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JMor99
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Status: offline |  Posted - 18 May 2008 : 16:05:01  
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I am unsure what is the difference between a villa and a house. Where can I read about the definitions, or can someone here explain? I do appreciate any assistance you may give.
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Katys Grandad
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Status: offline | Posted - 18 May 2008 : 17:06:45
| | Doesn't 'Villa' have a specific meaning in the US when referring to residential property? It's not an description you hear much over there and seems to be used almost exclusively by UK visitors. | | Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page |
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Newhomebuyer
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Status: offline | Posted - 18 May 2008 : 17:21:27
| Villa is sometimes used to describe an apartment or suite in Florida. It can be confusing however you will not be confused if you are using any of the links on this site where the villas are all detached houses. There are also some townhomes which we would describein the UK as terraced or semi detached homes.
If in any doubt at all the owner will clarify the exact property type for you. That is one of the benefits of booking directly with the owner. |
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Cruella DeVilla
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Status: offline | Posted - 18 May 2008 : 17:25:27
| | Yes a Villa is normally a townhouse/apartment/condo over in the US. What we would class as a villa a la Europe would normally be called a single family home/dwelling or such likes. |
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JMor99
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Status: offline | Posted - 18 May 2008 : 18:50:15
| Hi: Thanks for the replies. This forum is a big help. I am from the U.S. and have never rented one before. This is new to me and am doing a lot of research. Am I correct in assuming most of the owners are european? Is this because of the weak U.S. Dollar? When I look up these areas on Google maps, I am amazed at the density of houses in each area. Do the pools have privacy shades so you can't see into the neighbor's pool, or vice versa? Is Clermont considered the newest area? I think I need to choose from Clermont/Davenport or Kissimmee. My family and I plan for a week at Disney.
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Newhomebuyer
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florida4sun
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Status: offline | Posted - 18 May 2008 : 19:06:13
| I used to sell vacation homes in Florida and yes the majority owners are Europeans (in particular from the UK). Florida and the dollar has always been a good relationship for Europeans.
All homes will have pool screen around the pool to keep out insects. Some will have privacy at the back some will not. Seeing someone elses pool from yours would not be an issue for me.
Any of the areas you have mentioned would be perfect, there is no real difference between any of them (I managed homes in all of those areas). Most homes are within 20 minutes easy drive of Disney.
If this is your first time put an inquiry out on the above sites and have a look through. This is without doubt the best run and most friendly site for choosing a vacation home.
You will never go back to a hotel after staying in a villa/house. If this is your first time no doubt you are nervous, feel free to ask any questions you can think.
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Originally posted by JMor99
Hi: Thanks for the replies. This forum is a big help. I am from the U.S. and have never rented one before. This is new to me and am doing a lot of research. Am I correct in assuming most of the owners are european? Is this because of the weak U.S. Dollar? When I look up these areas on Google maps, I am amazed at the density of houses in each area. Do the pools have privacy shades so you can't see into the neighbor's pool, or vice versa? Is Clermont considered the newest area? I think I need to choose from Clermont/Davenport or Kissimmee. My family and I plan for a week at Disney.
Jim
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TrishT
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Status: offline | Posted - 18 May 2008 : 19:41:56
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Originally posted by Newhomebuyer
The surrounds for pools are different with each 'villa' (vacation home). Some pools have complete privacy , others have no-one overlooking the rear of the home but may have pools to the side.
I don't think you will be able to get a short term rental in Clermont but you will find homes available in both Davenport and Kissimmee.
Someone will be along to correct me if I am wrong about Clermont.
There are many short term rentals available in Clermont, off H27 slightly north of 192, some within 10 mins of Disney | | Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page |
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berrysmiles
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Status: offline | Posted - 19 May 2008 : 07:58:02
| quote:
Originally posted by JMor99
Hi: Thanks for the replies. When I look up these areas on Google maps, I am amazed at the density of houses in each area. Do the pools have privacy shades so you can't see into the neighbor's pool, or vice versa? Is Clermont considered the newest area? I think I need to choose from Clermont/Davenport or Kissimmee. My family and I plan for a week at Disney.
Jim
Hi Jim
Welcome to the forum. You will probably find that some of the "older"
developments have larger lots, so you are further from your neighbours pools.
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Pegasus928
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Status: offline | Posted - 19 May 2008 : 13:51:13
| In my experience to get everything you want from a villa - and that includes privacy - you need to book early. There are plenty of villas out there that are on the edge of the developments that are looking onto a conservation area, lake or orange grove and have a south facing view. Some have 5 foot high walls around the pool that protect your privacy but we always found these to be to enclosed (personal taste plays a large part here). We have also always stayed on the H27 and have found it excellent for local shopping (Walmart and Publix only 5 mins) and close to all the major theme parks.
To be totally honest though Jim if you really are only going for a week I wouldn't get too hung up on the pool. A week goes very quick in Florida and if you plan on doing Disney/Universal as well then you probably won't be spending that much time at the villa.
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Robert5988
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Status: offline | Posted - 19 May 2008 : 17:16:06
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i was under the impression villa was all on one floor and the townhouse was on 2 levels?
Definitions vary across the USA, but the term 'Townhouse' is normally what we in UK would call a semi-detached or terraced house. The number of floors is not important.
I don't think the term 'villa' is widely used in the USA to describe the type of house that most people on this site own. i.e. a single family detached home on a development. I suspect the term 'villa' was used to make it sound more 'up-market' for rentals and has caught on! | | Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page |
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steph_goodrum
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Status: offline | Posted - 19 May 2008 : 17:44:50
| I think the term villa came from using the description that has been widely used in Europe for many years to describe a detached holiday home.
When we first started going to Florida the holiday comanies used to use the word villa in their heading for the holiday homes such as Fantasy World Villas and then in the descriptions they would put townhouses as they were actually what we would call terraced houses. |
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pbensur
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Status: offline | Posted - 19 May 2008 : 20:54:05
| As an American owner, I can confirm that "villa" is not a familiar term in the U.S. I have been under the impression that it's widely used in Florida because of the large majority of UK owners. Florida "villas" or vacation homes can be one floor or two. I always thought that townhouses were not single family homes, but part of complex with shared facilities (i.e. community pool vs. a private pool).
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