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Hi can anybody tell me what Sunset Lakes is like. I know that it a gated community. We're trying to choose which villa to go for and have seen a few on there that look nice. I read on the forum that there were a few burglaries and issues with security gates not being looked in 2006 just wondered what the position is now
Thanks
Helen
Hi Helen,
I am of course biased as an owner on Sunset Lakes, but it is a fabulous community! The location is ideal, 4 miles to the Animal Kingdom gates via the Sherberth Road shortcut, and with easy access to the I4 for Universal, Seaworld etc. There are shops and restaurants nearby at Formosa Place and you are minutes from the 192. The community itself is very peaceful, set around 2 lakes (one large, and one small) with gorgeous views.
The community is gated, and as with anything mechanical the gates do malfunction on occasion. We now have security cameras installed at the gates, so any problems are quickly reported and sorted out by the company that maintain the gates.
To get an idea of the location, take a look at the Orlando Villas map here http://www.orlandovillas.com/Map.aspx and scroll down on the right to Sunset Lakes
Dawn
Hi Helen, like Dawn we also own a villa at Sunset Lakes, and would echo her comments re. the gates and new security cameras.
Sunset Lakes has a very active Homeowners Association who ensure that the facilities like the fishing dock, community pool and childrens' play area are kept in tip-top condition , so expect to find a very well maintained, mature community with no new building work to disturb you.
If you have any further questions about Sunset Lakes, just ask!
I have owned on Sunset LAkes for 11 years, and been on the HOA for 9 of them [and trust me the HOA has ALWAYS maintained high standards!!]!
There are no problems - it is a beautiful estate -an oasis 9/10ths of a mile from the shops and restaurants of the 192, fishing on the lake in your back garden- secure and gated, and hasn't got a history of any problems really. These were large custom built Beazer Homes, so you will lots of differences between them all. You can reaqch Disney with no traffic, and be back poolside in less than 10 minutes -enjoy!!
WE HAVE HAD 5 TRIPS TO FLORIDA AND STAYED IN ALL DIFFERENT AREAS INCLUDING SUNSET LAKES. IT WAS BY FAR THE BEST AREA YET. SO CLOSE TO EVERYTHING YET BACK AT THE VILLA IT WAS SO PEACEFUL, NO SIGNS OF ANY TROUBLE AT ALL, THAT WAS 2007. THE BEST THING OF ALL WAS HAVING A VILLA THAT BACKED ON TO THE LAKE, THE VIEW, THE WILDLIFE, THE TRANQUILITY!!!!!!!!( BEFORE A MAD DAY AT THE PARKS) PRICELESS!!! GO FOR IT
HAVE FUN[msnsmile]