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Private Home For Less Than A Hotel!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Indoor spa tub
A heated pool
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8185 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

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

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

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
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • 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
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • 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

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

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Policies

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

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About the neighborhood

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Kissimmee, FL

What's nearby

  • Mystic Dunes Golf Club - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Orange Lake Golf - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex - 15 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Disney's Hollywood Studios® - 15 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - 20 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bahama Breeze - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Portillo's Kissimmee - ‬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 Surfari Water Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Private Home For Less Than A Hotel! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 71 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Vacation Home
Great Location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Leah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

joe h.

Clean and everything that was promised and more!
Fantastic home managed by a uber friendly couple.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Clean, close to parks and the pool is amazing.
We had a wonderful vacation at this vacation home. It is literally 3 minutes from the park using back roads and we avoided all of the traffic. We also were able to cook some meals at home and swimming in our own, quiet, pool was just awesome. We will surely recommend for friends and family and plan to return again.

10/10 Excellent

David S., Corryton, Tn 37721

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Joseph C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Linn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Kyle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Caitlin H.

Would highly recommend!
This was our first time staying off the Disney property in Orlando so we weren’t sure exactly what to expect. We quickly found that we had had more space than we were used to and looked forward to relaxing in our own pool/hot-tub after a long day at the parks. We couldn’t have had a better experience here and would highly recommend. Joe made our experience easy and we felt at home right when we walked in the door!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Damonica P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Kathy W., Richmond, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Robert & Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F., Bismarck, ND

Perfect for our family!
We had a perfect stay at Mickeys Hideaway! The property was very clean, comfortable, well equipped and close to what ever you want to do! The resort is well maintained and very secure. I loved that the property backed against a wooded area, it felt very private! The pool was perfectly warm (highly recommend paying for the pool heating) and the hot tub was relaxing after a long day at the parks. On our off days, just hanging out, we loved relaxing on the pool deck soaking up the warm FL sun. Having 2 master bedrooms and 2 kid rooms were perfect for us. Everyone had their own space. This property is all its described as....it felt like home! Our stay....3 kids (13, 12, 10), 3 adults - Nov 21-Dec 1, 2016
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bernie E.

THE BEST HOUSE IN EMERALD ISLAND RESORT!
My Family LOVE this house! The house is well kept . My Boys love the huge flat screen TV's in front of the pool table. The house decor was gorgeous! Kudos to the decorator!!! We have been renting houses in Emerald island every summer and this is by far the BEST house we've ever stayed at. The house was super clean and well maintained. And YES we did watch the FIREWORKS from the house, what a view!! A big applause to the owners Denise and Joe.. they have been wonderful and their communication and ensuring that we are having a great time was TOP NOTCH! See you next summer :)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

joe h.

Unsurpassed Customer Service
We came here with my parents and our two children. During the entire process, Denise was stellar. We had never used an internet site to rent a home before, so we were a little worried. Her constant communication and quick, personal replies eased our minds. She also gave us tips on going to the parks, talked us into going to Typhoon Lagoon which my children actually liked more than the theme parks, and as a surprise sent us $25 to buy the kids a treat. The home was exactly as described. The only surprise was how much we loved our stay. If we can return, we will stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Todd S., Manassas, VA

Wonderful!!!!!
We had a great vacation and staying at this beautiful house was the main reason. From the first communication, the owners were very polite to work with and made the process very simple (how I like it). We arrived at night and were able to get in and comfortable right away. The house is absolutely beautifully decorated! It was so nice to just sit in any of the living spaces. Everything was clean, modern & new (or appreared new;). The beds were clean and comfortable. The property management company was very simple to deal with and even had a service that brought out park tickets to the house for free! The tickets were a few dollars cheaper than at the gated (added up with multiple people & parks). We had a couple of questions and the owners & property management company were both great to work with. It couldn't have an easier, better experience with renting a house (we've rented many) & the house was perfect. Thank you!!! We will be back!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brandi F.

Wonderful Stay
The house was amazing. It was clean and comfortable. My family enjoyed having a kitchen to cook our meals, separate bedrooms, a washer and dryer, and the pool. The kitchen was very well stocked! The beds were comfortable. The house was close to shopping and tourist attractions. We spent two days at Legoland-which was easy to get to and not too far away. I recommend getting groceries at the Super Target during peak season. It wasn't too crowded; however, we attempted a quick trip to Walmart and it was packed. There is also a little grocery store at the end of the road for anything you need to restock. I am very thankful the house had fans. Our bodies are used to a little cooler sleeping weather. The thermostat was locked at 74 degrees. It was okay during the day, but a little warm in the bedrooms at night. Thanks for such an amazing stay. I highly recommend this place and the owners. We are looking forward to staying here again in the future.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Janet S., Hayward WI

Home away from Home
This is a very nice property and would recommend this to anyone looking to visit the Orlando area. This is our second time visiting Orlando and renting a home, but the first time renting this property. You will not be disappointed. We had a total of 7 people in our party, 4 adults and 3 children and there was more than enough room for all of us to have our space. The kids loved the pool and the water was very nice and warm so they were able to swim even on the cooler days. The hot tub was wonderful to soak in after the long days at the park. It is an actual hot tub and not a spa, so you are able to control the water temperature, unlike a spa. There was a separate living room area for the kids to watch Netflix or play the WII, giving the adults their space for the other living room area. The beds were comfortable and there were more than enough linens for everyone. There is a washer and dryer available giving the ability to pack on the lighter side. The kitchen is complete to do any type of cooking that you may wish to do. The unit was very clean upon arrival and the check in process was very simple. The owners, Joe and Denise make it a very simple process for your arrival and make sure that you have everything you need to make your arrival a smooth transaction. It is very worry free. The Emerald Island Resort is also beautiful and in a gated community with a clubhouse and pool if you do not chose to hand out at the house. This property made our vacation feel as close to feeling like we were at home as it could be and I would without a doubt return to this property when visiting the Orlando area. It is only a hop, skip and a jump to the Disney parks. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
Our family found this home perfect for our trip! Communication from the owners was informative and timely. The home was exactly as advertised. Everything was very clean and well-organized. The drive to Disney World was easy. We hope to return again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

angelo a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disney Stay
Well maintained. Host was clear with instructions. Nice area and close to restaurants and walmart.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanya P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disney home base
Perfect for visiting the theme parks
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay. Will stay again!
Stayed here for a quick couple of days after a cruise. Very clean house. Close to plenty of dinning and Disney. The owner was very quick to respond to any questions. Pleasure to deal with. Will stay here next time we are in Orlando.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024