View Full Version : terra verde or southern dunes
blackpoolowl
03-04-2006, 21:25
right guys after hours of deliberation i think we have narrowed the villas down to two!
1 on terra verde (very nice villa, as though decorated for us)
1 on southern dunes (£170 cheaper than terra & a few more extras)
if you had to choose 1 location which would it be?
i am so confused
help[msnscared]
terry
LiesaAnna
03-04-2006, 22:29
well i am very biased, having spent our last hols in Terra Verde!! we loved it so much we are planning to stay there again!!
do whats right for you! go with you and your families choice!!
you could always flip a coin Terry[msnwink]
best of three?
Mizzy
I think you have got to make a list of the pros and cons of each and think about what you want.
Both communities are very nice and you will have a fantastic holiday whichever you chose.
Terry,
Only you and your family can decide which of the two would be best for what you require, and I am speaking from an unbiased point of view[msnwink] Read all of the info on both communities and maybe make a pros and cons list to help you decide. At the end of the day though you need to choose yourself without being swayed by others opinions.
Karen
Shirley G
04-04-2006, 18:32
Hard decision, only you can decide. Our villa is on Southern Dunes so I would be biased if I said too much[msnwink]
eclipsed
06-04-2006, 00:27
its got to be Southern Dunes,lovely community and very easy to get to the attractions.Walmart within walking distance and lots of places to eat across from the entrance.
Shirley G
06-04-2006, 04:14
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by eclipsed
its got to be Southern Dunes,lovely community and very easy to get to the attractions.Walmart within walking distance and lots of places to eat across from the entrance.
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I could not agree more[clap]
Sue and Jere
06-04-2006, 12:40
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by eclipsed
its got to be Southern Dunes,lovely community and very easy to get to the attractions.Walmart within walking distance and lots of places to eat across from the entrance.
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Totally agree [msnsmile2]
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Hi Terry,
I think the best way to decide is to follow Jill's advice. If you write down all the things available on both Communities, and then look at what you and your family feel are the most important,
and then do the same with the villas.
I do think which ever you choose you won't be disappointed.
Have a great vacation ![msnsmile]
TracyAndDean
09-04-2006, 22:42
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by eclipsed
its got to be Southern Dunes,lovely community and very easy to get to the attractions.Walmart within walking distance and lots of places to eat across from the entrance.
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Have to agree, may be biased though as our villa is on Southern Dunes also.
Terra Verde would be my choice
glasgowmary
15-04-2006, 01:02
hi , we stayed at terra verde in jan and had a great time but didn' t use the resort facilites at all , we are going in dec and staying in glenbrook this time we made a list of pros and cons and then price !! it's all part of the holiday good luck[msncool]
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Vincent Pybis
02-07-2006, 22:34
I am also looking at Southern dunes but cant seem to find any info about the resort.....there are plenty of pics of villas and descriptions of resort but it would be nice if anyone has any links to images ........
thanks
Vincent
vince so long as you get a villa that suits you, most estates are much of a much. southern dunes has the benefit of a golf course. i havent stayed there nor at terra verde. we drove around s d. and it seemed nice. everyone will tell you something different, we prefer to be nearer the 192 but some people like to be next to the i4 to blast in that way.
we try to make sure that any villa we stay in has a tv in each room a spa and pool table /games room. it works for us. we stayed on highlands reserve 2 year ago with a golf course view and that was nice.
really if you are getting what you 'need' in a villa and the price is right then go for it! enjoy [msnsmile2]
ShirleyD
03-07-2006, 03:03
http://www.villasflorida.com/florida-villas/all/all-communities.aspx
You can find some info about the communities here which may help you.
Once again, I'm biased but I would agree the best thing you can do is print off the info on the two villas and highlight the best features, then get all the family to vote. I'm sure whichever you choose, you will have a fabulous time.
Everyone wants something different from their holiday, but you may well spend more time than you expect at the villa as unlike a hotel room, you will enjoy being there with your own pool etc
I am bias to Terra Verde.
Location is great and plenty to do.
Helen
bargainqueen
05-07-2006, 13:41
I prefer the Poincianna Blvd area although we haven't stayed on Terra Verde. Last trip we stayed nearby in Indian Point. This area suits our needs and we always look for villas nearby.
50sumtng
05-07-2006, 16:07
So, when you are next on Poinciana Blvd. just check out Terra Verde.
Of course, you will have to let the man on the gate let you in, since it is a 24 hr. security controlled community.
Of course, I have to declare that I am biased. Will be there next week. :D
steph_goodrum
05-07-2006, 16:41
"Of course, you will have to let the man on the gate let you in, since it is a 24 hr. security controlled community"
Maybe I'm being a bit dense here Paul, but if anyone can go to the aecurity, tell them "I want to look round" and get in ....what exactly extra does the "security" give anyone. We found when looking that so called gated communities were just as open as non gated because so many people could gain access that it doesn't make a lot of difference and is why we suggest guests dont make that their no 1 priority when lokoing for somewhere to stay.
Daybreak
05-07-2006, 18:37
We didn't make it a number one priority when we used to rent prior to ownership, or when in deed we bought, just an added bonus really added to all the other 'ticks in boxes' when we looked on TV
I still think it acts as a deterrent as our security do check names and make notes of car registration numbers
Mind you i couldn't comment on any other 'so called gated communities' as i haven't been on any
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Wouldn't let me on!!![msnsmile2]
ctgirlscout
05-07-2006, 20:42
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by steph_goodrum
"Of course, you will have to let the man on the gate let you in, since it is a 24 hr. security controlled community"
Maybe I'm being a bit dense here Paul, but if anyone can go to the aecurity, tell them "I want to look round" and get in ....what exactly extra does the "security" give anyone. We found when looking that so called gated communities were just as open as non gated because so many people could gain access that it doesn't make a lot of difference and is why we suggest guests dont make that their no 1 priority when lokoing for somewhere to stay.
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I know that our gated community does not let people in without a pass, although I can't say what other communities do.
LiesaAnna
05-07-2006, 23:01
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by steph_goodrum
"Of course, you will have to let the man on the gate let you in, since it is a 24 hr. security controlled community"
Maybe I'm being a bit dense here Paul, but if anyone can go to the aecurity, tell them "I want to look round" and get in ....what exactly extra does the "security" give anyone. We found when looking that so called gated communities were just as open as non gated because so many people could gain access that it doesn't make a lot of difference and is why we suggest guests dont make that their no 1 priority when lokoing for somewhere to stay.
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when we stayed there as guests we had to have a special card which had to be shown, nobody can just get in, they are very thorough on who they let in!!
its a lovely place and we cant wait till our next holiday there in Pauls villa,(50sumtng)only 14 months or so to go!!!!!
ShirleyD
06-07-2006, 01:49
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by LiesaAnna
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by steph_goodrum
"Of course, you will have to let the man on the gate let you in, since it is a 24 hr. security controlled community"
Maybe I'm being a bit dense here Paul, but if anyone can go to the aecurity, tell them "I want to look round" and get in ....what exactly extra does the "security" give anyone. We found when looking that so called gated communities were just as open as non gated because so many people could gain access that it doesn't make a lot of difference and is why we suggest guests dont make that their no 1 priority when lokoing for somewhere to stay.
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when we stayed there as guests we had to have a special card which had to be shown, nobody can just get in, they are very thorough on who they let in!!
its a lovely place and we cant wait till our next holiday there in Pauls villa,(50sumtng)only 14 months or so to go!!!!!
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Yes it's the same at Southern Dunes, you have to register with security on entry, who takes your registration and length of stay. It obviously makes people feel at ease, as a lot of people walk or jog around the community
steph_goodrum
06-07-2006, 01:57
The ones I am thinking of operate a gate code system so the guests just let themselves in using the code but very often it is given out to so many people, food delivery, tradesmen etc or the cars just drive in one behind another (if the gates are working and not left open that is), so the system isn't infallible.
It may be easy enough to access Terra Verde (we're very welcoming:D), but once you're there you have to check in at the concierge, provide them with information like name, car make and number etc and they will give you a dated permit, which must be displayed in your car at all times. Passing visitors are given a different kind of permit, and when security make their patrols, they check to see if these vehicles should still be in the resort. Having logged licence plates and names it's easy enough to trace who has overstayed their welcome. It works very well. :)
50sumtng
07-07-2006, 17:10
Oooops !. [:O] Just re-visited this thread and didn't originally mean to start such a discssion on the pros / cons of security. Of course, there are a great deal of differences in the levels of security offered by the various communities. Having said that, we have been visiting Florida for more than 20 years and would rate the overall levels of safety, when compared with some global holiday destinations, as very high. The owners of Terra Verde did vote to pay extra charges, over and above those originally levied by the developer and HOA, to ensure effective 24 hr. coverage and as Liesel points out, the fact that all vehicles are logged, does provide an audit trail on all visitors. I am also sure that all Kissimmee / Orlando communities are very safe. :D
LiesaAnna
07-07-2006, 18:29
just to say , Terra Verde is a lovely place to have a great holiday!!
am sure southern dunes is as nice!!