SOUTHERN DUNES VILLA - GOLF! POOL! CLOSE TO DISNEY, LEGOLAND, UNIVERSAL!
Stunning executive home with a south facing screened in-ground pool overlooking the 2nd hole of the Southern Dunes Golf Course. Only 13 miles from LEGOLAND and 22 miles from WALT DISNEY WORLD MAGIC KINGDOM, this is the perfect place to relax after a busy day at the parks. Impeccably maintained, our villa features upgraded furniture, electronics, mattresses and flooring. Southern Dunes is a gated golf community that prides itself on the quality of its golf course and the security and beauty of its homes.
Kick back and relax after a busy day at the parks in our private, screened south facing pool and patio overlooking the 2nd hole of the Southern Dunes Golf Course. Our fully furnished patio, complete with retractable awning and Weber barbeque, provides a great place to enjoy the sun, your meals, drinks, and beautiful evening sunsets.
Our villa is located in the gated community of Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club, which is an immaculately kept, secure complex that maintains a 24/7 manned entrance gate, making this a safe place to stay. Southern Dunes also features community pools, tennis courts, fitness center, lake, children's play area and library that our holiday guests can enjoy. This is a quiet, family oriented community.
Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club is consistently ranked among the top golf courses in Florida & accolades for our course are regularly found in various golf publications. Golfers will thoroughly enjoy playing this award-winning course. Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club also features a beautiful club house with restaurant, bar and a golf shop.
Features of this home include: - 3 superb bedrooms with Pillow Top mattresses so you can sleep comfortably after a busy day at the parks - Sleeps 6 comfortably with 2 Queen beds and 2 Twin beds - 2 full bathrooms include a master bedroom ensuite and family bathroom - Master bedroom has a large walk-in closet and other bedrooms have large closets and plenty of storage space - Fully air conditioned and central heating - 55” LED Flat Screen High Definition TV in family room - 32” LED Flat Screen High Definition TV in master bedroom - Free WiFi Internet - Free North America long-distance telephone - Fully equipped kitchen - Washer, dryer, dishwasher, fridge / freezer, stove, microwave, iron and ironing board - Large dining table that seats 6 - All linen and towels are provided - Hair dryers - Barbeque - In-ground pool with underwater lighting and optional pool heat. Pool heat is an additional $20 per day or $100 per week & is recommended between October & April. - Pool and Patio area is south facing so you have sun all day - Pool and Patio area is screened and overlooks the 2nd tee of the Southern Dunes Championship Golf Course - Pool and Patio area has a retractable awning to enhance your outdoor pleasure - Pool and Patio area has a table, chairs and loungers (beach towels are provided)
We think you will find Southern Dunes to be the perfect location. Following are distances to some nearby attractions: LEGOLAND: 13 miles WALT DISNEY WORLD MAGIC KINGDOM: 22 miles ORLANDO VINELAND PREMIUM OUTLETS: 23 miles SEAWORLD: 25 miles UNIVERSAL STUDIOS: 29 miles ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (MCO): 35 miles
We consistently receive excellent feedback from our past guests and we know you and your family will thoroughly enjoy our vacation home at Southern Dunes.
To ensure our guests continue to enjoy the beauty & cleanliness of our villa, please note there is absolutely No Smoking, Pets, Parties or Large Gatherings permitted. Guests will be charged an additional $250 cleaning fee if our no smoking rule is violated.
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About the area
Haines City
Located in Haines City, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near theme parks. LEGOLAND® Florida is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, ChampionsGate Golf Club and Reunion Resort Golf Course are worth checking out. Indigo's Family Fun Center and Indigo's Billiards, Bowling & Games are also worth visiting. Power boating and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Ember Dog Park - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
Walt Disney World® Resort - 24 min drive - 32.1 km
Disney Springs™ - 26 min drive - 37.4 km
Universal Studios Florida - 40 min drive - 53.9 km
Getting around
Winter Haven Station - 22 min drive
Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 48 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
El Zocalo - 9 min drive
Culver's - 6 min drive
Wendy's - 5 min drive
Taco Bell - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does SOUTHERN DUNES VILLA - GOLF! POOL! CLOSE TO DISNEY, LEGOLAND, UNIVERSAL! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at SOUTHERN DUNES VILLA - GOLF! POOL! CLOSE TO DISNEY, LEGOLAND, UNIVERSAL!?
As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SOUTHERN DUNES VILLA - GOLF! POOL! CLOSE TO DISNEY, LEGOLAND, UNIVERSAL! on 19 July 2026 start from AU$169, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is SOUTHERN DUNES VILLA - GOLF! POOL! CLOSE TO DISNEY, LEGOLAND, UNIVERSAL! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at SOUTHERN DUNES VILLA - GOLF! POOL! CLOSE TO DISNEY, LEGOLAND, UNIVERSAL!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at SOUTHERN DUNES VILLA - GOLF! POOL! CLOSE TO DISNEY, LEGOLAND, UNIVERSAL!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at SOUTHERN DUNES VILLA - GOLF! POOL! CLOSE TO DISNEY, LEGOLAND, UNIVERSAL!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is SOUTHERN DUNES VILLA - GOLF! POOL! CLOSE TO DISNEY, LEGOLAND, UNIVERSAL! located?
Situated in Haines City, this golf holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club and within 6 miles (10 km) of Ember Dog Park and Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center. True Blue Winery and Lewis W Mathews Memorial Sports Complex are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Wonderful condo for your WDW vacation. Great location, great rate, great property with pool. Truly enjoyed our stay!
Patty D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Hi Patty,
Thank you for the review & we are happy that you & your family enjoyed your stay. We hope to have you back for another Florida vacation soon.
Kevin & Danielle
Thank you for a great stay! No complaints from us, maybe we will be back again in the future.
Brielle C.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Keeley W.
22 July 2018
Love!
We stayed at this location because of the convenience to Legoland. Our two boys loved the convenience of the pool and the house was perfect for our family! We will definitely be back!
Keeley W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Hi Keeley,
We are very happy you & your family enjoyed your stay & look forward to having you back in the future.
Kevin & Danielle
We loved our stay. Perfect during quarantine. Loved the pool as did my daughter. Great location. Owners were fantastic about communicating. House was beautiful and clean. Would love to stay again in the future.
Carla L.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2020
Hi Carla, we are very happy you enjoyed our home & we hope to have you back again soon. Thanks, Danielle & Kevin
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sandra M.
29 Nov 2018
Great location
Southern Dunes is a great location for golfers as well as people wanting to go to Disney...It is out of the I 4 corridor so there is no need to go there into traffic.
The house is well maintained,has a great BBQ and pool area an de is perfect for a small family.
I would come again !!
Sandra M.
Stayed 22 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Hi Sandra, we are very happy you enjoyed our home & we hope to have you back again soon. Thanks, Danielle & Kevin
We have stayed at southern dunes several times and this house was excelllent. It was clean and comfy. Beds comfortable and updated furniture and appliances. We hope to return to this house when in the area again. Definately 5 star rating!
elaine p.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Erna G.
10 Apr 2018
Wonderful vacation
Thanks so much Kevin and Danielle for sharing your beautiful home with us.we loved every thing about your lovely property. In particular your beauriful pool,comfortable beds, hard surface floors ,and location.we would be back next year but unfortunately it is already booked . This was our 5th year at Southern Dunes and love the communiry.
Erna G.
Stayed 36 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
We are very glad to hear you had a wonderful stay. Thank you for choosing our home. We hope to have you back some day. Kevin & Danielle
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alex C.
8 Jan 2018
Very clean quiet nice gated neighborhood
Used as a hub for sea world, shopping outlets and Disney. Depending on traffic usually 25-30 min from Magic Kingdom and Sea World. Convenient Walmart next to neighborhood. Nice golf course but didnt have a chance to play.
Alex C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
We are very happy you had a great stay & enjoyed the convenience and beauty of Southern Dunes. We hope to have you back as guests in the near future.
Thanks,
Kevin & Danielle
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tracy K.
29 Nov 2016
Property was better than described.
Thank you Danielle and Kevin. We totally enjoyed our stay. Neighborhood was quiet and very well kept. The home was immaculate. The only compaint I have is that you can not adjust the thermostat lower than 74 so when we cooked it got a little hot in the house. Other than that everything was perfect. Close to all the attractions and area beaches. Looking forward to our next stay- hopefully February .
Tracy K.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Hi Tracy, we are very glad you had a wonderful vacation and enjoyed your stay in our home. Thanks for your suggestion, we appreciate hearing how we can provide the best experience for our guests!
Comfortable stay with a small pool and on golf course
It was about 15 minutes from our wedding location. Well maintained and comfortable for 6 adults. The only downside was the small amount of soap, garbage bag, TP. Now yes it was in the notes but really can not get too far with a travel soap bar that could not get you past the first night. I would definelty recommend staying here . Price was great. One of the nicest golf course I have played in Florida.
Dave b.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2021
Hi Dave,
Thank you for the review. Glad you enjoyed your stay & the beautiful Southern Dunes Golf Course. Hope to have you back for another stay soon.
Kevin & Danielle
The house is in GREAT shape and VERY clean! The Owners are very responsive and helpful - really friendly too. The home was very comfortable (including all the beds), and had everything you could want or need. The area is safe and quiet - the traffic to the parks is nasty but that's "normal" for the Orlando area. It looks like they are working to improve the HWY to the parks but let's be clear, the traffic would not stop me from renting in Southern Dunes. It is paradise. I would not hesitate recommending this home to others and we will be back! Thank you Danielle and Kevin for sharing your home with us! A tip for those who are new to renting homes...this isn't a hotel, it's a home so it's up to you to provide garbage bags, toilet paper etc...the starter pack provided in this home was more than sufficient until we could get our own, (this is standard home rental protocol).
Cora S.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2022
HI Cora,
We are happy you enjoyed your stay at our villa and thank you for the great review.
Thank you for staying at our Southern Dunes villa and we look forward to having you back for another stay soon.
Kevin & Danielle
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Nicole S.
17 May 2015
Great place, great rental experience
This was our first HomeAway/VRBO rental and the experience was fantastic. We had a different rental inquiry fall through, and when I began communicating with the owners about this property, it instantly felt more professional and comfortable--things noticeably missing with my other inquiry. The house was exactly as described and the check-in process was also exactly what we were told to expect. The furniture and beds were comfortable and clean, and the decorations were simple, making it a good house for families with small children (like us) who don't want to be worrying constantly that their kids will break something. The weather was decently warm for April when we were there, so we were able to enjoy the pool in the evenings. We had one small hiccup during our stay, which was a smoke detector that began to chirp for a new battery. We left a message for the property managers, and by the time we returned from our day's excursion, the problem had been fixed.
While we stayed there, we took the kids on a long-awaited trip to Legoland. We took a couple other days to explore some things in the area, and really enjoyed Bok Tower Gardens. Another excursion we did that was a real hidden gem was Polk's Nature Discovery Center. If you want to see real Florida wildlife in a not-too-wild setting, this is great. We followed one of the trails (which our 8 and 5yo boys handled walking) and had a 'gator spotting contest. (We found eleven.) And after seeing lots of other reviews about it, yes, we had to try Manny's. Yes, it's that good. Tons of really great food, great service, and they have a "kids eat free" night, which is a wonderful bonus when traveling with three hungry boys.
So overall, we are very happy with our stay at Play Under the Palms Villa. Highly recommended and if we ever travel back to the area, we will definitely look into it again.
Nicole S.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Hi Nicole,
We are so glad you to hear that you enjoyed your vacation at Southern Dunes. We also love the fact our home is close to many interesting natural sites as well the major theme parks and attractions. We hope to have you back soon as our guest.
Kevin and Danielle
Basically all the other reviews are accurate. Beautiful place, perfect setting. Not too many amenities in house when you arrive. Maybe leave things like salt, pepper, etc from prior guests?
Additionally, the times listed to the Parks are a little low. If you can make in the times listed...I don't want to ride with you :).
Stay with confidence, it's nice.
This property/villa was everything we expected and more. On our arrival to Florida the temps were a little chilly the first day or so but sunny. We really enjoyed the heated pool once the outside temp warmed up. The golf course view was beautiful. (We don’t golf but so pretty) the grounds are meticulous with flowers everywhere. The owners were quickly responsive to any questions. A great location. Close to shopping, groceries, restaurants (including the clubhouse) and of course all the Disney /
Legoland (which we weren’t interested in) are all close by. Definitely a five star stay. Thank you Danielle and Kevin
Harold and Betty
Property is just like advertised. Very clean and very nice amenities. Just a couple issues. There was only one extra trash bag, no extra towels, no extra toilet paper, no paper towels, no dish soap. So if you’re going to be there for a few days, you better bring your own or you will be going to the near Walmart to get these items.
David L.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2020
Hi David,
Thank you for your comments & we are glad you enjoyed your stay. As a vacation home we are happy to provide our guests with a Welcome Kit that includes the items you mentioned. Welcome Kits are provided to help you get you started on your vacation. We appreciate your feedback.
Thanks,
Kevin & Danielle
We loved our stay at this beautiful and quiet home!
We absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful and quiet home. With the rush of vacation with children, it was so nice to be able to come back and relax in the pool and home. We loved it so much we extended our vacation for an extra 2 days. The owners were very pleasant and so easy to communicate with. Thank you! We will be back again.
Natasha C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2020
Hi Natasha, we are very happy that you & your family had a great vacation & enjoyed our home. Thank you for this review & we hope to have you back as guests in the near future.
Kevin & Danielle
stayed 10 GREAT days. convenient location for us as my brother lives 4 miles away, an uncle and aunt and 2 cousins live in the next park. gave us lots of times with family without commuting very far. villa was clean and well furnished.
Russell H.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Hi Russell, thanks for the great review. We hope to have you back soon.
Kevin & Danielle
About the host
Hosted by Danielle and Kevin Deveau
Danielle and Kevin reside in Nova Scotia, Canada. We do our best to ensure our guests have an awesome stay in our Southern Dunes villa and nothing makes us happier than to hear that our villa played a part in our guests wonderful Florida vacation memories.
Why they chose this property
Our villa is located in the gated community of Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club, which is an immaculately kept, secure complex that maintains a 24/7 manned entrance gate, making this a safe place to stay. Southern Dunes also features community pools, tennis courts, fitness center, lake, children's play area and library that our holiday guests can enjoy. This is a quiet, family oriented community.
Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club is consistently ranked among the top golf courses in Florida & accolades for our course are regularly found in various golf publications. Golfers will thoroughly enjoy playing this award-winning course. Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club also features a beautiful club house with restaurant, bar and a golf shop.
What makes this property unique
Stunning executive home with a south facing screened in-ground pool overlooking the 2nd hole of the Southern Dunes Golf Course. Only 13 miles from LEGOLAND and 22 miles from WALT DISNEY WORLD, this is the perfect place to relax after a busy day at the parks. Impeccably maintained, our villa features upgraded furniture, electronics, mattresses and flooring. Southern Dunes is a gated golf community that prides itself on the quality of its golf course and the security and beauty of its homes.
Kick back and relax after a busy day at the parks in our private, screened south facing pool and patio overlooking the 2nd hole of the Southern Dunes Golf Course. Our fully furnished patio, complete with retractable awning and Weber barbeque, provides a great place to enjoy the sun, your meals, drinks, and beautiful evening sunsets.