Daughter lives ther Mostly well managed HOA CON Rental fees for leased land becoming unaffordable thus contribute to poor sales Manufactured home sales prices unrealistic PROS Friendly community and activities read more

If I could give 0 stars, I would. Extremely rude and unprofessional office staff in the clubhouse. They claim they're always willing to help residents out and explain any violations you receive, but you go in there and talk to them, and you get nothing but attitude and no answers. If the person who gives out violations decides she doesn't like you, you just keep getting violation after violation until you decide to move out or until they find something they can evict you for. Meanwhile, homes all around you can have the exact same "violations" going on and never have to fix it. Would not recommend this place to anyone. It might be more affordable than other houses in the area, but they'll make up for it in nonstop violations, unprofessional staff interactions, and constant stress over losing your home due to pedantic little issues (a weed in your flowerbed, a blade of grass growing over your curb, etc.). read more

I live there for 7 tears, two years renting and five year owning, they increased the lot rental by $70 a years during the five years I was there without adding any additional services. They also gave many residents rule violation tickets such as powder washing the drive way, tree work and ........................ according to their liking other wise $35 a ticket. I was glad to move out of there put an end to their bully management style. read more

My parents have been long time residents for almost 30 years. My parents are snow birds so this is there second home during the winter time. My parents loved this place and also told their friends about it and had some of them buy a home here too. My father died like 13 years ago and now my mom stays there she will be 94 in a few months. My mom had a couple bad accidents which landed her in and out of a couple hospitals and rehab centers, which she is currently in now. My parents always followed the rules and regulations of this community. Recently when in the hospital and rehab center my mom got a courtesy letter for power washing her home and driveway. She was not home and no one living there. Me her daughter would go down to check on her house every couple of weeks. I am trying to get someone to do it but it is a gated community so it's hard unless you are there to get in. Within less than a month of getting the courtesy letter that was taped to her door and I noticed it 2 weeks late when I got there to check her house. She then received another one shortly after I got the first one again taped to her door. With a violation fee added to it because it wasn't done with the 7 days. I called the office to explain her situation and told them I am working on getting it done asap just trying to get someone to do it and me being there to check on it and pay them. They wouldn't take off the fee and said she had 3 days or she will get another fee added on if not done. Her house isn't bad at all it had alittle mold in a few pieces of siding along the side in the back of the house and also the back of the house another few pieces of siding. You can't see it unless right up to it and walking around it. They didn't care she was a loyal resident with no previous violations. Again she is almost 94 and hasn't been there in a few months because in and out of hospitals and rehab to get better. They are horrible and only want the money they don't care about nobody there or what is going on with them. I wouldn't recommend them to my worse enemy. I also lived there for 5 years and they wouldn't let my daughter and her friend use the gym which both were 18 years or older because my daughters name was not on the house only mine was. She was a minor when I bought it plus she didn't buy it I did and told them and filled out the paperwork that I own it and me and my minor daughter at the time of purchase would reside in it and it had to get approved which it did. They are horrible and so it the place. They raise the lot rent every year 30 dollars or more too. But nothing there changes because of it no updates in common areas. Again unless you are desperate and want to get ripped off I wouldn't live there or recommend it. Only out for the money that's it. read more

I suspect Miranda B may have reviewed the wrong neighborhood. Vista del Lago is a sleepy, peaceful community with zero trouble, even back in 2007 when she wrote the review. We rented there for 3 years before purchasing a home in 2010 and we are still there to this day. The whole surrounding area is extremely quiet and safe - it's right on Disney's doorstep and has a great choice of restaurants and stores within a few minutes drive. There are restaurants at the entrance of the resort, including a family bakery/restaurant, Chinese, Pizza Hut, Subway and Dominoes. A few minutes across the highway is a great local restaurant called Manny's Chophouse. It's only 5 miles to Disney's Animal Kingdom and the rest of the Disney parks are within easy reach. Many of the residents in Vista del Lago are seniors and Disney Cast Members. The worst crime you are likely to see is a senior pushing the 20mph speed limit in a golf cart! Vista del Lago is a super peaceful resort and so many people who stay there comment on how friendly the residents are. There are 3 swimming pools, a clubhouse, sauna, spa, fitness room, game room, media room, children's playground, tennis courts, racquetball courts, stocked fishing lakes, a Christian Church, Gated and Guarded entrance and staffed office. A super resort in an awesome location with welcoming friendly neighbors. read more

For anyone thinking they should stay here, take note: *Before you rent a vacation home from this company, be sure you schedule all your personal tragedies around your selected dates. **We booked 2 weeks prior to our trip and canceled within 3 days of paying for the booking because of a life threatening hospitalization. We had no way of anticipating such an event, and would never have thought of asking what would happen under such an eventuality. ***This place would not let us out of the contract. We booked on 11/13 and cancelled on 11/16 when I emailed FROM THE EMERGENCY ROOM. Because our doctor said my child could not travel indefinitely, we are unable to book another date to apply our payment to. ****Vista del Lago kept 33% (unreasonably high by industry standards) of our payment as a "cancellation fee." in spite of the fact that we kept this property "off the market" for a total of 48 hours. If I had known they were going to do that, I could have had another family member take the reservation for me and pay me for the stay, but I was not afforded that option. They were "sorry" for our emergency. *****We weren't due to check in for another 10 days. They had plenty of time to re-book that home for Thanksgiving break, but I'm sure it didn't rent due to the following: *******There are literally hundreds of places in the area nicer than this place (we've stayed for many years due to family) that have full refund policies and offer updated luxurious amenities for the same price. ********We've written emails and left countless messages offering the hospital documentation, and they do not have the courtesy to return our calls. The way this was handled was beyond unprofessional...it was cruel. We will never again stay at a place that puts profit over people. Oh, and it needs to be noted that they take down reviews they don't like off google, thereby exaggerating their ratings. read more

I just stayed at this "RESORT" if that's what you want to call it...and all I can say is thank God for weapons, I felt like I needed to guard my life while staying there. Boy was I bullshitted to the fullest on this one...never EVER again will I be seen in that area entirely read more

We have been living here for 15 years. The main reason we liked it, is the fact is so safe. There are 3 pools, great walking, events, and well kept homes. The schools are top rated. Coming from Brooklyn NY, this place was peaceful and felt safe enough that we have never locked our door, while we are out. We love to come home from traveling, because we are happy to be here. read more

My brother lives there and I try to visit as much as I can . It's a wonderful place to live , the pools and clubhouse are fun to go to . I'm hoping when my retirement date comes I want to move there which will be in 9 years . See you then. read more

I have owned a home at Vista del Lago for 10 years. We rented for 2 years before that. I don't know what the prior person is referring to, but we love it there. There are people from all over the world, young and old. The location and amenities are great and you could not ask for more friendly people. It is a middle class community, not a resort. Half of the homes are owner occupied; it is not a resort or hotel. Maybe the other poster was expecting an upper class resort like Gaylord Palms. If you are looking for a nice, safe place that is close to all the theme parks, then VDL is your place. If you are an upper class snob, then it may not be for you. read more