a one bedroom hotel room was not a lot of fun. We rented a three bedroom, High Grove home through Shane and had a fabulous time! The house was immaculate and our three children had lots of fun in our private pool! (They also loved the Play Station!) We have recommended Vacation By The Mouse to several of our friends and plan to return for many years to come.

Thanks again!
Darren & Eileen Coute

Saturday, September 24, 2005 14:11:00

Gary Heatherly
Portland, Texas
Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We had an awesome time, and everything about the house was great. The weather was a bit cold during our Christmas stay, yet the heated pool made it even better. Perfect location and perfect neighborhood. We will book again.

Saturday, September 24, 2005 20:30:00

John Larkin
Georgia

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

The vacation was enhanced by having this home away from home. I will not stay in a hotel, motel, or efficiency again. It was great to come home after a long day at the attractions and simply relax. Having the access to the kitchen and laundry facilities was great. We will be doing this again! Thanks for sharing your home!

Wednesday, October 12, 2005 08:01:18

Pam
North Carolina

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

What a great place! It was perfect for a big family get-together. Everything was clean and beautiful. The only thing I would suggest is a few more kitchen tools. If you are cooking for 10-12 people, it takes a lot of pots and pans and implements. I had joked that it must be a vacation home, as it had a corkscrew but no vegetable peeler. At least the priorities were right!

Wednesday, October 12, 2005 08:01:25

Pam Robillard
113 Sandy Point Way

Service Rating: Good
Value Rating: Great
Attractiveness Rating: Great
Overall Rating: Great

We recently stayed at this home for 3 weeks with another family and had a great time. It was so nice to come home after being at the theme parks and let the kids have a swim in the pool. Being able to cook some of our own meals was so nice and a cost savings. I would highly recommend this option rather than staying at a hotel or condo. We hope to visit again.

Wednesday, October 12, 2005 08:01:31

Pam Paige
Orlando

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We stayed the week of 7-9until 7-15. The homes are very clean and neat and have everything that you would need away from home. The girls loved the pool and spent every moment that they could in the pool. Everyone in our party wont's to return next year. I'v recommened your homes to family and friends that will be traveling to Orlando. Again, Thanks Hope for everything. Pam

Thursday, October 13, 2005 16:26:00

Madelin Villanueva
Vineland, NJ

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

I absolutely Love all of the homes that I have stayed in. My last stay was the best... The 5 bedroom home with the Jacuzzi, pool and game room were outstanding. I can not say enough and highly recommend your homes to anyone who is going to Florida. I will never stay in a hotel again.

Saturday, October 22, 2005 17:26:00

Dawn
egg harbor,nj

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Another great stay! We had a great time, thank you. We will stay with you again.

Wednesday, October 26, 2005 13:34:28

Craig Wilson
16605 Caribbean Breeze Way

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We really enjoyed our stay. It was nice coming in every evening from Disney and having a nice comfortable and roomy place to relax. The kid's loved the pool. I have recommended you to a number of people. Thanks again and look forward to staying here next time we visit Disney.

God Bless,
Craig

Monday, November 28, 2005 00:31:00

Patty Rubalcava
San Antonio, Texas

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

This was better than expected!!!! It was nice to be able to go to a home after a long day at Disney. The home was beautiful and comfortable, privacy was great compared to a hotel/motel. I will book again hopefully soon and have let all know where to stay if going to Florida.

Friday, December 30, 2005 18:46:00

Vincent rodriguez
nashville, tn

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

You folks were a lifesaver!!! Having a large size family like mine--there are eight (8)--is usually a drag due to separate, cramped quarters like a hotel/motel. This was great--a home away from home!! The kids loved it!! Being able to wake up every day to a swimming pool, out of the way of large crowds, and being able to cook and enjoy meals together with family was absolutely wonderful!!!Thanks again for everything...from phone calls inquiring about availability; to checking in; to rates!!!Thanks a million!!!!

Vincent, Tabitha & Family

2006 Reviews

Monday, January 2, 2006 19:17:36

Rhonda Ferguson
Indianapolis, Indiana

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We, had the pleasure of vacationing in one of the 5 bedroom 3 bath homes. I think it was one of the best vacation homes I have every visited. I would recommend Fun Vacations Orlando to anyone visiting that area

Tuesday, January 3, 2006 13:06:00

Jackie Wile
West Gore, Nova Scotia, Canada

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We had a great 10 days in Florida for the Christmas vacation. We plan on visiting Florida again next year and we intend to check your property for vacancies. Very clean, extremely safe neighborhood. I will be recommending your properties to anyone I know that plans a vacation in Florida.

Tuesday, January 3, 2006 19:49:47

Kathy Reiser
407 Summer Place Loop

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We stayed December 24th-31st and had a wonderful time.

The house was everything we expected plus!

We had a 5-bedroom house and the layout was great for bringing our whole family 10adults and 2 grand-kids together.

The grand-kids especially enojyed the pool.

I have and will recommend this type of setup as the best way to enjoy a vacation with family or multiple families and see the parks, with a nice environment to go home to after hitting the parks.

Having laundry room to keep up with clothes and a nice kitchen to cook breakfasts in helped reduce luggage and have a good meal less expensive then the parks!

The king size room with the huge soaking tub & walk-in shower was great for letting the grand-kids play in the tubby as well as providing soaking for aching feet. The game room was a good meeting area for playing pool or air-hockey with our adult kids.

Great job on assisting us have the best "family" vacation. I hope to start a tradition in future years.

Thursday, January 5, 2006 14:21:00

Lizette Driscoll
Virginia Beach, VA

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We stayed at 320 Summer loop in Highgrove during our vacation in November during Thanksgiving. The house was absolutely beautiful! The pictures on the web site don't do it justice! Much nicer than we had anticipated. We are glad we spent the extra money for the heated pool, it was colder than usual during this time of year and the pool was used almost everyday! The house was very clean, stocked with just about anything you need, the game room and the pool kept the kids from any kind of boredom! It's actually inspired the family we stayed with to convert THEIR garage into a game room. I can't express to you how much we enjoyed our stay! The two families were extremely comfortable in the house it was huge!! The house definitely made the vacation alot better! I can't find a reason to stay anywhere else.

Monday, January 9, 2006 18:21:00

Lori & Robert Lukasik
Alexander, New York USA Email: llukasik@rochester.rr.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Enjoyed our stay in your beautiful home. It was a very convenient location in a nice neighborhood. Definitely would recommend to others and would hope to be able to do business with you again!

Tuesday, January 10, 2006 23:10:00

Colin MacDougall
St Stephen NB Canada

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

The accomadations were well above our expectations. My family thourghly enjoyed the 4 bedroom condo. We will be back! Thank-you and we look forward to our return.

Monday, January 16, 2006 00:51:00

Mark Eutis
Mekathy@msn.com Email: mekathy@msn.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding
This is our third time renting off of Shane and never a problem, great houses.

Wednesday, January 18, 2006 16:46:00

Nancy Henderson
Florida

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

This was the 33rd year we have been meeting at New Year's, since 4 couples met in college. Your house was perfect! 4 Bedrooms, heated pool and hot tub, convenient to everything we wanted to do (golf for the guys, shopping and antiques for the gals). We all had a great time, thanks to beautiful accommodations!

Thanks Shane for a wonderful place to reunite!!!

Friday, January 20, 2006 00:01:00

Mike Covey
Hull,IA

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Can't say enough great things about our time at the High Grove location. The house was just as in the pictures, but better than described. It was so nice to have a home"" at the end of some busy days at the parks", and the kids loved it as much as we did. Nothing is left out here folks. It is easy to feel a little spoiled while renting here," and we will definitely rent here again next time we go to this beautiful state. Thanks to Shane and the other folks who made our stay so relaxing and fun. A nice quiet location that makes it very hard to leave!"

Tuesday, January 31, 2006 14:19:00

Derrick
Lexington, KY

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We stayed in the 5 bedroom in High Grove and it was wonderful. Beautiful house and very relaxing. Wife loved the location since it is very close to a Supercenter Walmart. The kids enjoyed the house more than the grownups and the they appreciated the close vicinity to Mickey.

Thursday, February 2, 2006 00:05:00

ANGELA GRADIE
SOUTH PORTLAND, MAINE Email: agradie@maine.rr.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We took our first family"" vacation 3 years ago this May. A friend from Florida suggested Vacation by the Mouse rentals instead of a hotel suite and we could not have been happier! We have since suggested this to others and are planning a return vacation this year and again will rent from Vacations by the Mouse."

Thursday, February 9, 2006 13:42:00

Wendy Compton
Ottawa Ontario Email: tim.wendy@sympatico.ca

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We rented a house for a month. The house and pool exceeded our expectations. The house was deceiving from the outside. It looked like a small bungalow but it was quite large on the inside with 4 bedrooms and lots of room. The furniture and facilities were very good. It was a nice quiet neighborhood. It was conveniently located near Disney. Our special request was met and we really appreciated that. We would definitely book a house with you again.

Sunday, February 12, 2006 00:26:00

Susan Sigouin
Hampden, Maine Email: sams24@tds.net

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

This was our 1st time renting from Shane, but it won\'t be our last. There were 9 in our group including kids whose ages were 9,10,11,18,20 & 20. Everyone loved the place and there was plenty of room for the kids to take a break from each other if needed. The pool was great to unwind in after the long days at the park and they also enjoyed the game room. Thanks for everything. See ya in a couple years.

Sunday, February 12, 2006 00:32:00

Karen artman
rural valley,pa Email: artmankaren@yahoo.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Excellent

home. Everything was clean and the location was perfect. We hope to return again. This comment is for Shane-GO STEELERS""!!!!"

Friday, February 24, 2006 21:12:55

Christine
Louisville, KY

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Hi Hope! We had a wonderful week in Orlando. The house was great - huge! It was located in the Reunion area (which was about 1/2 mile from where we stayed last year). We were familiar with the area so that was a plus.

We enjoyed having plenty of room. Ty's parents came over for 2 days and we still had room to spare. The kitchen was great and very clean. The pool was awesome! We enjoyed it for just a couple of days because the weather was so cold.

We loved having access to a washer and dryer. The neighborhood was quiet and pretty. One day we had a wild turkey in the back yard!

Disney world was wonderful - Of course. And Sea World is offering a deal - buy any one day pass and use it as often as you wish for the next 6 consecutive days. You may want to pass that tip along to others. We did not realize until we got to the park - but if we knew we would have planned our days a little differently.

Thanks so much for helping us with our vacation. I have passed your information along to several others.

Sunday, February 26, 2006 20:51:00

Don
Nassau new york Email: d1451d@yahoo.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

thank you for a great place we stayed for 7 nights at mickey's hideaway very well maintained and clean will be back again thanks don

Monday, March 13, 2006 23:55:00

KAREN DORT
GUYSBOROUGH NOVA SCOTIA CAN.

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We have rented houses many times in Orlando,but this house in High Grove was the greatest and the best price. Shane made our reservation effortless.We loved the privacy that one cannot get in a hotel.We felt a bit guilty as we were only two with a five bedroom but we like to have lots of room.Also the pool was heated when we arrived which was important.(We have had bad experiences with pool heat from other people)Thanks Shane! We,ll be back.

Wednesday, March 15, 2006 17:52:00

Bernadette Coady
St. John's, NL Canada

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

My family stayed at 16605 Caribbean Breezeway for 8 days on Mar 3/06. It was the most beautiful place that we have ever stayed. The only thing that we regretted was that we did not get the pool heated. The house has everything that you could ask for and more. It was so clean and spacious. It was so great to go to Disney land or shopping and just come back home"" and relax by the pool. Before we went on our trip", i had a dozen questions and changes to make and Shane made them always even though i am sure there were times that he was sick of listening to me. So thanks Shane for all your help. It was truly a wonderful holiday and your homes made it so. We spent 2 other nights at a villa and regretted it so much. It was very small and definitely not clean. So without a doubt," in the future i will definitely rent from Disney by the mouse. It was the best home away from home."

Monday, March 20, 2006 23:15:00

CHUCK GRAVELLE
TECUMSEH ONTARIO CANADA

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

The home we stayed in was more than we expected....very current appliances and furnishings.....clenliness is very important to my wife and I and we were impressed with the conditions we found. The location was very convenient to Disney, highways, shopping etc. Our children thoroughly enjoyed having their own private pool and games room. I spoke to a few other families while we were at Disney about where they were staying and I am convinced the home we stayed at was superior in terms of amenities as well as value. We have already decided to return next year and we have recruited some friends to join us. On our drive home we stopped at a hotel for the night and I realized how spoiled we were in the Orlando home ....I couldn\'t imagine spending a week in a hotel room ever again.

Tuesday, March 21, 2006 10:25:04

Aaron Melean
Weston, FL

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

2 families (3 kids). We stayed in such a beautiful house in such a beautiful neighborhood. My wife does not want to go to hotels anymore. And frankly neither do I. It was so nice so relax, play, cook, play DVDs for the kids is such comfortable and functional surroundings. The kids also totally enjoy their stay. Jumping into the nicely heated pool after a day of park hopping couldn’t be more relaxing and re-energizing. In short, from now on we are faithful guest.

Tuesday, March 21, 2006 10:25:04

Aaron Melean
Weston, FL

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

2 families (3 kids). We stayed in such a beautiful house in such a beautiful neighborhood. My wife does not want to go to hotels anymore. And frankly neither do I. It was so nice so relax, play, cook, play DVDs for the kids is such comfortable and functional surroundings. The kids also totally enjoy their stay. Jumping into the nicely heated pool after a day of park hopping couldn’t be more relaxing and re-energizing. In short, from now on we are faithful guest.

Monday, March 27, 2006 23:57:00

Shawna Meeks
Charleston, West Virginia

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

So glad we decided to stay in the house! It made our trip so much more relaxing and the pool and game room were great! Thanks so much! We will definitely stay in one of the homes again.

Wednesday, March 29, 2006 19:25:00

R . Pellas
Patton,Pa. US Email: pellas_448@msn.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We stayed at 227 High Grove and we have to say that the villa was phenomenal. All the comforts were already there,a wonderful quiet neighborhood,easy access and really close to all the attractions.The villa was absolutely gorgeous and we will definitely stay with your Service when we return. We've been telling all of our friends and everyone else that asks us how wonderful your place was for us. We'll be calling you again without hesitation for our next visit ..Thanks

Wednesday, April 5, 2006 16:43:00

Sherry Peterson
Newark, Illinois Email: wist@myexcel.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

The house was outstanding and very close to Disney. We stayed at 16622 High Grove. It was nice to feel like you were at home and not cramped in a hotel room. The pool was so wonderful. After a long day the parks, it was nice go to a quiet relaxing home and swim in your own private pool. We will recommend Vacation by the Mouse to friends and family. We had a great vacation and we plan on renting from Shane again. Thanks Shane.

Saturday, April 8, 2006 00:17:00

Syd and Karen Graveline
Courtice, Ontario

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

My Wife and I had another great 2 months in Forida. we stayed in one of the home in High Grove. The homes are Spanish styled and all have pools. Great homes. We found a lot of golf courses within 30 miles and played 25 games in the time we were there. Thanks Shane.

Monday, April 10, 2006 00:28:00

Steve Kluemper
Louisville, KY

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

The Sandy Ridge area south of Orlando is such a great location - so close to CVS, Publix, McDonalds and the other shops (and golf courses) at Champion's Gate without having to get on I-4, yet quiet and remote. Once on I-4, Disney, Universal and Sea World were a quick drive (unless I-4 got busy). Having the pool in our house was a special treat. The pool provided some downtime between all the other attractions in Florida, yet no one was bored. Our only regret was having to leave.

Tuesday, April 11, 2006 12:44:15

Tracy and Michelle Allen
Louisville, Ky

Service Rating: Great
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Great

It was a very nice house. Plenty of room. Very nice.Extremly nice to have a fence around pool for little ones.

Thursday, April 13, 2006 00:05:00

Terry chimaobi
Marietta/Georgia

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

I want to commend you for the excellent Service/quality of your property at Sunrise Lakes.We stayed in this same property for two straight years and we had great times, especially at the pool/Jacuzzi. I am already looking forward to my next vacation at another of your property.

Wednesday, April 19, 2006 22:34:00

Shawn Russi
Crosby, Texas Email: srussi@hotmail.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

The house far exceeded our expectations. It was very nicely furnished and had more than we needed. The price was better than a small hotel room. It was nice to come home"" and have a large area with plenty of room and your very own pool. The kitchen and cooking utensils were very nice. This was our first house we have ever rented for vacation and were a little worried about what we were going to get. But", Shane answered all our questions we had prior to booking the home and was EXTREMELY helpful and nice. We highly recommend you book one of his homes for your next vacation, you will NOT regret it. Thanks Shane for all your help and we will look you up next time we take a trip.

Saturday, April 22, 2006 22:42:00

Michelle Murrin
Torbay/NL/Canada

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation. The house we rented in Sandy Ridge was beautiful! We chose not to heat the pool, but will include it on our next vacation. The house was centrally located within the major theme parks, restaurants and shopping/supermarkets, etc.

My suggestions for improvements about the house are two-fold:
1. A safe - we didn't want to leave our passports home so we took them in our fanny packs where ever we went. It was a pain we went to the Water Parks because one of us had to stay with our bags at all times. It would have been nice to have had a safe in the house where we could have secured the passports, as in a hotel.
2. I would suggest not having carpet in the family room as you enter the house via the patio, as people are coming in from the pool area and the carpet tends to get wet. Overall, we would extremely pleased with our accommodations. We will certainly recommend it to our friends, and will book again with Vacationbythemouse for our next trip to Florida!

Saturday, April 22, 2006 22:53:00

Cindy Tatem
Holly Springs/NC/SouthEast Email: KittyNme@nc.rr.com

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

This is our second time making vacation plans with Vacation By the Mouse and we LOVED IT AGAIN!!!! Our stay was sooo wonderful. The house was very comfortable and had all the amenities we needed. We loved the neighborhood too, very peaceful and quiet. The management company was beyond polite and gave us immediate attention for our requests. We are planning to stay with VBTM again next year after our second child is closer to a year old, and we just can wait!!! This is by far our favorite place to stay in Orlando/Disney - great value - great

Service - great amenities - SUPER property! Thanks for another tremendously enjoyable stay!

Blessings,
Cindy Tatem

Saturday, April 29, 2006 00:24:00

Paula Ward
Newfoundland, Canada Email: pward52@hotmail.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

The home was absolutely beautiful. It was only a short drive from major attractions. At the end of the day it was nice to be able to enjoy the peace and quite of the neighborhood. We will certainly rent from you again. It was the most cost effective way to visit Orlando... and by far the most comfortable. It really was home away from home. See you in 2008!

Sunday, May 7, 2006 00:06:00

Jennifer teamer
Houston,tx Email: teamersclean@sbcglobal.net

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Excellent

The home was beautiful,clean,and roomy. From now on every time we travel to Florida (disney) we will only stay at your property. I have already recommended you'll to all of my family and friends. Again thanks!

Monday, May 15, 2006 21:05:00

Teresa S.
Hamilton, Ontario

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We just returned from our vacation (May 15, 2006). Stayed in the High Grove estates. It was wonderful -- very clean, and convenient to Disney & Wal-mart (bonus for those late night shopping trips). Everything was exactly as advertised and Shane was very helpful answering all my questions so promptly. Thank you Shane. Hope we can come back again !!

Teresa S. & Family

Monday, May 15, 2006 21:59:00

Lynn Dawson
Baltimore, MD

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We were very pleased with this home. The house was large, comfortable, and attractively furnished. It more than met our needs. The times we had to call the management company, our questions and needs were promptly addressed. When we return to Orlando, we will rent again with no fears. Thank you so much for being such an important part of a wonderful vacation.

Friday, May 19, 2006 14:14:57

Alisha Henson
Virginia Email: alhenson@adelphia.net

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

MY FAMILY TRAVELED THE WEEK OF 3-31 THROUGH 4-12. WHEN WE ARRIVED THE HOUSE WAS MORE THAN WHAT WE EXPECTED! EVERYTHING THAT WE NEEDED WAS THEIR AND WE WERE CLOSE TO EVERYTHING. THE KIDS LOVED THE POOL WHICH THEY WERE IN ONCE THE SUN RISED AND STAYED THERE UNTIL THE SUN WENT DOWN. THANKS HOPE FOR EVERYTHING AND PAM PAIGE FOR REFFERING US!!!!!

Friday, May 19, 2006 14:14:57

Alisha Henson
Virginia Email: alhenson@adelphia.net

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

MY FAMILY TRAVELED THE WEEK OF 3-31 THROUGH 4-12. WHEN WE ARRIVED THE HOUSE WAS MORE THAN WHAT WE EXPECTED! EVERYTHING THAT WE NEEDED WAS THEIR AND WE WERE CLOSE TO EVERYTHING. THE KIDS LOVED THE POOL WHICH THEY WERE IN ONCE THE SUN RISED AND STAYED THERE UNTIL THE SUN WENT DOWN. THANKS HOPE FOR EVERYTHING AND PAM PAIGE FOR REFFERING US!!!!!

Thursday, May 25, 2006 23:42:45

Yuquan Holloway
Atlanta

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We loved our stay. We had 4 adults in our party and 3 kids, and not once did we feel crowded. The house was wonderful. I will definitely seek you guys out the next time we go to Disney. A hotel is no longer an acceptable way to travel with our family.

Wednesday, June 28, 2006 00:51:00

Susan Hensley
West Virginia

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We just stayed at one of Shanes Wonderful houses.. We have stayed with him for the last 3 years and in 3 different houses... We just love them.. They are all very clean and nice homes..And well worth the money. We just love having out own pool with noone in it but our family and our own jacuzzi too.. The new game room was a great add on also.. Our daughter really liked it..We stayed in High Grove and it is so easy to get to Disney World from the houses...I am sure we will stay in another one of your great homes on our next trip to Disney World...Thanks again... 2006

Wednesday, June 28, 2006 00:51:00

The Frazier's
Maryland Email: mdj9969@yahoo.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We just got back yesterday from our week at high grove. We had a blast. The house was decorated so beautiful, and very clean. This is definetly the way to go while vacationing in disney. The house is very spacious and fully furnished, it makes you feel like your at home. We will be going back again. Please feel free to email me if you have any other questions. You will be happy you stayed there. The community center is wonderful. The super walmart is right down the street, trust me we were there at least once a day.

Saturday, July 1, 2006 14:38:00

Sarah Manderson
Paisley Scotland UK Email: sjmand@aol.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

This was our first visit to orlando and we couldnt have wished for anything more the villa was outstanding set in a beautiful resort the facilities were excellent and the area was spotless the house was imaculate and really well equipt. My kids loved it we felt like lords for 2 weeks the pool and jacuzzi was the ideal extra. We really cant thank you enough it made our dream vacation a real DREAM. Thanks again,

Sarah Manderson

Tuesday, July 4, 2006 00:41:00

Paul & Dianne Reeves
Sarnia, Ontario Canada Email: preeves26@cogeco.ca

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

This is the 3rd time we have stayed in one of Shane & Heather's places, and will do so again. We had brought my 90 year old Mother-in Law down to see her Granddaughter get married. She enjoyed the house so much, and spent most of her time there outside by the pool, as did we. The natural setting around us was peaceful and serene. Another great vacation thanks to Vacation by the Mouse"

Sincerely,
" Paul and Dianne Reeves."

Thursday, July 6, 2006 00:39:00

Harriette Bailey
Statesville, NC

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We have rented vacation properties from Vacations By the Mouse for two years (May 04 and May 05). Both weeks were during the Memorial Day holiday. Everything EXCEEDED our expectations each visit. We were pleasantly surprised by the location of the High Grove area. It was very close to shopping, eating, and area attractions. We loved having a private pool and could enjoy quiet evenings poolside once we returned from sight seeing or visiting an amusement park. We are planning to return in 2006 with a large family gathering. We have been sharing our experience with all of our friends and relatives.

Sunday, July 9, 2006 00:02:40

Tina
N/A

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

HI HOPE, WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW WE HAD ANOTHER GREAT TIME STAYING AT ONE OF YOUR HOUSES. ONE SURPRISE WAS ON OUR LAST NIGHT WHEN SOME PEOPLE SHOWED UP WITH PAPERS SAYING THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO BE THERE TOO. GLAD THAT GOT WORKED OUT. THANKS AGAIN, TINA

Sunday, July 9, 2006 00:02:44

Sokley
N/A

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

I would like to thank FunvacationsOrlando and Hope for a super weekend for my friends and I in Florida (May 28-June 3, 2006). The house was a great bargain and very functional. We enjoyed our stay and loved the pool!! I plan on returning in the future and reconmend it to others. Great for families and friends.

Wednesday, July 12, 2006 15:28:56

A. Clark
N/A

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

I really enjoyed my stay at your house in flordia the first few days of July. It was very clean and roomy. The kids loved the "pink house" as they called it. They wanted to leave Disney to go home to the pink house. It was perfect for our trip. I hope we left the house clean enough for the house keeper. We tried to clean up all of our mess.

Once again, thank you very much for allowing us to have this opportunity.

Wednesday, July 12, 2006 15:30:10

Schlisner
N/A

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Our stay at your property was a very good experience. We enjoyed the house very much. The directions were good and we had no trouble finding the place. The house was very clean and pretty well equiped. We appreciated you renting to us.

Sunday, July 23, 2006 05:01:33

Sirni
N/A

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

This is THE best vacation home we ever stayed for the price. Two other families who stayed with us too enjoyed the stay and we couldn't have expected any better than this. Thanks for making our vacation stay a memorable and enjoyable one. Soon after I referred 'Funvacation Homes' to 2 of my friends who were to plan a vacation stay in orlando. I will continue to recommend this place and will definitely check this place when I make my next trip this side.

Tuesday, July 25, 2006 15:52:00

Lynne Boyd-Smith
New Castle, Delaware Email: spunky@dtcc.edu

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Shane and Heather, Thank you very much for everything.. I rented 320 Summer Loop, the home was very pretty and clean. It was nice to come home after all day at the parks and have dinner in such a nice home. My kids loved the pool and the game room. The added feature of the pool alarm was good with the little one around the pool. I have rented from you for the last 4 years and this house was the best...
Thanks again..
Lynne Boyd-Smith

Tuesday, August 1, 2006 15:09:00

Vincent Fava
Toronto, Canada

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We were just planning our 3rd trip to Orlando in the last 4 years and I realized I hadn\'t taken the time to write a review on my last trip (November 2005) so here it is. This was our second time dealing with Shane and his family and we were even more pleased than the first time (if that was possisble). We decided to stay at 16648 High Grove this time after using Simba's Retreat in 2003 and we were thrilled with the property. It was very clean and had all the comforts of home. We had a small problem with the pool pump, which was fixed in literally 15 minutes with one phone call to the local service people.... talk about exceptional service!!! Overall this was again a great experience and we are looking to rent from Shane yet again for a trip in early 2007.

Tuesday, August 8, 2006 00:57:00

Matthew & Sheila Dunlap
Columbus Grove, OHIO

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

This was our first real family vacation out of state. We were both excited and anxious to take our family to Walt Disney World...we knew that we did not want to stay at a hotel with the noise and and cost and luckily we stumbled across Shane's properties. We could not have been more pleasantly suprised at 214 Sandy Lane. The kids had a blast in the private heated pool and we relaxed - just as we had hoped that we could on our vacation. We were minutes from Disney and Epcot and were able to see fireworks on our way home from Disney. The kids actually wanted to stay more at the home than any place else!! Thank you, Shane for your patience and professionalism throughout our booking...we have passed your name and phone number along to all of our friends and family and will happily stay with you again next year!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
Sheila and Matthew Dunlap,
Columbus Grove, OHIO

Wednesday, August 9, 2006 00:14:00

Deborah Vargas
Greensboro, NC Email: Deborah.Vargas@dcbusna.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

This was our first family vacation to orlando and we stayed at 16655 Highgrove we also enjoyed everything about our stay, it is nothing like coming home to a wonderful house that is clean and we did not have to spend alot of money eating, and when we wanted to go swimming all we had to do was open the sliding door and enjoy the pool and jacuzzi, i thought my kids were going to turn into fish and we all want to come back next year for a longer stay, thank you very much for making are stay a great pleasure, and we will see you agian next year.

Thanks again,
Deborah Vargas

Thursday, August 17, 2006 00:01:00

Rodney and Lynn Hoard
Kentucky

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Outstanding doesn't even begin to describe it. The pool made our trip less expensive than we had hoped because the kids never wanted to leave the house!!! The home was beautiful. The neighborhood (Sandy Ridge) was great, it had wooded areas just like home!! If we ever need to rent a home again in either the panhandle area or Orlando we WILL use Shane! Service.....top-notch!

P.S. The air went out of our originally rented home the day we were planning on leaving, we were notified and arraingements were worked out for another, even larger, home. Which worked out great for us!!

Thanks!

Thursday, September 14, 2006 00:11:00

Jeff & Mary Keller
Marlton, NJ

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

WOW!! One word really sums it all up for us. Heather and Shane, thank you for making this our best family vacation to date! We were a little hesitant at first to stay off-property"" but quickly found out that this is really the best way to do it. We are a family of 5 and the thought of being couped up in a hotel room or one room suite for 8 days did not sit well with us. So we started looking at homes to rent."

We came across Vacation By the Mouse while looking at other so-called larger property rental companies and immediately knew that we wanted to deal with a business like Heather & Shane's. From the first inquiry to the day we left, we felt like we were their number one priority. Other companies should follow their lead - this is the way to run a small business!!

The home was outstanding, we stayed at 214 Sandy Ridge. My wife and I, our 3 kids and my mother-in-law enjoyed the spacious home and the ability to prepare our own meals (saving a few dollars). We never once had that feeling we often get in a cramped hotel room. It was very comfortable and convenient to supermarkets and restaurants. The kids especially loved the pool and like many other guest reviews before us, they would have stayed at the house all day instead of going to the parks!

Being only 10-15 minutes from the main gate allowed us to go to the parks early," come back for lunch and recharge our batteries for the evening. This is great when you have young kids who can hit that proverbial ""wall"" on the third or fourth day in the parks."

All that being said, the only thing I really need to say is that when we go back, this is the only place I would stay!

"The Kellers"

Tuesday, October 31, 2006 15:54:00

Mark Mauer
Kansas City, Mo

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

I am not an easy grader but I give the property I stayed in a grade of outstanding! The value was tremendous, and we loved the house. We finally got a good deal on something! We stayed at High Grove and found it to be a great experience.

Sunday, November 12, 2006 00:24:00
Lisa Ussia
Rochester,NY

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We enjoyed the location and layout of the house. The kids had a great time with the game room as well as the pool and jacuzzi.There was definatley enough room for 8 of us.The location was perfect to all attractions but out of the way of all the traffic .

Wednesday, November 15, 2006 19:23:00

Jack & Dawn Sutton
Tabernacle, NJ

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Well, what can we say, except that Shane & Heather have done it again. This was our second time staying in one of their house's they offer and once again our stay was wonderful. The house was like being home. Our two boys 16 and 9 along with both of us loved the game room, the pool and the jacuzzi. There is just no other way to vacation in Florida. We will definately be back. Thanks, Heather & Shane for all you do, and helping us have a great vacation.

Sunday, December 10, 2006 22:41:00

Craig Ciaccia
Schenectady, NY

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

This is our second time staying at 16648 High Grove and once again we were not disappointed. After long days at the amusement parks, there is nothing like returning to a beautiful home with a beautiful heated pool. We had 8 people and the 5 bedrooms made it great for everyone! Thanks again, we will be back!!!!

Thursday, December 21, 2006 13:28:00

Evon Christensen
Greenville, MI

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

This was our second stay with Vacation by the Mouse, we were pleased both times. We have recommended VBM to several friends. I had to call Heather regarding a couple minor issues this last trip and within a day both issues had been taken care of. I was VERY impressed. The one and only suggestion I would have is to supply a couple of nightlights for your homes. It is so relaxing to go 'home' after a long day at the parks. The kids can swim or go off to their own bedrooms and 'veg out'.

We will certainly use VBTM again if we travel to Florida.

Thursday, December 28, 2006 21:24:00

Michael Abrams
Liberty Township, Ohio

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We enjoyed one of the High Grove homes for our November 2006 vacation. It was a perfect solution for a family with little children. The home was clean, spacious,and extremely close to WDW. The owners were great to deal with and the value is unbeatable. We will certainly be planning return trips using their homes. Thanks! :)
The Abrams Family

2007 Reviews

Tuesday, January 23, 2007 00:26:00

Ken /Diane Murray
Riverview, New Brunswick, Canada

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

What a pleasant surprise it was for us when the six of us arrived for our vacation to Disney at your complex. It included everything; so you could make yourself right at home. The cleanliness of it was an added bonus; because lots of times when booking on line, your expectations are definitely not met.

The added games room, extra T.V.'s and heated pool were things that the children (ages 12 & 7) thoroughly enjoyed after a long day at Disney; and the adults also had their own space to enjoy. We would highly recommend this unit to anyone looking for four bedroom accommodations. Our vacation stay was made more memorable because of it. Thanks for the memories.

Monday, January 29, 2007 00:56:00

Scarola Family
Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Our family had rented 419 High Grove and could not have made a better choice. The house was absolutely immaculate as were the surrounding grounds. Upon arrival we noticed the pool was quite cool and contacted Shane who immediately dispatched a represenative within a half hour (who may I add was very proffesional and kind)! Problem solved. I especially liked the gated entrance accessable only by code, very safe. The best thing is the fact that the houses are accessable by code, so your not at the mercy of someone in an office for keys to the home. The development has a clubhouse with games, internet and a pool, but with such a complete home, we had no use for it. The only knock on the development at this time, is all the construction going on makes getting in and out of the neighbourhood a bit tricky but I am sure it will be a lot better once all the work is complete.

Thanks Shane and Heather for all your professionalism and would not hesitate to rent with or reccomend you in the future.
The Scarola Family.

Monday, February 5, 2007 14:35:00

Rochelle Tramp
Lawrence, KS

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We had a stay in 2006 and I am getting ready to book again and realized I never did my review. This was our 3rd year using vacation by the mouse for our family vacation. We have always had excellent service from Shane and Heather. The home was extremely beautiful. It was well decorated, clean, and made for a wonderful vacation. We have a large family and this is a much better value than a hotel. The children had a wonderful time in the pool and game room. They did not even want to go to the parks this year. We love having a full kitchen so that we can prepare our own meals. I strongly recommend using Vacation by the Mouse for your vacation home. You will not find a better value for the price. They have far exceeded my expectations. If anyone has any questions feel free to email me... I am getting ready to use Shane and Heather for our 4th year in a row and could not be more happy with the service they have provided.

Wednesday, February 21, 2007 00:21:00

Mark & Kathy Eutis
Grand Ridge, IL

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Shane & Heather have some of the nicest houses around, we stayed at 16655 High Grove with some friends of ours and everybody just loved the house, Thank You for a great place to stay, see you next year!!!!!

Friday, February 23, 2007 17:12:00

Katrina Nasca
Eden, New York

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We spent six nights in one of your homes. We absolutely loved it and will be back again. It was convienent and close to many attractions in Orlando. I brought my son, age 5, and daughter, age 2. The home was nicely decorated. It was a home way from home. Thank you.

Thursday, March 8, 2007 00:56:00

Joanna & Grant Markley
Richmond, IN

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

If anyone has doubts, don\'t! Definitely rent from Vacation by the Mouse. We rented a home from you for a week at 309 HighGate Park and were extremely pleased with the home.It was a beautiful home and was nicely landscaped. One thing that we noticed was your home had extra landscaping around the pool area, where many in the neighborhood did not, which was a nice touch when you were on the lanai or in the pool. There was only my husband and I and our son, so the 4 bedrooms, 3 baths were far more than we needed, but the value was outstanding. It was a much needed college quarter break for our son, and spending time in your home was the relaxation that he needed to rejuvinate him. We will definitely rent from you again. We've already recommended your company to friends of ours and they immediately rented a home in High Grove for their October visit. The furnishings were very nice and the house had all of the extras that one could ask for. My only observation would be for the guest manual to be placed on the bar counter in the kitchen, in order to be more noticeable. I wasn't aware of the form that needed to be filled out with the guest's names and could have easily missed it.

Friday, March 9, 2007 00:56:00

June Cornish
Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Once again Heather and Shane did not disappoint us. They are so caring and wonderful to deal with. We had a wonderful time. The house in High Grove was the best. Will be booking again soon.

Wednesday, March 14, 2007 00:02:00

Stacey Schneider
Winnipeg,Manitoba

Service Rating: Great
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We rented 559 Sandy Ridge.The house met our expectations and beyond. In a way it was too bad we got stung by the Disney bug (visiting numerous theme parks) because just hanging out at the house by the pool would have been just as nice. I would rent this house again in a heartbeat! Thanks Heather for all of your help!
Stacey

Tuesday, March 27, 2007 00:35:00

Reginald and Shirley Liggins
Jackson, MS

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Great
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Staying at one of the Vaction by the mouse properties was very enjoyable and everyone in our family had a great time. We loved it there so much, I was not ready to pack up and leave but unfortunately we had to. When we came back home we told everyone that was planning a visit a Florida and who Doesn't want to stay in hotels about Vacation by the Mouse and how easy it was to make a reservation and how lovely and convenient the home was. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay and plan to rent again from you guys. You provided a great service to us and we thank you and hopefully some of our other relatives will be renting from you soon also.

Friday, April 6, 2007 00:35:00

Larry Lethby
Fenwick Ont

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent


Shane and his staff where excellent to deal with.The house and pool where excellent there where no disapointments.We had a great time for four weeks thanks.Looking forward to booking next year.

Sunday, April 15, 2007 19:57:00

Sharon and Joe Berenato
Ocean City, NJ

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We have just returned from our family vacation at your 2619 Emerald Isle property, this house far exceeded my expectations. The home was extremely beautiful. It was well decorated, clean, and made for a wonderful vacation. The Emerald Island development is a beautiful well maintained gated property. The location is great, you don't even have to go out on a main highway to get to the markets or restaurants and only a few minutes from the parks should you choose to ever leave the property.

I strongly recommend using Vacation by the Mouse for your vacation home. We have rented at a couple of other homes before finding Vacation By The Mouse, so I can compare and never have we been more satisfied with a property. This house was everything it was described as and more. Thanks Shane and Heather for all your professionalism and we will not hesitate to rent with or recommend you in the future.

Wednesday, April 18, 2007 14:27:00

Steve & Elaine Simpson
Bowmanville Ontario Canada

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We had 2 beautiful weeks in High Grove in March. The weather was perfect for lazy days in the pool or relaxing indoors,which is exactly what we had planned. The house was indeed like a model home, but very livable! All of the staff that we had contact with were very professional and friendly. The few occasions when we left the house for shopping or day trips, I couldn\'t wait to get back home""! "While visiting one evening with other Ontario friends who were also in High Grove," we had the pleasure of meeting Shane.He was very personable and we look forward to future holidays with ""v.b.t.m."" Our compliments to Shane & Heather for a 1st. class ""job well done!"" "

Thursday, April 19, 2007 22:47:00

Bonnie and Gary Younge
Thornton, Iowa USA

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Heather and Shane are wonderful to work with and they bend over backwards to make sure you have a wonderful time in one of their homes....thank you so much for that....the homes are very nice and comfy and we love spending Feb in HighGrove...lovely and quiet area...Bonnie

Monday, April 23, 2007 00:37:00

Rob & Stephanie Lemery
Hudson Falls, NY

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Thank you Shane and Heather for another beautiful home. Everything was very clean and comfortable as it was last year. We couldn't ask for a more relaxing vacation.We have only been home for a week and we already booked again for next year.Thanks again for such a great place.

Wednesday, April 25, 2007 00:14:00

Leonard MacEachern
Antigonish, Nova Scotia

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We stayed at 130 High Grove and it was a great location with short drive to Disney, shopping outlets with a number of good golf courses in the area. The house was great with everything you need in it. It was a pleasure dealing with Heather and Shane. They were very responsive to our questions . We had a great vacation and would highly recommend you consider these locations.

Friday, April 27, 2007 19:14:00

Cheryl Hall
Gillsville,Ga

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

My family had a wonderful week. We had two teenage boys that loved being in the middle of it all. Even though it was nice for them it was still quiet for us. Excellent location. The condo could not have been any nicer. Thanks for sharing.

Wednesday, May 2, 2007 18:30:00

Norm & Nikki Cole
Sparta, Michigan

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We recently stayed in both Sandy Ridge and High Grove. Both homes were beautiful, clean, and a great value! As always, we were very pleased with our stay. Thanks Shane and Heather!

Friday, May 11, 2007 15:25:00

Robert & April Moore
Mounds, Illinois

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We just returned from spending 11 nights at 105 High Grove. The pictures do not do it justice. Beautiful neighborhood, spacious, clean and just 10 minutes from Disney World. We had 6 days @ Disney, 2 days @ Sea World and a day @ Universal, but we enjoyed the house as much as any of the theme parks- and we have a 12 year old, a 10 year old and a 2 year old. Not only will we use v.b.t.m again, we will ask for the same house if it is available.

Friday, May 18, 2007 00:32:00

Eamonn Murphy
London, England

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We had a great time at 130 High Grove. The house was spacious and clean with lots of room. Location was good and the community was safe and quiet. The kids particulrly like the games room and the heated pool. Would highly recommend the property.

Friday, May 18, 2007 00:46:00

Misty Keene
Richlands, Virginia

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Myself and 11 other family members just completed a stay with VBTM at 131 Sandy Ridge. The house was wonderful. We had never rented a vacation home before and was not sure what to expect. To say the least, the entire experience was far better than we ever expected. The house was just as pictured and only about 10 minutes from Disney. Even with a large group of 12, everyone had there own private space. The whole process was simple. Can't wait to do it again.

Sunday, May 20, 2007 00:30:00

Natalie Gouveia
Orlando

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Generally speaking the property was wonderful. A great outlook considering many of the houses in the area looked over the pool of another...we had a small river and fields at the back. Great proximity to Disney and plenty of room.

Friday, May 25, 2007 00:19:00

Kory Christie
Alberta, Canada

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We stayed in the new 7825 Windsor Hills home. It was beautiful. The pictures do not do it justice. We stayed for two weeks and did not want to leave. My kids were in the pool everyday. Extremely close to Disney. On the nights that we were not at the parks, we could watch Epcot's and Magic Kingdom's fireworks from the pool and deck area. We can\'t wait to go back.

Sunday, May 27, 2007 00:03:00

Jennifer McNeil
Greenville, SC

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

I would like to thank Shane and Heather for everything.I have never experienced a vacation where they treated me like family. Anything I needed they were there! The home was wonderful, I loved the Master bedroom on the other side of the house.It was so much better than a resort, because you had everything at your finger tips.Pool, game room, play station and internet.Even we had our tickets to Magic Kingdom deliverd by Tim (thanks tim) Great Guy...Vaction was Awesome!See ya next year!
The McNeil's

Monday, May 28, 2007 16:22:00

Kendall and Francis Lamkin Newfoundland, Canada

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

My family and I just returned home from spending 2 amazing weeks at 16712 Lazy Breeze Loop, High Grove. The house we stayed in was absolutely beautiful.Not only was it very spacious, but also clean, comfortable and the pool was a great asset. My teenaged children aged 14 and 17 were quite happy with the game room and especially the Clubhouse where they could use the internet to keep in contact with their friends. The location was also a bonus as we were only 5 minutes to Wal Mart and close to all attractions. I would highly recommend these vacation homes for your next vacation.
THANK YOU

Thursday, June 7, 2007 19:09:00

Kim Coffey
Tilton, NH

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Our family recently stayed in one of your new homes in Windsor Hills. It was absolutely wonderful. the house was beatiful. the resort community was perfect for us and our small children. we could walk to the pool, about 10 minutes away. the pool at the house and lanai was very nice for relaxing. although i would definitely pay to have the pool heated next time. i would highly recommend this service and the property. being a brand new house, there were a couple of things that needed to be adjustedlike the cable and it was taken care of immediately. what an excellent vacation.

Saturday, June 9, 2007 13:21:00

Rita Wilson
Livingston, LA

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Two weeks ago myself and a large family group stayed at the new property at 7825 Windsor Hills for a week. It was so much nicer than we anticipated! The property is sooo close to Disney. We enjoyed the pool area and the gameroom. How great to be able to see the fireworks from Disney and Epcot from the patio! Thanks Shane and Heather. This is the second time we booked with Vacation By The Mouse, and it won't be the last!

Friday, June 22, 2007 00:30:00

Frances Matthews
West Portsmouth, Ohio

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

High Grove is an excellent place to relax and enjoy yourself. My family and I had the best vacation ever. After a hectic day of visiting parks we knew we were going to be able to go back to the house and relax.

The house was beautiful and very clean. I would recommend anyone stay here instead of a hotel. It is just like a home away from home. We already have plans of returning next year. Thanks for the wonderful place to stay.

Friday, June 22, 2007 14:40:00

Kurt & Chrissy Krause
Argyle, Texas

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

From the moment we arrived, we knew we'd made the right decision. The house was amazing and allowed everyone to have their own space--the kids were always happy to return home each day because the swimming pool and pool table awaited them.

Thanks for making our vacation so relaxing
-- Kurt & Chrissy

Friday, June 29, 2007 19:14:00

Dana M. Vega
Fayetteville, NC

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

The home we stayed in while on our trip was absolutely perfect. It was very clean and had everything we needed to make us feel at home while on vacation. I would highly recommend Vacation by the Mouse to my family, friends, and coworkers.

Saturday, July 7, 2007 17:25:00

Stacey Soos
Dillonvale, Ohio

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

My family stayed at 122 High Grove from June 22 to July 1. We were extremely impressed with the quality of the home and property. Heather has been absolutely wonderful to work with, very prompt with answers and emails. Through my extensive research of other vacation home companies, I have found Vacation by the Mouse to be one of the most friendliest and honest. Thank you for everything, and we hope to vacation with you again!

Sunday, July 8, 2007 00:35:00

Anatoliy & Luba
Spokane, WA

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Thank you Shane for a great help with our reservation. We stayed at 236 Sandy Ridge. The house, pool and location was awsome. We will defenatly do it again.
THANK YOU AGAIN

Friday, July 20, 2007 00:46:00

Laura Mennona
Pocono Pines, PA

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We stayed at 102 High Grove for 9 days in June. We absolutely loved it! The home was extremely clean. Our kids loved the pool, especially after the hot days at Disney! The service was outstanding! Our 12 year old son wanted to use the Playstation and discovered the controller was missing. I called the property manager and within hours, he brought a brand new controller to the home. Heather and Shane were wonderful to work with when booking the home. The only problems we had stemmed from our flight being delayed 8 hours so we arrived at the home when it was getting dark. We had a little problem finding the entrance due to road construction, and when we got into the home, we set off the pool alarm because someone tried to open the patio door without pressing the alarm button. After we knew where we were going and got used to the pool alarm, everything went smoothly. It only took us about 10 minutes to get to the Disney Parks and there was a Super Wal-Mart about 5 minutes from the home. The next time we visit Disney, we will definitely stay there again!

Friday, July 27, 2007 15:23:00

Marilyn Freeman
Wilmington, NC

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Thanks for providing a wonderful rental. The house and pool were as promised and close to Disney. We had more than enough room, two extra rooms, in fact. Tastefully decorated, clean--could not have been more pleased. In fact, our granddaughters were eager to leave the parks to get back to our house"" each day. Have told friends about the rental"," recommending it highly."

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 00:26:00

Joe Mallozzi
N/A

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Good Morning Shane, I wanted to thank you personally for a great vacation. I stayed at 122 High Grove from August 17 - August 19th and it was above and beyond my expectations. Everything was clean and nice and in order and the pool and jacuzzi were great and fun. Everyday we could not wait to get back to enjoy the pool. This really made our vacation relaxing and enjoyable. Thanks and look forward to staying there again soon. I referred everyone of Sterling National Bank where I work in New York and told them how much fun and how excellent it all was and they too are going to try it out soon.

Thanks again have a great day!
Joe Mallozzi

Friday, August 31, 2007 19:25:00

Jennifer McNeil
Greenville, SC

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

I would like to thank Shane and Heather for everything.I have never experienced a vacation where they treated me like family. Anything I needed they were there! The home was wonderful, I loved the Master bedroom on the other side of the house.It was so much better than a resort, because you had everything at your finger tips.Pool, game room, play station and internet.Even we had our tickets to Magic Kingdom deliverd by Tim (thanks tim) Great Guy...Vaction was Awesome!See ya next year!
The McNeil's

Sunday, September 2, 2007 00:00:00

Jonna Sanders
Mobile, AL

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Thanks Heather and Shane. We definately enjoyed our vacation home in the High Grove community, we could not have asked for anything more. The time spent in the home was a vacation in and of itself. We look forward to hopefully vacationing in one of the homes next summer.

Tuesday, October 16, 2007 20:58:00

Rebecca
Tennessee

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We were very pleased with the house we rented in High Grove. It was as nice, if not nicer, than the photos online. Convenient to Disney, groceries, and restaurants. We loved the pool, hot tub and game room. Loved having all the space. We will definitely use Vacation By The Mouse the next time we go to Disney!

Sunday, November 11, 2007 19:57:00

Melinda
Charlottesville, VA

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent
reat home & location! Convenient to WDW, groceries, and restaurants! Would recommend to all my friends and family! Great communication with Shane & Heather! Thank you!!

Tuesday, November 13, 2007 17:30:00

Tony Reynolds
Cambridgeshire, England Email: tonyreynolds01@hotmail.com

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Shane/Heather, Just a note to what a wonderful house, we had a very enjoyable week and coming back to such a nice house each evening made the week complete. Watching the fireworks from both parks each evening was great! Many thanks, I'm sure we'll be back in the future. Regards, Tony

Friday, December 28, 2007 21:24:00

Michael Abrams
Liberty Township, Ohio

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We enjoyed one of the High Grove homes for our November 2006 vacation. It was a perfect solution for a family with little children. The home was clean, spacious,and extremely close to WDW. The owners were great to deal with and the value is unbeatable. We will certainly be planning return trips using their homes. Thanks! :)
The Abrams Family

Saturday, December 29, 2007 16:41:00

Debbie Tyre
Jacksonville, FL

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Our family of eight stayed at the 407 High Grove property in December. The house was beautiful and clean with all the comforts of home. I will definitely be back and have told many family members and friends what a great deal this is!!

2008 Reviews

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 14:52:00

Buddy & Ella Andres
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We rented this facility for our entire family ( 6 adults & 4 grand kids) in order to introduce them to Disney World. It was all and more than we expected. The weather was outstanding and the pool was a great place to relax! The grand kids did 3 things all week - Disney, the pool, and sleep!! What a great place to come back to after all the excitement of taking 4 young grand kids to Disney World! When we called Management Services they were very accommodating. All in all an outstanding experience! Also, a grest location in relation to Disney! Thank you for enhancing a fantastic family Christmas vacation!!

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 15:10:00

Louis
Barrie Ontario Canada Email: tankerrcd@hotmail.com

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

I would just like to say thank you for allowing my family the opportunity to stay in your home while in Florida. I must say the home was everything that the website made it out to be and then some. I have already begun to spread the word amongst my family and friends about your properties for rent as most are hesitant to book something online feeling that they will not get what they see in the pictures. I have assured them that by renting through you that they will get what they see. I am also planning another trip down to Florida in March of 09 once I am back from over sea's so I will be in contact with you for another rental. Once again thanks for everything Shane.

Monday, January 7, 2008 00:26:00

Lynne Boyd-Smith
New Castle, Delaware

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Shane and Heather,

The home was beautiful and very clean, we stayed at 141 High Grove, I loved"" the Master Bedroom", we had a wonderful time. I think I liked this one the best of all. I have never been to Disney in January," it was a little ""COLD"" but we had a good time. Thanks again and I\'ll be making my summer reservations soon."

Happy New Year!
"Lynne"

Wednesday, January 9, 2008 23:10:00

Norma and Bob Shreve
Mt. Vernon, Illinois Email: normashreve@charter.net

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Great
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Loved the cottage,clean and such a great value. We are accustomed to paying much more for our New Year's vacation. Needless to say, we were thrilled with the fees. The beach was beautiful and close enough to enjoy daily. We did not use the pool but certainly will the next time we visit. A safe area to walk. Everything was perfect.

Monday, January 21, 2008 14:40:00

Kristen Hargett
NW Arkansas

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Our family stayed at 214 Sandy Ridge. We absolutely LOVED our time at the house. Our 4 1/2 year old kept begging us at DisneyWorld to go back to the house. He even got a chance to talk to Crush at EPCOT in the Turtle Talk with Crush"" and told him about the ""new house with a pool"". Definitely where we will be staying on any future visits to the Orlando area and we highly recommend this to anyone looking for an affordable family vacation without feeling like you're pinching pennies! It was really nice. "

Thursday, January 24, 2008 00:05:00

Sharon and Joe Berenato
Ocean City, NJ

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We have just returned from our vacation at your 7825 Windsor Hills property, this house far exceeded my expectations. The home was extremely beautiful. It was well decorated, clean, and made for a wonderful vacation. The development is a beautiful well maintained gated property. This is the second time we have rented from you and as I said in my review last year, we have rented at a couple of other homes before finding Vacation By The Mouse, so I can compare and never have we been more satisfied with what we have rented then when we have used Vacation By The Mouse.I strongly recommend using Vacation by the Mouse for your vacation home. This house was everything it was described as and more. Thanks Shane and Heather for all your professionalism and we will not hesitate to rent with you again and will continue to recommend you.

Monday, February 11, 2008 00:31:00

Buddy & Ella Andres
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We rented this facility for our entire family ( 6 adults & 4 grand kids) in order to introduce them to Disney World. It was all and more than we expected. The weather was outstanding and the pool was a great place to relax! The grand kids did 3 things all week - Disney, the pool, and sleep!! What a great place to come back to after all the excitement of taking 4 young grand kids to Disney World! When we called Management Services they were very accommodating. All in all an outstanding experience! Also, a grest location in relation to Disney! Thank you for enhancing a fantastic family Christmas vacation!!

Friday, February 22, 2008 19:33:00

Waline Gafford
Atlanta

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

I, my two daughters, and granddaughter spend five days at 145 Patina. Our first impression was, Wow"," this is beautiful and it looks like Pottery Barn."" The home is roomy", very comfortable, with great views," and decorated with style and class - just perfect for us. We will definitely be back. "

Friday, February 22, 2008 19:33:00

THE COX FAMILY
ASHEVILLE NORTH CAROLINA Email: laurelleidycox@yahoo.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Sorry to delay in saying Thanks"" Our family stayed at 301 Sandy Ridge during Thanksgiving and had a wonderful time. Clean",quiet, pleasant," but also convenient to everything. Lot of room for everyone. SOOOO much better than a hotel. We had stayed with you at Seaside and were just as pleased in Orlando. We'll be booking again soon! THANK YOU AGAIN! "

Friday, March 7, 2008 13:32:00

Bobby Myers
Cobden, IL Email: bgmyers_41@yahoo.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We stayed at 16648 High Grove. What a delight!! Everything was great. We loved everything about it and the pool and lanai were a great place to spend the day when not out doing the parks or whatever. We are looking forward to our next year's vacation and it will certainly be with Vacation by the Mouse. Thanks for letting us use your home.

Saturday, March 8, 2008 22:10:00

Trina Cranney
Stanwood, Michigan

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

This was our first trip with vacation by the mouse. It was great! Shane was very helpful considering we had to have a slight change in schedule!! The house was beautiful and the kids loved the pool. They went swimming first thing in the morning and last thing at night!! It was so much fun I'm sure we will go again. Thanks Shane. The Cranney's

Sunday, March 9, 2008 00:31:00

Brad & Angie Olson
Minnesota

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We spent 10 nights in 419 High Grove. It was a relaxing villa to spend time in after a long day at the parks. We recieved prompt service from Jon when two questions arose. He made quick response to both. This was our first stay with vacation by the mouse and it was as good as expected. We have stayed in other communities in the past, but this was the first time at High Grive and we were happy it went without event. I would recommend these villas to anyone looking for a relaxing and comfortable place to stay and enjoy Disney! Thanks for the memories!!!

Wednesday, March 12, 2008 00:22:00

Ann Blais
Biddeford, Maine

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

This is our second time renting from Shane and Heather and I will do it again in a heartbeat. My family stayed at 257 Sandy Ridge in Febuary. Very nice home in a quiet neighborhood. The house was clean and very cozy.Kids loved the pool and the game room. We Thank you again Shane and Heather for a wonderful place to stay.

Saturday, March 22, 2008 16:09:00
Donna Stevenson
Oakville,Ontario Canada

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We have just returned from a 14 night stay at 7825 Windsor Hills.We were all impressed with the house and the amount of space it offered for a large group (8 adults&5children). The pool and lanai area was a big hit with our group.The house is extremely close to Disney parks and good location to other attractions.The virtual tour on the website is exactly as the house is. Thank you Shane for your prompt return to my call on arrival.Thank you to John the property manager who was most helpful on our arrival. Very positive experience and wonderful value for the money spent. Will reccommend VBTM to my friends and collegues.

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 21:30:00

Maryann Lightsey
Brunswick,Ga Email: maryann48@hotmail.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Thanks Shane and Heather for offering these homes at such a great deal.I have visited several occassions, and I have sent several family members to visit they all loved everything about the homes.We have stayed in 257,403,214 Not to mention all the others. Thanks again Shane and Heather

Sunday, April 27, 2008 20:27:00
Brad & Angie Olson
Minnesota

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Great
Overall Rating: Excellent

We spent 10 nights in 419 High Grove. It was a relaxing villa to spend time in after a long day at the parks. We recieved prompt service from Jon when two questions arose. He made quick response to both. This was our first stay with vacation by the mouse and it was as good as expected. We have stayed in other communities in the past, but this was the first time at High Grive and we were happy it went without event. I would recommend these villas to anyone looking for a relaxing and comfortable place to stay and enjoy Disney! Thanks for the memories!!!

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 00:32:00

Kelly
Canada
Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We had a large family holiday (12 People) in April and were told about Vacation by the mouse homes, so we decided to try them for a much better cost than staying in a hotel. I can\'t say enough about the quality and cleanliness of these homes. It was just like coming home to your own house! The beds are so comfortable, I had a great sleep every night. My entire family was very impressed with both homes we rented, and needless to say we will use Vacation by the Mouse on our next trip!

Friday, May 9, 2008 16:13:00
The Mandigo's
Ottawa/Ontario/Canada

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

I don't think I can rate this high enough. The house was beautiful. Spotlessly clean. The beds were so comfortable, everyone commented on how well they slept. The pool was beautiful and warm. The house was huge!! The kids (19 & 16) loved the clubhouse with the exercise equipment and games. Everything was wonderful. We will be doing it again next year and would HIGHLY recommend Vacation By The Mouse. Also, Shane has been fantastic - I was bugging him with questions and emails before we left & he always answered very quickly and nicely. Again BIG RECOMMENDATION for them. Can't wait for next year. The Mandigo's May 2007.

Thursday, May 15, 2008 00:36:00

The Herb
La Crosse WI

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Dear Shane and Heather,

Thank you for providing a wonderful home for our family trip to Disney World. We stayed at 324 High Grove the week of April 22-29th 2008, and things could not have been better. The location was perfect and the kids sure loved the pool! We definately will tell our friends and family about your business.

See you next time.
The Herbold family

Sunday, May 18, 2008 00:55:00

Bruce and Angie Gilbert
Memphis, TN Email: Bagilbert@att.net

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

The house was very nicely decorated and clean. There was more than enough room for our family of 6 adults and 2 children. The neighborhood was also well kept and very quiet. We were minutes away from the theme parks - it was nice to not have to wait for a shuttle bus! It was also nice to get back to the house after a long day and just relax rather than being in a cramped hotel room. It was really a great house and we would definitly come back.

Friday, May 30, 2008 00:05:00

Vince and Leslie Adamo
Asheville, NC Email: rhinovette@charter.net

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

: I was very surprised and pleased by what I saw when driving up to the house at 204 High Grove. This is a brand new development of beautiful upscale homes in a quiet, easily accessed neighborhood within short driving distances of all major central Florida attractions. The home was spacious and very nicely furnished, almost to comfortable. And a heated pool too! I'm posting the web site at work and recommending Vacation by the Mouse to everyone that will listen.

Friday, May 30, 2008 00:06:00

Ron moore
inverness fl Email: sbdrillingron@earthlink.net

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

This was the most relaxing vacation that we have ever taken. The house and the pool was very clean and nice. The community that the home was in was a very peaceful place to stay, if you're wanting to get away to relax, this is the place to go. It was close to every attraction that the Orlando area has to offer. We will stay again when we are in the area and recommend this to anyone that wants to get away and leave all your worries behind.

Friday, May 30, 2008 00:11:00

Jody Saunders
Epsom, NH Email: Jodo77@aol.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

Another huge thank you to Shane and Heather! This was our second year renting a home from Vacation by the Mouse. We stayed in Mickey's Hideaway a 4 bed/3 bath home. The house was absolutely immaculate and beautiful. We couldn't believe how close we were to Disney and all the Orlando attractions. Thanks again for making our vacation so special. We'll be contacting once again when we start planning our next vacation!

Friday, May 30, 2008 00:12:00

Carl Arroyo
South Holland, Il. USA Email: carroyo@enpointe.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

What wonderful accommodations! We could not believe what we rented. It was just the best! Immaculately clean, with all the comforts of home, nicely manicured landscaping, and very nice neighbors! We reserved the property for October, and due to my father in-law having a heart attack, and having a pace maker implanted in him, we had to cancel our vacation. I called Shane and he was very understanding on this matter. Shane promptly rescheduled our dates for September so my father in-law could travel and enjoy this vacation with the family. ( by the way he is 86 years young. ) Then Hurricane Florence comes along, and puts the damper on our vacation, and once again good old Shane comes through for us, and reschedules our vacation. We finally made it, and we had the time of our lives. We had thanks to all our Floridian friends, and of course, Shane, and Vacation by the Mouse. Any one that is considering renting a property for your next vacation, PLEASE don't waste your time looking around, as this is the best! just get in touch with Shane. You won't regret it.

Thank you Shane, see you soon!
Carl Arroyo

Friday, May 30, 2008 00:20:00

Susan Blackmon
Elberton, Georgia Email: dino40@bellsouth.net

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

This was our first visit to Orlando as a family, and our villa was excellent. It was relaxing, and the neighborhood, kid friendly. Our children did not feel hemmed in"" as they would have in a hotel"," and everyone had his/her own space. The professional way in which our reservations were handled was much appreciated. We plan to return in the future and hope to stay with you again. Thank-you for helping to make our vacation a truly memorable one."

Friday, May 30, 2008 00:22:00

Mary Anne Rafanan
Secaucus, New Jersey Email: raf_anne@yahoo.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

This was the first time we rented from Shane and we were so pleased. We stayed at 501 High Grove. The house was great and most importantly clean. This was the first time I actually allowed my two toddlers to roll around the floor other than my own home. My husband and I are already planning our next vacation and it would be spent staying with Vacation by the Mouse. Thanks Shane!

Mary Anne Rafanan
Secaucus, NJ

Friday, May 30, 2008 00:25:00

Dawn worth
Sjgirl727@hotmail.co Email: galloway,nj

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

This was a great house, THANK YOU so much!!! I know a couple people that I will be forwarding your info to, they are planning a trip to Disney in the next year. I would love to stay with you again.

Friday, May 30, 2008 00:26:00

Daniel J. Woods
Washington, NC Email: danieljoe@vol.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We stayed at 139 Emerald View in Davenport, FL. We enjoyed our visit. The facility was near to Disney. The house met our needs and provided a comfortable, homey atmosphere for us to relax after a day of sightseeing. We were well pleased with everything. The pool was great. We like to cook and prepare our own meals a lot.

Friday, May 30, 2008 00:27:00

Donna Dorriety
Panama City, Fl. Email: randondj@juno.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

This was our second time staying with you and both times were very pleasant. Last year we had a three bedroom house (four adults and two children) and this year we had a four bedroom (five adults and three children). We had planned on a motel because I couldn't book in advance but by a week because the whole trip depended upon the health of my mother. This was also our first trip with our very active two year old granddaughter and we were not looking forward to being cooped up in a motel room with her plus we would have needed three rooms. We almost cancelled but I gave it a try and put in the reservation just six days before leaving and you got back with me that day and a confirmed the reservation for us. There was ample room for the little one to run around and play and not be in everyone's way. Having our own private pool gave us the luxury of swimming at our own times also the privacy for my 79 year old mother to swim. She loves to swim but will not wear a suit in front of strangers. We all were able to stay together and had a blast because of it. This may be the last family trip we might be able to make together because of my mother's health but it was one we all will remember. We have told all our friends, family and church members. Some have even asked for your website. I am very sure they will enjoy the stay.

Friday, May 30, 2008 00:30:00

LaRue Parker - Trips Ahoy Travel
Carrollton, Georgia Email: tripsahoy@go.com

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

My family and friends loved the houses, and they now think I'm the best thing since sliced bread for putting everything together. Everything was beautiful and the location was excellent--close to shopping, expressway, Disney - attractions. This is our fifth year coming to Orlando, and our third with Vacation By The Mouse. I'm looking forward to next year.
Thanks a bunch.

Friday, May 30, 2008 00:37:00

Sharon DiNello
Clinton Township MI. Email: sdinello@msn.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

The week before Thanksgiving my husband and I rented a 5 bedroom home from Shane. My son and his family who live in Illinois joined us. I can't tell you what a wonderful experience we had staying in a home rather then a hotel. My grandsons are 8 and 9 and the highlight for them was the play station and the enclosed swimming pool. After a full day out at the parks it was great to come home to a spacious clean and comfortable home. I would highly recommend Vacation by the Mouse to anyone interested in lodging facilities in the Orlando area.

Friday, May 30, 2008 00:39:00

Angelique Wolfe
Fleetwood/PA/USA Email: dasher80@msn.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We (two families) stayed in High Grove in mid October 2004 and the home was everything that is was described as being and more. The home was clean and well cared for, we felt right at home. Because their were two families on this vacation it really worked out nice giving everyone their space and privacy while at the house. (that is important when traveling with another family) The community was quiet & safe and a short drive to attractions as well as a local food market just down the road. Shane & Heather were very attentive to my questions leading up to the trip (with the hurricanes, check-in, and anything else we needed to know) and I did not have a need to call while we were at the house since everything went fine. We have been to Florida many times and this was our first time renting a home, we will be doing it again. Thanks Shane & Heather looking forward to future dealings.

P.S. If you plan to aquire any homes in the Daytona area let us know....were thinking of checking out that area next time.

Friday, May 30, 2008 00:50:00

Valerie Anthony
Schaumburg, IL, U.S. Email: vanthony7984@wideopenwest.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

We stayed at the 15309 Mission Park in early October and really enjoyed the home. It was such a pleasure to return to a beautifully decorated home with plenty of room for our family after a long day at the parks. Shane was very helpful before and during our stay. We look forward to renting another home from Vacation By the Mouse during our future travels to Orlando. I highly recommend their homes.
Valerie Anthony

Friday, May 30, 2008 00:52:00

Joan Roberts
Kaukauna, Wisconsin Email: roberts5camp@msn.com

Service Rating: Outstanding
Value Rating: Outstanding
Attractiveness Rating: Outstanding
Overall Rating: Outstanding

My family stayed at Eyeore's Retreat in October. It was perfect. We loved the pool and having the living room for the kids to watch t.v and we could watch ours in the bedroom. It was nice not to all be crammed into a hotel room after spending all day together and for 8 days at that. Having the convenience of cooking our own meals saved us a lot of money. The store was just a few minutes a way. It was very easy to get to Disney. The highway was very accessible from the house. It was nice to come home"" and relax after being at the parks all day. We didn't have a DVD in the room like it said so I called Shane and he called me back within 45min. (while he was on vacation) and apologized and had a DVD/VCR player in our house within 48 hours! The Service was outstanding. I have recommended his homes to many friends and plan on staying there on our next trip to Florida! Thanks again Shane for making our vacation so perfect and ""magical""!"

Sunday, June 1, 2008 00:25:00

Mendy and Dale Short
Bloomingburg, Ohio Email: short0514@sbcglobal.net

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

This was the second summer we rented a vacation home from Shane and Heather. It was great. We cannot wait to return this coming summer. They have beautiful vacation homes and are very nice people. We would highly recommend their homes to everyone.
Mendy and Dale Short

Wednesday, June 4, 2008 00:28:00

Ron R. Orgis
Maidstone, Ontario, Canada Email: electron@mnsi.net

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent
We stayed at the High Grove estate. We were there for 21 nights. Very, very comfortable. It was our second time renting thru Shane's, Vacation by the Mouse."" We were happy with our stay the first time", 2 years ago, and since then, I can see, that convenient improvements, have been made. The lock box for the key is an excellent idea. The phone,,,,,,,,,,,, Service, how it is now set up, is much more practical and economical. Providing satellite,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Service was greatly appreciated. The Sony Play station didn't hurt. The heated swimming pool was very relaxing. All in all, we had a fantastic time in Florida," and would highly recommend ""Vacation by the Mouse"". (Actually", we have) We are already looking forward, to our next stay in Florida, and will definitely give Shane a call for our accommodations. Thanks again, Shane. All the best, and Merry Christmas, to You, and your Family.,,,,,,,,,, "regards.
Ron R. Orgis"

Thursday, July 3, 2008 00:49:00

Jerry Burris
Louisville, KY

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We staying in High Grove this April and loved the home. It was beautiful, clean and close to the parks. Thanks Shane and Heather

Wednesday, July 16, 2008 14:04:00

Dave Smith
Orlando FL

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We loved the home at 403 Sandy Ridge. The best vacation ever. Thanks Vacation By The Mouse!!!

Thursday, July 17, 2008 21:25:00

William Holzberger
131 Sandy Ridge Email: wrh46@hotmail.com

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

This was one of your best homes. It is in a good location for all parks and access to I-4. I have always enjoyed staying at your places.

Thursday, July 31, 2008 20:06:00

Amanda
Plant City, FL

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Great
Attractiveness Rating: Great
Overall Rating: Excellent
This house was great for our week at Disney!!! Very clean house!

Monday, August 25, 2008 22:10:00

Vincent Fava
Toronto

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

This was our 4th time staying at a Vacation by the mouse home and as usual the experience was incredible. We had 16605 High Grove and although it was only a 4 bedroom, the house was plenty big enough to handle 5 Adults and 2 teenagers. As always the house was very clean, close to everything and perfect for our needs. We were even plesantly surprised when we got home from the parks and found the property manager had been in to install a new TV service as well as high speed internet! Overall a great experience and I will definitely be renting again in 2010 for our next family trip.

Saturday, October 4, 2008 16:38:00

Narisa
Toronto

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We stayed in the High Grove community from June 20 - 30, 2008. It was our very first trip to Florida and Disney World. The house was absolutely perfect, clean and beautiful. It was great to have our own pool, and our own private home to come back to after the long days at the parks. We are already looking forward to booking our next trip with Vacation by the Mouse for next year. We definitely recommend booking with Shane and Heather!

Thanks so much for helping to make our vacation all it could be and more! :)

Sunday, November 2, 2008 18:37:00

The Quenemoens
High Grove

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent
We just finished our stay in High Grove. The house was absolutely wonderful and exceeded our expectations. The kids loved having their own pool in the backyard and also enjoyed the game room in the garage. The location was VERY convenient to Disney, dining, and shopping. Also, the customer service from the Harstines was GREAT! We will definitely stay with Vacation by the Mouse again for our next trip to Disney!!

Saturday, November 15, 2008 20:00:00

Jeff Keller
Marlton,NJ Email: Jeff@the-kellers.com

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

This was our second time booking our Disney vacation home through vacation by the mouse. And, once again they exceeded our expectations. Previously we had stayed in Sandy Ridge and this time we stayed in High Grove. The house and community were superb, as we expected. Heather and Shane, thanks again for helping our family with another memorable vacation.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008 00:29:00

Roger and Michelle Higinbotham Oklahoma

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

I am writing this to say thank you to Shane for ALL of his help with our recent trip to Disney.

As we planned our trip, we looked at the vbtm properties and even called and spoke to Shane. However, we came across another \"property\" that looked wonderful online and decided to book that home. Unfortunately when we arrived at this home, it was a complete disaster.

The house was listed as \"brand new, 10 min from Disney\". However, it was far from new. The carpets, furniture, linens, etc. were terribly stained and disgusting. The house smelled horrible and was dirty. One room was completely unusable due to the hundreds of bugs scattered all over. This house was NOT in the condition that the website claimed. And the 10 minutes they claimed to be from Disney was more like a 25-30 min drive.

I was literally in tears upon entering this house. This was our first trip to Disney and we had been looking forward to it for several years. I knew there was NO way we could stay in this filthy house.

After a heated call to the owner of the house and literally hours of debating with her, she agreed to refund our money and let us out of our contract. But where were we going to stay last minute?? It was Saturday evening. We woke up at 3 am to catch a 6 o clock flight. Our 3 kids were exhausted. I was completely drained from the day. But I remembered vacation by the mouse and called Shane to see if by any chance he had something we could stay in.

He answered his phone while at dinner and was so pleasant and sympathetic to our situation. He had availabilty at the Cane Condo\'s and got everything arranged for us. We arrived there late and were absolutely thrilled with the condition of the condo! Brand new, perfectly clean, granite, smelled GREAT..I could go on and on! The beds were so comfortable. We rented a 4 bedroom. We had three adults and 3 kids...plenty of space for the 6 of us. Conveniently located to grocery stores, pharmacy (which we needed w a sick child), coffee places, target, etc. It was a short drive to the Disney parks as well.

This was our dream vacation to Disney. We stayed 9 days. When you come home from the parks, you\'re tired and ready to relax. Coming back to these beautiful condo\'s was a perfect way to end the day. Our kids even enjoyed the pool and jacuzzi.

I know this is a super long review, but I just cannot thank Shane enough for helping us out of a desperate situation. I want to tell anyone renting a vacation home to be very careful with whom you rent from in Orlando. You cannot go wrong renting from vcation by the mouse.

Thanks again Shane! We will be in contact with you again!!

Tuesday, December 2, 2008 20:48:00

Joe & Renee Harrison
Charleston, SC

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We had the pleasure of staying at Cane Island in a beautiful 4 bedroom Condo. The location was great and the accommodations were more than we expected. Kitchen could use mixing bowls and baking dishes, other than those things I felt right at home. Anxiously awaiting our next visit!

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 17:39:00

Tracey Bausmer
Baden Ont. Canada

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

When we arrived, we felt instantly at home, welcomed and comfortable since the home was spacious, very clean and the tables beautifully set. We came with grandparents, a 7 month old infant and a 9 year old daughter, and found the the house provided activities and space for all. It's beautifully furnished, and both master bedrooms are spacious with walk-in closets and full ensuite bathrooms. My son could nap, while my daughter swam in the pool, while we made supper and others relaxed in the living room. Both my dad and my husband had their laptops along, and the highspeed wireless internet worked easily (which was great since my dad could keep in email contact with work, and since we had used an online site for advice about touring Disney). The owners were very friendly and easy to work with.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008 13:36:00

Trevor and Ange Smydo
Kitchener Ont. Canada

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We stayed at 131 Sandy Ridge and can't wait to go back. The owners were a dream to work with and everything that they had promised us was true. They provided us with accurate directions, maps to all the attraction, proper key codes and phone numbers.

When we arrived at the house we found it very inviting and felt like home. The table was set beautifully and the beds had swans made from the towels.

We commend the owners and the Vacation By The Mouse management co. as it was the BEST vacation yet!!!

Monday, December 29, 2008 14:42:00

Sherry
San Jose, CA

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Heather and Shane:

I would like to tell you that staying at your 403 Sandy Ridge property is an unforgettable experience. The house is very clean, well decorated and gorgeous. My two boys loved your house so much that they actually would trade staying in the house for going to Disney world. In fact, we got home early from Disney World because they missed the swiming pool too much.

The house is close to Disney World and other attraction. I received great customer service from Heather. Thank you very much for the wonderful experience.

Sherry

2009 Reviews

Thursday, January 1, 2009 19:58:00

Adam and Elana
16624 High Grove Community

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We just got back from Disney and had a fantastic time. The house exceeded our expectations. It was immaculate and decorated beautifully. The kids LOVED the pool. Heather was a joy to deal with and was very responsive. We'll definately use them next time we go to Florida.

Friday, January 2, 2009 14:34:00

Sue Clifton
Mannford, OK

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Our family of 7 adults, 5 children, spent Christmas week at Windsor Hills. The house was wonderful---clean, spacious,well equipped, beautifully furnished and very private and quiet. The heated pool and spa were a blessing. As promised, the home was so close to Disney parks and I think it took less time to get to the parks than if we had stayed on-site. We spent all day each of 5 days at the Disney parks and it was a PLEASURE to come home to relax and jump in the nice warm pool and soak. The game room was an added bonus that all the kids loved. Wireless connection for all the laptops helped everyone stay connected with home and gain information for where we were, also. The only thing we disliked about the home was ---having to leave!!

Friday, January 2, 2009 23:14:00

Robert Callahan
Sheboygan, Wisconsin Email: kilti6415@irishfam.com

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

This experience was fantastic. The houses we used was immaculant and very very clean. What a freat area. Easy access to everything. Would we do it again? In a heart beat! We even had trouble with our pool heater that we would not have known about and they are working nicely with us. We would even consider buying in this area. It was a great experience and the only way to fly.

Thursday, January 15, 2009 19:59:00

Rod and Lesley Boudreault
Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Great
Attractiveness Rating: Great
Overall Rating: Excellent

We spent two weeks over Christmas at the Solana resort. The house was beautifully decorated, clean, and we all had so much space. With three families staying under one roof, it was wonderful for everyone to have their own bathroom. The kids loved the heated pool and game room. The traffic was crazy and the parks were jampacked over Christmas, so it was lovely to stay in the much quieter Davenport area. We were just minutes away from Animal Kingdom and no more than 20 minutes away from any other park.

Shane and Heather quickly rectified a glitch with our first reservation and we will look to stay with them again if we are in an area where they have homes. Thanks for a wonderful vacation.

Sunday, January 18, 2009 17:34:00

S Rooney
2715 Manesty - Windsor Hills, Orlando

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We have just returned from a wonderful week in Orlando. The house we selected far exceeded our expectations. This was a Christmas present for our three children and their families. The six bedrooms gave everyone their own private space to retreat to after lengthy days at Disney. The location was exceptional as well. We were within 2 miles of all the Disney properties. Our whole family will recommend Vacation by the Mouse as the only way to stay in Orlando. Our children are already planning for a return visit in 2010!

Tuesday, January 20, 2009 20:13:00

Deb
Cane Island 3 bedroom

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Jan 2009: We stayed in one of the 3 bedroom condos in Cane Island in Orlando and loved it. We arrived very late at night, so having a code for the door and not having to check in (or out) was a major plus. The room was very clean and nicely appointed. It was spacious and allowed our kids and us plenty of room. The condos are located about 6 miles fm Disney and about 20 mins from Universal (where we spent most of our time). We would definately stay there again and strongly recommend this location to everyone!

Tuesday, January 20, 2009 21:11:00

Jackie Martinez
Michigan

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

The condo at Cane Island was beautiful! Everything was great. Would definetly go again.

Friday, January 23, 2009 15:40:00

Elizabeth Wood
!6648 High Grove

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

The house was PERFECT. It had everything we needed and then some. We had room for everyone and still extra space. The location was great. Not too far from the Theme Parks or restaurants. We loved having the heated pool. I have told all my friends about it. Plan on us visiting again along with others.

Thank you for how easy and affordable you made everything.
Elizabeth Wood

Monday, January 26, 2009 21:00:00

Carol Deets
Clermont, Florida

Service Rating: Great
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Great
Overall Rating: Excellent

It was a lovely very large home and we enjoyed our stay. It was very easily located and the neighborhood was very nice. The owners were very helpful and enjoyable to work with. I would recommend their home to anyone looking for a place to enjoy their vacation.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009 23:38:00

Gayle Althardt
1217 Cypress Pointe

Service Rating: Great
Value Rating: Good
Attractiveness Rating: Great
Overall Rating: Great

We really enjoyed our rental house on Cypress Pointe. The house was clean an in good repair. The location was close to everything, yest far enough away so you could relax and enjoy the surroundings. We\'ve already booked our next stay!

Tuesday, February 10, 2009 00:26:00

Kristen Hobbs
Sunrise, FL

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

My family and I loved this House. It was decorated so nicely and really made you feel like you were home! The only thing we werent crazy about was the upstairs front Right Mattress, it was way to firm. I felt like we were sleeping on the ground. other than that our experience was supurb. We will definatly rent from Vacations by the mouse the next time we visit Disney World!

Wednesday, February 18, 2009 14:05:00

Dave King
Newfoundland, Canada

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

I just wanted to say that we really enjoyed our stay at Cane Island. The location and accommodations were fantastic – centrally located, clean, comfortable and beautiful. We really appreciate your offering this place and would definitely stay again (hopefully next year). I heartily recommend Vacation By The Mouse for your great communication (when there are questions or concerns) and Cane Island for its idyllic setting!

Thursday, February 19, 2009 13:47:00

Stephanie Mathieson
Rowley, ma

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

This was our second time staying at 102 High Grove. We went with another couple and the experience with the house was just as good as the first trip. I will definetly book again in 3 years. You can\\\'t go wrong with the location, accomidations and price. Thanks for another great trip.

Thursday, February 19, 2009 15:07:00

Dawn McLaughlin
238 Forest View Court, Windwood Bay Email: dawn@dawnmclaughlin.co.uk

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Shane and Heather took over management of our property in Woodwind Bay during 2008. When we were over for a family holiday at Christmas we were delighted with the villa. The management team have looked after our property extremely well. The level of care and service we received was exceptional. We all had a great holiday and had peace of mind that we were leaving it in good hands. The rentals have been steady and much appreciated. We had to squeeze ourselves in for another visit in March. Roll on March it can't come quick enough.

Friday, February 20, 2009 20:34:00

Manoj Krishnan
Cane Island Condos

Service Rating: Great
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We rented a condo at the Cane Island property in Feb 09. The 4 bedroom condo was outstanding - clean, spacious,well equipped (dishwasher/washer/dryer/Broadband internet) and beautifully furnished.

Heated pool, Jacuzzi, workout room and play room (pool, fussball) in the common area kept the kids busy when we weren't at the parks.

Location is excellent- about a 20 min drive to the parking at Disney - count on an additional 20-30 mins to actually get into the park. Lots of restaurants, drugstores, grocery stores, even a Target within a mile of the condo.

Shane and Heather are very responsive and helpful in answering questions prior to the trip. Also the local emergency contact (Maribel) was always available to answer questions, though we didn't run into any emergency type situations.

A word of advice: Bring or be prepared to shop for these essentials - soap, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, toilet paper, paper towels.

We highly recommend this location and would most certainly return for our next visit to Orlando.

Sunday, February 22, 2009 22:59:00

Theresa Grayson
16648 Caribbean Breezeway Email: theresa_grayson@hotmail.com

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

This is a wonderful property with a great pool and jacuzzi. House was very clean and comfortable. We would definitely book with Shane and Heather again.

Friday, February 27, 2009 18:12:00

Ivor and Joan
Canada

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

A very clean and well maintained residence. My family enjoyed their stay there and will hopefully do so again. The facility is well equiped, clean and in a good location for visits to all amenities in the Orlando area.

Sunday, March 1, 2009 23:43:00

Denise Durkin
Cane Island

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Our Family stayed at Cane Isalnd for the 1st time, and it was great! The place was beautiful and other guests were nice too! Had our 1st trip over to Disney which made this stay even more memorable...even though we did show up a day early; guess we were just sooo excited!

The local Super-store was less than 2 miles down the road and was great to deal with. We were able to make wonderful meals at the condo by preparing ahead of time... I guess the only thing I would recommend is if you are going to cook; get some baking dishes. They did provide two pizza pans and a casserole dish, but was not so useful to make a big dinner for 8....

Over all, we had a great time and I, along with my family thank Shane and Heather for working their magic and getting us into a 4BR at the last minute and for answering my rediculous questions.... We will be in touch with you soon, either here at the Mouse or vacationbythebeach.com

Again, thank you!!

Wednesday, March 4, 2009 17:51:00

Kim Dobso
GA

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We stayed at one of the 3 bedroom Cane Island Condos and everything was perfect. The condo was in excellent condition and was close to restaurants, drugstores, and grocery stores. We only visited the pool once due to staying at the parks late but the pool was heated and very clean. I would definitely recommend these condos to anyone but especially to a family like ours because it was so nice at the end of a busy day for the kids to have their own separate rooms to relax to. We received excellent customer service from Vacation by the Mouse and couldn't have been happier with our experience.

Thursday, March 5, 2009 13:39:00

Lynn Rideout
Cane Island, Kissimmee

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Cane Island 3 BR Condo....WOW!!! What a beautiful, spacious, wonderful place to stay. I will no longer stay anywhere else in Florida including "on resort". For the price you get so much more.

Friday, March 13, 2009 20:27:00

Ryan c
NH

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We rented a six bedroom home at the windsor hills resort and we are more than pleased with the accomodations. I have rented property from others and have to say this was the best experience to date. The home was perfect and we loved the pool and spa. I would highly reccomend renting from vacation by the mouse and Infact have already booked another home for next year. Thank you Heather and Shane

Monday, March 16, 2009 22:57:00

Jill Foss
Cane Island 5293 Unit 403

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We just returned from a weeks vacation at Cane Island. The 4 bedroom condo was wonderful! The condo was exactly as described in the listing and photos. My husband and I traveled with our two children, my parents and my brother. We had plenty of space for our group of 7. The location was very convenient to all of the Disney Parks, as well as numerous restaurants and grocery stores. The pool area was also very nice. We usually stay onsite at the Disney Hotels, but we now prefer the amenities at Cane Island. We hope to be back soon! Thank you for your part in making a magical vacation for our family!

Saturday, March 21, 2009 20:59:00

Pam Walker
Knoxville, TN

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Spring Break March 09. We enjoyed our stay at the cane island resort. It was a very nice 3 bedroom condo that meet all our expectations. My sons enjoyed the heated pool after a long day at Disney. I loved the location to all the parks. I will definitely use the condo again in the future and will refer others. great vacation!

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 21:53:00

Dennis & Kay Guin
Baldwyn, MS

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Our rental home in Windsor Hills was perfect for our family. The home had 6 bedrooms and 5 baths. The location was 2 miles from Disney. The home surpassed our expectations. Thank you Heather & Shane for our wonderful vacation home.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 14:44:00

Virginia Paglialunga
Connecticut

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Cane Island is absolutely beautiful, and the clubhouse is superb. Just a great place to stay!

Monday, March 30, 2009 13:00:00

Linda Sandberg
Newberg, OR

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We stayed at Cane Island in Orlando. It was quiet and everything that we had hoped for. We had a litttle confusion with a key code on arrival, however they were only a phone call away and made sure we got into the unit. Renting Condos on the east coast is a little different than in my area. We provide things like extra TP, Paper Towels and dishwashing soap. They do not - not a big deal we just picked some up when we went to the market. Overall I would HIGHLY recommend using Shane and Heather!!! The pool at Cane Island is great and we were thrilled that it was salt water. Jeff and Linda

Monday, April 13, 2009 23:15:00

Cori & Charles & Family
Solana

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Vacation By The Mouse is the only way to go! Our house at Solana was amazing. Everything was so beautifully set up. From the time that I made the reservation right through to the end - everything went so smoothly. It was so nice to come home after a long day at the parks and plunge into our very own pool away from the crowds and the noise. The Clubhouse at the Solana resort is first class also with their huge pool, super friendly and helpful concierge and all the activities for the kids. We had a terrific time and will most certainly be back.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009 14:15:00

Lilly Vazquez
Cane Island

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Wilson and Lilly Vazquez

Cane Island is absolutely beautiful. We had a great time. I would defiantly recommend Vacation by the Mouse. Everything went very smooth from the start of my reservation to the very end. Shane and Heather were great and always responded to my emails quickly. We had a little confusion when we arrived with the correct building # and condo, but we called Maribel and she answered quickly and cleared everything up for us. Vacation by the Mouse is the way to go! Thanks guys….

Monday, April 20, 2009 16:06:00

Mabellene Whipple
Fultonville, NY

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We just stayed in a 3 bedroom condo and it was absolutley beatutiful! We would definatley stay again. It is in a very good location, close to several restaurants and stores. It was also very close to Disney.

We can't wait to plan out next trip and if we have any friends or family heading to Florida for vacation we are definatley going to tell them out Vacation by the Mouse!

Sunday, April 26, 2009 22:42:00

Syd and Karen Graveline
Courtice Ontario, Canada

Service Rating: Great
Value Rating: Great
Attractiveness Rating: Good
Overall Rating: Great

Hi Shane and Heather, Thanks again for your help in finding us a nice home to spend our 2 1/2 months in Florida. The house was really nice and I liked the addition of the wi-fi and free long distance so that we may stay in touch with family.

Thursday, April 30, 2009 22:15:00

Becky Nelms
Ringgold,Ga

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We just returned from our stay at your home in Sandy Ridge. We really enjoyed staying in this beautiful home. It is so nice after a tiring day in the parks to come home to a home instead of a hotel room. The pool is awesome and it is great to be able to just walk right out onto the patio instead of trudging from your hotel room to the pool area at a hotel. This is the second property owned by Vacation by the Mouse that we have stayed at and they are all great. We wouldn't do it any other way.

Friday, May 1, 2009 00:37:00

Steve Todaro
New York Email: Stevetod@aol.com

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Stayed in Windsor Hills 6 bedroom house and could not be more happy with the stay. We had a group of eight golfers and everything was very good from the bedrooms and baths to the pool area. Excellent location. Highly recommend.

Saturday, May 9, 2009 00:57:00

Krista MacDonald
Windsor Hills

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We just returned from our Disney vacation and stayed at one of the Windsor Hills homes...It was great! The house exceeded our expectations. We were also a large group and I didn't know if I would find the house big enough but it was perfect. We went last year and stayed at a Disney Resort and this was much, much better. The kids loved the pool and we were more relaxed. Highly recommend.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009 23:14:00

Marshell & Family
Florence, SC

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

My family vacationed at Cane Island Condos and Luxury Resort May 11-16, 2009! The 4bed-rm was absolutely emaculate! Very spacious, very modern, very clean! One family member said they thought it was one of the Hollywood Celeb's place! The condo is in a excellent location. Walking distance to lots of restuarants, store and gift shops and about 10-15 minutes from disney park. This is a MUST Stay resort!

Monday, June 8, 2009 13:04:00

Rhonda Eitel
Watersong
Email: reitel@pgac.com

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Great
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We had the best vacation ever thanks to our nice house. WE had no issues and really enjoyed the peace and quiet that we never had when we stayed at other places. Would recommend this property to everyone. Thanks from the Eitel family.

Monday, June 8, 2009 22:25:00

Megan Sperry
122 High Grove

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

I just got back from a great weekend in Orlando. My family and I rented the house for three nights and it was woderful. The house was clean and confortable. We plan on making a Orlando trip an annual event and this is going to be were we will stay!

Monday, June 29, 2009 23:12:00

Brady & Linda Poirrier
New Iberia, LA

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Stayed at High Grove - Very good location to all. Easy drive to Disney and dining and stores all within a short distance. House was beautiful and very clean. Neighborhood was great!!

Wednesday, July 1, 2009 23:53:00

Lisa Lewis
Clermont

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

My 2 girls and I, along with a friend and her grandson really enjoyed our stay. Both of our husbands are deployed in Afghanistan, and although we missed our husbands, we had a wonderful time. We would both recommend Vaction By The Mouse to our frineds and families. It was great to have a house large enough for all of us at a price that hotels cannot compete with. Great time, the pool was a hit after a long day at the theme parks. You will have our business again!

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 16:50:00

Kimberly curry
Augusta,GA

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

THE HOME WAS EVERYTHING THE SITE DESCRIBE IT TO BE.I RENT A HOME FROME THE SANDY RIDGE AREA. ME AND MY FAMILY WAS EXTREMLY PLEASED. WE DID HAVE ONE AND ONLY ONE PROBLEM WITH THE FREZER NOT FREEZEING BUT ONCE I CALLED, SOMEONE CAME AND FIX THE PROBLEM.OUR HOME WAS JUST MINTUES FROM THE DISNEY PARKS,THE GROCERY STORE RIGHT DOWN THE ROAD.I THINK THE HOME IS IN A GREAT AREA. ME AND MY FAMILY WILL BE BACK FOR ANOTHER VACATION WITH VACATION BY THE MOUSE. THANK YOU FOR MAKING OUR VACATION WONDERFUL.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 23:55:00

Katie Herrmann
Condos at Cane Island - DisneyWorld

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We stayed at the condos at Cane Island near Disneyworld. It was great! The condo was in great shape, convenient and quiet. Additionally, we had a nice view of the lake outside and use of the swimming pool. I would highly recommend this place. It was nice and affordable.

Thursday, July 9, 2009 22:26:00

Crystal Mason
Cane Island

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

The property at Cane Island was absolutely WONDERFUL!!!!! The condo was beautiful, elegant and extremely clean.... We felt very safe while staying at Cane Island and the property was in the perfect location to shopping, eating and most of all DISNEY!!! We will definetly stay at Cane Island again.

Friday, July 10, 2009 21:13:00

Jonathan denny
Fayetteville, ga

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We really enjoyed our stay at the house on Windsong. The house exceeded our expectations and the kids loved the pool. We were only about 20 minutes from Disney. We will stay there again when we go back to disney. We just stayed at a house in Savannah, GA and didn\'t offer half the amenties that this home had. I highly recommend this home.

Monday, July 13, 2009 13:44:00

Ken
Cane Island

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We really enjoyed our stay at the Cane Island property. The 4-bedroom condo was great and as advertised on the website. The unit matched the pictures on the website!! It was beautiful, well-furnished, clean, and very comfortable. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub everyday. The property is very convenient for Disney & Sea World and for nearby restaurants and other needs (like a grocery store and Starbucks). I thought it was a good value vs. other rentals. Shane & Heather are also really accommodating and flexible -- the unit we had rented had its A/C go out at the last minute and they upgraded us to a nice unit with working A/C (required for summer stays!). Also, check-in process was so convenient with the lockbox and phone access to Maribel was helpful as well. Do read the fine print and expect to purchase some day-to-day supplies if you stay more than a day or two. All in all, we highly recommend Cane Island and Vacation by the Mouse.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 00:40:00

Jamal Turner
Elgin, IL.

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

This was a great property, we had ana awseom time in the pool and there was plenty of wildlife that would come right up to the screened in pool area. I really enjoyed all the great home amenities like 4 bathrms and all the TV\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s in every room. We were only 20 minutes from Disney and with 7 kids that really worked well. Thanks again Shane & Heather were so helpfull before and after we checked in. which really made it feel like home away from home. Thanks guys great job, and i will definately be passing your site on to everyone I come into contact with.

Thursday, July 30, 2009 19:00:00

Anita Walton
Avon, IN 46123

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Our extedned family of 10 went to Disney World in June and we were thrilled with the house we rented from you last month. The house more than met our expectations, it was immaculate and there was plenty of room for our large group. The drive to Walt Disney World was a breeze each day and it was great to get away from the crowds and noise of Disney at the end of the day. Our four grandchildren loved having the pool. I have already given your Web site address to several friends. Thanks for a wonderful time.

Monday, August 10, 2009 19:43:00

Johnnita Boyd
Newark, NJ

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

My family And I visit Florida every other year. We always rent a vacation home for the week. The home that we rented this year was the best. we will always rent from you guys.

Monday, August 31, 2009 22:48:00

Angela Dasilva
Woodbridge, Ontario

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We want to thank Heather and Shane for all their help. We stayed at 7767 Tosteth home and it was more than we could ever have expected. Stunning home!! We spent so much money on the Disney World passes and all the kids wanted to do is go back to the home and swim in the pool. This was our families first offical vacation and it couldn\\\'t have gone better. Awesome!!!!!!

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 13:18:00

Jon Betts
7825 VBSJGI

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Best place I have stayed at Disney. Disney was minutes away. The house was fantastic! The only negative this is a minor one I wish we could have had ceiling fans in the bedrooms. I would Highly recommend vacation by the mouse to anyone!!! We had 8 adults and 4 children at the house we all had plenty of own space. Thanks again Shane and Heather for making this one of our best disney vacations!!!

Thursday, September 24, 2009 00:02:00

Scott and Angela Lentz
Nashville Email: salentz@hotmail.com

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

After spending several nights at the Bella Piazza, our family can not say enough. The condo was very large and seemed very new. It had all the latest bells and whistles and was beautiful. My husband and I brought our 4 year old and 2 year old and they had a blast in the children's pool! We also liked the fact that we were 5 minutes from everything, but yet felt a little out of the way of the traffic. Thank you Shane and Heather, we will definitely stay at your condo again!

Sunday, October 18, 2009 13:38:00

Narisa
Toronto

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We rented with Vacation by the Mouse for the second year in a row in May of this year. Again, the house was clean and beautiful, and the location couldn't have been better. It was close to the parks and all amenities.

Shane and Heather were great. I must have sent them a million emails prior to our trip, but they were always prompt with their responses and happy to help.

We are already looking forward to booking our next trip with them for next year!

Monday, October 19, 2009 19:47:00

Napolitano
Brooklyn; N.Y.

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Rented house on Florida pan handle and in Kissimmee. Both emaculately clean and even better than photos from web site. Shane & staff a pleasure to deal with especially Eric and Dawn the house managers in Seaside area. My family and I were very comfortable and happy and look forward to staying in one of their rentals again. Thanks.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 23:47:00

Russ Simonds
Unionville, Ontario,Canada

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

My family and I, stayed in the Windsor Hills community and enjoyed another great vacation with the help of Shane and Heather. This is the 7th home/condo I have rented from them over the years, and all I can say is when we entered this home, the WOW factor was still there. Thanks once again.

Monday, December 14, 2009 20:35:00

Julie McKeen
Fredericksburg, Virginia

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Our stay at Cane Island was great! The condo just as nice as the photos on the website and even roomier than it looked! The staff at Cane Island were kind and helpful. Shane and Heather have been superb, answering all my questions and meeting every requirement for our perfect Disney stay! The Cane Island location was great for Disney and other Orlando attractions. I would highly recommend Vacation by the Mouse as well as Cane Island for Orlando vacation needs.

Tuesday, December 29, 2009 13:20:00

Bill, Grace,and Bella
Medway, MA Email: walker_william@emc.com

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

The accomodations were outstanding! Great location and perfect service. Count on us for our next Disney trip. The perfect way to cap off a woderful day at Disney! Thank you so much.

2010 Reviews

Friday, January 1, 2010 23:48:00

Jack Cohn
Cherry Hill, NJ

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent


My family of 6 stayed in a 4BR at Cane Island last August. Having never dealt with this outfit before and only discovered them on the web, I did a little background checking before I booked with them. I needn't have worried. They are strictly on the up-and-up. The condo was tremdendous value for the money. Spacious, beautifully-appointed, kitchen and baths had granite countertops. Each BR and the LR had flat screen TVs, cable, free wifi, and more. Dropped a ton of money feeding Mickey, but saved a ton of money staying here. It's only 15 minutes to the Disney parks. (Get a parking pass from your local AAA and you can park up front). I will never visit Orlando any other way again! The only (and I mean only) glitch the whole week was that the key code we had been e-mailed did not work upon our arrival. We called the number we had been given, and the problem was rectified within five minutes! A lot less hassle than if we had had to find their offices and pick up the key in person!

Friday, February 5, 2010 20:46:00

Pat Lair
HighGrove Community

Service Rating: Great
Value Rating: Great
Attractiveness Rating: Great
Overall Rating: Great


Spend the Christmas break at a nice home in the High Grove Community-close to all the things we wanted to see and do. Home was very nice and the kids loved the heated pool . nice community .

Monday, February 8, 2010 22:47:00

Amy Martin
Cane Island

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent


My husband and our two boys stayed at Cane Island in a 4 bedroom condo. The accomodations were great and the price was right. It was about 10 minutes away from the Disney parks. Location was great!

This is the second time we have used Vacation By the Mouse and will not go with anyone else, they have the best houses, condo's and rates around.

Monday, March 1, 2010 18:07:00

Mark & Kathy Eutis
Illinois
Email: mekathy@msn.com

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent


Stayed at the Shire's in one of Shane's 6 bedroom houses for 5 weeks. everything went very smooth again. Will be booking next winters stay shortly. Thank You Shane & Heather

Friday, March 12, 2010 20:45:00

Dave & Gail Randall
Welland, Ontario
Email: dgrandall@cogeco.ca

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent


Last year we visited another couple and just loved the arrangements. Because we liked it so well we came back this year and rented our own unit Once again it full filled our desire. Having the pool in the sun for half the day and shade in the other half was a bonus. The appliances were excellent quality and the garage satisfied me to no end.
The unit was clean and well laid out.Of course for two people it was overkill but the rate was good. Providing we can make it, I would return next year and try for the same unit.

Thanks Shane & Heather

Yours truly
Dave & Gail

Sunday, March 21, 2010 00:19:00

Harold Pugh
Cane island

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Me & my family had had the pleasure of staying at cane island for the week of 3/15 thur 3/20 from the booking of the unit to the final stay it was clearly the best condo we have ever stayed in very nice and also very very clean the bedrooms were huge and so was the rest of the unit if you are looking for the ultimate stay just minutes from Disney and all other theme parks I promise you will find no better than this unit and Shane & Heather from Vacation by the mouse truly awesome time thanks and I will be back !!

Sunday, March 21, 2010 14:46:00
Terry
Sault Ste. Marie

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

First time renting a home and will never go back to a hotel, it was just great.

Shane and Heather were excellent to communicate with, very helpful in picking the right location and home.

Cannot wait to rent again next March Break. I strongly recommend renting any of the homes they offer, very proffesional.

Thank-you again.

Terry

Sunday, March 21, 2010 21:58:00

Jacalyn Fearon
Maine

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

March 19, 2010

We just spent a wonderful vacation in one of the 4 bedroom condos on Cane Island. It was exactly as it appeared in all the photos. The heated pool was and whirlpool spa were just what we needed after visiting Universal Studios (which is located about 15- 20 min away.)

The whole family enjoyed it so much that we are already talking about coming back next year! We couldn't imagine staying any place else.

The only complaint I had and it is very minor, is that the master shower had no place to put our shampoo and conditioner. This meant a lot of bending because we had to leave it on the floor of the shower. It was no problem for us, but might be a problem for some people.

Also, I would advise anyone who wished to spend some time at the pool to plan to arrive early. The lounge chairs are taken quickly since there are a limited amount.

All in all this was a terrific value. Anyone who chooses to stay there will enjoy themselves!!!

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 13:08:00

Rob
Cane Island

Service Rating: Great
Value Rating: Great
Attractiveness Rating: Great
Overall Rating: Great

Accomodations were excellent. Location ideal for Orlando. Arrived very late at night and it was a breeze getting in.

Friday, March 26, 2010 23:57:00

Cassandra
Anchorage, AK

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

This house was beautiful! It was spacious, clean, comfortable and very functional. The photos posted match the property exactly. I enjoyed knowing what I was renting and being so close to Disney. The property was easy to locate with the instructions given and it was easy to get in touch with the owners if something did come up. I would definitly recommend vacation by the mouse to anyone and will use them again in the future. Thank you so much for making our vacation excellent.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010 21:54:00

Ann Blais
Biddeford, Maine

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Stayed at Florida Pines home March 11th - 20th had a fantastic vacation.The house was above and beyond. Very clean and comfy. This is my 4th stay with Vacation by the Mouse, Shane and Heather are so nice to deal with.
****4 stars all around****

Tuesday, April 13, 2010 16:55:00

Bernadette Spicer
102 Summer Place Loop, High Grove Community

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

This house is beautiful, it is just like the pictures. Everything was perfect, we did not want to leave. Our family will use one of the houses again. The community was nice, the pool and tub felt great to relax in, and this property is very close to shoopping, eating, and all of the parks you could want to visit. You need to try it.

2011 Reviews

Wednesday, January 5, 2011 18:05:00

Judy Christensen
Yankton, SD

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

The Windsor Hills home was "beautiful ". Everything was very clean. It was close the the Disney Parks and offered us a chance to be together, cook our meals and escape the parks from time to time. Even tho' it was cool the kids swam and loved it.

Monday, January 10, 2011 22:06:00

Emma N
Buffalo, NY

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

The house we stayed at for the week in Orlando was perfect for our Disney/universal vacation. Great location, house size, pool, jacuzzi and cleanliness. Very easy to book definitely using this website again for our next vacation. Thanks Shane and Heather!

Thursday, January 13, 2011 00:02:00

Jen
GA

Service Rating: Great
Value Rating: Great
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Great

Regal Oaks was a great place to stay for our vacation to Disneyworld! I admit I was a little nervous when we drove in because I didn't know what to expect and there was no security gate like I thought there might be, but when we went inside the house was beautiful and very CLEAN! The condos are very well kept up. I love that there are little notes on everything telling you how to work things and warning you how NOT to work things so you don't break anything. There are some strict rules on check in, while you stay and check out, but I am so glad because that means everyone who stays there has to follow them and the condo stays nice and clean. It wasn't too far from Disneyworld (maybe 5 minutes - we didn't know our way around) and I loved having a kitchen and washer and dryer. I didn't like that the kids bedroom was downstairs, but there's not much you can do about that. I liked picking my own security code to get in the house so that we didn't forget it. Overall, it was a great place to stay and I would stay there again. Any problems we had were resolved quickly and friendly with owners/staff. Thanks for a great place to stay!

Monday, January 17, 2011 13:53:00

Lisa Castros
Cleveland, OH

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We just returned from our vacation to Disney and loved the home that we stayed in. We stayed at the Shires and the house was beautiful and very clean. We had plenty of room for 2 families and really enjoyed the large upstairs of the home. The pool was heated nicely, although most of our vacation was too cold to swim! We were all very happy with our choice and will definately reccommend vacation by the mouse to our friends and family. We will definately be booking our next vacation here! Thank you!!

Monday, January 17, 2011 20:30:00

Lori Fiore
Solana

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

What a wonderful vacation home. It was clean and well furnished. We loved it's location. Convenient to everything including a Wal-Mart. We did our food shopping and were able to pick up some clothes for my son whose luggage was lost on our flight down. The kids were able to use the pool even though the weather could have been warmer. We would certainly stay again.

Friday, January 21, 2011 13:26:00

Blaine Brown
Veranda Palms

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We had a wonderful time staying at the Veranda Palms. The home is brand new - it was like staying in a model home. Book this one if you can, it was the highlight of our trip.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011 00:38:00

Michelle Brown
Minneapolis, MN

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Great
Overall Rating: Excellent

Last week my family of 9 adults and some of the new neices and nephews stayed at the Watersong Community, Orlando. I see a lot of homes as a Realtor in MN and was really quite nervous knowing that pictures of a property don't always tell the whole story. I and my family were so impressed with our property and had a wonderful stay. The location and privacy was better than we expected and we appreciated the home owners' attention to every detail - like a very well stocked kitchen with more than enough dishes and silverware for a lg family and even special extras like a waffle maker! It was truly a wonderful and relaxing place and we would love to do it again!

Tuesday, February 1, 2011 23:24:00

Joanna
152 The Shires

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

My family of six loved our time at this home. It was beautiful. Everything was comfortable, clean and spacious - plenty of room for my four teens to have their own space when they needed it, as well as plenty to do together as a family. The game tables really got a work-out! The kitchen was well stocked with the basic items needed for meal preparation. The house is conveniently located to major attractions in Orlando, and just over an hour from the Gulf Coast. It's near a Publix grocery store as well as a Walgreens drugstore - quite convenient! Heather and Shane are a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend them and their vacation rental properties.

Friday, March 11, 2011 22:59:00

Cathy Verge
Halifax Nova Scotia Canada

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We stayed in Windsor Hills. Excellent accommodations and location and would definitely go back. The house was clean, quiet and the pool area was gorgeous. Very close to attractions, main roads, groceries, and easy to get around.

Thursday, March 17, 2011 23:05:00

Mike Leonard
Veranda Palms-2536

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

This home was a little piece of paradise and me and my fiancee would like to tell the world about it. This home is equipped for adults and children. We were never bored. We did parks and other things but would of been just intent to stay right there in the home. The management company was awesome, any problems that occurred they were right there to fix them. I have been all over the world on vacations. I have even stayed in Ceasar's palace top floor suite for a week. It did not touch this house. One of the best vacations of my life and my family's. We will be back next year and many more after that! Thank you! On a scale 1 to 10,,,, 12! Yes its that good.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011 14:41:00

Mark Eutis
Aviana

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We have ben renting from Shane & Heather for about 9 years now & never had a bad experiance. They are great to deal with & very fair on their pricing. All their properties that we have stayed at are first class. We just returned from a winter getaway at 433 Aviana & will continue to use Vacation by the Mouse & will recomend them to everyone.

Thanks again Heather & Shane for a wonderful experience.

Mark, Kathy, Luke & Zoey

Saturday, March 26, 2011 17:22:00

Kurt and Margaret Koberstein
Cane Island

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

This was our first and definitely not our last experience with "vacation by the mouse". The apartment at the Cane Island Resort was so clean (and our standards are high)and tastefully decorated. The location was great - close to attractions and of course shopping outlets. We appreciated knowing what was expected of us regarding our checkin/checkout and our stay at the apartment and thereby being confident that the other guests would be required to do the same. We will/and have already recommended this vacation rental to others. Thank you to Shane and Heather for managing a well-run business.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 21:06:00

Pam
Illinois

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We returned from our Disney World vacation last week. The house in the High Grove Community was so nice, to say nothing about how much money we saved and how much room we had vs. staying in just a "room" on property. We had more than enough room for the 5 kids and 4 adults, and we were only about 6 miles from Disney. Using the new gate entrance got us to any park in no time.

Very clean and very accommodating. The only way to go!

Monday, April 18, 2011 20:59:00

Ellen Murphy
956-WaterSong

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

I am finally back home and back to normal somewhat. I just had to write and tell you how much we enjoyed our vacation in the lovely Watersong home. Everyone agreed that it was the best vacation ever. The only thing I would change would be to have a vacuum cleaner available so I could have kept up the home even better than I did. I hope the cleaning service found the home in excellent condition. I worked hard before I left.

So many memories and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Ellen Murphy

Wednesday, April 20, 2011 20:16:00

Maria Joson
411 Aviana Resort

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We just want to thank Shane and Heather for being so great to work with. Our family of 10 enjoyed our stay at Aviana. We loved the house!!! Not sure which one the kids enjoyed more, Disney World or the pool! Will definitely be staying in one of their properties again in the future!

Tuesday, May 3, 2011 13:17:00

Lula parker
High Grove

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

we had a wonderful time the house so amazing it had everything it said online, walmart so close Irish pub just outside the gate didnt have to drive, we will be back next year,
thanks Heather and Shane for a wonderful time in flordia

Thursday, June 2, 2011 00:53:00

Gerry
Veranda Palms

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We had a family gathering and all took my son who begins Marine combat training for 6 months in June. We wanted to give him, and the entire family, a memorable experience. We had two grandchildren, both under one year old, and needed a clean, safe place. This is a gated community, quiet and well laid out. The staff at the community clubhouse was congenial, helpful and knowledgable. The house was immaculate, clean as a whistle, and comfortable. The location was 5 minutes from Disney with little or no traffic issues. Trash pickup was on time, local markets and restaurants were wonderful, and the private pool at the house was absolutely refreshing. I would highly recommend this house for any week long vacations, and would not hesitate to return there for another family gathering. I can't recall a single thing that was unpleasant or undesireable. The week was as good a vacation as any we have ever had. Highly recommended!

Sunday, June 5, 2011 20:12:00

Shelly
Windsor Hills

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We stayed in the 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom Windsor Hills home and it was perfect for our party of 11. The location was close to Disney and allowed easy access to any other place that we wanted to go. Bedrooms were nice size and we had everything that we needed. Loved both pools (the one at the house and the community pool). We had a problem with the kitchen faucet while we were there and it was repaired before we returned from the park.

Sunday, July 3, 2011 23:40:00

Corey and Tonya Mitchell
7765 Windsor Hills

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

This was our second visit to Windsor Hills. As before the vacation home was phenomenal. Every inch of the house was clean from top to bottom. We are already planning our next Disney Trip and plan to stay with Vacation by the Mouse.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011 18:17:00

Phyllis Nolan
Regal Oaks

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We stayed in a four bedroom condo at Regal Oakes and could not have been happier with our location or accomodations! The condo was spacious and clean. Everything worked well. The pool included a lazy lagoon that was a blast. (Waterslide looked fun, but under repairs. The lagoon was a great substitute!)

On site manager was friendly and informative. Area was clean and felt very safe.

The condo was close to everything. MInutes to the theme parks, dinner, shopping. It was a relaxing space to return to after a busy day in the parks.

HIGHLY recommend it and will certainly book with Vacations by the Mouse in the future! Best rental experience of our trip!

Tuesday, July 26, 2011 18:11:00

Amy Gobin
New Hampshire

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We stayed for February break in 2011 and have just booked our second vacation with them. We really enjoyed our stay. It was close to all the attractions, there were grocery stores close, lots of restaurants to choose from and most of all our children really enjoyed both the private pool and the resort pool as well.

Thanks Heater and Shane

Tuesday, August 9, 2011 23:06:00

R. Nelson
Veranda Palms 2538

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

By far the best place I have ever stayed on any vacation. The Customer service is outstanding. If you have any issues at all, which I doubt. They go above and beyond to make it right. The homes are perfectly clean and very well kept.

Friday, September 16, 2011 16:03:00

Manuela
Netherlands

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Our whole family (11 in total) had a great time.It is close to all the attraction. The famous US 192 just around the corner with all the stores, restaurants and entertainment. When not on the road shopping or park hopping, both the private pool and the resort pool were great to relax.
We really enjoyed our stay at Windsor Hills and will definitely return one day !

Saturday, October 8, 2011 21:31:00

Bill
Lancaster, KY

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Third stay with vacationbythemouse. Very nice house, gated community, close to Disney, excellent value and met our every need.

We have stayed at WDW resorts and nearby hotels in the past. Those were fine and we enjoyed our stays. However, they do not compare with the value we have received by booking with vacationbythemouse.

Thursday, November 3, 2011 23:25:00

Michael Hooper
Milford Delaware

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

My family rented a place in Sandy Ridge in October 2011. It was our first time renting a house for the week. The house was great, our kids really enjoyed staying there, almost like house. The people at Great American Vacation really do a great job making sure everything is easy for you to understand. We thank you for letting us rent your place and we will be back again. God Bless

Wednesday, November 16, 2011 18:27:00

Jim Smith
Oakwater Resort

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We just returned from our best vacation ever!!! We had a wonderful time at Oakwater Resort. The town home was great and so were the onsite amenities. We also loved that the resort is only a few minutes from Disney.

Saturday, December 24, 2011 20:36:00

Debbie
Alabama

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We have stayed with Vacation By The Mouse three times now. Once with family, and twice sharing the home with friends... all with children. The homes are clean, spacious, and Shane and Heather are wonderfully accommodating and helpful! We've saved a ton of money staying off resort and being able to prepare our own meals... it's great to have all the comforts of home and still be so close to Disney!! We will be back!

2012 Reviews

Saturday, March 3, 2012 14:53:00

Thomas Horner
Seattle WA

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Thanks Heather for the amazing home. It was better than expected and you and your team were super! We stayed at the Paradise Palms resort and it was perfect. The pool and amenities can not be beat! I will book through you again when we come back to Orlando.

Sunday, March 11, 2012 16:09:00

Susan and Dave Ricardi
Cape Cod
Email: kmbrle78@yahoo.com

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Hello..

Just wanted to say Thanks so much for a great experience! The house was beautiful and it was even nicer than the photos! It was so comfortable coming back to a nice roomy home after each long day at Disney - it made for a perfect trip!

We will definitely use this service again for future trips- Thanks again-

Susan and Dave Ricardi

Sunday, March 11, 2012 23:12:00

Kent & Kimberly Whitford
Seekonk, MA

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Our family enjoyed ourselves so much! It was a vacation none of us will ever forget, as it was probably the last time we will all be together at Disney again. I cannot thank the owner, Heather, enough. All my in- law's and grandparents could talk about was how wonderful it was to stay in this home. We were able to all be together comfortably, and it was fantastic! WE had a mix up with the code for the door and Heather got back to us immediately! it was taking care of so professionally and quickly that reassured this worry wort mother. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity for our family and we will definitely be renting from Heather when we plan to return to Disney in a few years. Again, I cannot thank you enough for this opportunity to be together with our family.

Sunday, March 11, 2012 16:09:00

Susan and Dave Ricardi
Cape Cod
Email: kmbrle78@yahoo.com

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Hello..

Just wanted to say Thanks so much for a great experience! The house was beautiful and it was even nicer than the photos! It was so comfortable coming back to a nice roomy home after each long day at Disney - it made for a perfect trip!

We will definitely use this service again for future trips- Thanks again-

Susan and Dave Ricardi

Thursday, March 15, 2012 14:13:00

Catherine Perez
Watersong Community

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We were over the top impressed with the accommodations and service. 4 generations of our family were able to take this once in a lifetime vacation to disney world. From the youngest of young (my grandchildren) who loved the pool, to great grandma who loved the large screen tv and comfy furniture, to me who truly appreciated the room and layout, allowing everyone a bit of privacy, it was more than we could have ever expected. Small issue with the trash dumpster being full upon our arrival, but it was addressed immediately upon our reporting it. We truly did enjoy every aspect of our stay. Thank you. If the opportunity ever presents itself again for our family to vacation together we will definitely try to repeat our stay here.

Saturday, March 24, 2012 14:30:00

Randy Pellas
16668

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Shane and Heather,as always we were very satisfied with our rental property. You helped to make our stay very enjoyable. We look forward to staying with you at High Grove in 2014. Thanks for a great time,The Pellas'

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 22:43:00

The Burton Family
Vista Cay Resort Orlando, Fl

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Shane and Heather,

I just want to thank you for a great vacation. The home was even nicer than the pictures. It was clean, spacious, and attractive. We had a great time in Orlando and enjoyed having a comfy home to come back to each day. We will definitely use your website again and we have already referred it to others. Thanks again!

Monday, May 21, 2012 22:31:00

Ana De Leon
Veranda Palms

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We loved staying at Veranda Palms!! The house was clean and big. We were all really confortables. The wifi didn´t work on the first day and send a man to fix next day. The pool was great. We recomend to buy a safety box for the house. The check out was really ealry for us at 10am, we had to run with kids, give them breakfast, bath them, put the luggage out, trash out, put dishwashwer and washing machine. The check in was too late 5pm. But overall really nice! Close from everything.

Saturday, May 26, 2012 17:02:00

Frank L. Petet, Jr.
Disney

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Rented this property in late April and could not have been more pleased. Have absolutely no regrets and would highly recommend this property and this rental company. Thank you!

Saturday, June 23, 2012 19:24:00

Michelle Uczen
Regal Palms

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We were very pleased! As a volleyball team mom, I had the duty of finding a place for the team families to stay during Nationals tournament, this was one of the places suggested by the club. Everyone thought the homes were clean and comfortable. The pool was a big hit and when we asked the restaurant for help planning a team dinner, they went above and beyond! We have a big family and it was so nice to have some space, ability to cook/prepare food and do laundry. We will most definitely stay here when we are in Florida again.

Friday, June 29, 2012 17:36:00

Velma Stevens
Tallahassee, Florida

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Thanks to Lisa & her wonderful and responsive team, my family had a wonderful vacation. We stayed at Watersong Resort, and it was FABULOUS. We will see you guys in November!!!!

The Stevens Family

Friday, July 6, 2012 22:19:00

Alison Piantini
7767-Windsor Hills

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Awesome place!! is big, clean, very accommodating, great location within 5 minutes drive from all main attractions, we booked the villa for a week and had 3 rainy days, have to say that the villa and club house with all the game rooms and movie theater made it so easy to entertain 8 kids, can’t imagine how will it be if we were trapped inside a hotel room. Without hesitation we'll definitely book this place again. We were a group of 14; never felt crowded in the house, we all agree about the great, unforgettable time we had in our villa, is an A+ place.

Monday, October 15, 2012 23:07:00

SILVIA BLANCO
Vacation property: REGAL PALMS

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We stayed in the REgal Palm Resort . It was a great experience the house slept eight very confortable. Very clean ,which Is very important to me. We just had a great experience all around!

Saturday, October 20, 2012 19:26:00

The Kayal Family
Vacation property: Veranda Palms

Service Rating: Great
Value Rating: Great
Attractiveness Rating: Great
Overall Rating: Great

Thank you Shane and Heather for providing us with a wonderful home during our magical vacation. The house had plenty of space for our two families and was an easy drive to Disney World.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012 22:23:00

Tiffannie Small
Vacation property: Miramar, Fl

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Upon arrival, the outside of the home was beautiful. The keypad was a little tricky to use but nonetheless no major problems. Walking into the home, it was very clean, smelled great and we were all just taken back by how beautiful the property was. The rooms and common areas were spacious and everything you could need was in the home. My guests and I will definitely return to the Wynwood Bay #238 home in the future.

2013 Reviews

Sunday, January 20, 2013 00:39:00

AnnMarie Adams
Vacation property: Windsor Hills Resort, 3-bedroom condo

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

My sister and I brought our kids up to visit the parks and we really enjoyed staying at your Windsor Hills condo. It was very clean and tidy and had everything we needed, including TVs in each room. The kids just loved the pool and waterslide. The zero entry pool was great for the smaller ones as was the playground. Everyone had a blast and we can't wait to return. Thank you for the great and affordable accommodations and excellent service! See you again in the spring!

Thursday, January 24, 2013 15:43:00

Amy
Vacation property: Windsor Hills, 6-Bedroom Home

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We absolutely loved our Orlando vacation in your Windsor Hills home. This house was ideal for us: 6 bedroom/4 bath, which worked wonderful for 11 people. The house was immaculate upon arrival and set up perfectly and the keyless entry system was so convenient – we came to really love that feature! The pool and spa made for the perfect end to our long and fun filled days. The game room was such a treat and kept the kids active when they weren’t swimming. We had plenty of storage, huge kitchen and comfortable living room; everything we could have asked for and more! Thanks for a truly memorable vacation!

Saturday, February 2, 2013 20:45:00

Stacia
Vacation property: 3-bed Home, Sandy Ridge

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Hi Heather & Shane,

Just wanted to drop you a line and tell you how much we enjoyed our stay. The home was super cute and in such a nice community. The kids loved the pool, the game room and bunk beds. The hot tub was so relaxing too. We spent a day just enjoying the home - and the fact we were swimming in January! Will absolutely be back for our next family trip. This house was just perfect for us! Thank you again for everything! We'll be in touch.

The Mastley Family

Sunday, February 3, 2013 18:15:00

Joy Peters
Vacation property: Paradise Palms Resort, 5 bdr home

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

This home was wonderful and made our vacation the best ever. Everything was perfect. Our 6 yr old twin grand children (boy and girl) couldnt believe their princess and spiderman rooms with a tv of their own. Needless to say they didnt want to leave.

The only bad thing was getting the men off the leather recliners in front of the big TV ! I have already recommended your company to our employees as many of them take their kids and grandkids to Disney every year and we will certainly be back. Thank you from New York and Virginia!

Monday, February 4, 2013 22:51:00

Wayne Sharp
Vacation property: 5 bedroom home in High Grove

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

This is our second stay in a Vacation By The Mouse property and won't be our last. The homes are well maintained, well equipped and inviting, close to attractions and shopping. I find the rates comparable to a decent hotel for a couple, yet accommodate a large family and friends. I have found staff online and on site available and responsive. I feel like it's a home away from home, we hated to leave.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013 19:50:00

The Poetter Family
Vacation property: Emerald Island Resort - 7 bedroom house

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Our vacation to the Orlando area to visit the parks was so much fun and knowing that we had a house to go "home" to each night was such a treat! This is the 2nd time we have stayed in Emerald Island and have found the community so nice, clean, and quiet. We all enjoyed ourselves and really enjoyed the house and the MANY bedrooms and bathrooms! It was perfect for our family of 10 including triplet 7 year old! Thank you for allowing us to rent your house in Emerald Island. The Poetter Family

Monday, February 11, 2013 14:25:00

Kendra Mullins
Vacation property: Regal Palms Town Home

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We've stayed at Regal Palms Resort before through another company and the accommodations were not near as nice as your town home…not by a long shot. Yours is beautiful and so well maintained, you can tell you really care about quality. It's well equipped and has lots of upgrades such as TVs in each room, wireless internet, keyless entry and more. It’s located in the nice, quiet area of the complex. We love the amenities at Regal Palms because they offer something for everyone. So happy to have found your town home there as it will keep us returning knowing we’ll have a great place to call home while we’re there! And the price, did I mention the price?? It’s a steal for all you get!

Tuesday, February 19, 2013 22:00:00

Kristie Koehler
Vacation property: The Shires at Westhaven

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Thank you for a wonderful vacation. The house was beautiful! Thanks for making this a unforgettable family vacation.

Saturday, February 23, 2013 00:06:00

Danielle Stahll
Vacation property: High Grove Resort - 4-bedroom home

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We just loved our rental home in High Grove Resort. It was plenty west of the Kissimmee bustle, but still within quick access of everything we needed. House was perfect for myself, my two grown kids and grandsons. It was very clean and located in a quiet, safe, gated neighborhood with family friendly amenities. When I had a question, your local team was very quick to respond and very courteous. Great customer service from you all from start to finish.

Thank you very much for sharing your home with us. We had a fun and memorable vacation and would love to return!

Saturday, February 23, 2013 00:13:00

Kathy
Vacation property: Windsor Hills - Teascone Blvd

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We loved the home we stayed in! This was our first stay so we were not sure what to expect but were pleasantly surprised by the home, its amenities and the community it was located in. The fencing by the pool was a VERY welcome surprise, since we had a toddler with us. We will definitely be booking one of these homes in the future.

Wednesday, March 6, 2013 23:53:00

Michelle Greenburg
Vacation property: High Grove Resort, 4-bedroom Home

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Just returned from our stay in your home at High Grove Resort. We've stayed in many rental homes in our years of visiting Orlando and what a special touch your home offered. It really stood out from others and was our favorite yet. It was immaculate, yet we felt at home; it was spacious, cozy and had great features! Kids absolutely loved playing in the game room. It was a real treat for them. Of course, the pool was a hit too. Not only that, but it was also one of the most reasonably priced homes we've rented.

Also, we really loved being able to go straight to the home to. Your arrival information was very concise and comprehensive- we had all the information we needed for arrival and departure. You made it so seamless and guest friendly.

Thank you for a really great stay. We'll definitely be Vacationing By The Mouse again!!

Friday, March 8, 2013 22:03:00

Serena Warf
Vacation property: Watersong-174 6-Bedroom Home

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Our group just returned from our stay at your Watersong home and I wanted to make sure you knew how much we enjoyed ourselves staying in your gorgeous home. It’s, by far, the most impressive and well-equipped villa my husband and I have ever rented. All the added detail really made this home so special, like the movie room, game room, the large, expansive lanai, outdoor TV and loungers to spare. The attention the detail is really extraordinary. Even so, the rate was reasonable given the luxury product you receive with this home. We’ve stayed at The Peabody, JW Marriott and Waldorf in Orlando and this takes the cake on personal amenities, comfort, value and enjoyment. Well done. We will definitely be back!

Wednesday, March 27, 2013 18:34:00

Tracy Frickenschmidt
Vacation property: Sun Lake Resort-3126BVSLCI

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

My family and I stayed in this unit over spring break in April and had a great time! It was very nice, roomy, and perfect for our needs! Well cared for and stocked with all the essentials.

Thursday, April 4, 2013 19:50:00

Darlene Harris
Vacation property: Veranda Palms, 6-Bedroom Home

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We really enjoyed our stay in your beautiful home. The community was nice and quiet and convenient to the parks, restaurants and grocery. The home was so spacious, spotless and very nicely furnished. The rate was so reasonable, making it a tremendous value for all the room and features you receive with this home rental. It's obvious that you take a lot of pride in quality of your homes. That same level of integrity shows in your business practices as well your pricing and the kind and friendly service you provide. Highly recommend! We're certainly looking forward to returning.

Tuesday, April 9, 2013 21:34:00

Cassandra
Vacation property: Sunset Ridge

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

The home that we stayed in for our spring break was wonderful. It was spacious enough for our family of 8 and we plan to book this property again in the future.

Thursday, April 18, 2013 21:31:00

Pamela Garfield
Vacation property: Erie Pa
Email: garfieldpamela@yahoo.com

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

My family spent the week of March 23rd to the 29th. We so enjoyed the house and all the bonuses it provided. Close to all major amusement parks and great shopping area. We will definetely stay here again. Very roomy and beautifully taken care of. Staying at 4464 Veranda Palms was truely a added highlight of our trip.

Friday, April 26, 2013 14:21:00

Raz Delagarza
Vacation property: Sullivan IN

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We stayed at 141 Summerplace Loop High Grove Resort, Fl. Its a 4- bedroom 21/2 bath. Very nice house in a quiet gated community. Very clean and well maintained. Very ideally located. Heather, the manager, is very helpful and responsive. She responded to all my emails right away. We had a very pleasant stay. Will definitely recommend.

Thursday, May 2, 2013 18:18:00

Julie Ross
Vacation property: Windsor Hills 6-Bedroom Home

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Our vacation here was first class. The community of Windsor Hills is very quiet and picturesque and the home was beyond our expectations. We traveled with a total of seven adults and three teenagers. Despite our large party, we all had our own space and privacy. The home is well laid out and flows nicely. There was no shortage of things to do and enjoy here as the community provides a host of resort amenities. The kids lounged at the resort pool and really enjoyed it. The gym is quite nice and has a good array of equipment, very clean as well. We were less than five minutes to all the Disney parks. The location was superb, a stones throw from Disney yet away from the noise and traffic. Thank you for making our stay so delightful. We greatly appreciate the exceptional service we received and the fun & memorable vacation, which we enjoyed so much!

Thursday, May 2, 2013 18:31:00

Jennifer White
Vacation property: Sun Lake Resort

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Having stayed in a couple of your homes in the past, we opted for your condo at Sun Lake this time since our party was smaller this trip. We were just as impressed as we've been in the past! Loved the location. It's in the heart of everything- close to restaurants, shopping, Disney is about a 5 minute drive, if that long, Celebration is just down the street. The condo is large, very nice, clean and tidy, and had absolutely everything we needed to have that home-away-from-home experience, just as we've come to expect from you.

Thank you for the great condo and excellent rate. We'll see you again soon!

The White Family

Thursday, May 2, 2013 18:42:00

Bernice Ceresi
Vacation property: Watersong Resort, 6-Bedroom

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We absolutely loved our Orlando vacation in your Watersong home. This house was ideal for us- 6 bedroom/4 bath, which worked wonderful for 11 people. It was immaculate upon arrival and set up perfectly and the keyless entry system was so convenient – really came to love that feature, not having to fuss with keeping track of keys. The pool and spa made for the perfect end to our long and fun filled days. The game room was such a treat and kept the kids active when they weren’t swimming. We had plenty of storage, huge kitchen and comfortable living room; everything we could have asked for and more! Thanks for a truly memorable vacation! We really enjoyed our stay here.

Sunday, May 19, 2013 17:55:00

Ann
Vacation property: Windsor Hills Resort

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Great place to stay. Convenient to Disney and Seaworld. The three bedroom condo was perfect for our group. We had everything we needed.
We will stay here again when we come back. We will recommend to anyone planning a trip for Orlando.
Ann

Monday, August 5, 2013 14:21:00

Lynne Smith
Vacation property: Windsor Hills
Email: spunky@dtcc.edu

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Windsor Hills was great, house was very nice and the drive to the parks was 5 minutes away. The development has a lot to offer. I felt very safe coming in late from the parks when I saw the Guards at the gate and they were very friendly. Great place to stay while in Orlando.. I will be contacting you for our Family Reunion in 2015.. Thanks again!!
Lynne Smith

Wednesday, August 28, 2013 20:34:00

Chanel O. and Family
Vacation property: 9035- Calabria at Westside

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

This place is PERFECT!!!!!!!!! The Pictures dont even let you see how nice it is!! We had 3 Adults and 5 kids under 8. It was so much space and everything was wonderful! It was affordable and Shane and Heather were so helpful!

Cant wait to stay with them again!

Sunday, October 13, 2013 21:24:00

Kelly and Rich Madden
Vacation property: Sun Lake Villas

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

We stayed in a 3 bedroom/2 bath villa for 5 days/4 nights that was just awesome! We had 7 people total (5 adults and 2 kids) and it fit us perfectly! It was clean, roomy, and comfortable. Being only a few miles from Disney and SUPER affordable, we were thrilled with the experience! We will definitely recommend to friends!

Friday, November 1, 2013 13:26:00

Dave
Vacation property: Calabria

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Just got back from a family trip to Disney and tried renting through Vacation by the Mouse for the very first time and I know it won't be the last. Everything was exactly as promised and things couldn't have gone smoother. The communication between us and the managers has been exceptional, very easy to to talk to and get answers from. Rent from these people!!

2014 Reviews

Saturday, January 11, 2014 17:07:00

Frank durtche
Vacation property: Regal Palms

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

I booked a 4 bedroom 3 bath townhome for a golf vacation in Orlando with my brothers. The price and high quality of the townhome exceeded my expectations in every way. The Regal Palms was a perfect location for easy access to the Disney World golf courses. Perfect for golf vacation!!! Frank

Wednesday, March 5, 2014 22:31:00

Amy
Vacation property: Sandy Ridge

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

I booked a 4 Bed 3 Bath home in Sandy Ridge community. The commute to disney was easy and short. The house was immaculate. VacationByTheMouse is very accomodating and easy to work with. This is why we rented from them for a third time.

Saturday, March 8, 2014 17:31:00

Irene Manzanilla
Vacation property: The Windsor Hill Resort7825 VBSJGI

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

I took my family and grandkids to Disney World first week in March we stayed at the Windsor Hill Resort unit 7825VBSJGI. This home of 6 BR/5 Bath felt like our home away from home. Very spacious and clean with a lot of amenities including its own heated pool and Jacuzzi and a nice playroom. My family and I truly enjoyed the stayed at this home.

Thursday, March 27, 2014 19:42:00

Natasha & Barry Canning
Vacation property: Highgrove Resort

Service Rating: Excellent
Value Rating: Excellent
Attractiveness Rating: Excellent
Overall Rating: Excellent

Our vacation home at Highgrove Resort was fantastic! Our rental home was beautiful, clean and very comfortable. The neighbourhood was quiet and we felt very secure. The location of the Resort was convenient with shopping and food establishments within a close proximity! Would certainly stay there again!

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