I was invited to an art opening at the Oakland Manor House. I don't know if i was dazzled more by…read morethe beautiful art or by the incredibly beautiful restoration of the Oakland Manor house. The Manor house was built in 1921 as a guest house, back when Oakland was the place to be in Orange County. We had the pleasure of meeting one of the men who lovingly restored this house and he fave us a tour and told us the history. I would highly recommend this as a place to stay or a place to have a small event. It is absolutely gorgeous!

A quiet retreat near Lake Apopka in Oakland Fl. A place for tranquility, RN wellness Coaching,…read more consultations, meditation classes, yoga retreats, and more. Classes for The Artists Way by Julia Cameron. Monthly book club meetings and monthly nature walks featuring the Flora and Fauna of Central Florida. See Facebook and www.oaklandmanorhouse.com and livingwellrn.net. Bed and breakfast. 5 rooms available. Near West Orange Trail and Lake Apopka. .

This is really a place for those who want to forgo avoid cookie-cutter hotels. Beverly runs a…read moregracious and beautiful b&b. The inn is filled w/ pioneer spirit of a long-ago and can-do farmer who crafted a beautiful home on the edge of a small lake. If you want to sleep under crisp sheets, curl up in an after-bath (FL-weight) robe and enjoy a beautiful breakfast in a lovely restored dining room, this is a must-do property. I indulged in daily late afternoon naps on the 2nd floor screened porch, perched among the canopies of huge Live Oaks-forest bathing at its finest! Fear not! There isn't a single stuffed lamb or kitzish wall hanging to be found. Nothing pseudo about this place. Enjoy the 'real deal'!

We had the pleasure of recently spending 3 nights at the Thurston House. Two words of advice if…read moreyou will be in the area...Stay Here! Bev is the consummate host. The house and accomodations are well cared for, well appointed, and very clean. The breakfasts are delicious. The grounds are beautiful. There is lots to do, and great restaurants in the immediate area. Our new favorite Bed & Breakfast. Tami & Matt

Lovely little home. I you are a realistic person who has…read morelived in Florida and knows how rain is a part of daily life, do not book this venue. If you understand there really is no (as in ZERO) backup for rain and still love it, go ahead. Forget the rain. Tried to start ceremony 15 minutes early as bride and photographer wanted to get outside photos during pause in rain and were shut down. NO. Not happening. We managed a few photos post ceremony and skies opened. Observe cocktail tables in dance area during cocktail hour but no one from venue escorted or guided guests to that room so dining room was used. Not pleased. Saw two appetizers shrimp tossed on a plate and Costco-style spanikopita. I know I paid for the Platinum Package and son said he had a beef Wellington. Will take his word for it. Oh, asked for a Coke prior to ceremony and was told I can have lemonade or water. Okey dokey. No wine poured with dinner. Rolls served after salads finished. Father's meal served 12 minutes after others at the table. And cold. Father was also informed he wasn't on their schedule for speech and had to wait till they got around to pouring champagne. He informed representative that that was just not going to happen and adjust their time line. Quite honestly, fortunate my husband didn't totally lose his mind by then. Good thing I ordered dessert platters for all tables in addition to cake as our cake was cleared before we had a chance to eat it. There appeared to be a mas rush to clear so staff could get home and this was not yet 9.30pm. If on a budget, I see the charm. If it is sunny, perhaps different experience and perhaps they will learn to be more fluid and flexible with their timelines. Roof leaked as well. Left a cocktail table on already cozy dance floor. Cocktail table was there to collect the rain water so it wouldn't puddle on floor. You really couldn't make all this up. I do have a great florist recommendation, though. Management should be ashamed at how the evening progressed.

It has taken me some time to write this but that is not for a lack of wonderful things to say. From…read morethe moment I contacted Town Manor, they were nothing but wonderful, warm and inviting. I truly cannot say enough wonderful things. When my now husband and I decided to use Town Manor, we did not fully understand what we were getting - we were being accepted and welcomed into a new family, with open arms. The moment I began to plan, and stress over the details, Town Manor stepped in, like the amazing people they are, to alleviate that stress. Any time I had a question, they were there to respond. Any time I was stuck or needed to meet in person, Nandy and Emily were available to help me and to walk me through the planning. They made the process so easy and stress free which made me able to worry about other things. From an allergy free menu to a custom play list, they made it happen. Anything I needed; they were there for. If you are on the fence about Town Manor, let me help you with a decision. For the price, you will get perfection. For the price, you will have a dedicated team that will be there for you and help you along the way. For the price, you will have peace of mind and an amazing experience that I know other vendors cannot match. I met and spoke with at least 30 other places and options before I found Town Manor and I am so glad I found them! Their price was better than everyone else's and they made me feel welcome, loved and appreciated - like I mattered - from the very first conversation. Above all, you will be welcomed in to a wonderful, loving family of some of the best humans I have ever met in my life - I am grateful to Town Manor and to Nandy, Don and Emily, to which I say, thank you. Side note: the food is seriously amazing and the cake was the best I have ever had in my life.

We slept in the Steel Horse room. The bed was very noisy when you moved because it was an…read moreadjustable air mattress. Very uncomfortable for my husband, they did warn if you were on the heavy side you probably wouldn't like it. No water pressure. The breakfasts were skimpy and gross. Sorry. The grounds were unkempt. Decorations didn't flow. I know they have been in business for a while, but they don't seem to enjoy running a bed and breakfast anymore. If you have pets, they do allow them which is nice. It was hot, so we had the window open the whole time there. 40 degrees outside, felt like 80 inside. The owner is a bit gruff in his conversations, colorful language, if you can't handle that, don't go there.

We visited Kapp & Kappy as a result of winning a silent auction. Lucky we did!…read more As it turns out this is the only B&B in Kissimmee. It's perfectly located within a short walk of historic downtown with its boutique stores, restaurants and an amazing little wine bar. But back to the inn, Tom & Christi were very welcoming, making sure we had everything we needed. Our room was comfortable and quiet! They took great care in the remodeling of this old house to be sure guests wouldn't hear their neighbor. Each of the 3 rooms has it's own ensuite. Nice touches include: BIG flat screen tv, Kuerig coffee maker, bottles of water, and super soft fluffy towels. The bed was firm but comfortable, and pillows are NOT down (great for allergic people like myself). After a morning bike ride (we brought ours along) along the lake front we returned to a fresh hot breakfast of eggs (we picked scrambled but Tom will accommodate your preference), turkey sausage, toast, Tom's homemade hash, and fresh fruit. Juice, coffee, and a nice tea selection are available too. I really liked that they asked if we wanted this or that, didn't just put down a plate of food (when I made the reservation Christi made a point of asking if we had any food allergies or likes & dislikes). Note: this is the only B&B we've stayed at that had a toaster with Pop tarts available for guests to toast themselves! The house has undergone a complete remodel thanks to the Kapps. They did a wonderful job. And they are friendly inn keepers with a lot of knowledge of the area. Be sure to visit their website for the history of the house.

I love it. Its worth the price, everything was just fantastic. I'll be the first to admit that I'm…read morea huge snob and the Boardwalk blew me out of the water. I'm also a big explorer, especially at night. I love nighttime illumination and this resort is just awesome. Most important things to me are; pool, room, transport, customer service, safety, and night time illumination. If you fall into one or all of these categories, read on. Customer Service (5 out of 5) - Not 1 negative interaction with a cast member. Several went above and beyond. Our first interaction was with the front desk cast member. She was phenomenal and all the other cast members in the lobby were so welcoming. Bartender in the lounge was hilarious and made amazing drinks. Quick service staff were excellent and the house keeping CM's were all friendly. Room (5 out of 5) - The rooms are huge! We stayed in a recently renovated room and I really like that they left little Disney touches throughout. It's not overwhelming, but not totally hidden. Room was clean, smelled great, and the shower had strong pressure. I love that we were able to open our balcony and people watch the boardwalk. We could also hear the sounds of the boats, people laughing, entertainment, and fireworks at Epcot from the outside of our room, but once we closed the sliding glass door, we returned to our little private bubble. Ambiance (5 out of 5) - Explore the hotel, trust me! I know the lobby is awesome, but check out the rest of the hotel. Also take in the smell, the entire hotel smells so good! I ended up finding the resort scent and now have it in my home. Everyone likes to get lost exploring the outside of the hotel (the Boardwalk), but seriously, take the time to explore the interior. Transportation (5 out of 5) - You can walk or boat to Epcot. You can walk to the Skyliner and go to MGM. Your can walk to the Yacht club, Beach club, Dolphin, and Swan hotel. All of those resorts are super cool and you can explore them. They also contain some of the better restaurants in WDW. Safety (5 out of 5) - Security at the main entrance. Life guards at the main pool that continue patrol/sweep. Security roaming the hotel and boardwalk. Room has interior locking mechanism and secondary. Observed 0 security risks or incidents. Value (5 out of 5) - I got a discount on the room, it was still high, but it was not the regular price. It discounted at about 30% off due to an AP deal. I thought this perfect value for my dollar. However, I am an AP holder and I have been to the parks billions of times. When I stay at a resort, I spend about half of my day at the resort. Just keep this in mind. Pool (4 out of 5) - Main pool is big and has a huge slide. Poolside bar looks like a carousel. They two after hour quiet pools with hot tubs (this is HUGE in my book). During the day, the quiet pools operate as leisure pools. These pools do not have life guards. I just wish the main pool had some more theming. If it wasn't for the slide, it would just be a regular big pool. I would have given it a 3, but the quiet pools with hot tub, made up for it. Overall Rating (34 out of 35 = A or 5 stars)

My family and I recently stayed at Disney's BoardWalk Villas. We had an amazing stay. We stayed in…read morea one bedroom villa which came with a sitting room, bedroom, bathroom with a shower plus a half bath with a bathtub and vanity that is open to the bedroom. They had a good variety of cookware. Some staples can be purchased in the gift shop on the boardwalk. This helped save us time eating in the room prior to going to the parks. We were able to get waffles, tater tots, bacon and even some frozen breakfast burritos. Also helped to be able to stock water in the room. We had a dishwasher along with a washer and dryer. We were about an 8 minute walk into Epcot. You can also catch a ferry to the parks for the busses which run regularly with pick up about every 15-20 minutes. The only negative was the distance of our room to the lobby. I do wish there was also a quicker way to access the boardwalk from our room. Possibly with the construction occurring it changed the access. I will be curious if that changes in the future after construction.

Stayed here early December 2025. A walkable mini town! Cute hotel surrounded by water & paved…read morewalking trail. Parking seemed limited to street parking. -Starbucks and many places for "take out" within 1 minute walk (take out places are only somewhat cheaper than hotel meals). -I stayed on the third floor and the room was great. I did not have a lake view, but the trees/sky view was gorgeous. I LOVED the simple and modern decor in the room with a nod to both Florida and Disney, especially the soft ocean colors. -Staff was nice. Con: Very limited breakfast. Menu only. -the "continental" breakfast menu item did not include even eggs. I only needed breakfast for one day, so I got the açaí bowl. It was still a great choice although low in protein. -I did not try their lunch or dinner.

This property has changed hands a few times in previous years, and has fallen quite a bit from its…read moretime in the Kessler Collection. Recently renovated rooms and common areas, but it feels like it was done on the cheap. Good and beverage is lacking, and the pool was eliminated. If you're a Marriott elite, recognition at this property isn't great. Would give this place a skip - better options are available in the area.

Beautiful historical hotel in the downtown Winter Garden area!…read more We didn't stay long, but just checking out the building was amazing! The inside was beautiful and old. It was so cool to see the Reception area in the classic style of yore! It looked original too!! Such a cool spot!

What a find in the center of Winter Garden! Think vintage all the way, just check out the many…read morepictures posted by folks and you get a sense of this old hotel, now turned Bed and Breakfast. What you don't experience is the kind care of the folks who work here. Let's start with CLEAN! Lots of surfaces, lots of wood, and it is all clean and so well maintained. Friendly: the staff is very welcoming and friendly. Always available if you need to call the lift or have a question. Rooms are all furnished with an individual style. Breakfast was great! Just let them know when you think you will head to the dining room and then you order off the menu. Everything we had was great and prepared just for us. My husband was particularly fond of the grits, ordering a double portion once he had tried them! Ip really enjoyed the Cinnamon Toast with Blueberry preserves. Location:Um, did I mention it is right in the midst of Winter Garden? Great spot for walking about and exploring. I also enjoyed grabbing a cup of coffee before breakfast and sitting out front near the Winter Garden fountain, so peaceful. They also have a designated parking lot next to the Inn for cars with tags (which you get a checkin). Highly recommend this spot. If you are put off by having separate hot and cold faucets, maybe pass this up, but if you want an experience and a great stay, definitely check it out and check in!

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Being a novice around miniature horses, Susan made my experience at SOUL Haven Ranch such a…read morepositive and joyful time. She showed the volunteers how to be successful when it comes to working with the minis. These same techniques can be applied to everyday situations. Not only did I learn about minis - I learned about truly being present.

Terrible experience!! The house looked nothing like the pictures. Holes in the screens by the pool…read more, Carpets filthy and had black stains on them. The cushions on patio furniture was so dirty nobody wanted to sit on them. The hot tub was dirty and looks as if it hasn't been cleaned in years. The clubhouse was nice but there were too many issues getting though the gate and then there were issues obtaining a pool pass. If I could give 0 stars I would !!

I liked the space that we got, it was spacious and visually appealing. Most of the amenities were…read moreacceptable except for a few things that made this place less appealing and more frustrating, to say the least. The wifi was so obnoxiously slow that not even a single device could load GPS or a web page in a reasonable amount of time, forget about entertainment in the form of streaming of any sort. The gigantic pool and nice hot tub close at sundown, while this may seem like a reasonable time, they close way to early in practicality. After a long day of vacationing a hot tub can be very nice however they closed very very early. There are lights in both the pool and hot tub area yet the management decides to padlock the gates shut. If you want a cold environment, this is not the place to be. The thermostat comes with a damage warning that says anything under 72 degrees may damage the property and the renter would be financially responsible. This ensures the property stays nice and toasty, in Florida, where the avg temp ranges from 75-85 degrees. The pool heater within our property also didn't work well at all the pool stayed freezing cold, plus it is laughably small for a place that claims it can hold 10 people. Overall the most troubling thing was the lack of any internet connection at all, in addition to the shitty wifi, major carriers (especially T-mobile and Verizon) have very little connection here aswell leaving you kind of out of luck in both directions. This place is aesthetically pleasing in all the right ways, and if they can get a handle on their connectivity issues, availability issues, and slight accommodation issues this would get a 4.5/5 from me.