The Society of Villa Owners in York (UK)
handle all financial transactions, safely and securely.

ABOUT US: WE ARE AN INDEPENDENT ORGANISATION BASED IN YORK, UK. WE PROMOTE BOTH INDIVIDUAL OWNERS LUXURY VILLAS AS WELL AS GROUPS OF VILLAS RUN BY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES, WE ARE NOT AFFILIATED OR OWNED BY ANY MANAGEMENT COMPANY AND REMAIN INDEPENDENT TO OFFER AN IMPARTIAL SERVICE TO OUR MEMBERS AND GUESTS. OUR AIM TO MATCH OUR GUEST ENQUIRIES TO VILLA OWNERS, THE FULL PAYMENT MADE BY THE GUEST IS PAID DIRECTLY TO THE VILLA OWNER, WE MANAGE THE TRANSACTION TO ENSURE SECURITY FOR BOTH PARTIES. ADDITIONALLY WE PROVIDE CONCIERGE SERVICES BY PHONE FOR OUR GUESTS AND AIM TO ENHANCE THE DIRECT VILLA MARKETPLACE.

Terms & Conditions of Booking with
The Society of Villas Owners & Florida Spirit Inc.

PLEASE PRINT AND READ
THE SMALL PRINT - THANK YOU!

1. YOUR BOOKING

After making a reservation with us, the party leader must complete our booking form and sign on behalf of all members of the party that these booking conditions together with our general information have been read and accepted. The accommodation is booked solely for the use of the guests named on the booking form. Due to State fire regulations in Florida, the maximum occupancy as advised by us must not be exceeded.
To confirm your booking, we will require a refundable deposit of £150.00 or 10% whichever is lowest per property per week within 7 days of our verbal confirmation of your arrangements. A higher deposit may be required for premium dates and certain homes, or for longer stays exceeding 4 weeks. Your booking is confirmed once we have received your deposit and booking form, and the confirmation invoice has been issued by us. No further invoice will be issued, therefore please make a note of the balance due date.

2. PAYING THE BALANCE

The balance of your rental cost is payable 4 weeks prior to your arrival in Florida. Where payment in full has not been made by this date, we reserve the right to cancel the booking and cancellation charges as detailed to follow, will apply. If you book within 4weeks, we will require full payment at the time of booking.

3. PRICE GUARANTEE

All prices are subject to change without notice. Rentals paid for IN FULL at the time of booking will not be subject to any increase or surcharge; advanced bookings where 50 % deposit is paid will have a price guarantee on rental cost where booked in the UK in UK pounds. Dollar currency payments are subject to adjustment if the Dollar Rate against the pound varies by more than 10 cents. This is not applicable to UK reservations. Energy surcharges may apply for advanced bookings where less than 50% is placed on deposit should energy costs rise substantially as they did in 2005/6 at 45%.

4. WHAT'S INCLUDED

You have use of the property including all utilities except pool heating, (applicable to pool homes only), for which a supplement is payable.
Your holiday home or condo is cleaned and prepared for your arrival. Maid service however is not usual in Florida private homes and it's therefore up to you to keep the property clean and to change and wash bed linen and towels (which are supplied) during your stay.

Your holiday home or condo is available from 4.00PM local time on the day of your arrival. We ask that you vacate the property by 10.00AM on the day of your departure, leaving it in a tidy condition to enable our cleaners to prepare for our newly arriving guests.

5. SECURITY DEPOSITS

We understand that accidents do happen, but we do ask that you inform Florida Spirit Management Company of any defects or breakages as soon as possible and pay for the repair or replacement so that neither you nor the following guests are inconvenienced.

On arrival at the property Florida Spirit will require the payment of a returnable security deposit of $300 in the form of a credit card. This charge will be held to cover or part cover any breakages, excess cleaning costs or damage to the property. The deposit will be returned within 21 days of the end of the rental period subject to inspection by the management company, less any deductions to cover the cost of replacement or repair. Costs in excess of this amount will be invoiced and payable in full immediately.

6. CHANGING YOUR BOOKING

Any amendment to a confirmed booking may incur a charge of up to $40 amendment fee. Changes within 8 weeks may result in additional cancellation charges.

7. CANCELLATION

If you wish to cancel your booking within 4 weeks of arrival, your money will not be refunded.

8. IF WE CHANGE YOUR ACCOMMODATION

Occasionally it may be necessary to amend or cancel your booking through reasons beyond our control and we reserve the right to do so. We will inform you as soon as possible and offer you the choice of alternative accommodation of a similar standard or a refund of all monies paid, providing it does not arise for reasons of 'Force Majeure'.

9. FORCE MAJEURE

No liability can be accepted for events, which are 'force majeure'. These include, but are not limited to war, threat of war, riots, civil commotion, terrorist activities, industrial disputes, technical difficulties with transportation, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, adverse weather conditions or other events outside our control.

10. LIABILITY

We accept no liability whatsoever for any injury or loss sustained by guests or any other visitors to the home or swimming pool, or for any loss or damage howsoever caused to any property brought to the premises.

You are liable for any damage to the property caused by your guests or any person within the boundary of the property. You must not permit any other person to enter the property unless they are accompanied at all times by a member of Florida Spirit or The Police.

Damage to the property is treated with the utmost concern and may lead to the termination of this agreement and your mandatory vacation of the property. Minor damages & accidents must be reported to Florida Spirit immediately, it is incumbent upon you to make all reasonable attempts to minimize further damage, without taking any personal risk to yourself or any persons in the property.

A damage deposit is collected on arrival and after inspection following your departure will be refunded less deductions or billed for any reasonable sums to cover damage to the property. On your arrival you should check the property immediately and report and damage or breakages to Florida Spirit.

You agree to take all reasonable steps to protect the property and its contents. The home you are renting is privately owned and is not a corporate hotel. Please treat the home as you would expect your own to be treated.

11. IN CASE OF COMPLAINT

While it is unlikely that you should have a complaint about any of the holiday home we offer, occasionally things do go wrong. If you have a problem during your stay, you MUST inform Florida Spirit immediately who will endeavour to rectify the matter. We will not accept liability for any dissatisfaction or other complaint not reported to the local managing agent during your stay.

12. INSURANCE

It is vital that you have adequate comprehensive insurance cover for you and all members of your party. Check that any policies you are considering do in fact cover you for rented accommodation booked independently of travel arrangements.
No responsibility is accepted for any death, illness or loss or damage to property and/or motor vehicles howsoever caused.

13. WEB SITE

Our web site is a guide to the quality and description of our various holiday homes and their facilities. All of the properties that we offer are individually owned and furnished to the owners taste, and changes may be made without notice. No liability is accepted for unintentional errors, mistakes or omissions, which may arise as a result of subsequent changes.

14. DEPARTURE DOCUMENTATION

Approximately 30 days before arrival, we will send you details, giving directions to your vacation home and information on key collection. Where keys are provided in a 'lock box' facility you will be given a security code. The security code will be needed in order to allow you to access the security box, which holds the keys to your home or condo. The security box is easy to access and can be found at the entrance to the property. Please remember to take these details with you otherwise access to your vacation home cannot be guaranteed.

Your acceptance of these terms is required; the signature on the enclosed reservation forms indicates your approval, understanding and acceptance. In any event taking up the occupation of the villa shows full agreement to our terms & conditions and contract. You must vacate the premises on the required day of departure, under a mandatory evacuation due to weather or other risk to life or at the determination of a law enforcement officer. You are specifically not permitted to stay in the property either before or after the agreed short term rental period. You have no other rights of occupancy. In an emergency or other peril we will endeavour, at a cost, to accommodate you if possible, however no obligation on our part remains to provide you with accommodation outside of the agreed rental period.

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Reservation Agreement Terms and Conditions
FOR OTHER OWNER MANAGEMENT COMPANIES

These Terms and Conditions are incorporated into and made a part of the Reservation Agreement entered into between GUEST and THE SOCIETY OF VILLA OWNERS (YORK) UK. (hereinafter “The Society of Villa Owners”).

1. Agency of The Society of Villa Owners. Guest acknowledges and agrees that The Society of Villa Owners acts as agent on behalf of the owner of the subject vacation property (the “Premises”) for the purpose of reserving, renting and managing the use of the Premises.

2. Nature of Use. Guest is hereby granted a license to use the Premises. Guest acknowledges and agrees that no form of tenancy has been created pursuant to Chapter 83, Florida Statutes through Guest’s use of the Premises.

3. Payment. The Society of Villa Owners must receive payment in full for Guest’s use of the Premises at the agreed upon rate not later than 30 days prior to Guest’s arrival. Any reservation not paid in full 30 days prior to arrival will be cancelled and the deposit will be forfeited. If any reservation is made within 30 days of Guest’s arrival date, Guest must make payment in full at the time such reservation is made and the reservation is non-cancellable. The Society of Villa Owners will not confirm any reservation within 30 days of the arrival date for such reservation unless payment in full has been received by The Society of Villa Owners.

4. Cancellations. Cancellations may only be made in writing, and are effective only upon receipt by The Society of Villa Owners. It is the responsibility of Guest to retain proof of any such cancellation. Any cancellation received 30 days or more prior to Guest’s arrival date are refundable minus the booking fee and damage waiver.

5. Prohibited Uses. Only Guest and persons identified in the Rental Agreement as a Guest party may use or occupy any part of the Premises. Guests may not invite other persons to make use of the Premises or the amenities related to such Premises for any reason whatsoever. Pets and animals are only permitted on the Premises if it is a pet friendly Home. The Society of Villa Owners will determine which home is pet friendly and can be reached at 1-866-357-7474 for a list of homes that allow pets. There is also a 150.00 pet fee for allowing pets on the premise, it is non-refundable and must be paid before your arrival. Smoking is not permitted in any part of the Premises. Grills should only be used on the lawn outside of the pool screen, and not inside any other part of the Premises including, without limitation, inside the house, in the garage, or on the pool deck. Guests are solely responsible for using appropriate safety precautions in using grills on the Premises, and shall be liable for all damage resulting from misuse of any grill. Parents are solely responsible for supervising their children on the Premises, including the pool, if applicable. Adult supervision is required at all times when children are using the pool.

6. Check In/Check Out. Check in is at 4:00 p.m. and check out is at 11:00 a.m. Check in is required at the offices of the Owners Management Company (If applicable) If keys are provided by the owner of any Premises directly to Guest, Guest may proceed directly to the Premises, and in such case, Guest agrees to check in at the offices of The Society of Villa Owners within 24 hours of arrival on the Premises.

7. Right to Refuse Occupancy and Removal of Guest. If Guest violates the terms and conditions of occupancy of the Premises, including without limitation, failure to pay rent as agreed with The Society of Villa Owners, failure to check out of the Premises at the time set forth herein (or if such time is extended at The Society of Villa Owners' sole option, at the time otherwise agreed to by Guest and The Society of Villa Owners in writing), causing damage to the Premises, or engaging in prohibited use of the Premises, and Guest fails to pay for, or vacate the Premises upon written or oral request by The Society of Villa Owners, Guest may be summarily removed with the assistance of a Florida law enforcement officer in compliance with Section 509.141(4), Florida Statutes. In addition, in the case of a large unpaid bill for rental of the Premises where The Society of Villa Owners reasonably determines that such an unpaid bill may not be paid by Guest, The Society of Villa Owners may elect, in addition to all other remedies available to The Society of Villa Owners, to lock Guest out of the Premises until payment arrangements are made in accordance with Section 509.401, Florida Statutes. The Society of Villa Owners reserves the right to refuse service to any guest for any reason, provided, however, that such refusal shall not be based on race, creed, colour, sex, physical disability or national origin.

8. Comparable Premises and Force Majeure. Unforeseeable circumstances may arise which make it impossible or impractical for The Society of Villa Owners to provide the anticipated accommodations to Guest. Such circumstances may include, but not be limited to, scheduling problems, equipment failure, as well as a fire or other casualty at the Premises. In such a circumstance, The Society of Villa Owners reserves the right to transfer Guest to another vacation property of reasonably comparable value, determined in the sole discretion of The Society of Villa Owners, whose determination shall be final. In other circumstances such as acts of God, acts of war, acts of terrorism, hurricanes, wind storms, fires or other natural occurrences, said circumstances not being exclusive, it may be impossible or impractical for The Society of Villa Owners to make available reasonable or other alternative accommodations to Guest. In such a circumstance, The Society of Villa Owners shall return 50% of the payments received by Guest.

9. Indemnification. Guest hereby agrees to indemnify and hold The Society of Villa Owners harmless for injuries or other losses to Guest and other persons and property that may occur in connection with Guest’s use of the Premises. Guest further agrees that, as agent for the owner of the Premises, The Society of Villa Owners has no control over the condition of the Premises and, furthermore, that The Society of Villa Owners is not under any obligation to accept for safekeeping any moneys, securities, jewellery or other articles of personal property belonging to Guest, nor is The Society of Villa Owners liable for any loss in connection with any such items, or for providing security for the Premises. The Society of Villa Owners will cooperate in forwarding any complaint or concern of Guest to the owner of the Premises, but shall not be obligated to correct any condition or hazard associated with the Premises.

10. Damages, Security Deposit and Damage Waiver. Upon check in with the The Society of Villa Owners offices or the owners management company as required under Section 6 above, a house damage waiver (HDW) in the amount of $40 will be made available to Guest to cover damage to the Premises caused by Guest in excess of normal wear and tear. Additionally, a credit card imprint will be taken at check in to cover any additional charges. A Guest that has purchased HDW will not be obligated to pay for loss or damage to the contents of the Premises during Guest’s stay up to an aggregate amount of $1,000 per stay (from the date of check in to the date of check out), but will be fully liable for all losses in excess of $1,000. For those Guests purchasing HDW, certain conditions apply:

a). HDW coverage does not include intentional acts of a Guest, gross negligence or wilful conduct, any damage Guest has failed to report to The Society of Villa Owner’s prior to or upon check out, normal wear and tear, and damage or loss caused by a pet or other animal brought onto the premises by Guest. HDW only applies to the direct physical loss or damage to the covered property and does not cover loss of use of such property nor does the waiver apply to loss or damage to any property owned by or brought on to the premises by Guest.

b). Guest must report all damage Immediately to The Society of Villa Owners and the owners management company. As used herein, “Immediately” means within 24 hours of the loss, and, in all cases, prior to check out. The Society of Villa Owners shall, in its sole discretion, determine the extent of repairs necessary to correct any damage caused by Guest. HDW is void if Guest fails to report damage to the Premises Immediately.

c). Purchase of the HDW is optional. The Society of Villa Owners encourages the purchase of the HDW to cover those circumstances that may arise during Guest’s occupancy and are purely accidental. If Guest elects not to purchase the HDW, The Society of Villa Owners will require a refundable security deposit in the amount of $350. The security deposit does not relieve Guest of liability for damages that exceed the amount of the security deposit. In the event of any dispute relating to damage to the Premises, the parties agree that said dispute will be resolved in the appropriate state court having jurisdiction in Orange or Osceola Counties, Florida and the prevailing party shall be awarded its reasonable attorney’s fees and costs against the non-prevailing party both at the trial and appellate level. Formal service of process is waived and may be accomplished by certified mail, return receipt requested or DHL or any other international method of mail delivery with a receipt showing delivery. Service shall include a copy of any relevant complaint and summons.

11. Other Remedies. In addition to the foregoing rights and remedies of The Society of Villa Owners under these Terms and Condition, The Society of Villa Owners expressly reserves all other rights and remedies available to similar parties pursuant to Chapter 509 Florida Statutes. Exercise of one right or remedy by The Society of Villa Owners shall not prevent exercise of any other right or remedy available to The Society of Villa Owners.

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Villa Checks and Vetting.
As part of The Society of Villa Owners, each Luxury Villa is carefully vetted to ensure the listing is accurate and the properties are of the highest standards.

Our Guarantee.
If you arrive at your Villa and you feel it is not habitable*, we will resolve the issue, if not we may offer you an alternative Villa within 24 hours. To date, this guarantee has not been needed. If your chosen Villa is not available due to a water leak, damage or other non force majeure issue, we will provide you with an alternative Villa. In the very unlikely event that we can not source an alternative Villa, we will transfer your payment and top up to facilitate a Hotel room (room only basis) for the balance of your vacation.* Subject to booking via The Society and not a private direct booking and after our Inspector has visited the Property to remedy the issues.

Costs for our services.
The Society of Villa Owners charges a 10% Guest Service fee for our vetting & checking procedures, amenities, facilities and financial safety & support and Villa Guarantee.

Information for Owners.
Our range of websites are Free Gateway Directory Pages for all property owners worldwide - No charge for advertising.
After listening to users feed back in a well respected forum, we have now redeveloped and further improved our system.
The principles remain the same - that is free full page website listings for each villa owner,
with a direct to owner from guest payment scheme with 100% of the rental paid to the owner. Additionally we will now provide owners with further upgrade options to enhance their listings, including a paid for inclusion advertisement, as well as the regular webpage and calendar service which costs £9.99 per month. The new option with direct links to owners websites and contact details is £75.00 per year, with a 50% discount for vacation forum members.

OUR TWENTY FOUR HOUR TELEPHONE CONTACT IS

TOLL FREE 1 866 670 0255

OWNERS SPECIAL OFFER - ADD YOUR VILLA TO THIS WEBSITE -FREE OF CHARGE

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Owner Direct Villa Rental.
We fully support the principle of owners direct marketing and our aim is to work alongside this tried and trusted marketing service. Any direct owner can market their Villas and Apartments with us FREE.

Pools & Pool Heating.
The Villas with pools all have inclusive pool heating and the prices listed are checked against our competitors to ensure a good deal. We offer fully inclusive pool heating from September 30th through May 31st. Pool heating is extra during June, July & August, but is rarely needed in Florida.

Paying through the Society
- A safer Way?
The Society handles your booking to give you peace of mind and security. Dealing directly with a Villa Owner can very occasionally lead to disappointment, perhaps the Villa is not available due to a water leak or similar, a single owner my find it difficult to offer you alternative accommodation.

Also on extremely rare occasions, the Villa owner may not be able to keep the booking due to faulty air conditioning or a pool leak etc, this is not to say booking direct is not generally safe, it is, but booking with a collective of owners does provide enhanced security as we are able to draw upon over 1000 Villa owners to find you an alternative.

In the unlikely event that we could not find a replacement Villa, The Villa Owners Society may provide a hotel (room only basis) for the balance of your vacation except in events that . This is where The Villa Owners Society offers you enhanced protection, you can be sure that you will have accommodation, that your payment will be sent to a real villa owner and avoid the rare internet scams.

We aim to work alongside our Owners who do an excellent job and work hard to make your holiday perfect; occasionally things can go wrong and we will help you to resolve any issues, firstly we will talk to the Owner's management company, if you have not had your problem resolved in a timely manner, and in the extremely rare event that you can not get your issued resolved, we will reallocate your payment to a different owner to find you an alternative Villa. If this is not available then we will provide a hotel for the balance of your stay. Finally, we process your booking in a professional manner from start to finish. You will receive written confirmation of your booking, a map and clear directions and all the codes you need for access. In addition we will ensure your Villa has been fully cleaned and serviced prior to your arrival and will phone you on your first day in the Villa to check all is well.

OWNERS SPECIAL OFFER
- ADD YOUR VILLA TO THIS WEBSITE -FREE OF CHARGE WE WELCOME INDIVIDUAL & COLLECTIVES SUCH AS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Are We a Travel Agent?
No, we are a Villa marketing service used by a collective of private Villa owners and Group Managers who have chosen to advertise their properties on our extensive websites and print media . We are effectively an Online Villa Magazine with a range of extra services to improve your Villa experience as a Guest, and to assist owners in improving their Villa Rental Services. We offer our services to provide a single point to research a range of Villas, all of which have been selected by the Society of Villa Owners Staff. We have strict inclusion criteria and will only offer properties that meet our Standards. We confirm the ownership of each property and also externally inspect each Florida property. Any property that has not been inspected will state this in the description.

Your Money.
We are fully supportive of direct owner to guest villa marketing and offer services to improve these transactions. We do not every hold your money; you payment is made payable to the owner directly and is passed through our offices for administrative purposes and is never cashed to our accounts or made payable to The Society. We are paid for our services by way of a booking fee that is paid for with your deposit when you book a Villa on our Websites.

Are you Bonded with ABTA or ATOL etc.?
No; we are not bonded, we are an on-line magazine not a travel agent; we are registered with the Office of Fair Trading and hold both a consumer credit license and Data Protection License. We do not need to be bonded. A travel agent collects your money and at a later date pays the airline and hotel for your service, what happens if the Travel Agent goes bust? This is when the ABTA bond comes in to help compensate you. We never hold your money; your payment is made to the owner directly, immediately and without any deduction. Generally a 20% deposit is required and you do not need to pay the balance until six weeks prior to travel. This is safer than paying in full in advance. Also we offer you our Guarantee that we will find you an alternative Villa and assist you to reclaim the payment from the owner if in the extremely rare event that this is required.

Do you offer Insurances?
No; We can refer you to a subsidiary to provide cover, and we strongly recommend you pay for travel insurance at the time of your booking. We believe it is best to insure with your Airline Ticket provider or your Bank.

WANT TO MARKET YOUR VILLA WITH US? YOU CONTROL YOUR RATES
AND RECEIVE 100% OF THE RENTAL FEE PRIOR TO GUEST ARRIVAL. CALL US FREE 0800 316 0226

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Testimonials from the Florida Spirit Range of Villas in Orlando.

"Just wanted to take a minute to say thank you for everything. We had an absolutely awesome week - and I strongly feel that Florida Spirit is one business that offers far more than your website implies. We were very pleased with our "house", your service and our stay. I have already recommended you to many others and hope to be able to return myself one day. God Bless You - for making this family vacation awesome."
The Signorinos - Elizabethtown, KY (October 7-13, 2007)

"It is just a wonderful experience when you have children and you can take them to a home away from home! The theme parks are great, but we enjoy the beautiful vacation homes as much as the theme parks. After spending the day in a theme park it's great to come back to a roomy cozy home with your own pool right out the back door. So, after the theme park experience we are ready for a backyard pool party. And after the pool party we are ready for a big cozy sofa that seats 10 people so the whole family can watch a great movie. I'll never stay in another hotel/motel when vacationing in Florida. Thanks Florida Spirit for being there and being so affordable!"
The Lingard Family - Pooler, GA (July 01-06,2007)

"Dear Florida Spirit, My family and I just had one of the best vacations imaginable. And it was thanks to your beautiful home with all its amenities. When you travel, you hope your lodging is going to be what you've paid for. In a lot of cases, it is not. Your home was exactly what was described on your website. Even with virtual tours, I have heard of people not getting what they paid for. In this day and age, with all this modern technology, it is so easy to fraud or deceive someone. I have been trying to make a way to take my children to Disney World for several years now. Someone told me about your website, and after visiting it I knew the time was now. Not having to be in a crowded and noisy hotel and having to watch your children every second because of all the craziness in the world today, it was such a pleasure to sit in the living room, kitchen or on the deck and watch them in the pool enjoying themselves every day of our stay. All the comforts of home and more. You are located in a wonderful area with the convenience of many, many stores nearby. And it is the only gated community that we saw. We felt so welcomed and safe. We bragged about it so much, my relatives and co-workers want to visit next year. We are in the planning stages now. ...So you haven't heard the last of me, hopefully we all will get to stay very close to each other. I never thought it was possible for my family to vacation together every year. After experiencing your summer home, this is something I have to make possible for my children. Thank you again! See you next year, god willing."
The Bennetts - Trenton, NJ (July 07-14, 2007)

"Excellent way to vacation. Much better than a hotel. We had a party of 6 including a 4 yr old and a 7 yr old and no one had one complaint. Loved the pool."
K. Patterson, Muskegon, MI (Oct 12-20, 2007 - Ashe Magnolia)

"Just wanted to take a minute to say thank you for everything. We had an absolutely awesome week - and I strongly feel that Florida Spirit is one business that offers far more than your website implies. We were very pleased with our "house", your service and our stay. I have already recommended you to many others and hope to be able to return myself one day. God Bless You - for making this family vacation awesome."
B. Signorino, Elizabethtown, KY (October 7-13, 2007 - Brooklands)

"The house was large and accommodated the 8 adults in our family. We appreciated the privacy we had. We enjoyed the number of TV's and the internet access, as this was a "working" vacation. I especially appreciated the grocery delivery we signed up for, since our arrival was after 8:00 PM. I would recommend using your company to my friends."
M. Dennis, Vilonia, AR (August 3-10, 2007 - Legacy Parc Manor)

"We all felt very much at home and on the drive back every evening we were always looking forward to coming home to somewhere we could really relax as a family. The boys were in the pool while we were able to enjoy a glass of wine and watch TV in the evening - it really did feel like home away from home."
The Ruane Family, Surrey, UK (July 2007 - Katerina)

"The first thing said when we walked into the house was, "WOW!!! There is so much space!!" My sons really enjoyed the pool and wanted to swim in it every day. At times the bathtub for the master bedroom turned into a pool, they would constantly put their heads under the water in the tub and pretend they were in the pool blowing bubbles and swimming around.
I am already thinking about next year's vacation and can't wait to use one of your homes to make it another fantastic vacation."
The DeShield Family, Bermuda (August 25-Sept 1, 2007 - The Larkhaven)

"We had a terrific time during our 10 day stay with Florida Spirit Vacation Homes. The house, pool, and the community were amazing. We can't wait to return!"
The Smith Family, Canada (August 19-29, 2007 - The Devon)

"I wanted to thank you so much for the wonderful Vista Palms rental in the West Haven community. The entire family was so pleased with everything in the house and we will definitely be using Florida Spirit's services in the future. I will definitely spread the word on the services you all provide on vacation rentals.
Thanks again for a memorable vacation."
The Moore Family (August 2007 - Vista Palms)

"My family and I really enjoyed the house we stayed in. We are already talking about making reservations for next year, and yes we would love to stay in the same house. It was a home away from home and we really enjoyed it. Our children loved the swimming pool and I enjoyed the fact that we could just walk out the back door and watch over the children unlike when you are staying at a resort. From here on out we will make reservations with Florida Spirit and I have already given your website information to a few of my friends.
Thank you so very much for an enjoyable and relaxing week."
The Lacy Family - Raleigh, NC (July 07-14,2007 - Villa Miranda)

"I will definitely try to keep this brief but what can I say! My family was supposed to use your vacation home last year but a family member got gravely sick and we had to post-pone the family vacation. Your staff was courteous and sensitive to my feelings when I told them we were not going to be able to stay. Things worked out for the better and we were able to come this year instead... Oh My God is all we could say when we finally arrived. Not only was the family member able to come to Florida with us, the house was absolutely wonderful!!!! The kids loved it, especially the pool and the house was fit for a king. How could something so beautiful be so affordable. Thank you, you proved it to be so. We will NEVER STAY IN ANOTHER HOTEL IN FLORIDA AGAIN! Consider yourself family, because we're coming home again...REAL SOON! Thanks for making our family vacation memorable in more ways than one!"
The Veasley family - Bridgeport, CT (July 18-25, 2007 - Glenrosa)

"Nothing other than wonderment at the size of the house, the facilities and the ease of getting to where we wanted to go. Having a bathroom each was sheer luxury. ...Thank you for an unforgettable holiday."
The Flints - UK (July, 2007 - Florida Paradise)

"It is just a wonderful experience when you have children and you can take them to a home away from home! The theme parks are great, but we enjoy the beautiful vacation homes as much as the theme parks. After spending the day in a theme park it's great to come back to a roomy cozy home with your own pool right out the back door. So, after the theme park experience we are ready for a backyard pool party. And after the pool party we are ready for a big cozy sofa that seats 10 people so the whole family can watch a great movie. I'll never stay in another hotel/motel when vacationing in Florida. Thanks Florida Spirit for being there and being so affordable!"
The Lingard Family - Pooler, GA (July 01-06, 2007 - Sky Mansion)

"Dear Florida Spirit,
My family and I just had one of the best vacations imaginable. And it was thanks to your beautiful home with all its amenities. When you travel, you hope your lodging is going to be what you've paid for. In a lot of cases, it is not. Your home was exactly what was described on your website. Even with virtual tours, I have heard of people not getting what they paid for. In this day and age, with all this modern technology, it is so easy to fraud or deceive someone. I have been trying to make a way to take my children to Disney World for several years now. Someone told me about your website, and after visiting it, I knew the time was now. Not having to be in a crowded and noisy hotel or having to watch your children every second because of all the craziness in the world today, it was such a pleasure to sit in the living room, kitchen or on the deck and watch them in the pool enjoying themselves every day of our stay. All the comforts of home and more. You are located in a wonderful area with the convenience of many, many stores nearby. And it was the only gated community that we saw. We felt so welcomed and safe. We bragged about it so much, my relatives and coworkers want to visit next year. We are in the planning stages now. ...So you haven't heard the last of me, hopefully we all will get to stay very close to each other. I never thought it was possible for my family to vacation together every year. After experiencing your summer home, this is something I have to make possible for my children. Thank you again! See you next year, God willing."
The Bennetts - Trenton, NJ (July 07-14, 2007)

"I am just writing you to let you know that my family had the best time and we really enjoyed our vacation. We loved Florida Spirit so much that we plan on coming back next year and staying for two weeks. Florida Spirit really felt like home and a good time was had by all, thank you for being such a great rep and I look forward to working with you when we return."
The Adams Family - July 2007

"My family and I really enjoyed our stay in our 5 bedroom vacation home. Everything that we needed was available in the home. The children enjoyed spending hours in the pool while the adults relaxed while sitting around the pool and in the large family area. The accommodations were wonderful and the house was just beautiful. We are looking forward to coming back next year! Thank you."
The Snyder, Davis and Jones Families (June 30 - July 07, 2007)

"We had a very nice week in our vacation home in Orlando. We had five adults and six children (ages 2,4,4,4,5,7). After visits to Busch Gardens and Sea World, the children enjoyed swimming in the home's pool. One of our four year olds now claims to hate his home and wants to only live in the vacation home in Orlando.
Thanks for our second year vacation in a Florida Spirit Vacation Home. We look forward to seeing you next summer."
The Hodges - Pooler, GA (June 3-10, 2007)

"We have a blended family. There are eight children altogether plus 2 grandchildren. This is the first time all of us were able to go on vacation together. I could not have asked for a better place or a better time. The house was wonderful, the pool was wonderful. Everyone had space and we did not feel like we were all over each other. We had talked about going to a resort, but we would have all had to be separate. This way we were all together. The young kids would have stayed in the pool all night and day if they had their choice. They are already planning for next year. I just want to thank you for such a gorgeous, well equipped home to stay in."
The Lloyds - Springfield,OH (June 11-16, 2007 - Windrush)

"Words can't describe how impressed I was with the beautiful home we stayed in during our recent family vacation. Though I had viewed the photos and virtual tour online numerous times, you are always a little leery when you haven't had a chance to see something for yourself. The only thing I can say is the pictures didn't do the home justice. Also, I was pleasantly surprised to find some things that were not mentioned in the listing such as a hairdryer and iron (I had forgotten mine) were included as well as the adorable games table in the kids' room where each drawer had a different board game! A pleasant surprise for the kids who definitely took advantage of that nice little extra. Even though you come home exhausted from the parks, you do need to unwind and that, combined with the pool and a TV in every room, kept everyone happy and occupied. I told my husband that from now on I wouldn't think of staying at a hotel...there's nothing like having your own kitchen and laundry room. I actually went home with all clean clothes and was able to simply go home and put all my clothes away! No dirty clothes! I have already recommended your homes to family and friends and can't wait to come back to the area again. I've already started looking to see what house I want to stay in next year! The kids had a great time and loved the pool...they even wanted to leave the parks early just to go back to the house for a swim. This was definitely one of the best vacations we have had. A great time was had by all. Thanks!"
Cicchetti family - Jersey City, NJ (June 16-23, 2007 - Saltire)

"Our family had the best time staying in your beautiful vacation rental! The pool was the most used "room" - since we were travelling with two toddlers, the safety gate and the small shallow area in the pool were especially appreciated. The house was very spacious and comfortable - big rooms that we could all get together at once, and enough rooms that we could all have our own alone time. On top of all of that, the drive to Disney could not have been easier or shorter - it never took us more than 15 minutes to get there. After staying in a 200 sq foot hotel room right before we arrived at this 3000+ sq foot house, there is absolutely no comparison - no more hotels for us on extended vacations!"
Passalacqua family - Effingham, IL(May 19-26, 2007 - Brooklands)

"Dear Florida Spirit, This was the very first vacation home rental we have ever done. It was an absolutely wonderful experience. Your homes were clean and beautiful! We were ready to move in! Even Daisy our little rat terrier who never had been on vacation before enjoyed herself and felt right at home. When we decide to come back we will definitely use Florida Spirit again. There was nothing like having the privacy of your own home, hot tub and pool. Thank you so much for our great vacation!"
The Lemke Family - Danbury, CT (April 29 - May 05, 2007 - Liana)

"My family and I had a ball! It was 23 people total - the kids were so excited it was hard for them to go to sleep. We stayed at the parks every day and some days they thought they didn’t want to go to the parks because they didn’t want to leave the villa. They loved the swimming pool! They had more fun at the villa than at the parks. I don’t think they liked all the walking… Your villas are very nice. We all could not believe we were really there and no one wanted to leave… Boy was it hard to leave… We took pictures of everything and I showed the pictures to all my friends & family. Now my friends are coming to stay with you…I have been telling everybody and they don’t believe me, until I show them the pictures, and now my friends can’t wait to get there. Thank you for a breath taking adventure. We had a ball and we will be back… We can hardly wait."
Paula - Chicago, IL (April 16-21, 2007 - Simpson's Retreat & St. Orlando Springs)

"Our vacation was the best and your home was awesome! I'd like to own one of my own!!!!
We went to Disney and to both water parks and Sea World... It was great for the kids and adults! It was so nice to come home to our own home and relax without anyone else around and we could even cook dinner and lunch, and breakfast. Thank you for letting us stay in your AWESOME home we will be back again soon!!!!!"
Purtell family - Meriden, CT (April 14-21,2007 - Fantasia One)

"Nice house and great location - process was well laid out in terms of how to get there, accessing the key on property (versus having to shuttle to the rental office), and info in the house on using the house. Now I know it's the only way to go with a big family (versus a hotel)."
Paul - Tolland,CT (April 18-25,2007)

"We just returned home from our family vacation in Our Spangled Manor. This home was so much more then we ever expected. We took our sons, daughters in law, and grandchildren - all were very excited over this home. This home is located very close to the sites we wanted to see and getting there was so easy to get in and out. My sons really enjoyed the game room and we all enjoyed the pool. We will use your homes each time we visit Florida. Thanks for making this vacation one we all will remember."
Donna from New Bern, NC (April 14-20,2007 - Our Spangled Manor)

"House was great. Loved all the amenities including master suites, enclosed pool. A terrific alternative to hotels for family reunions. We would definitely do this again."
Barbara - Morton Grove, IL (March 11-18,2007 - Mickey's Royal Retreat)

"Our stay in Florida was very comforting during our time of mourning. We were able to spend time with each other as well as other family members. We had all the comforts of home and more. The children and adults enjoyed all the amenities of the home.
I especially enjoyed the master bedroom and master bath. The linen closets were well stocked. The house was very clean and easy to maintain.
I can not thank you enough for the discount, the genuine care and concern that was afforded us during our time of bereavement. Many thanks to you. I will definitely use your vacation homes in the future."
E. Giles - Linden, NJ (March 16-20, 2007)

"The amenities and location of this property were exactly what we expected them to be, terrific. Our family, 7 adults and 1 child, were very comfortable and everyone had plenty of privacy when they so desired. Every day someone visited a local attraction while others stayed around the house / pool and just relaxed. We played on several local area golf courses and found them to offer the right kind of challenge for my average game. We have talked up the idea of staying in rental homes with all of our friends because of our great experience... Thanks again for a wonderful experience."
The Greenwells - Sammamish, WA (March 4-16,2007 - Vista Palms)

"Overall our vacation was very fun... The house was very clean. I would stay with Florida Spirit Vacation Homes again in the future. I like the privacy that you do not get in a hotel. Overall my family was satisfied with our stay. Thank you"
Melinda - Wilmington, NC (March 3-10,2007 - Pelican Palms)

"First of all, I would like to say how much we enjoyed the home that we stayed in. It was perfect for 3 adults and 3 kids. We actually had to drag the kids out of the pool to get them to Disney World! We had perfect 85 degree Florida weather so relaxing by the pool was wonderful. My vacation story is about our 5 year old daughter. We took her on the Stitch (ride) at Magic Kingdom. When we were back outside after the ride, I noticed she was crying. When I asked her what was wrong, she said Stitch was a bad alien and should be punished because he spit on her. I tried to explain that it was just water and part of the ride, but she still did not believe me. She is still talking about Stitch and refuses to watch one of her favourite movies, Lilo and Stitch. I would like to thank the owners of Our Spangled Manor for renting it to vacationers like ourselves. The house was so clean - we were so comfortable there."
Karen - Little Rock, AR (March 24-31,2007 - Our Spangled Manor)

ABOUT US: WE ARE AN INDEPENDENT ORGANISATION BASED IN YORK, UK. WE PROMOTE BOTH INDIVIDUAL OWNERS LUXURY VILLAS AS WELL AS GROUPS OF VILLAS RUN BY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES, WE ARE NOT AFFILIATED OR OWNED BY ANY MANAGEMENT COMPANY AND REMAIN INDEPENDENT TO OFFER AN IMPARTIAL SERVICE TO OUR MEMBERS AND GUESTS. OUR AIM IS TO MATCH OUR GUEST ENQUIRIES TO VILLA OWNERS, WITH EXCEPTION OF THE BOOKING FEE; THE FULL PAYMENT MADE BY THE GUEST IS PAID DIRECTLY TO THE VILLA OWNER, WE MANAGE THE TRANSACTION TO ENSURE SECURITY FOR BOTH PARTIES. ADDITIONALLY WE PROVIDE CONCIERGE SERVICES BY PHONE FOR OUR GUESTS AND AIM TO ENHANCE THE DIRECT VILLA MARKETPLACE, THANK YOU - PETER HOPKINS, MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR.

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