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The Shire - Private Pool & Spa, Gated Community, Close to parks and golf

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Shire - Front of House
Extra Long Private Pool with Nature Reserve View
Sunny Pool Deck
Extra Long Private Heated Pool and Spa (Upgraded Pool Heater 2023)
Modern Open Concept Kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12248.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Davenport, FL
  • ChampionsGate Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Mystic Dunes Golf Club
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Reunion Resort Golf Course
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon and 2 Single Beds

Master Suite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Shire - Private Pool & Spa, Gated Community, Close to parks and golf

Beautiful and Spacious Private Pool Home in "The Shire" Gated Community. Perfect for a family vacation, a business trip or a relaxing couples getaway. Close to Disney and Universal theme parks. Champions Gate is nearby and offers plenty of charming restaurants, shops and golfing. Relax by the heated pool or take a dip in the hot tub spa. Need to get some work done? No worries - this home provides free wifi as well as an office nook equipped with a printer and scanner for your convenience. The Shire now has new Flat Screen TVs in most rooms, and a separate living and family room - perfect for a multi family vacation. We have also added a BBQ Grill for your convenience. Everything you could want under one roof.

Nearby Clubhouse features a gym, ping pong table, tennis courts, sand volleyball, media area and a large community pool.

(Pool heat is an additional $20 per day to offset energy bill costs. Please let us know at the time of booking if you are requesting pool heat. Pool heat is for the entire length of stay. At least 48 hours notice required to warm pool prior to arrival.)

Property manager

Monica Wachholder
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No crib or high chair provided. Not baby-proofed.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pool heat is an additional $20 per day to cover electric bill and must be for the entire length of stay. Also, cars may only park in driveway.
Guests must put garbage bin out on Sunday night for pickup and BBQ Grill must be properly cleaned after use to avoid being charged a $40 cleaning fee.
Please be honest regarding the number of guests in your party, as that is the amount of towels the cleaning crew will put out for you. Thank you.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Davenport

Located in West Haven, a neighbourhood in Davenport, this holiday home is near theme parks. ChampionsGate Golf Club and Reunion Resort Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Old Town and Walt Disney World® Resort. Travelling with kids? Make time for Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, or head to an event or a match at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.
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Davenport, FL

What's nearby

  • ChampionsGate Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Mystic Dunes Golf Club - 14 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Reunion Resort Golf Course - 16 min drive - 11.4 km
  • ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex - 20 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - 27 min drive - 24.6 km

Getting around

  • Kissimmee Station - 30 min drive
  • Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Shire - Private Pool & Spa, Gated Community, Close to parks and golf have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The Shire - Private Pool & Spa, Gated Community, Close to parks and golf pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Shire - Private Pool & Spa, Gated Community, Close to parks and golf?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Shire - Private Pool & Spa, Gated Community, Close to parks and golf?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Shire - Private Pool & Spa, Gated Community, Close to parks and golf located?

Set in Davenport, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of ChampionsGate Golf Club, Posner Village and Highland Reserve Golf Club. Reunion Resort Golf Course and Mystic Dunes Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 65 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot

The location was very clean, close to local establishments/businesses. Owner checked in daily.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property and owner

The house was great and as described. The bedroom locations gave everyone privacy. Owner was friendly and checked in our stay. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Everything was as stated. Monica stayed in touch to be sure things were going well after our arrival and the night before we left. Of the homes we have stayed at this was our favorite. We paid for heated pool and the last night we were there it was in the 50s but my granddaughters played in the pool all evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly As Described

We enjoyed the home. The owner was very accommodating and checked in on us through text message. I only needed to reach out to her once on the day of arrival, she quickly replied. The home is very spacious, the bedrooms are nice size and the kitchen is truly stocked. I would highly recommend this property to families, couples or groups.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good Family Time.

Enjoyed our stay! It was a great home with amble rooms, and accommodations were extremely welcoming. Truly enjoyed our family time. Would only recommend an update on the BBQ grill.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing time at The Shire

We absolutely loved our stay here. Monica was amazing to correspond with and we loved the house and the pool so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adult Family Vacation

Everything was excellent. All the information for the house was sent several days in advance. Giving me time to make sure we had everything we needed. Monica checked in to make sure everything was ok. She answered any questions and sent all the check-out information again before we left. We paid for the heat and the pool and hot tub was great! Everything was clean and the kitchen well stocked for cooking anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal property for exploring the parks

Great property, everything we needed for a week at the parks We’ve stayed in the same location before and it’s ideal, close enough for the daily travel but far enough away to be peaceful as well The property had everything we needed and on the couple of occasions we had minor issues they were resolved that day once we got in touch with Monica
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike Holton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The house was awesome. Monica the owner of the house was super friendly and got back to us quickly when we had any questions
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

NJ Review

Very pleasant, quiet, and everything close by. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ted W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stay

The property and the owner were great. Any questions we had were answered quickly. The house was clean when we got there and the pool and spa were perfect. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need. Will stay here again.
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break

Great property with all the amenities. Very clean and close to Disney and restaurants/grocery stores.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time with great friends

Had a great time everything was as we hope for Tks
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dion G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

Everything was perfect. Great house and great owner to deal with. Would highly recommend and we were definitely happy with our choice .
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Lucy G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Thank you for a lovely stay. Villa was as described. Monica was super efficient in responding to any queries, which were resolved quickly. Some areas could do with a little update and further cleaning. Despite this, we had a great few weeks in a lovely quiet and safe residential area. Thanks again Monica!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very pleased with "The Shire" Home

"The Shire" was a wonderful home away from home for our 10 day Florida family vacation during March 2024. The home was spacious, comfortable and had all the amenities that we needed. The house is located in a beautiful, quiet gated community. Communication with our host Monica was excellent and she was very responsive. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice time

Property was very nice. Property manager was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Monica was brilliant, first rate service, would have no hesitation in using her in the future

Great holiday, great villa, great host. Thank you.
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

stephane V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect

Wonderful stay in this very well equipped house. You’ll find everything you need and more in this house. We enjoyed every minute with the pool and the tub. Our sons also enjoyed the community gym. Communication with Monica is easy. Definitively a place to recommand. Thanks Monica
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The shire

Beautiful home with plenty of space. The owner is very quick to respond when you need a question answered. Great location. We will definitely be booking another trip here in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brent H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic vacation home

This property was an ideal location for our get away. It was close enough to everything that we wanted to see and do yet quiet and secluded. It was tastefully decorated and had everything that we needed. We would definitely use this VRBO again. The whole process was seamless and hostess was great to deal with. Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family tile at the Shire

Awesome property. My family had a great time and enjoyed the house. Pool and hot tub was wonderful and very relaxing. Communication with Monica was easy as we forgot a few things at the house and she was wonderful in helping us to get our items back. I hope we can stay here when we visit Florida again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property!

I honestly wish I could give this property more than 5 stars! The pictures of this house do not even do it justice. It is absolutely beautiful and very spacious. The owner, Monica, was a pleasure to work with and answered any questions that we had quickly and kindly. Do not hesitate to book this property as you will not regret it!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jim H., Muskegon, MI USA

Beautiful home / Great location

Beautifully decorated home - very roomy. Great location - short drive to Orlando attractions. Close enough for day trips to Tampa / St Pete / Clearwater beaches - which we did. The house layout allows for bedrooms with personal space and large kitchen and dining room was great for family dinners. Monica, the owner, was very helpful and responded quickly to the few questions we had. We would stay again and highly recommend this home for families / couples visiting the Orlando area.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark C., Simpsonville, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect relaxing stay for the holidays

Our family was looking for someplace convenient to things to see and do in Orlando, but we wanted a quiet neighborhood to get away from the noise when we wanted to. This place was perfect! The gated neighborhood meant we didn't see hardly any cars coming by the house, and we had a great time relaxing in the heated pool and hot tub while looking over the natural area in the backyard. The house had lots of space for our family & we loved the open floorplan for casual dining and watching TV etc. The workspace was a nice touch and wifi was super fast, very much appreciated as we needed to do some work while away from home. Home was very clean and our host was super responsive with any questions. Overall awesome stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Monica Wachholder

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Monica is an actor, voice teacher and professional organizer who lives in Chicago. She and her family (parents, brother and husband) saved their pennies to buy this beautiful vacation home to escape the subzero Chicago winters. While new to HomeAway, Monica is a former Disney cast member - so hospitality is in her blood. She has also been a landlord for almost 10 years. She loves Harry Potter, Star Wars, Game of Thrones, Batman, swimming, roller coasters and good ole fashioned game nights! She hopes you will enjoy staying at the Shire as much as she does.

Why they chose this property

We loved how spacious, relaxing and convenient this property was. The pool is very private and has a gorgeous view of a wooded conservation area. Complex tennis and volleyball courts are just down the block and the gated community provides a quiet escape with close proximity to the local theme parks - about 20 minutes to Disney.

Languages:

English

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