Based on the above description, @Penmac was actually at SVR (Sheraton Vistana Resort) on 535. SVV is the sister property on I-Drive. Lots of folks get them confused. Both are great resorts. SVV is more compact than SVR and would not require driving around on the property.We stayed at the Sheraton Vistana Villages in LBV in 2015 (2 bedroom on 2nd floor). It was great!!! We have also stayed at Wyndham Bonnet Creek and Marriott Royal Palms. SVV was my favorite of the 3. The unit was so nice and clean (in better shape than both the other two places I mentioned), and the beds were SO comfortable. Plenty of space to spread out, and 2 beautiful pools were a short walk from our unit. If being near the pool is important to you, I would request that when you check in. We didn't say anything about it and they initially placed us in a unit in the corner of the property, not within walking distance to the pools. We have small kids and would have had to drive over. No thanks. They did move us immediately after we called, though.
The resort is really large and sprawling, so I personally cannot imagine staying there without a car. Bonus- you can park right outside your unit, which is great! I found the parking at WBC really difficult, and probably wouldn't stay there again for that reason. But I wouldn't recommend SVV if you are not going to have a car. We bypassed daily housekeeping for the duration of our trip so they gave us a few free coupons for breakfast. We even had to drive over to that. There are shops right across the street from the resort that are great- Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, and I think next door is a Wendy's and a couple of other fast food options. But, without a car it would probably be a 20-30 minute walk from the units and down the long driveway to access these shops. I did review the shuttle schedule for parks, but it was not convenient so we drove each day. We did do two trips to the parks on some days, leaving for lunch and going back for parade in evening- so the location is good for access to WDW. If you are doing Universal, I think the other Sheraton Vistana on I-drive is probably closer.
We are probably going to try Windsor Hills for our next trip, but I would stay at the SVV again.
Awesome! We are staying here. Booked through Costco and got great deal on a 2BR. I have MS and AmWe stayed there in September 2017. We rented a car (it was like $120/week through Costco) so I can't comment on the shuttle. I will say that of my 22 trips to Orlando this was one of the most impressive stays. The resort is perfectly located if you want to do Disney, Uni, SeaWorld. Our place (2 bedroom) had been very recently renovated, washer/dryer/dishwasher, 3 huge tvs, a pool and hot tub across the parking lot which we only used once. If you are used to Interval/timeshare type properties I would rate this as one of the best I have stayed at. We have always either had our own house (we sold it) or stay in Interval resorts. If you have any specific concerns just ask me.
Great review- thank you!We stayed at the Sheraton Vistana Villages in LBV in 2015 (2 bedroom on 2nd floor). It was great!!! We have also stayed at Wyndham Bonnet Creek and Marriott Royal Palms. SVV was my favorite of the 3. The unit was so nice and clean (in better shape than both the other two places I mentioned), and the beds were SO comfortable. Plenty of space to spread out, and 2 beautiful pools were a short walk from our unit. If being near the pool is important to you, I would request that when you check in. We didn't say anything about it and they initially placed us in a unit in the corner of the property, not within walking distance to the pools. We have small kids and would have had to drive over. No thanks. They did move us immediately after we called, though.
The resort is really large and sprawling, so I personally cannot imagine staying there without a car. Bonus- you can park right outside your unit, which is great! I found the parking at WBC really difficult, and probably wouldn't stay there again for that reason. But I wouldn't recommend SVV if you are not going to have a car. We bypassed daily housekeeping for the duration of our trip so they gave us a few free coupons for breakfast. We even had to drive over to that. There are shops right across the street from the resort that are great- Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, and I think next door is a Wendy's and a couple of other fast food options. But, without a car it would probably be a 20-30 minute walk from the units and down the long driveway to access these shops. I did review the shuttle schedule for parks, but it was not convenient so we drove each day. We did do two trips to the parks on some days, leaving for lunch and going back for parade in evening- so the location is good for access to WDW. If you are doing Universal, I think the other Sheraton Vistana on I-drive is probably closer.
We are probably going to try Windsor Hills for our next trip, but I would stay at the SVV again.
Hi- thank you. I just realized after reading your comment that I reviewed the wrong one! We did not stay at the Villages. We stayed at the Vistana Resort Villas over by World Center Drive. I didn't realize the difference when I posted this review! From what I have read, the Villages are just as good- just more condensed and not so spread out.Great review- thank you!
Apparently I am a moron too. Did the same exact thing!OK you guys I am a moron. I stayed at Sheraton Vistana Resort, not SVV. So I really apologize for my mistake, but fwiw SVR is beautiful and I would recommend. But commute times were about 10 mins to SW and 15 to Uni.
Well to be fair, even when I was booking it I wasn't quite sure what the difference between them was and I guess I still don't!Apparently I am a moron too. Did the same exact thing!