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Our HUGE unground pool and deck area with hot tub (spa) and Mickey kiddie pool!

Finding Nemo and Dory!! Kids twin bedroom!! Just keep swimming!!!

New as of 2016! Our movie theater room! Have fun watching a movie with Mickey!

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6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 143500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pet friendly

Hot Tub

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Kissimmee, FL

Mystic Dunes Golf Club5 min drive
Disney's Hollywood Studios®14 min drive
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park19 min drive
Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)31 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

My family has stayed here twice now. Easily the best property we have rented in the area. Always clean. Great location. ...

Justin M.

Mar 9, 2024

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

VRBO STAYED! 6 Bedrms, Free Wifi, 2.5 Miles to Disney! Theater, Mickey Pool!

WELCOME TO CHARACTERS CORNER!

Welcome to Characters Corner, our Disney Vacation Home, located in the elegant gated community known as Formosa Gardens Estates. Our home is located only two and 1/2 miles from the main entrance to all of the Disney Parks! We are the original owners of this home having built it in 2002 and we make every effort to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. We have gone to great lengths to take what is the existing luxury standard for vacation homes a step further. We are constantly in the process of updating and re-furnishing our home to keep things nice and new. Cleanliness is our FIRST priority. We understand that there is a lot of variation in standards with vacation homes and it is our goal to make sure you are happy with our home. We take a lot of pride in making sure your stay is magical! We are very fortunate to have a property manager who lives IN the neighborhood and who will be available in the event that you need any type of assistance or have any issues during your stay. Our property manager only manages a small number of homes and it is for this reason that she is able to take such good care of our home. We have been told by many guests (on several occasions) that our home is the cleanest that they have ever rented. :)

Our home offers the following features and amenities: A huge in-ground pool for you and your guests to enjoy, surrounded by a hot tub/spa and a Mickey Mouse kiddie pool which both have waterfalls into the large in-ground pool. The Mickey Mouse pool is 18 inches deep in the center and six inches deep in Mickey's ears. Our pools' deck/lounging area is extra large in order to accommodate a large group of people comfortably. This is sooo important! We find that most people spend most of their time at the pool! (Us included!) The pool area also contains a comfortable outdoor dining area. Make special note of the size of our pool and deck as you will likely spend a lot of time there!

Our home is 3,500 square foot, (this includes the movie theater room!) It has six bedrooms, four bathrooms and is located on a very large and private lot. Three of the bedrooms are master suites (two king and one queen), all with en-suite bathrooms (one with a Jacuzzi tub). There are additionally two twin bedrooms containing two twin beds in each of these themed rooms..one of themed rooms is our NEMO room and the other is STAR WARS! Finally we also have a PRINCESS/ROYALTY themed bedroom and this bedroom offers a full sized Princess Carriage bed. The Princess/Royalty bedroom can be accessed through the main master bedroom french doors or the french doors can be locked and there is a separate/private entrance to this room from the living room.

All of our furnishings are top of the line designer, name brand furnishings from companies such as Broyhill, Lexington, Hooker, and of course, the Disney Store! All of our bedrooms offer Flat Screen TVs. The family room (which includes a leather sectional sofa ) includes a home theater surround sound system and an assortment of family-oriented DVDs will be provided. The bonus room/master suite (the only upstairs room) offers a king-size bed, along with an extra pull out sofa in the same room. There are additionally two pack'n'play cribs for the little ones!

Our gourmet kitchen, with island and attached eat-in kitchen table area offers all of the comforts of home, and more!! There is a separate formal dining room area, along with a formal living room. Additionally, the entire home is equipped with WIFI WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS. And last but not least, our garage features new MOVIE THEATER ROOM, with a foosball table and some wonderful Mickey decor! Of course, there is a washer and dryer located on the first floor for your convenience.

Finally, we invite you inquire about a stay in our home. We are convinced that you will be so happy that you will want to return again and again. We have many guests who come back year after year!

Thank you for considering us and we would LOVE TO SHARE OUR HOME WITH YOUR FAMILY!!
Keywords: Disney Vacation Home

Property manager

Heidi LaDuca

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Pool

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

1 pet allowed with surcharge for carpet cleaning.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Kissimmee

Located in Kissimmee, this villa is near theme parks and on a lake. Mystic Dunes Golf Club and Reunion Resort Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Old Town and Disney Springs™. Traveling with kids? Make time for Walt Disney World® Resort, or check out an event or a game at ESPN Wide World of Sports. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.

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Kissimmee, FL

What's nearby

Island H2O Live! - 4 min drive
Mystic Dunes Golf Club - 5 min drive
ESPN Wide World of Sports - 13 min drive
Disney's Hollywood Studios® - 14 min drive
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - 19 min drive

Getting around

Kissimmee Station - 24 min drive
Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
‪Wawa - ‬5 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
‪IHOP - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is VRBO STAYED! 6 Bedrms, Free Wifi, 2.5 Miles to Disney! Theater, Mickey Pool! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at VRBO STAYED! 6 Bedrms, Free Wifi, 2.5 Miles to Disney! Theater, Mickey Pool! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at VRBO STAYED! 6 Bedrms, Free Wifi, 2.5 Miles to Disney! Theater, Mickey Pool! ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is VRBO STAYED! 6 Bedrms, Free Wifi, 2.5 Miles to Disney! Theater, Mickey Pool! located?

This family-friendly Kissimmee villa is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Island H2O Live! and Walt Disney World® Resort. Mystic Dunes Golf Club is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Mar 9, 2024

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

Fantastic stay...as always.

My family has stayed here twice now. Easily the best property we have rented in the area. Always clean. Great location. Perfect. A+++

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Oct 7, 2023

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

Fantastic Property!

The best home I've ever rented in the Orlando area. Everything was perfect and just as described. Very clean, great location. We even hide a minor problem with the pool and it was fixed same day. 1000% recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Jul 31, 2023

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

Disney House

We have stayed in Formosa Gardens at several different houses. This is the best one I have ever stayed at. It was perfect for our group of 3 adults and 5 kids. I can't think anything it did not have. Five Stars!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David N.

Jul 29, 2023

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Superb modern property

Great Villa with modern features. Very clean. Hosts were very accommodating at short notice.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Jul 15, 2023

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Wonderful Disney Vacation

We selected this house because of its location and Disney Theme. It was perfectly set up for our adult and children mix. The house was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the pool. There were good amounts of dishes, glasses, pots and pans etc. The only downside was we didn't notice that papergoods (paper towels, TP, Kleenex) were not included requiring an extra trip to the store. Everthing else was abundantly supplied. Will definitely recommend to anyone "doing Disney" as an extended family. Thank you so much for letting us use your beautiful home. Bob and Kim

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D., Colorado

May 4, 2023

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Characters Corner bliss!

We would rate this wonderful home 10 stars if we could. We stay in lots of short-term rentals, and this spacious and charmingly decorated house was far and away our favorite. We were a party of 9: three couples, a 9-year-old, and two teenagers. The layout of the house couldn’t have been more perfect for us. Each of the three master bedrooms with full bath—two on the first floor (one with connecting princess room) and one upstairs—has the feel of a private suite, so we all could get away to individual spaces when we needed to, but then could sit and relax and eat and chat in the beautiful big kitchen, dining room, living room, or theatre/game room, or—everybody’s favorite!—poolside. Our teenaged nieces shared the Star Wars room and were happy and comfortable. We relaxed in the pool and enjoyed the peace and quiet every evening after long days of fun at the theme parks. The dining table out by the pool was one of our favorite places to convene, though we also really appreciated the huge table in the dining room proper. Our travel times to the parks (leaving around 8:00 a.m.) were about 20-25 minutes to the Magic Kingdom, 15-20 minutes to Animal Kingdom and Epcot, and 30-35 minutes to Universal. We have nothing but rave reviews for Heidi, who responded to messages quickly and with the needed information. Check-in and check-out were a breeze. We will absolutely book with Heidi again when we return to Orlando (and may return to Orlando just to stay in Characters Corner!).

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler N.

Apr 18, 2023

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Great property

Love the pool!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Mar 27, 2023

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Beautiful home close to WDW

We had a lovely time! I really liked how many rooms had large beds and attached baths. The pool and hot tub were excellent!

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Mar 14, 2023

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Wonderful

What a lovely place to stay and relax for the perfect family vacation. The home is well appointed and has everything you can think of. Thank you for having us again! We had a wonderful time!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

Feb 10, 2023

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Wonderful Stay

Property was as shown in the photos. Layout was great for multi-generations to all have privacy and be comfortable with plenty of room to gather in common areas. Pool and hot tub were great and we wish we had the time to enjoy those more. Location was the best we’ve stayed in so far for a Disney location, so close to the parks and a main road that has anything you’d need, but still private and we felt safe. Would 100% try to stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ibrahim A.

Feb 6, 2023

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AMAZING!!!

Really great place to stay. Amazing location and amenities

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail H.

Jan 2, 2023

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Awesome Stay

Excellent accommodations convenient to all the Disney parks. Five adults and four children enjoyed this home with plenty of space for everyone. Great pool for the kids and comfortable to relax after hectic days in the parks, Owners easy to reach and very helpful. Great family trip.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S., Key West Florida

Nov 19, 2022

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Amazing property for Disney trip!

We loved our stay here! Everything was perfect and made the vacation that much better. Kitchen is well appointed and plenty of extras for small children or pets.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

Nov 2, 2022

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Awesome stay !

House was very clean and nicely decorated. Close to Disney with a pool and hot tub : what more could you want. Thanks Heidi!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Oct 26, 2022

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It was a great house! The way the house is set up is perfect if you have more than one family.

We loved the house!! Just one thing to note. The upstairs is one large suite with a king bed but also 2 twin beds. Again makes the set up perfect for more than one family as long a the adults don't mind having kids with them. Pool was great especially for our little one. Overall we would go back!!

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

Oct 15, 2022

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Perfect home for Disney trip

This lovely and fun home was perfect for our Disney family vacation! There was plenty of space for everyone. It was great to return to the home at the end of a Disney parks day and swim in the beautiful pool. All the Mickey, Minnie, and other Disney touches added to the comfort and fun of the home. The yard was large and the neighborhood quiet. We will definitely be back!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

Oct 8, 2022

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Absolutely Amazing Experience

We had an amazing time at this property. We were here during Hurricane Ian so we spent more time in the home than we had actually planned to due to theme park closures. Heidi, the owner, was amazing and promptly responded to all my texts. She went above and beyond to make sure we had all we needed and were ok during the hurricane. The property manager went above and beyond by taking out the trash cans during the bad weather and checking in on the property to make sure all was ok. Easy check-in and check-out. The house is in pristine condition. Very clean and well stocked. Plenty of towels, pots and pans, silverware, and plate/cups, and glasses. Beds are super comfortable. We enjoyed the pool, spa, and especially the theater room. It was a favorite spot for our teens to hang out. Property is very close to Disney parks, restaurants, and grocery stores. It is in a gated community and we all felt safe. If you are on the fence about booking, don't be. Book! You will not be disappointed. Thank you Heidi for sharing your beautiful home and making sure we had everything we needed.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

L S.

Sep 26, 2022

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Great Family Getaway

Tons of room for my family of 11. Great communication with property management. 15 minutes from Disney. Well maintained home. Spectacular neighborhood.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

Sep 19, 2022

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Don’t look any further 😀

This Vrbo was perfect for our event. The home is exactly as described. The pool was perfect temp day and evening. The movie room was very comfortable! This home was inviting, clean, well stocked and beautifully decorated. The owner is gracious, very responsive and an absolute pleasure to do business with. Nothing was at so disappointing. I would recommend 💯 percent.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shane D.

Sep 8, 2022

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Great time and location!

Heidi went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable during our stay. Really enjoyed the property, it met our expectations and more! The house was very clean and we had a great time! Will stay again in the future.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jeff A.

Aug 3, 2022

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Clean and comfortable

House was clean, comfortable and well stocked. We loved the pool.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Jul 16, 2022

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BEST VACATION EVER

This place is absolutely beautiful and would highly highly recommend. Total 5 star place. It was more than I ever expected. Covid made us wait two years but it was so with it. Rooms were perfect, pool amazing, cleanliness superb. Amazing

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Jul 5, 2022

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Clean, Convenient, and Fun

The home was very clean, close to Disney and the pool and movie room were great! The layout was perfect. Honestly, the home was perfect and very comfortable, and in a gated community that felt very safe.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H., Van Buren Ar

Jun 18, 2022

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Beautiful property

Very beautiful place to stay, accommodated our family very well. Upstairs was perfect for my daughter and her family, king bed and two twin beds for 4 and 7 year olds with a full size bathroom . Downstairs had a huge king master suite that opened into the princess room which was a full size bed . Two other themed rooms with matching twin beds and then another bedroom with bath off the back with privacy and back yard access. Pool with hot tub worked out great, kids were in it every night. Plenty of towels and beach towels. Kitchen has everything you needed, we ate in ever night. Traffic is horrible, took anywhere from 45 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes to get to Universal Studios which was like 15 miles away. When we booked we had intentions of this being a Disney vacation but chose to go to Universal instead, Disney would have been closer. Walmart and Publix are both close to the property, Publix is much more expensive. Over all this was an excellent choice for our family.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vito S.

Jun 13, 2022

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Great spot and plenty of space.

Pool was a pleasure after long days, Owners very responsive to questions. Overall a great place for our vacation!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Heidi LaDuca

My husband, Tony, and I are both attorneys practicing in the Rochester, New York area. We have four children, ages 22, 20, 18, and 10! We have been traveling to Disney for many years and have lots of great suggestions for your trip. I am available to answer any questions you have and would love to rent our home to your family!

Why they chose this property

We simply love Disney and the Orlando area in general! There is simply so much to do together as a family! I (Heidi) am a HUGE Disney fan... I love the parks, the water parks, the restaurants, the shopping... I simply fell in love with the magic of Disney years ago and that feeling has never gone away. We do also enjoy Universal/Sea World/Busch Gardens and going to our favorite beach, Clearwater Beach! I am also a runDisney addict!

What makes this property unique

Our home is located only 2 and 1/2 miles from Disney's main gate, 15-20 minutes from Universal/Sea World/Aquatica, and an hour from Busch Gardens! We've done it all and we love it. After a busy day at the parks, the kids love to hang out in their themed bedrooms, play in our game room, but most of all, swim, swim, swim! We designed our pool area with a very, very large deck area so there is room for everyone... and then some. I don't think you'll find a pool area like ours anywhere! Check out the photos of our Mickey Mouse kiddie pool... a hit for the little ones!