8005 Sand Bar Drive [1]
Would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 2024-04-23 by , Ceresco, NE United StatesWe were nervous to renta cottage through a company instead of the resort but we chose Ace/VStay because of the reviews and that we could pick the actual cottage we would be renting. It was a great experience!!! The VStay staff were extremely helpful, cottage was very clean and had just the right amount of kitchen supplies. For anyone renting remember your are renting someone’s property and as with many rentals you have to supply extra toilet paper, paper towels, etc. The wonderful surprise was there were dishwasher pods available which made cleaning the kitchen a breeze. Definitely would stay here again!
Great stay!
Reviewed on 2024-04-16 by Jason M. , Traverse City, MI United StatesHouse was super nice! Very clean and comfortable and loved the location. Definitely will stay here again
Awesome Vacation!
Reviewed on 2024-03-09 by Heather P. , Seattle, NA USWe stayed at 8005 Sand Bar Drive during our week long stay. The Cottage was perfect for our family. The cottage and grounds were immaculate. It is also conveniently located to all the main attractions. This cottage is located very close to the main pool which also has two Tiki bars. We will definitely return to stay at this cottage.
An (almost) perfect week in paradise
Reviewed on 2024-03-01 by Ryan M. , Toronto, ON CanadaA few things to be noted that I believe could have been improved upon:
- We were a group of 5 so we booked the 2 bedroom cottage that was advertised to accommodate a maximum of 6 guests (2 bedrooms and 1 pull out sofa), however when we arrived we were only provided enough bedding for the 2 bedrooms and towels for 4 people. There was no linen offered for the pull out couch or pillows, and no blanket. I had booked our reservation for 5 people so we thought maybe the extra guest had been overlooked or forgotten about by the housekeeping team. We called the front desk at Vstays to request extra bedding and were told they wouldn't provide any extra bedding than what was already in the unit and if we wanted another towel we would have to purchase it. After some back and forth (which was a very frustrating situation after travelling all day) finally I spoke with a manager who provided the linen and bedding. Long story short, when a property is booked for 5 guests, it should be ready for the 5 guests when they arrive, especially at a 4 star resort. It definitely did not make for a stress-free check in, and took away from the initial good impression we had of the resort.
- The supplies left in the unit were very minimal and we found it stingy. We booked for a week long stay and we were left with 3 dishwashing tablets, 2 garbage bags, 1 paper towel roll and only 4 rolls of toilet paper. There was a full kitchen yet no basic things provided like coffee filters? (we had to buy our own coffee filters?) and no salt and pepper? These small details are things a guest shouldn't have to think about when spending a large amount of money to stay at the property. We expected to do a grocery shop for our stay but weren't expecting to have to buy basic items like hand soap for each bathroom.
-The shuttle never came at time quoted (shuttle was a reason I booked as my father has accessibility issues) we waited over 40 mins long
Overall we had a great stay at Margaritaville. <br/>A few things to be noted that I believe could have been improved upon:<br/>- We were a group of 5 so we booked the 2 bedroom cottage that was advertised to accommodate a maximum of 6 guests (2 bedrooms and 1 pull out sofa), however when we arrived we were only provided enough bedding for the 2 bedrooms and towels for 4 people. There was no linen offered for the pull out couch or pillows, and no blanket. I had booked our reservation for 5 people so we thought maybe the extra guest had been overlooked or forgotten about by the housekeeping team. We called the front desk at Vstays to request extra bedding and were told they wouldn't provide any extra bedding than what was already in the unit and if we wanted another towel we would have to purchase it. After some back and forth (which was a very frustrating situation after travelling all day) finally I spoke with a manager who provided the linen and bedding. Long story short, when a property is booked for 5 guests, it should be ready for the 5 guests when they arrive, especially at a 4 star resort. It definitely did not make for a stress-free check in, and took away from the initial good impression we had of the resort.<br/>- The supplies left in the unit were very minimal and we found it stingy. We booked for a week long stay and we were left with 3 dishwashing tablets, 2 garbage bags, 1 paper towel roll and only 4 rolls of toilet paper. There was a full kitchen yet no basic things provided like coffee filters? (we had to buy our own coffee filters?) and no salt and pepper? These small details are things a guest shouldn't have to think about when spending a large amount of money to stay at the property. We expected to do a grocery shop for our stay but weren't expecting to have to buy basic items like hand soap for each bathroom.<br/>-The shuttle never came at time quoted (shuttle was a reason I booked as my father has accessibility issues) we waited over 40 mins long
Great Cottage
Reviewed on 2023-10-03 by , Jacksonville, FL United StatesGreat cottage located really close to the pool. Food and drinks were good.
Great with one exception
Reviewed on 2023-09-09 by Morgan D. , Any city, NA USOur stay was amazing and everything we hoped it would be. Top notch staff and great shuttle services. The issue we had was on the day we were leaving. We had been informed upon arrival that for the cottages checkout was 11Am. However the day we were leaving we had the cleaning service ringing the doorbell at 9:50 (ish) am, before 10. Asking us to leave the cottage. My kids were eating breakfast and i was showering so my husband recieved the message and informed me. So i called the front desk (panicking) to see if we were going to end up with a late check out fee, the desk said 11 was in fact correct so we went about our morning packing up. The cleaning service then proceeded to enter the cottage from the back door at 10:15 am and saw us packing up in the kitchen and left. Then again at 10:30 they rang the door, so we called the desk again informing them of the issue and were told 11 was correct. Around 10:50 the cleaning crew’s car parked in front of our cottage and stared at us as we entered the shuttle that we had called to get to the front. We all felt very uneasy and uncomfortably rushed for no reason. It was such a stressful time considering we were rushing a 4 and 11 year old kid to pack while people stayed outside of our place looking in. Throughout that morning someone had come into our cottage 2 times.
Wonderful place to stay!
Reviewed on 2023-06-26 by , Titusville, FL United StatesClean, safe and great location for Orlando!!
Great stay
Reviewed on 2023-06-13 by Joy C. , Any city, NA USThe cottages are perfect. We loved them. The entire location was great. The area was clean & comfortable and the staff were friendly.
AMAZING experience!
Reviewed on 2023-02-08 by Austin S. , Mont Alto, PA United StatesSpacious, clean, modern, and exciting place to stay. No standard hotel noise with all the great resort amenities.
Margaritaville Resort
Reviewed on 2022-10-17 by , Fort Collins, CO United StatesExceptional
8005 Sandbar
Reviewed on 2022-06-28 by , Louisville, KY United StatesLocation is perfect ... close to pool and gym
Ready on time, rental not clean enough for us... had to ask housekeeping to come back and mop floors, missing some dish towels,<br/>Location is perfect ... close to pool and gym
Manager's Response
We appreciate you taking the time to write this review, and we are thrilled to hear you the property was in a perfect location for your stay at Margaritaville! We want to apologize for any inconvenience but are glad to hear that the hospitality staff was friendly and able to assist you. You were wonderful guests, and we appreciate your treating our place as if it were yours. We would love to have you back as guests, no matter where your travels may take you!
Paradise
Reviewed on 2022-05-09 by Kimberly E. , Baraboo, WI United StatesRelaxing g, no worries, family time
Great location though not the unit we reserved
Reviewed on 2022-02-28 by John G. , Clay, NY United StatesWe rented a specific unit and much to our surprise when we checked in we were not given that unit. And no one notified us. Very disappointing as we selected a unit Close to a unit our friends were staying at. Unit self was big spacious and fantastic. The only negative... There were three of us there and we were provided with four towels, four hand towels, four washcloths. And there is no iron. There needs to be more towels provided.
Manager's Response
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We're happy to hear that the home was spacious and fantastic. We apologize for any mix-up at the time of your check-in. With regards to the towels the units are stocked with enough towels for the occupancy of the unit. If there is anything else we can do for you please let us know. You were wonderful guests and we hope that you'll stay with us again. The ACE Hospitality Team
July 2021 Family Vacation
Reviewed on 2021-08-03 by Jamie C. , Akron, OH United StatesThe downsides to this rental are that we ran out of toilet paper, family of 3, a few days in because it’s so cheap. So be sure to buy some when you grab your groceries and when they say starter home supplies, they mean it. We brought our own laundry detergent too bc they only provide one load. With only 4 towels and us showering at least twice a day, I was always washing bath towels. Also, the shower water pressure, WOW, it hurts. I could hardly stand to shower and if you get a sun burn, forget about it. Ouch!!!
So overall a clean, nice home close to it all. You just have to bring all you need to make the home function for the week but they provide the very basics. Also, it’s Florida and does rain often, the home doesn’t provide any board games or cards, which we would have liked for at least a night or 2, we had 3 days of rained out evenings. So if you want entertainment like that, bring it yourselves.
Overall a great house to rent. I am 25 weeks pregnant and wanted to be close to all the resort amenities and we were! A very short walk to the pool and maybe a 5 min walk to the main club house for food, Disney tickets etc. The house was clean and had what we needed for the week for the most part. <br/><br/>The downsides to this rental are that we ran out of toilet paper, family of 3, a few days in because it’s so cheap. So be sure to buy some when you grab your groceries and when they say starter home supplies, they mean it. We brought our own laundry detergent too bc they only provide one load. With only 4 towels and us showering at least twice a day, I was always washing bath towels. Also, the shower water pressure, WOW, it hurts. I could hardly stand to shower and if you get a sun burn, forget about it. Ouch!!! <br/><br/>So overall a clean, nice home close to it all. You just have to bring all you need to make the home function for the week but they provide the very basics. Also, it’s Florida and does rain often, the home doesn’t provide any board games or cards, which we would have liked for at least a night or 2, we had 3 days of rained out evenings. So if you want entertainment like that, bring it yourselves.
Manager's Response
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review and helpful feedback! We’re so happy to hear that you had a great stay with us and enjoyed all the nearby attractions. Please let us assure you that we have restocked the home with all the starter supplies and will have the water pressure looked at and resolved as needed. Next time, remember our front desk is always available for any issues that may come up. We want to make sure you’re as comfortable as you can be during your stay. By the way, you were excellent guests, and we can’t wait to have you stay with us again! -The ACE Hospitality Team
NIce home close to everything.
Reviewed on 2021-06-08 by , Gilbert, AZ United StatesRelaxing stay for 4.
Quality home
Reviewed on 2021-03-25 by , Holly, MI United StatesClean, everything working, GREAT access to the pool.
Great house!
Reviewed on 2021-03-22 by , Oviedo, fl United StatesWe rented a cottage 8 months before our daughter’s wedding which we held at the resort in March 2021. We chose the cottage specifically for it’s location, close to the pools and resort with no neighbors behind us. The day before the wedding, we received a confirmation for a different cottage. After speaking with 2 representatives, we found out that our reservation had been changed in December without notifying us. Needless to say, we were not happy! However, the cottage they gave us was next door to the original and it all turned out well. The cottage was beautiful, the location was perfect, and disaster was averted. The wedding was amazing and we all enjoyed our weekend at the resort. I would encourage renters to check on their reservations in advance several times just in case....
Manager's Response
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review and helpful feedback! We're so thrilled to hear that you and your family had such a wonderful time celebrating this momentous occasion with us. Please be assured that we are following up with our internal staff to address your particular situation and ensure future guests are notified of any changes to their reservation in a timely manner moving forward. By the way, you were excellent guests, and we'd love to host you again! -The ACE Hospitality Team
Great Weekend stay
Reviewed on 2020-12-30 by , Sarasota , FL United StatesWe enjoyed this cute cottage for a weekend. The cottage was clean and very close to main pool and had everything we needed. We enjoyed Sunset Walk for the restaurants and car show. We would return again!
GENERAL
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer
- Fitness Room / Equipment
- Garage
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking
- Telephone
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
POOL_SPA
- Communal Pool
Sunny Margaritaville Cottage - Fully Equipped Kitchen, Welcoming Living Area
Enjoy amazing park views of your scenic resort paradise at this 2BR cottage, which accommodates up to six guests between two bedrooms and a sleeper sofa. Watch favorite shows or chat in the sun-soaked living area -- the open floor plan offers plenty of space to spread out. You’ll also find a fully equipped kitchen with a frozen concoction maker and everything you need to prepare festive vacation meals
As part of the island-inspired community of Margaritaville Resort Orlando, enjoy a destination within itself -- complete with fantastic dining, vibrant entertainment, and one-of-a-kind amenities.
Make a splash in three lagoon-style pools and the 14-acre waterpark, or pamper yourself with custom-designed treatments at the signature spa. For upscale dining, live music, and stand-up comedy, stroll to one of the four on-site restaurants and lounges. A wide variety of entertainment is also available next door at Sunset Walk, including a dine-in movie theater, live-music venues, pubs, lounges, and an arcade.
You’ll also be close to a plethora of Central Florida fun. Hop on the complimentary shuttle and be whisked away to the Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Studios Florida theme parks and attractions -- all just minutes away!
MARGARITAVILLE AMENITIES
- Fins Up Beach Club: heated lagoon-style pools, hot tubs, loungers, poolside service
- Island H2O Live! Water Park: rides, slide towers, wave pool (added fee - tickets separate)
- Outdoor showers
- Fitness center
- On-site dining, lounge, and entertainment
- St. Somewhere Spa: high-end spa with 8 treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, salt room
- Sunset Walk: shopping, dining, entertainment, live music pavilion
- Complimentary shuttle to Orlando theme parks
- Over 40,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space
EXTRA PERKS & MORE DETAILS
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Unassigned parking in the lot in front of the home (motorcycles allowed)
- Commercial/recreational vehicles are not permitted, including boats, trailers, RVs, and Jet Skis
THE LOCATION
Orlando & Airport
- Less than 30 minutes from downtown Orlando and Orlando International Airport
Walt Disney
- Magic Kingdom: 8.3 miles, Epcot: 7.6 miles, Hollywood Studios: 6.3 miles, Animal Kingdom: 3.9 miles, Typhoon Lagoon: 8.3 miles, Blizzard Beach: 5 miles
Universal Orlando Resort
- Universal Studios Florida: 16.4 miles, Universal’s Islands of Adventure: 16.4 miles, Volcano Bay: 16.2 miles
SeaWorld Parks & Resorts Orlando
-SeaWorld Orlando: 12.6 miles, Discovery Cove: 12.7 miles, Aquatica: 13.3 miles
Location
- Ace Hospitality LLC