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Private Home For Less Than A Hotel!

Private Home For Less Than A Hotel!

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Overview of Private Home For Less Than A Hotel!

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81990 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

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Map
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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

100 Acre Wood

1 Single Bunk Bed

Beach Master

1 Queen Bed

King Master

1 King Bed

Mario Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Beach Bath 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

King Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kids will love our themed bedrooms.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Due to severe allergies, please honor this.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kissimmee

Located in Kissimmee, this holiday 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. Travelling with kids? Make time for Disney's Hollywood Studios®, or head to an event or a match at ESPN Wide World of Sports. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as cycling in the area.
Map
Kissimmee, FL

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!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Kissimmee holiday 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 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Joe and Denise Holman

Host profile image
Hello! Thank you for considering our home! We are a little different from most of the owners in this area because this really is our only home, not a second or third property. This is it. That is why everywhere you look you will see tender, loving care.

So, who are we? We are a normal, fun-loving couple with 11 kids...yes, you read that correctly. We have 11 children. That is why we know what kids like, and why we love Disney.

My job required that my family move out of the USA, so we packed up our bags and moved to Tamale, Ghana. It is in West Africa and we love it here.

We purchased this home in Emerald Island so that we can have an anchor. It is our connection to 'home' in the States. We vacation here. Our older children who now live in the States (WV, DC, and FL) can also vacation here.

In a nutshell, we know the importance of a great vacation, probably more than most. Every two and a half years we come back to the States with the entire family, and this is the home we come to. Disney in our backyard, fun all around us, and memories to be made.

I know that you will love our home because we sincerely want to do whatever it takes to make this vacation your best one ever. Your children deserve the memories.

Why they chose this property

We have been coming to WDW since 1992. I honestly do not know how many times we have been here. Until 2013, we always rented. We discovered a few little 'secrets' to having a great time.

First of all, staying close to the property, but not on the property. Being close means that you don't spend precious vacation time on the road every day, yet being off property gives you tremendous freedom in food and other choices.

That is another key to having a great time. We wanted a place that was close to shopping (Target and Walmart are both a few minutes away) and an easy drive hundreds of food choices.

A third reason that we chose this property was the resort itself. We wanted activities for everyone to be able to participate in on those 'non-Disney' days. Our resort has a beautiful hiking/jogging trail, gym, pool, hot tub, game room, tennis, basketball, volleyball, and a sauna...and that is just the beginning. Emerald Island is also uber-safe with 24/7 guards and its one-way in/out access.

The final reason...just look around. It is beautiful.

What makes this property unique

When we were looking for a property, being close to Disney was a huge bonus, but not the only thing. We wanted privacy as well. That is why we chose a home that backs up to the woods. Even when the resort is full, you feel like you are in your own little resort when you open the back door and sit by the pool.

We also wanted a place that 'felt' like home--but had the pizazz of Disney. You will agree that the soft colors, the paintings, furniture and rugs all give our home the feel of a 'home' not of an institution or even a museum. In order to get the pizazz, we asked our kids how they would like their rooms decorated. That led us to the themed rooms.

Our central location also makes it an easy and fun drive to the beach. If you want waves, head east one hour for Cocoa Beach. If your children are younger and you want calmer waters with a family beach, head west to Clearwater, about an hour and a half away.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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