Upgrades at Mickey’s Woodland Retreat

Written by: Duncan Watson
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Dear All,

I am excited and proud to tell you about the excellent and professional upgrades that have now been completed at my own private villa, Mickey’s Woodland Retreat.

I have owned this villa since May 2005 and have spent my hard earned cash renovating, modernising and  upgrading all aspects of this truly magnificent four bed. three bathroom Contemporary modern villa.

I had a $22000 upgrade started in November 2010, this is the last time I went out to Florida, to be there at the start of the work being carried out. The work comprised of three interior walls being removed. This makes a big open planned villa into a huge open planned area. A new modern contemporary white kitchen was installed, with a hand made black six seater breakfast bar. Ceiling down lights are now in every room, along with ceiling fans and additional lighting. A quiet Nook area as also been created for reading and lounging. The entire villa now benefits from modern floor tiling , which finishes the modern contemporary feel. Flat screen T.V’s have been added to the Master bedroom and Living room. New blinds fitted in all rooms. A complete internal redecoration as been completed, giving this a very clean look.

On top of a top TV package, Games room, High  Speed Wireless internet connection, plus Free phone calla Internationally, makes this a complete package for your rental requirements.

The final finish was by a well renowned Canadian artist, Susan Duxter. She has painted 32 original acrylic art works which hang in all rooms of Mickey’s Woodland Retreat, giving this a very class finish to a beautiful villa.

I am coming out to the villa in 2 months time, for one month, and then again at Xmas for 3 weeks. So with bookings running at Ten months a year, please book early to avoid disappointment. Look at my private web site for updated photos and much more information.

Just purchased another four Poster King Size bed! Plus a huge BBQ.

Highway 27 and 192 Update

Written by: Duncan Watson
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It’s all happening West on the 192, take a look at the new Super Target store which is due to open on the 8th of march 2009. It is huge! It gives all of us more choice when shopping and stops the monopoly of Wal mart. There are also several shops in the small lot surrounding the entrance to the Target store. When you pass this section of the 192, about half a mile east of highway 27, you will see two new restaurants that are due to open very shortly. The first is Long horn steak house and the other restaurant is Olive Garden an Italian restaurant.

We had a new McDonalds fast food store open on the 27 opposite Wal Marts last year. There is a Burger King, Long John Silver, Kentucky fried chicken and my favorite restaurant that opened about 18 months ago is Chili’s. I eat there every time I come out to my vacation villa at Clear Creek. The food is excellent, the service is first class and can highly recommend this as a great place to eat for the whole family. I had the fajita trio, this was beef, chicken and shrimp cooked with onions and peppers. It comes served sizzling hot on a metal hot plate. I have to give this ten out of ten for presentation and taste. I finished off with a fantastic sponge white chocolate and raspberry sweet. Forgot to mention two beers for the price of one, on certain draught beers!

Another great addition to highway 27 which opened about two months ago is an Irish theme bar and restaurant, called Devenney’s. It is situated just before the exit road on the right before you leave the 27 to join highway 192. We spent a full night in there, drinking Guinness on draught. There is also Smithwicks bitter and Stella all on tap. There was also live music which played from eight till midnight. I did not on this occasion sample the food but what I saw looked good enough to eat. The owners have done a great job in putting together this Irish theme bar, and must be congratulated for this! The service was has you expect from the Americans, definitely worth paying a visit. I think the 27 and 192 are now giving us excellent choice in food and drink and help make your vacation holiday complete.

Solar Pool Heat

Written by: Duncan Watson
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I have been asked by various people and villa owners especially, what is the best thing you have done to improve your villa? Well I might say, Free International calls for guests, or Free Wi Fi broadband or Free use of the house safe. But most recently I have had the swimming pool solar heated! If you think about it logically most guests want pool heat, and who can blame them, we all like getting into a warm swimming pool, nobody enjoys a cool or cold pool not even in Florida!