FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - FAQs
Here's our easy guide to some of the questions we have been asked - if you've got a question we haven't answered here, then just ask!
Just click on the question to find out the answer!
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One of my party is disabled - is your Lakeside Magic suitable? |
Got a question we haven't mentioned?
We are very happy to answer any questions you may have about our home, your vacation or Florida in general
PLEASE CONTACT US if you want any help or assistance
Want to know what our previous guests had to say about Lakeside Magic?
Go to our Guest references
We've got lots of information about the theme parks, as well
as some of the more unusual things to do in Florida, current Florida
weather, etc
so please just ask us!
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WHAT ABOUT PRICES? |
Just choose Prices from the top menu to see how you easily you can rent our great home
If you are flying, Orlando International Airport (code MCO) is within 20 - 30 minutes drive of our home
Tampa Airport is around 1.5 - 2 hours drive away and Miami is around 5 hours drive away
Whether you are driving or flying to Florida, we will provide you with driving directions within Florida to Lakeside Magic as well as key and security alarm code info when you have paid your final balance
YES - you will need to rent a vehicle (or take your own) as
there is little public transport!
Please note, however, that RVs and boats are not allowed to park at Crescent Lakes overnight
However, if you don't want to or can't drive, please ask us for information about affordable chauffeur driven cars
We have many lovely golf courses near Lakeside Magic and one of these gives our home guests a great discount and FREE golf club rental - please ask us!
A lot of people ask us if they can fish in the lakes adjoining Lakeside Magic
Yes, of course - we even provide complimentary fishing equipment!
BUT there's fishing for big time bass in the larger lakes (Lake Tohopekaglia & East Lake Tohopekaglia - called Lake Toho & East Lake Toho for short!) near our home at Crescent Lakes
Not only can you fish for bass at these two lakes but these are where the Boggy Creek Airboat rides are located (they have two centres/centers)
This is great if your party has only a few fishing enthusiasts - you can send the rest of your party for an airboat ride or have a picnic, leaving you in peace to fish...
We've been on Boggy Creek Airboat rides several times and we loved them so we can personally recommend them to you
Wherever you fish, you'll need a licence which can easily be obtained either online or from Wal-Mart or fishing tackle shops for a few dollars
To check out the amazing array of fantastic upgraded equipment and amenities in Lakeside Magic please click 'Lakeside Magic' in the top menu
We constantly add extra features and we take note of our guests requests!
So if we've been to stay there before your own arrival, you could find that Lakeside Magic has more facilities than you expected!
Lakeside Magic is supervised by a local management company to ensure that it is kept to our high standards and that you have the GREAT vacation you deserve
The company provide a 24 hour emergency call-out service
In the extremely unlikely event that anything should go wrong during your vacation, their staff will be available to try to resolve the problem
They will also be happy to answer any on-site questions you may have
Lakeside Magic will be thoroughly cleaned and inspected prior to your arrival and again after your departure - the pool is regularly maintained and gardens kept tidy
All you have to do is sit back, r..e..l..a..x and enjoy the MAGIC of Florida!
In the highly unlikely event that something should go wrong whilst you are staying in Lakeside Magic, please contact the management company as soon as possible so that they can endeavour to put things right
We'd rather try to put things right for you during your Florida stay as we can't do that after you've returned home!
Lakeside Magic will have been inspected and thoroughly cleaned before your arrival but if you have a problem or need some help, please ask!
For your safety, Lakeside Magic has a monitored security/fire alarm
system and smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarm as well as a fire
extinguisher, emergency lighting, first aid kit and even a wind up
radio
We have additionally provided pool door alarms to keep your little ones safe
Lakeside Magic is fully licensed (you will find the licence displayed in Lakeside Magic on the kitchen noticeboard) for short term rental with the County and State authorities and which confirms that the home meets all current safety requirements
Lakeside Magic also has an electronic safe (for a nominal additional charge) to ensure that your valuables do not go astray - as with most places in the world, even though you may be on vacation, pick pockets and thieves are not!
Lakeside Magic has a wonderful private pool and spa which overlook
our rear lake and, yes, they really do look like this!
The pool depth is about 3' to 5' and spa is approximately 3'6" deep
Both pool and spa are lighted and...
the pool has stunning automatic change fiber optic lighting
Whilst a pool and spa can provide great fun, water can be dangerous for unsupervised infants and children
For this reason, we have installed pool door alarms
In the unlikely event that your mobile little ones manage to open the locks on any of the doors leading to the pool area, the alarm will make you aware that they are in danger
The
alarms can only be deactivated by an adult
Jacuzzi/spa heating is INCLUDED in your rental price at Lakeside Magic
Pool heating is available at additional cost and is recommended for stays between November and April (it's never compulsory!)
Pool heating can be ordered at any time of the year, to your choice
To give you an idea of average local air temperatures, you might like to check out our weather guide and note that the water temperature is normally around 10 - 15F below the air temperature without pool and/or spa heating
Like you, we're not in charge of the weather! We cannot GUARANTEE the water temperature with pool or spa heating as this depends on the prevailing weather conditions
You need to let us know when you book whether you wish to order pool heating, for the number of days it is required and when you wish it to commence - the minimum period is four days
Pool and spa heating is provided by natural gas in Lakeside Magic to ensure that the pool and spa heat up quickly and, if you order pool heating, you get a heated pool whatever the weather
We don't have a minimum occupancy time although you should be aware that stays of six nights or less will incur an additional cleaning charge
We do, however, like to have a minimum occupancy of 14 nights at holiday periods, ie Easter and Christmas/New Year if possible - but please ask us if you'd like less than 14 nights as we are happy to consider all rental requests
The maximum licensed occupancy in Lakeside Magic is EIGHT plus one infant under two years of age
We have no minimum occupancy level - you pay the same price if there are two or eight of you so if you want some extra room to spread out, rest assured we won't charge you any extra!
We're asked a lot about the weather in Florida and when is the best time to visit - the choice really has more to do with your weather and vacation preferences than ours!
Florida has a tropical climate which means that all year around it's generally warmer and more sunny there than in most other places!
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Winter |
The winter months are generally the driest time of the year although the weather is still usually pleasantly warm - you'll find that it's also less crowded in the theme parks (apart from Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year, of course!) and flights are generally cheaper
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Spring & Fall |
Spring and fall are less hot and humid, there's less rainfall and it's generally less crowded in the theme parks - you'll probably find that flights are cheaper too!
BUT Spring break time and Easter are busy and prices are higher at these times
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Summer |
Because of Florida's tropical climate, there is often high humidity in the summer months - it's also hot, and there's usually a rain shower in the late afternoon which soon turns to sunshine again
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Our tip |
Unless you have a specific period when you MUST take your vacation - use the weather chart in conjunction with our price list to choose YOUR type of weather AND get the best prices!
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Average Kissimmee (Orlando) Weather F = Farenheit Rainfall = inches |
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Month |
Average high (F) |
Average low (F) |
Average rainfall |
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January |
72 |
48 |
2.09 |
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February |
73 |
50 |
2.83 |
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March |
79 |
55 |
3.19 |
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April |
84 |
61 |
2.20 |
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May |
88 |
66 |
3.98 |
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June |
91 |
72 |
7.40 |
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July |
91 |
73 |
7.80 |
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August |
91 |
73 |
6.34 |
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September |
90 |
73 |
5.63 |
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October |
84 |
64 |
2.83 |
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November |
79 |
57 |
1.77 |
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December |
73 |
52 |
1.81 |
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A MEMBER OF MY PARTY IS DISABLED - IS LAKESIDE MAGIC SUITABLE? |
If a member of your party has a physical disability, please let us know about their difficulties so that we can ensure that you get the correct facilities for their needs
Lakeside Magic is not disabled adapted (ie it does not have specific bathroom facilities or a pool hoist for the disabled)
Lakeside Magic is on one floor, there are minimal entrance/exit door thresholds (approx 2-3" high) and the doorways are adequate for an adult size wheelchair
Electric wheelchair and scooter rentals are available from several local companies who will deliver & collect them to & from your rental home
If you wish to rent an electric wheelchair or scooter for disabled members of your party, please let us know and we will put you in contact with the companies
Most airlines will carry personal mechanical wheelchairs free of charge in the cargo hold (as long as you give them plenty of notice)
Most of the theme parks have electric or mechanical wheelchairs available for rental - these cannot be reserved in advance and are issued on a first come, first served basis
So if someone in your party needs one for your theme park visits, you need to ensure that you get to the park as soon as it opens to avoid disappointment
There are local walk-in medical centers and major hospitals near Lakeside Magic but please ensure that you take your medical insurance documents with you, together with a note of any current medication any member of your party may be taking
Lakeside Magic is STRICTLY NON SMOKING in order to meet fire regulations, insurance conditions, to ensure the comfort of our non-smoking guests and provide a safe environment for those with severe breathing problems
Those who wish to smoke may do so outside the home only (ie on the patio area) and are requested to dispose of ash, cigarettes, etc safely and thoughtfully
Note that some of the theme parks have now introduced designated smoking areas
We are sorry but we are unable to accept PETS of any type in Lakeside Magic in order to meet insurance conditions and to provide a safe environment for those guests with severe allergies
Simple... just let us know!
We've made our booking process extremely easy for guests - so we do all the hard work to make sure you have the great vacation in our lovely home, Lakeside Magic that you always dreamed about!