Glenbrook Development question

[grammynelliebelle]

I know that the Glenbrook houses are out on 27 and are a bit further from WDW than the closer in areas on 192. I am wondering if they are all short term rental or are there permanent houses there also. I have read they have a club house and community pool. Has anyone stayed there? Did you like it? TIA Grammy

 

[Brian Noble]

My uncle owns a home there. While it's a perfectly nice development, and I appreciated the "family discount", I thought it was a bit too far from the parks. If you only made one trip back and forth in a day, it wouldn't be a big deal, but we typically take a mid-day break, so it was two trips. For just a little more money, you can shave a good chunk of time off the drive.

 

[bunny213]

We're staying at Orange Lake on 192 - how far is this from there? We have a family who wants to join us there from Tampa and we're looking for an economical place for them to rent...they have 6 children. We wouldn't be going to Disney but maybe one time this trip....thank you...Barb

 

[Brian Noble]

Orange Lake is sort of "on the way" to Disney from Glenbrook. It wouldn't be far at all, but something down in the Formosa Gardens area would be even closer (and also more expensive.)

 

[bunny213]

the info on the Orange Lake question....actually, I'm trying to do this as economically as possible...they're military and money is tight. Can someone give me the link to this developement? Is it over there by Windsor Hills?
I'd like to try and "foot" the cost for them...they'd be spending most of the days with us over at OL. We haven't seen them since he left for deployment early last year and he returned in March. Thank you again for your help.. Barb

 

[Brian Noble]

Here's the list at VRBO:
http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/florida/central-disney-orlando/clermont/glenbrook-resort

Also, don't overlook the idea of renting them a unit in Orange Lake. Lots of owners rent out time. Look at redweek or TUG to see if someone has the same week up for rent.