First impressions:
I. The layout of the villa’s bedrooms was great for our family of six, w/ each room having televisions of its own, & a master suite w/ a private bath (shower & 1 sink). There is a skylight in the middle/guest bedroom & living area.
II. The villa is functional, spacious, & clean.
III. There is no welcome binder—something to give a family, trying to make the most of Florida in a short amount time—guidance about grocery options, hidden gems, delivery suggestions, & local attractions/things to do. A binder usually gives you rules—specific expectations the host has for handling things, like what to do with soiled towels & linens, for instance.
IV. The lack of landscaping in the front & in the outdoor area in the back was frankly unappealing. No palm trees, no turf/grass, no tropical plants to lure you out to the outdoor space in the back.
Also:
I. We noticed a cute nook leading to the outdoor area w/ a desk & bookshelf.
II. There is a nice amount of dining space, w/ kitchen table & bar counter.
III. Most of the lamps (somewhat outdated) turn on w/ wall switches, but one side table lamp needed an extension cord.
IV. The villa has many dishes but not a single pot in any cabinet.
V. Not enough towels for our family of six, w/out laundering them 2x during our 6-night stay (or bringing your own). *Access to the washer/dryer is definitely a plus. No family games + toys. Middle bedroom pocket doors didn’t slide on their tracks.
Centrally-located home base!