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Private Home For Less Than A Hotel!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
A heated pool
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, video games, DVD player
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81990 sq ft

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Kissimmee, FL
  • Popular LocationIsland H2O Live!7 min drive
  • Popular LocationMystic Dunes Golf Club8 min drive
  • Popular LocationDisney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park20 min drive
  • AirportOrlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)33 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Home For Less Than A Hotel!

Families and friends will love our four bedroom luxury home just three miles from Disney in the gated Emerald Island Resort. The moment you see our resort you will know that you are going to have the best vacation that you have ever had. As soon as you enter our home, your children will fall in love with the themed decor and you will feel like you belong there.

It is a family home, so for us to be considerate of the community and other vacationers we do not allow parties.

Our home is an easy walk, less than one block, to the resort clubhouse. The clubhouse offers basketball, tennis, a gym, sauna, jacuzzi, bar, game room and pool. More importantly, our front door is less than three miles from the front gate of Disney!

Our pool is one of the most private ones in Emerald Island. We back up to some of the protected areas so the main thing that you see as you enjoy yourself in the pool and on the deck is nature. The house to one side of us has a hedge along their screen room that adds to our privacy. The pool deck and pool are perfect for relaxing after a day at the parks or for just enjoying a day home.

We have themed rooms that your children will love. We love Nintendo. My wife and I played the OG Donkey Kong in arcades while dating. (Yes, we are that old). We bought every console up to the current switch. So, it made perfect sense when my son wanted a Mario Theme. Your kids will feel like they are in Mario Land when they go to bed in the single top, or double bottom, bunk.

My daughter chose the theme for the next room, which also has a double/single bunk. She loves Pooh. In our home, no joking, I am called Tigger and my wife Pooh. Our coffee cups, Christmas stocking and keychains follow those characters, Pooh and Tigger. How can we not have a 100 Acre Wood room?

One of my older sons wanted the beach theme of the next Master. He lived near the beach and, even though they now live just a few miles from this home, they love the beach and go often. You will feel like you are at there, except with air conditioning. The queen bed and private bath maintain this theme.

My wife chose the King Master theme. For our 30th anniversary we went to Europe. She fell in love with it and we have been blessed to go back again since then. She wanted the room to 'feel' like the Italian Coast was just outside the window. The soft colors are soothing and calming...which mothers of many children often need. :)

Having two master suites makes this perfect for two families sharing a vacation and/or for older children. We can comfortably sleep 10.

We set up two living room, or conversation areas, so multiple storytelling, laughing, game playing and memory making events can take place at the same time. Our house has full wi-fi throughout, a television in every bedroom, and two more televisions in the house--one in the living room and one more in the entertainment room. Our refreshing swimming pool is surrounded by comfortable patio furniture.

We have a real 6 person hot tub that gets hot. Not like the 'spas' that are attached to pools that are only warm. Come home from the parks, hop in the hot tub, enjoy the stars and let your stress fad away.

Our location is fantastic for everything that the Orlando area has to offer. We are minutes from Disney. We are actually the closest gated community to WDW that is no on Disney property. It is almost like being on Disney property without being locked into a total Disney holiday. If you feel like going to Universal or Sea World, hop in your car and you can be there in about 20 minutes.

If you want to enjoy a night eating out instead of cooking in our beautiful kitchen, we are literally minutes away from every ethnic food you can imagine. Our location puts you within miles of any fast food, medium or expensive restaurants. We were there for a few months in 2016, so we decided to eat at a different place every 'date night'. For our entire marriage we have gone out at least one night a week on a date. In four months, we never ate at the same place twice and never had to drive more than 20 minutes. The location is so fantastic.

If you are a shopper, there are outlet malls, strip malls and normal shopping malls all an easy drive away.

We love the beach. My son and daughter in law live in Clearwater Beach so when we are in the States we visit them often. Just take I-4 west and you are there in a little over an hour, enjoying the calm waves and white sands of what was voted Florida's Number One Beach in 2016. If you like more adventure, then head to Port Canaveral to the east. It is slightly closer and offers surfing and wind-surfing. We are close to Universal and Sea World, and easy drive to water parks and tons of shopping opportunities.


Our home is full of features that will serve your family well.


Beautiful, lush vegetation and woods right behind our house.


We are only a half a block, easy walking, from the clubhouse.


Free us of all the amenities of the resort such as a sauna, fitness center, Tiki bar, 2 heated pools, spa, volleyball, tennis courts, playgrounds, and more.


Our house backs up to the 11 acre nature walking trail


Upgraded stainless steel kitchen appliances and granite countertops.


Upgraded tile and hardwood floors


Open floor plan with high ceilings


Free local calls


Two master suites


Three full baths, one with a corner, garden soaking tub and a separate walk-in shower


Washer and dryer


Fully equipped kitchen including electric tea kettle, coffee maker, blender, food mixer, etc.


Hair dryer in every bathroom


All linens included (towels, sheets, etc)


Strollers for use in the park


Flatscreen televisions in every bedroom, the living room and the entertainment room.


Free Cable


Free high speed Wi-fi


Wii entertainment system with Epic Mickey 2, Super Mario Smashbrawl, and Super Mario Bros Wii


You will love the fact that our secure, gated community is the closest resort to Disney.


Free use of the clubhouse/resort facilities


Free use of our umbrella stroller


In a growing part of Kissimmee with new restaurants, shopping, etc., all around us


Less than 10 minutes to several grocery stores, Super Target, all kinds of fast food including Taco Bell, McDonalds, Chick-Fil-A, Panera Bread, and Pizza Hut just to name a few.


Restaurants incude staples such as Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, Buffalo Wild Wings, TGI Fridays, Chuy's Mexican, Texas Roadhouse, Carraba's, Macaroni Grill, Cracker Barrel, and Sweet Tomatoes.

Less than 10 miles to Premium Outlet Mall.

Honestly there is too much to list. My wife and I did this off of the top of our heads. You are in the center of it all.

Let me close by saying that we are not your typical vacation home owners. We purchased this home because we love making memories with our children here. We are evangelical missionaries who do not live in the USA, and we wanted to have a magical place for our kids when we get to visit there. We are committed to your loving the time that you stay here, and will do what we can to make this the absolute best vacation that you ever have. Our goal is to have the people who stay with us become our friends and repeat guests.

Property manager

Joe and Denise Holman

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Billiards/pool table on site
  • Gym on site
  • Heated pool on site
  • Water park on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Gated community
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,990 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Kids will love our themed bedrooms.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Kissimmee

Located in Kissimmee, this vacation home is near theme parks. Mystic Dunes Golf Club and Reunion Resort Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Walt Disney World® Resort and Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park. Traveling with kids? Make time for Disney's Hollywood Studios®, or check out an event or a game at ESPN Wide World of Sports. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as cycling in the area.

What's nearby

  • Island H2O Live! - 7 min drive
  • Mystic Dunes Golf Club - 8 min drive
  • Orange Lake Golf - 8 min drive
  • Disney's Hollywood Studios® - 15 min drive
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Kissimmee Station - 29 min drive
  • Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wawa - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Portillo's Kissimmee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪SMG Sunset Walk - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Home For Less Than A Hotel! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Home For Less Than A Hotel!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Home For Less Than A Hotel!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Home For Less Than A Hotel! located?

This family-friendly Kissimmee vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Island H2O Live! and Lake Davenport. Walt Disney World® Resort and Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert & Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice for families
Nice property for family vacation to the theme parks. Very close to Disney. Property was clean in gated community. Has pool, hot tub, pool table. Home was clean. If you are going with all older kids (teens)/adults the mattresses on the bunk beds are uncomfortable but they are fine smaller children. This would be easily fixed with foam toppers on kids mattresses. The hot tub thermostat is very difficult to see the numbers and does not run true to temp that is displayed, but it does get hot as it should. Overall I would recommend this property and would book again if in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linn E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to Disney, lots to do
Had a great time at the house. Very convenient location. Pool and hot tub were perfect. Excellent communiation with Joe. An outside grill would be a nice addition for those who like to cook at the house. Thanks for sharing you home with us!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S., Corryton, Tn 37721

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience in Florida!
Ideal location for our visit in Florida. House was very clean, we enjoyed the pool, hot tub, pool table and the rest of the house amenities. The location was awesome, the restaurants, stores, golfing, fishing, shopping! Joe provided all information we needed up front and no surprises once we arrived! Five Stars ⭐️🌟 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as described
Enjoyed our stay the pool and hot tub were very nice after a long day at the parks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great, comfortable stay
This property was as advertised. We had great communication with the owner/host. My wife and I enjoyed the house very much. We enjoyed the pool after a long days watching our daughter play at the AAU National Volleyball Tournament. While it was more house than what we needed, since the team stayed together at another house in Emerald Island Resort, we really enjoyed the space and amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Vacation Home
Great Location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Darren O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Good location, quiet neighborhood, everything was as advertised. Would recommend the property to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
This was a great property in a great location. We had an awesome experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol Anne V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Nice pool and hot tub conveniently located to Disney.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

chrystal w., Erie, PA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for family
We were very happy with our stay. The house was clean, spacious and beautiful. The beds were comfortable memory foam. We paid for the pool heat and it was perfect. The hot tub was set a little lower but only took a few hours to reach the temp we wanted. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W., Richmond, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place and great location
We enjoyed our stay at this lovely home. It was so conveniently located. The pool was the highlight for our 6and 12 year olds. They lived in it and so wonderful to have it attached to the house. Had two situations come up that ended up being totally our fault (misreading instructions and knocking the WiFi off accidentally) but the property manager immediately picked up the phone and even came over right away. Nice to to if something did go wrong(it didn’t) someone was there to take care of it.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Damonica P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely AMAZING!!!
The property was awesome! Everything was as detailed. Nice big clean home. It was my birthday myself and my family an friends enjoyed the pool an hot tub. The big rooms was big an spacious, beds were very comfortable. We felt right at home! The owners is super nice an responds back really quickly. We are truly happy with our stay an would HIGHLY recommend the property to all of our family and friends. Hopefully our next vacation we can enjoy once again!!! 5 stars from us!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krista M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great amenities and very close to Disney parks. The pool was heated and perfect temperature. Great!
Loved our time at the home. All very conveniently on one level, so great if anyone has mobility issues. Inside the home was clean and comfortable and my kids lover the themed bedrooms with bunk beds. We found the pool deck a bit dirty when we arrived but found the screening all around it helped keep bugs and critters at bay. Wonderful gated community, close to Disney with no tolls between the two (bonus). The owners were very helpful and quick to respond when we had a problem with the locks on one occasion during our two week stay. I would recommend this property for a family looking to enjoy a relaxing vacation with the privacy of a home near Disney. The resort community it’s located within also has amenities but we found we had everything we needed at the home. I recommend the property! I hope we are able to return.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirk E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
Was the perfect house for our family as we visited the Disney Parks. All 4 parks were 15-20 min drive, and house was located close to several restaurants and grocery stores. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub in the evenings after returning from the parks. The washing machine and dryer were having some issues and I let the owner know in the morning, and both were fixed/replaced by the time we returned later that day. Great location/price/communication/etc… 5 stars!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Merling A.

Liked: Cleanliness
As promised
Property was just as described. Was plenty big for our family without feeling crowded. TVs for everyone. Pool and jacuzzi we’re plenty warm and we enjoyed them as well. Will definitely stay again. Thanks for a great family get together.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Kayla J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Misleading property
The property was far from the advertisement. From when you entered it was DIRTY.... The light switches the rugs the floors up under the furniture the refrigerator the bathrooms the beds. The owner claimed he know that it was clean and that the property manager had did a walk through and it was clean. Well i surely would like to know what is their definition of clean and sanitized especially during COVID still being present? I have pictures of the nasty misleading house. A house that i had to go to and clean just to use the the toilet and shower after not arriving until 12:15 am from my flight to the house. Someone hair and urine was on the toilet and hair in the stand up shower in the main bedroom. Also i seen someone else had reviewed and said that the bedrooms didn't have cable tv and so when i did i messaged the owner then to ask about that situation to be given an excuse of it's something to do with the resort and that it was being fixed and would be fixed by the time I arrived. Well that was a lie because the day that i stayed in and didn't leave we had NO cabe tv NO no tv at all. Then the dirty green couch and loveseat that isn't even shown in the pics that you can clearly see the dirt. The owner came by once the morning had come and i had messaged him of my concerns that i had about the nastiness and he popped up in about 20 mins with a cloth and some type of cleaner that was over half empty and I'm m thinking to myself you need more than m that to fix whats going on in here. So i told him when I answered the door that i was already taking off the situation so that i could make it clean enough for my kids and I to be there. Then the hot tub and the pool was dirty. He came up with excuses about the hot tub and the screen allowing it to get dirty. But upon arrival the hot tub wasn't even covered that would be problem number 1 right there. I quickly got rid of him so i could carry on with cleaning so i could get to my day. The whole situation just didn't sit right with me though so the first day that i had time to figure out how to contact Vrbo I did and then they received the pictures and told me they had to contact the owner because of the situation and he once again had an excuse for everything that was and pretty much sweared that he knew for sure that the property wasn't dirty but i had pics date stamped from the 4th which was my arrival. Just everyone that may have booked this property think twice the pictures don't match property
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
5 stars all the way,, the owner was great to work with ,, no issues at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephany P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it. Beautiful area. Close to all attractions
The location was excellent. Close by all attractions and dining areas. The house was very clean and fitting for stay. The owners was very nice and even left a treat which was welcoming. Would rent again from this owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Zach R.

Awesome house
Loved our vacation. The pool was a life saver. Will stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Deb R., Toledo, Ohio

Somethings needed attention
The pool was great to have but it was dirty and needed attention. The patio hadn’t been swept and even trash was left from previous visitors. The main ceiling fan didn’t work and the temp inside couldn’t go below 73 per instructions from home owner. The TV in the bedroom had no channels that worked for main channels. No towels or wash cloths were left so the owner had his daughter bring us some. Needless to say not near enough for our stay or the number of people. The home was in a great location. Lots of dining choices. Great shopping near by. The owner was great with our concerns & questions. Our expectations were high and not met.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Saundra W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed ourselves
Check in process was a breeze. House came with everything we needed but an iron lol. We reached out to the owner and they had one dropped off while we were out but it didn't work. Not a huge deal. The sliding glass door was a pain in the but to open and shut but I guess that is good when you have little ones. We didn't hear an alarm for the pool as advertised. The ceiling fan in the living room didn't work causing it to be hot at times. The ac doesn't go less then 73 and the pots and pans could use an update. Overall we enjoyed our stay so much that we extended for 2 more days. The location is perfect and super close to everything. We even found an amazing ice cream place that we visited 2 times while we were there. We didn't use the community pool because our pool at the house was enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dana L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The only thing was no cable in main bedrooms.
We had a really great time, just wish it was a longer vacation. House was very nice. Would definitely stay again.

8/10 Good

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our FIRST trip to Disney
Villa was in fantastic location very close to disney parks and lots of other places. Communication before we arrived was brilliant lots of information about the villa sent which was fantastic. Communication whilst we was there was non existant we had a few issues on arrival and emailed management with a reply saying contact me through Airbnb which wasn't helpful at all. Luckily my husband is very handy and managed to sort out the WiFi which wasn't working, TV not working and the broken equipment (toaster switch and fridge shelf) Make sure you take teddies for your children there are no Disney teddies in the property which are pictured in the bedrooms. Overall villa was very nice a washing maiden would be amazing but maybe we didn't find it?. Security in complex was very good. Welcome items and message was lovely too.
Stayed 17 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Dan M., East ST. Paul, Manitoba, Canada

Once everything was corrected at pool and hot tub maintenance the house was excellent
When we booked vacation home we paid for pool and spa heating. When we arrived both the pool and spa were not usable and in need of disinfecting, sanitizing and cleaning. We arrived on a Sunday and contacted both the maintenance company and owner about the situation. Both responded promptly and the maintenance company people came out on Sunday evening. Regrettably the pool service people didn't get out until Tuesday afternoon and we had to wait a further 3 hours before we could use to allow all the chemicals to dissolve in both the pool and spa. Once this was resolved we thoroughly enjoyed the vacation home, pool and spa. The maintenance people Hanna, Ellis and Evan were all great! The pool maintenance guy (didn't get his name) was also very professional. Thanks Joe for getting these issues dealt with it, it was much appreciated! Dan
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Excellent
Clean, spacious and comfortable house. Well equipped kitchen Comfortable beds
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2019