Private Pool and Spa
Location: Emerald Island Resort, Kissimmee Central West, Kissimmee, Central-Disney-Orlando Area, Florida, USA (Just 3 miles to Disney's Animal Kingdom)
Accommodations: House, 6 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 5.5 Baths (Sleeps 18)
Keywords: House
The Diamond on the Island is a home built and furnished for the traveler who demands the highest standards. It is located in the exclusive gated resort of Emerald Island which is only 3 miles from Walt Disney World. Two stop signs and two traffic lights separate you from the Disney property.
Your magical vacation starts when you see the dramatic palm tree lined entrance with the beautiful foliage leading up to the security gates. Following that, you see the dolphin fountain and the very popular Clubhouse. Then as you meander down the street past the preserved park area, you begin to understand you are in a different world.
The Diamond on the Island has 6 bedrooms and 5 ½ bathrooms with a maximum occupancy of 18. The 4 Master Suites with King Size beds and their lavish décor with private bathrooms allow several couples to have their necessary privacy. The two twin bedrooms are furnished as a boy’s room and a girl’s room.
The owners of this splendid home took every opportunity to give you and your guests the ultimate vacation luxury in your temporary home away from home. The entire house is decorated in an elegant manner with upscale furnishing providing a warm and homey atmosphere for you to enjoy.
As you enter the house, you are presented with a beautiful Conversational Burgundy Sofa and 46 inch square Balustrade Cocktail Table in the cozy Living Room. The floor here and throughout all downstairs rooms except the master bedroom is tiled that allows you and your guests to relax. A few steps in and you are at the elegant Dining Room with its Grande Balustrade Double Pedestal Dining Table and six Marietta Black Pepper upholstered chairs. In addition, the Grand Foyer Console with Marble top table provides just the right piece for the hallway going into the Kitchen and Family Room.
As you enter the Kitchen and Family Room area, you are overcome by the vaulted ceiling in the Family Room with its 18 feet long ceiling to floor drapes professionally made with the beautiful Waverly butterfly fabric and the 8 feet wide glass doors out to the pool deck from both the Kitchen and the Family Room. The two full size couches covered with comfortable microfiber cocoa fabric facing the 40 inch HDTV invite you to relax on their reclining end seats with your drinks kept on the optional pull-down center tables. The fully stocked Kitchen invites you to skip the fuss of going to restaurants and enjoy the pool and house.
You may want go out the door to the Lanai and spend some time soaking up the Florida sun. The covered 10 foot pool deck has ceiling speakers so you can enjoy music from the stereo on the Family Room Entertainment center without disrupting those inside. You could then step into the 15 x 30 foot crystal clear water of the heated pool or really relax in the 100 degree Jacuzzi or you can just lay back on one of our comfortable loungers. The pool and lanai are south facing which give you sun all day long. Of course you can stay under the covered deck if you already had enough sun. The pool has an easily removable safety fence providing extra protection for young children.
Sleeping accommodations at the Diamond on the Island are exceptional. The Cabrillo Wood Panel Bed, the Chaparral Sleigh Leather Headboard Bed and the two Montecito Iron Beds are fitted with high quality bedding sets that make sleeping a true pleasure. The Antiquity Low Post Panel Beds in the twin bedrooms offer maximum comfort for busy children. All bedrooms have Sony Trinitron TVs varying from 24 inches for the first floor Master Bedroom to 20 inch TVs in the three second floor Master Bedrooms to 13 inch TVs in the Twin bedrooms. All bedrooms as well as the Family Room have ceiling fans to provide the ultimate comfort. For those who need help in waking, each room has a clock radio.
And for the person who must do some work, the Loft has a beautiful credenza/hutch combination with a comfortable chair where any desk work with the provided computer can be done. Or you can use your laptop with the wireless Internet access.
Last but not least is the Security System that monitors and controls many different actions. If any first floor door or window is opened, a gentle chime is played to alert you. When it’s dark and you walk in the front door, the Foyer light comes on for a few minutes. The lights on the garage exterior come on after dark and stay on for a couple of hours to assist you in locating your home away from home. Several other things are monitored and if any threat occurs, an alarm is sounded and the owner is notified. The house and all of its guests are securely protected against most types of problems.
The exquisite Emerald Island Resort Clubhouse of 4,000 square feet has a heated pool and spa, fitness room, Sauna, Tiki Bar, gathering room, computers with internet access and Video game room. Outside of the Clubhouse are a playground and a volleyball court. Tennis courts and a basketball court are nearby on the Emerald Island Resort property. Across the street from the Clubhouse is the entrance to a walking trail that winds through the resort’s natural woodland setting in the center of the island.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage : Room for parking two cars. Allows for easier unloading of luggage and groceries.
- Beds
- King Bed : Each king-size bed has two side tables and a large armoire for all of your clothes.
- Twin/Single Bed : The beds are in rooms done in the Disney decoration style.
- Crib : Also have a changing table, high chair and a pack 'n play portable playpen.
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub
- Cable/Satellite TV : All TVs have a wide selection of TV stations.
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : The CD player has a cd with 200 "pool" type songs.
- Private Pool : The pool is south-facing to provide sun all day. The pool water can be heated to a very comfortable 85 degrees all year round.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio : The entire pool, lanai and deck have a screened enclosure around them.
- Lanai : The Lanai has a hot and cold shower for your convenience.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Computer : The Loft Area has a desk with a comfortable chair where any computer work can be done with the PC there. Or you can use your laptop with the wireless Internet access.
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- All windows and doors have professionally made drapes. The home has a unique security system to protect your personal items while you are out.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Shuffleboard
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Go to “Links to more information” below and click on “Click Here”
You will get a quote and can book online if you choose to do so.
Nightly rates vary from $159 to $349 depending on the season.
All rates do not include taxes.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2005
I am a retired father of 7 and grandfather of 6. Large families benefit immensely by using rental homes for their Disney World vacations.
Why the Owner Chose Emerald Island Resort
Emerald Island Resort is the premier place to stay in a rental house when you're visiting the Orlando area..
The Unique Benefits of this House
When you stay at our house, you are close to everything but not overcome by crowds.
Property Photos
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- Master Bedroom #1
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- Family Room
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- Kitchen
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- Master Bedroom #2
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- Master Bedroom #3
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- Master Bedroom #4
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- Cinderella Bedroom
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- Buzz LightYear Bedroom
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- Pool Deck
Traveler Reviews (66)
THANKS FOR A WONDERFUL VACATION
Guest: acjc
(galloway nj usa)
Date of Stay: 12/07/11
Review Submitted: 01/01/12
JOHN THANKS SO MUCH FOR A WONDERFUL VACATION FOR MY 50TH BIRTHDAY HOUSE WAS WONDERFUL EVERYONE HAD MORE THAN ENOUGH ROOM PERFECT LOCATION THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR BEAUTIFUL HOME WITH ME AND MY FAMILY SEE YOU NEXT YEAR JOANNE
Recommended for:
First time home rental
Guest: nicole h.
Date of Stay: 09/21/11
Review Submitted: 10/04/11
Hi John, Thank you so much for the house rental. We had a fantastic time at your house and could not have been happier with our decision to rent from you. Everything was perfect! We had our two families there with so much room we were not on top of each other and the kids really loved to unwind after a day at the parks in the pool. All of us adults really enjoyed the spa and pool as well after the kids went to bed each night! We will all be recommending your place to everyone we know that goes to Disneyworld. As we were packing all the kids said Thank you to us for finding a great house to stay at instead of having to stay at a hotel. They really enjoyed it.
Recommended for:
Disney
Guest: cathy
Date of Stay: 05/16/11
Review Submitted: 10/03/11
John, Thank you so much for the use of the house on our Disney trip. It was too good to be true. The house was much more than we ever expected. I will never stay in a hotel again. We will see you again next May !!!!! It was also a pleasure to meet your family, Im very happy our vacations crossed so we were able to see eachother in person. LOVE THE VOLPE FAMILY !!!!!!
Recommended for:
GREAT HOUSE!!
Guest: Jess B.
(Pittsburgh, PA)
Date of Stay: 01/01/11
Review Submitted: 03/30/11
We had a fantastic time in this house earlier this year!! The decor and furniture is majestic and just being in this gorgeous house was a vacation within itself; it has everything you could ever want, high-end appliances, great beds, quality linens, etc. We have 4 children, from 9-17 years old. Initially we had plans of parks and attractions every day, but after enjoying our first evening by the pool on the lanai with the music playing, we decided to do the same thing the next day and just enjoyed the house and pool as we planned the rest of our week. We loved the house and will surely be back next year!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Best Vacation Ever
Guest: Vern
(Illinois)
Date of Stay: 12/30/10
Review Submitted: 01/15/11
Most of our family does not take vacations, just a day or two here and there. For some it was the first real vacation in their lives. For all it was the best vacation they could of ever ask for. The house was so big and comfortable, lots of room, and very comfortable. The location was perfect for Disnet as well as for those who love to shop. Disney was wonderful, and for most it will probably be the only time they ever get to experience something of this magnitude. The weather was absolutely perfect. The kitchen was big and spacious, and gave me ample opportunities to show off my Pennsylvania Dutch cooking skills which everyone thoroughly enjoyed. There were 17 of us, and not one had any negative comments about this home. The kids tried to wear out the pool and hot tub, and the rest just spread out and enjoyed the spaciousness. From comments given by the family this was the best and most enjoyable vacation they have ever had. They are just now looking back and re-living the memories of a life time. Thank you so much for all the planning and effort in making our stay as good as it will ever get. I would recommend our experiences to anyone as some of the very best. Thank you for all you did and do. Vern and Deanna Ream and the entire Prairie family from Kankakee, Il.
Owner response:We are so pleased you had the "Best vacation Ever". Before we owned a rental home, we had several experiences with renting homes. Some were good and others not so good. When we took ownership of the Diamond on the Island, we vowed to do all we could do to make every guest's experience one that they would want to remember for a long time. Obviously we succeeded with your vacation experience and we will continue to provide whatever we can to ensure that future guests have the same opportunity to have the "Best Vacation Ever". John and Barbara .
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, age 55+.
Cannot wait to come back!!
Guest: Shamika
(Florida)
Date of Stay: 11/12/10
Review Submitted: 11/19/10
I forgot to mention in my first post that it was 11 of us (4 couples and 3 small children).. Everyone had plenty of space!!
Recommended for:
Can"t wait to come back!!
Guest: Shamika
(Florida)
Date of Stay: 11/12/10
Review Submitted: 11/19/10
It was a family and friend weekend getaway for us. I cannot stress the beauty and comfort of Diamond on the Island enough!! There was ample space for everyone and it topped any hotel we could have went to. The location of the house is very convenient....very close the 1-4. We are planning another trip very soon and will definitely be booking the house again! John was so friendly and really worked with us during the booking process. Plus, the house was just so unbelievably spotless! We are still talking about how much fun we had! Thank you so much for making our family weekend so memorable.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.
A Diamond on the Island
Guest: Happy Camper
(Corvallis, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 10/23/10
Review Submitted: 11/04/10
We couldn't have asked for a better place! The house was perfect with enough space that everyone had plenty of room to do their own thing from an activity in the dining room, watching TV in the living room, swimming outside, or just taking a nap or resting in one of the large bedrooms. The kids had a blast and adults did too. Everyone really enjoyed the resort and felt safe in the gated community. Looking forward to staying there again in the future. Thanks John!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers.
AWESOME HOUSE
Guest: izz
(fairlawn,nj/usa)
Date of Stay: 09/04/10
Review Submitted: 09/19/10
BOTH THE RESORT AND HOME WERE BEAUTIIFUL. THE LOCATION WAS PERFECT; CLOSE TO ALL PARKS AND ATTRACTIONS. WE WILL WILL DEFINETLY BE BACK AND WE WILL RENT FROM MR. BECK AGAIN.
Recommended for:Families with young children.
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