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A single-story house with a garage, a front door, and a small front yard with a palm tree and shrubs.
A screened-in pool area with a covered patio, chairs, and a small table.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a coffee table with a plant, and a TV.
A residential lawn with a curved driveway, surrounded by trees and houses.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and refrigerator. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61130 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Haines City, FL
  • Place, Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Universal Studios Florida
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Haines City

This vacation home is located 1 mi (1.6 km) from Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club and within a 10-minute drive of Lake Henry. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a furnished balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • LEGOLAND® Florida - 24 min drive - 17.5 miles
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - 27 min drive - 22.5 miles
  • Disney Springs™ - 27 min drive - 24.6 miles
  • Universal Studios Florida - 38 min drive - 34.7 miles

Getting around

  • Winter Haven Station - 22 min drive
  • Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonny's BBQ - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a furnished balcony or patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washer/dryer, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • HDTV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Gated community
  • Unit size: 1,130 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Southern Dunes Villa Golf Pool Legoland Universal House
Southern Dunes Villa Golf Pool Legoland Universal Haines City
Southern Dunes Villa Golf Pool Legoland Universal
Southern Dunes Villa Golf Pool Legoland Universal House
Southern Dunes Villa Golf Pool Legoland Universal Haines City
Southern Dunes Villa Golf Pool Legoland Universal House
Southern Dunes Villa Golf Pool Legoland Universal Haines City
Southern Dunes Villa Golf Pool Legoland Universal

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Haines City within a short 19-minute walk of Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club. You'll also find Lake Henry and Lake Hamilton within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at SOUTHERN DUNES VILLA - GOLF! POOL! CLOSE TO DISNEY, LEGOLAND, UNIVERSAL!?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home; however, the accommodation features a private pool.

Is SOUTHERN DUNES VILLA - GOLF! POOL! CLOSE TO DISNEY, LEGOLAND, UNIVERSAL! good for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a private pool and a kitchen as well as a heated pool.

Does SOUTHERN DUNES VILLA - GOLF! POOL! CLOSE TO DISNEY, LEGOLAND, UNIVERSAL! have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a heated pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does SOUTHERN DUNES VILLA - GOLF! POOL! CLOSE TO DISNEY, LEGOLAND, UNIVERSAL! have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway), which is 24.8 mi away (48 minutes by car). Another top airport is Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL), which is around 25.4 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at SOUTHERN DUNES VILLA - GOLF! POOL! CLOSE TO DISNEY, LEGOLAND, UNIVERSAL!?

Yes, every house at SOUTHERN DUNES VILLA - GOLF! POOL! CLOSE TO DISNEY, LEGOLAND, UNIVERSAL! comes with a furnished patio and some offer golf course views.

SOUTHERN DUNES VILLA - GOLF! POOL! CLOSE TO DISNEY, LEGOLAND, UNIVERSAL! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and comfortable beds.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great WDW Condo

Wonderful condo for your WDW vacation. Great location, great rate, great property with pool. Truly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Clean and cozy

We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome home away from home

Everything about our vacation stay was perfect. We couldn’t have asked for anything better!Thank you
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay for Legoland and Universal

Close enough to both parks and a perfect place for our family of 4. We enjoyed the private pool and the shop that were so close to the neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

All we could ask for and need!

Thank you for a great stay! No complaints from us, maybe we will be back again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

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.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 36 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Elaine

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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 .
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2016
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Rental!

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).
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!!

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun in the Sun at the Dunes

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
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Definitely coming back!

Loved this house! We couldn’t have picked a better place for our stay in Florida, this was just perfect. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good times!

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun in the sun!

This villa was very clean and close to everything we wanted to see! Thank you so much for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Father’s 90th Birthday

Very comfortable, clean, convenient, close to everything.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

short florida vacation

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.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation

Great location, comfortable and clean house, great pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

All we could ask for and need!

Great property. We'll be back in 3 weeks and we're looking forward to it!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

This house was the perfect spot for our family getaway. The gated community was beautiful and quiet. The house not only had everything we needed but it was all nice quality. All the kitchen items were excellent for cooking. The beds were very comfortable. Out favorite part was the heated pool overlooking the golf course. The grocery stores are very convenient, right outside if the gate. Legoland was a short drive away and easy to get to. It would be a perfect spot if you are planning on visiting multiple parks too it’s right in the middle of everything. Looking forward to future stays!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

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