Glenbrook...

[mbb]

is great. We rented a villa there for three weeks, and found it just terrific.

We haven't seen it mentioned on here too much, so we thought we'd provide a little info for those that might be considering this newer development..

It's on Hwy 27 North of the 192 junction (one mile up), at the 3rd set of lights. (A development that's at lights is a plus for us - the highway can get quite busy at certain times of the day, and we just prefer having the lights to get us in and out. The U-turn spots work well, too..just our preference)

It's a non-gated community, seems to have a good mix of short-term rentals, as well as permanent residents. There's a community pool, tennis courts, volleyball area, 24hour access fitness center, and a 'community room', complete with large screen tv, video games, and a computer with internet access. Also a shuttle service to the parks...thinking it was $8/person..pre booked.

Walgreen's, CVS, urgent care center (which we did have to use, unfortunately..but no wait, they can do bloodwork, xrays, and general health issues. Any worse, and you go directly do emergency rooms)CITGO gas station, pet hospital, Radio Shack, and saving the best for last...

Pasquales Pizza. Yum! Yum, and more yum!

are all right there at the lights...lovely little 5 minute stroll on the sidewalks takes you right up to 'Sunrise Plaza' for all the above mentioned services.

And did I mention fireworks? We were driving back and just as we turned in Morningstar Drive,

KABOOM! There was Wishes! We pulled over and enjoyed...and it never dawned on us that we could probably see them from the front steps of our house every night!! Oh well..next year!

Silver Creek, Woodridge, Sunrise Lakes, Clear Creek, High Grove, Mission Park, Orange Tree, Eagle Ridge, The Savanas, Greater Groves, Trad's Landing...and I know I must be missing a few, have to check the map!...are all right in the area as well.

WalMart is at the first set of lights after the junction...followed by WinnDixie at the next set (Wendy's, Taco Bell, Long John Silver's, and a soon to be opened Burger King, are all along there as well.)

Great area..hope this helps someone in their decision!

[msnsmile]

[mizzy]

we are staying on Glenbrook next march and booked the villa from ov

sounds like you had a great time

i cant wait now

Mizzy

[KJH]

We go to Glenbrook on the 19th March[8D]

[MarkJan]

KJH, PM me to let us know where you are staying. We travel out on the 21st to our villa on Glenbrook!

[reemur]

Hi KJH
We will be in our villa on Glenbrook March11-25
Let us know where you are staying
Thanks MBB for the write up Anybody staying at Glenbrook wont be disapointed[msnsmile2][)]

[Arby]

Glenbrook is a really great place to stay. Very bright, vibrant and attractive.

[sunworld]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by mbb
is great. We rented a villa there for three weeks, and found it just terrific.

We haven't seen it mentioned on here too much, so we thought we'd provide a little info for those that might be considering this newer development..

It's on Hwy 27 North of the 192 junction (one mile up), at the 3rd set of lights. (A development that's at lights is a plus for us - the highway can get quite busy at certain times of the day, and we just prefer having the lights to get us in and out. The U-turn spots work well, too..just our preference)

It's a non-gated community, seems to have a good mix of short-term rentals, as well as permanent residents. There's a community pool, tennis courts, volleyball area, 24hour access fitness center, and a "community room", complete with large screen tv, video games, and a computer with internet access. Also a shuttle service to the parks...thinking it was $8/person..pre booked.

Walgreen's, CVS, urgent care center (which we did have to use, unfortunately..but no wait, they can do bloodwork, xrays, and general health issues. Any worse, and you go directly do emergency rooms)CITGO gas station, pet hospital, Radio Shack, and saving the best for last...

Pasquales Pizza. Yum! Yum, and more yum!

are all right there at the lights...lovely little 5 minute stroll on the sidewalks takes you right up to "Sunrise Plaza" for all the above mentioned services.

And did I mention fireworks? We were driving back and just as we turned in Morningstar Drive,

KABOOM! There was Wishes! We pulled over and enjoyed...and it never dawned on us that we could probably see them from the front steps of our house every night!! Oh well..next year!

Silver Creek, Woodridge, Sunrise Lakes, Clear Creek, High Grove, Mission Park, Orange Tree, Eagle Ridge, The Savanas, Greater Groves, Trad's Landing...and I know I must be missing a few, have to check the map!...are all right in the area as well.

WalMart is at the first set of lights after the junction...followed by WinnDixie at the next set (Wendy's, Taco Bell, Long John Silver's, and a soon to be opened Burger King, are all along there as well.)

Great area..hope this helps someone in their decision!

[msnsmile]




[/quote]

This was a very useful post, thanks. We are considering a villa on Glenbrook and just researching the community before we decide. Any more info on Glenbrook would be appreciated, such is there still building work going on etc?

[MarkJan]

We are one of the very last to be built. Our furniture is going in next week. I believe there are only 2 homes not as far advanced as ours but I will get some of the other owners on Glenbrook to update this post for you.

[valleyboy]

Our Villa was completed last year.

Colin
http://www.onlinefloridavillas.com/villas/2083.aspx

[GrahamC]

Although Glenbrook is a new community, the building work is just about finished. There is no constructon going on now, just the internal finishing off of the last few villas.

The developers will be totally gone by the end of April but you wouldn't know they were there now.

I am sure you will have a great time if you chose to stay there.