Lisa P.
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Week of 2/22/04
Great stay in a 2BR lockoff deluxe villa at Fairfield Orlando at Cypress Palms Resort. We didn't expect to like it so much! Staff was very friendly, helpful, efficient. Rooms were spotless, in excellent condition with every amenity we expect at a top Gold Crown timeshare resort. The grounds were beautifully maintained, a real treat with the winter we've had back home.
Relaxing at the pool, we were surrounded by lush green, flowering foliage while listening to softly piped music. There was a good mix of sun and shade at both pools, with gas grills and picnic tables nearby. The centrally located playground was mostly covered overhead, so it could be used in both rain & hot summer sun - looked nice for younger children.
Since it was a lockoff, it was really like 2 1BR condos connected by an interior set of doors. Some of their 2BR deluxe condos are regular 2BRs (king MBR suite, 2nd BR w/2 double beds).
The larger 1BR part of our condo was huge, pretty and very comfortable with all the big, deluxe amenities - full kitchen opening to a great room w/dining area and LR, screened balcony w/2 patio chairs, etc. Loved the oversized walk-in shower in the main bathroom. The jacuzzi at the far end of the MBR was a large oval shape, bigger than a single, smaller than a true double. The dining table was fine for 6+ people. The LR sofa was enormous, U-shaped, comfortable. Nice view of manicured courtyard and pool from our room.
The smaller 1BR side had a kitchen with mostly smaller appliances along a wall of the small den w/sleeper sofa and dinette for 4. The standard hotel-style bathroom in this half had a regular combo tub/shower and commode. The sink area was in a wide hallway between the den and the BR.
BOTH 1BR sides had their own of all of the following features:
* 25" TV w/remote, videocassette player & CD/audiotape/stereo
* comfortable MBR king bed & TV w/remote
* plenty of closet space and dresser drawers
* lots of towels, incl pool towels
* stacked washer/dryer in hall closet w/starter detergent
* range/oven, microwave, dishwasher w/detergent fridge/freezer
(icemaker inside), toaster, coffee maker, plenty of dishes,
stainless cookware, nonstick frypan, tupperware, etc.
We didn't need double of all those appliances but the kids thought it was cool having their own small kitchen. Don't know how comfy the sleeper sofas were as we didn't use them (the king beds were comfortable). We brought a $9 switch from Wal-Mart to hook up a Gamecube to one of the TVs.
The check-in building contained a Members' Lounge with a large screen TV and a complimentary computer for guests to use online for 30 minute intervals. Near the front desk, a coffee machine
dispensed (for guests) free coffee, decaf, cappucino, latte, hot chocolate and hot water for tea. There were a few vending machines for snacks and sodapop. Near the first floor of every resort elevator, there were other machines (ice, sodapop, newspapers, etc.).
Across the resort, the Activity Center offered free coffee in the mornings and free popcorn for guests throughout the day. Board games for all ages were available for free loan, as well as floating tubes and noodles for the pool. There was a list of scheduled activities, some for a fee, through the "Get Out and Play" program: macramé, painting, beads, foam art, tie dye, glass etching, soap/candle making, t-shirts, suncatchers, ice cream social, wine & cheese, movie night, Kids Night Out (Wed.), bingo, pool games, fitness walks, scavenger hunt, karaoke, trivia, mini-golf tourney at Disney, etc. The gathering room had a bigscreen TV, a table tennis set up and a half dozen large tables for group activities. The smaller game room w/arcade games was very limited. Videos could be rented via a machine near the activities desk.
There are no unique pool features and it's a fairly small resort, which both go against our usual preferences for a timeshare. However, we really enjoyed our vacation and found the resort to be very guest-friendly. It was quiet when we wanted quiet, attractive inside and out and offered enough diversions for all of our time away from the theme parks with 2 adults and a couple of teenagers. Every room is within a very short walk to a nice, heated, landscaped, freeform pool with a hot tub.
Plenty of restaurants within a short drive or even reasonable walking distance in good weather - Cracker Barrel, Macaroni Grill, Chili's, Pizzaria Uno's and Krispy Kreme. We definitely look forward to returning!!!
Great stay in a 2BR lockoff deluxe villa at Fairfield Orlando at Cypress Palms Resort. We didn't expect to like it so much! Staff was very friendly, helpful, efficient. Rooms were spotless, in excellent condition with every amenity we expect at a top Gold Crown timeshare resort. The grounds were beautifully maintained, a real treat with the winter we've had back home.
Relaxing at the pool, we were surrounded by lush green, flowering foliage while listening to softly piped music. There was a good mix of sun and shade at both pools, with gas grills and picnic tables nearby. The centrally located playground was mostly covered overhead, so it could be used in both rain & hot summer sun - looked nice for younger children.
Since it was a lockoff, it was really like 2 1BR condos connected by an interior set of doors. Some of their 2BR deluxe condos are regular 2BRs (king MBR suite, 2nd BR w/2 double beds).
The larger 1BR part of our condo was huge, pretty and very comfortable with all the big, deluxe amenities - full kitchen opening to a great room w/dining area and LR, screened balcony w/2 patio chairs, etc. Loved the oversized walk-in shower in the main bathroom. The jacuzzi at the far end of the MBR was a large oval shape, bigger than a single, smaller than a true double. The dining table was fine for 6+ people. The LR sofa was enormous, U-shaped, comfortable. Nice view of manicured courtyard and pool from our room.
The smaller 1BR side had a kitchen with mostly smaller appliances along a wall of the small den w/sleeper sofa and dinette for 4. The standard hotel-style bathroom in this half had a regular combo tub/shower and commode. The sink area was in a wide hallway between the den and the BR.
BOTH 1BR sides had their own of all of the following features:
* 25" TV w/remote, videocassette player & CD/audiotape/stereo
* comfortable MBR king bed & TV w/remote
* plenty of closet space and dresser drawers
* lots of towels, incl pool towels
* stacked washer/dryer in hall closet w/starter detergent
* range/oven, microwave, dishwasher w/detergent fridge/freezer
(icemaker inside), toaster, coffee maker, plenty of dishes,
stainless cookware, nonstick frypan, tupperware, etc.
We didn't need double of all those appliances but the kids thought it was cool having their own small kitchen. Don't know how comfy the sleeper sofas were as we didn't use them (the king beds were comfortable). We brought a $9 switch from Wal-Mart to hook up a Gamecube to one of the TVs.
The check-in building contained a Members' Lounge with a large screen TV and a complimentary computer for guests to use online for 30 minute intervals. Near the front desk, a coffee machine
dispensed (for guests) free coffee, decaf, cappucino, latte, hot chocolate and hot water for tea. There were a few vending machines for snacks and sodapop. Near the first floor of every resort elevator, there were other machines (ice, sodapop, newspapers, etc.).
Across the resort, the Activity Center offered free coffee in the mornings and free popcorn for guests throughout the day. Board games for all ages were available for free loan, as well as floating tubes and noodles for the pool. There was a list of scheduled activities, some for a fee, through the "Get Out and Play" program: macramé, painting, beads, foam art, tie dye, glass etching, soap/candle making, t-shirts, suncatchers, ice cream social, wine & cheese, movie night, Kids Night Out (Wed.), bingo, pool games, fitness walks, scavenger hunt, karaoke, trivia, mini-golf tourney at Disney, etc. The gathering room had a bigscreen TV, a table tennis set up and a half dozen large tables for group activities. The smaller game room w/arcade games was very limited. Videos could be rented via a machine near the activities desk.
There are no unique pool features and it's a fairly small resort, which both go against our usual preferences for a timeshare. However, we really enjoyed our vacation and found the resort to be very guest-friendly. It was quiet when we wanted quiet, attractive inside and out and offered enough diversions for all of our time away from the theme parks with 2 adults and a couple of teenagers. Every room is within a very short walk to a nice, heated, landscaped, freeform pool with a hot tub.
Plenty of restaurants within a short drive or even reasonable walking distance in good weather - Cracker Barrel, Macaroni Grill, Chili's, Pizzaria Uno's and Krispy Kreme. We definitely look forward to returning!!!
