We are currently staying here and I had to take a minute to write a very well deserved review. From…read morethe second we stepped on the property hospitality and customer experience has been a 10/10. Truly. They go above and beyond. The staff is helpful, friendly, the rooms are clean and beautiful. The grounds are exceptional. I really can't find a complaint. We were originally going to stay at the grand Floridian but it was under construction . I am glad it was now. We won't stay anywhere but here moving forward. Couldn't be more impressed.

Pretty spaces in the public areas but the rooms were blah. No artwork on the walls, nothing popped…read moreexcept the dirty carpet. They should take a page out of the Eau in West Palm Beach with eye catching Jonathan Adler pieces. They just need to liven up the rooms. Breakfast area is so nice and staff were friendly and professional. Pool looks nice but super cold. I guess when it's not peak season, they don't warm it up.

I recently spent a weekend at the Mission Resort and Club. The property is gorgeous, the staff is…read morehelpful and knowledgeable, and the food is fabulous!! I highly recommend this property if you want a true "old Florida@ experience.

Service!!!!!!!! All areas of service contact are unwelcoming and unfriendly. With the exception of…read moreAndy, (shuttle drier) who was friendly and I believe the only person we encountered who smiled. Lobby staff seemed unorganized. Restaurant staff unfamiliar with what was offered, wasn't sure what a sparkling water was? Steak ordered med rare and presented well done. Breakfast buffet staff argued over who was going to serve our table. Staff behavior demonstrates low wages, poor management or both. Oh and the bed was terrible, very sunk in the middle. Pro shop staff did not know how to give cash change back so I had to use a CC. Requested high floor got a ground room facing a yard with a broken kids play tower. So disappointed in this establishment! The grounds are beautiful but a drive thru is enough.

There is no quality. The bar are is dirty. Bathrooms are a worse and the food is less than…read moreappetizing. The service was like a free for all. Don't know where they got the bartenders. But the do not know how to wait on people. They were rude and disrespectful

If zero stars were an option i would have given a zero!…read moreThree years in a row we booked a home here (10 months in advance) for an extended weekend for the half Ironman triathlon race at Haines city. The location to the race is perfect and the homes are exactly the size we needed. The issue is with the new management company that took over, Tropical Escape Vacation Homes. Since they have taken over our reservation has yet to be honored. Last year they tried to cancelled our reservation 1-2 weeks to our arrival date and then after many complaints they tried to push us in a significantly smaller house than what we reserved. Eventually manamagent found us a house at the last minute. Th is year they called us Wednesday night before Thanksgiving to tell us the home we were reserved in had plumbing issues and they needed to cancel. We requested a call back from a supervisor or manager and never heard back. They simply outright cancelled us. They claim the home has plumbing issues but it was available for rent the week before and the week after. Amazing how the predicted plumbing issues are just the weekend we are scheduled to be there. We think they overbooked and the fact that we reserved ten months in advance or are a repeat customer doesn't matter to them. We had to scramble to find a home in another community. Next year we will not even bother trying this one and I suggest others do the same. They are untrustworthy, liars, don't hold to their own contracts, and unreliable.

Universal Orlando cabana bay resort was a great vacation destination,For me and my wife birthdays…read more The room was spacious and the beds were really comfortable. Nice and firm for a get night rest or a nap after being at the pool side for a few hours. Walk in closet big bathroom ,living room was cool as well. The rooms give you that old 1960 vibes with a modern touch. The resort also featured some old vintage 1960 cars similar to the TWA hotel at jfk airport. The resort had some nice places to go to. Me and my wife enjoyed the bowling alley. We had a lot of fun. Don't forget about the shops with all your favorite carton characters t shirts hats slippers you name it Star Wars, the minions the Simpsons fun for kids all ages. We also enjoyed the cabana cafeteria . I had a spicy chicken sandwich with fries my wife had chicken teriyaki lomein full of nice pieces of chicken ,Which she enjoyed .I also had some chicken tenders and fries from the cafeteria on our stay. We also ordered food from door dash while we were in the main lobby. We ordered shake shack which was cheaper ordering from door dash then buying food on the resort, smash burgers well done with cheese fries, for a little vacation cheat because I'm on a diet. By the way the order came really fast. Don The pool was great especially at night the view was amazing. With the lights shining on the pool and the really nice fire pit they had so you can even roast some marshmallows by it. Also the pool features a water slide for kids and adults. The blow up rafts were $9to17. You also could bring your own as well. You also had an ice machine with cold water free. Plus you had the soft drinks and soda all you can drink for $30 . That was the drink packed. Cabana bay resort also had a restaurant right next the pool outside. Where they had some really good chicken quesadillas with fries. My wife enjoyed that. . I went with the chicken wrap with lettuce and some veggies, It was great to eat pool side with the beach chairs equipped with the big umbrella for shade . Then you also had the lazy river at the resort. That featured a bigger water slide and pool . Bigger than the pool outside the main lobby. The staff was courteous and friendly the stay was fun. Just remember it's kinda pricey . But don't forget about all the theme parks you get to visit for $80 each way .

Stayed here last weekend for a long Memorial Day weekend. The hotel and pools are pretty nice -…read morekind of a 50s/60s vibe, though, the pool area was quite loud and crowded - couldn't help but hear other people's expletive-ridden drunk conversations while I watched my kids swim. The food: the bowling alley is probably one of the best food options on site (other than the Starbucks) - the salad there was actually quite good and not crazy expensive (though, everything is expensive). We also enjoyed milkshakes from the malt shop. The room was fine - we had a suite with a little kitchenette and it was spacious enough for a few days. **My only real complaint (and the reason for my lower review) was the quality of the furniture. My daughter was leaning against one of the end tables to plug something in on the other side the night before we were hitting Epic Universe early, and it collapsed below her. She fell on top of it and some portion of it punctured her leg (we think a metal pin that was poking out from one of the broken legs). We contacted hotel management, and they came with hotel security who did some basic first aid and took away the broken tables (the other one also broke from her fall). We're grateful she wasn't injured more seriously (at least that we know of yet), but it could have been so much worse if that pin had punctured a more delicate area of her body. It also definitely made the next day at the park a lot harder for her with leg pain, etc. They really need to upgrade/inspect the furniture to make sure it's safe for guests.

Oh my gosh! A piece of paradise. Ian and Darin have perfected the feel for old Florida and the…read moremodern comforts. Exquisite taste, the tiny details make this a place you will remember fondly. All I can add is, you need to visit and see for yourself.

What a great place to stay when visiting Cedar Key! I wish I had thought to take pictures when we…read morearrived but we were so caught up chatting with the best owners and exploring the property. There's plenty of outdoor seating, spots to have a fire and even bicycles you can rent during your stay. We stayed in the Firefly cottage that has an unobstructed view of the water from its private back porch. Every morning we received freshly ground coffee and enjoyed it on the porch watching the jumping trout and pelicans. It was really relaxing and serene. The cottage itself had everything you'd need and was super clean. Cute little kitchen area, fully stocked with plates and utensils. Bathroom with plenty of towels, toiletries and places to hang your bags. There's also a living room area with tv and queen sized bed. The cottage is so cozy and decorated with the coolest art and books. The best part are the hosts/owners. Ian and Darrin were so warm and welcoming. You can tell they love what they do. They know all the best spots in town too! The cottages are also only a 15 minute walk to town. We walked everywhere when we were there which was good considering all the tasty diner food we had.

Sherry was our server and she was the highlight of our afternoon at the Boat Bar. She took care of…read moreus every step of the way. The service is prompt, attentive, and courteous, mixed with a beautiful personality. The location is among the best! Beautiful waterfront dining and drinking. Ride up in your boat or bike. The owner, Marty, is crushing it!

Quaint yet full service bar and grill. A hidden gem! Got a basket of fried oysters for $12! Wow…read more Hubby got the Hennessy burger and was very pleased.

Stayed 2 nights at this hotel and we were recommended by some friends. We love the calmness of the…read moreproperty and felt our kids were very safe. It had a sidewalk that goes around the entire property so it's nice for a morning jog before the kids wake up. The pool is fun and my kids enjoyed staying here. The breakfast was good and all the staff is very accommodating. Overall, the room was clean, however our room in particular had a really bad odor and when I called, maintenance arrived and said they didn't notice anything wrong. Also housekeeping came and cleaned the area that I said I thought the smell was coming from. No other investigation was conducted and the problem seemed to be downplayed by staff. They were not able to move our room because all the rooms were booked up. I ended up going to Publix to buy my own cleaning supplies and air fresheners, but nothing seemed to help. I was disappointed because I really wanted this trip to be relaxing and not always in the go, but we really didn't want to hang out in our room due to the smell. I'm looking forward to going home. :/

It's the second time I stayed at the Legoland Beach Retreat and I enjoyed my stay both times. My…read moreson is a mega Lego fan so he loves that it is all Lego themed. It is the most economical one from the three Lego hotels but it is also on the other side of the park. There's a shuttle driving guests there and bringing them back but only until an hour after park closing. Since I usually like to enjoy dinner and activities at the main hotel, I always take the care as parking is included. The Beach Retreat is very charming but it is not really a full service hotel. You have to take your owns bags, and there is no water or body lotion in the room. You can text a number and request certain things but I'd rather come prepared. The rooms are in a cute little house that are Lego themed and include free Legos. There's also a nice pool with s'mores. All in all, it is a lot quieter than the main hotel and has less activities. So it depends on your personal preference which hotel to pick.

This place is magical! Our family celebrated my grandmas 100th birthday, so my uncle rented out the…read moreentire resort. It was one of the best reunions we've ever had and having the beach across the street was perfect. You have kayaks and paddle boards to use and it really felt like we were right at home

I think perhaps it depends on your expectations. We seemed to have several issues with Suite 3 but…read moremaybe it was just a bad week and for the price we were expecting a turnkey relaxing vacation. A few small things to consider- do not expect world class paddle boards, there is one SUP paddle that functions and two old paddle boards- kayaks seemed ok. The walk to the beach does require crossing a busy road, but once there it IS a nice beach, but you must bring all your own gear, including beach towels. There are not any beach rental chairs, etc. nearby. The wifi did not seem to work for us, the fan in the spare bedroom had a short apparently so my first night trying to sleep, it got up to 78 degrees in the room as we could not adjust the temp on the thermostat, the couch is not comfortable, the streaming buffered, so it took a couple hours to get that to work, there is a neighboring house with a large dog barking and although they warn you, I find it strange for the nightly price ($336/night!) to offer a small soap and shampoo. There is a washer, no dryer. The blankets were thin, beds were decent and the place was clean. There are no screens on any of the windows so you can't really get fresh air and there was a wasp nest above our bathroom window so definitely didn't want to leave a window ajar while showering. There is a "no refund" policy, so you are stuck there as we had wanted to check out after our first of two nights. There are not any walkable restaurants nearby. We were offered a couple of free nights to make up for all the mishaps we had. All in all, there were nice chairs and solitude by their water's edge. I could see a family enjoying the grounds and playing the outdoor games they had, but for us it was a letdown for the price. I think some people would be perfectly happy here but we had a lot of stress upon check-in and so many things not working properly.

What a delightful stay we've had for a few days away from the grind…read more This is our to us from us for the holidays which is a great way to enjoy the holiday and an experience present which gives and gives and keeps going through the learning and memories and experiences we gain when traveling together as a family. Thanks for quality accommodation with great standards of service and clean, fresh food and excellent time and time again with our DVC membership and visits to all things Disney. It's not perfect - but it's practically perfect in every way.

The room was a good size it was a corner room with a view of the pool area and the ocean, the…read morebathroom was sufficient, there's a mini fridge and some plates and silverware. There was a bead and couch that converts to a bed (easily) overall the room was nice. The pool was pretty warm, the ocean was a little chilly, the slide was fun there's also mini golf, pool table, bars, tennis, shuffle board ect. We parked across the street and walked in the tunnel that was interesting. I enjoyed this resort! The no-se-um were Awful but it's not the resorts fault.

Corner room with a wraparound balcony overlooking the ocean -- hard to beat. This place really…read moredelivers on the experience. The room was spacious with a full setup (king bed, pull-out couch, kitchen, living area), and the bathroom was large and well maintained. Housekeeping was fast and the staff checked in often to make sure we had everything we needed. If you're looking for a relaxing stay with a great view, this is it.

Needed a quick getaway and found this beautiful remodeled resort. It is in a great location right…read moreon the beach. The grounds are maintained and the pool is clean and spacious. There is no restaurant or bar on site, but there are some close by with a 5 to 10 drive. The staff is friendly, attentive and helpful. We were able to head to the beach while we waited to get our room, since we were early. There are loungers and chairs at the beach and it is first come first serve. The same applies to the pool. All rooms have ocean view, but our room was the one closest to the street, so we didnt get the same view as the ones up front. They have 2nd floor and a ground level rooms. The rooms are remodeled with an ocean theme, making it welcoming and getting that vacation feel. I did nit give it a 5 star due to the ac and all the humidity that you can feel at night. Not sure if it was our ac or just being too close to the beach that it was super stuffy, smelled a bit like mildew and it was uncomfortable to sleep. It is pricey, specially during the holidays but a nice hotel with an awesome beach