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Private Home For Less Than A Hotel!
Family-friendly holiday home with fitness centre and Hot tub
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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Sleeps 8 184.9 sq m
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Kissimmee, FL
- Place, Mystic Dunes Golf Club3 min drive
- Place, Island H2O Live!4 min drive
- Place, Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park9 min drive
- Airport, Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)36 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.
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.
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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
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
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
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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 Old Town, or head to an event or a match at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as cycling in the area.

Kissimmee, FL
What's nearby
- Mystic Dunes Golf Club - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
- Island H2O Live! - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
- Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
- ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
- Disney's Hollywood Studios® - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 7 min drive
- Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 7 min drive
- McDonald's - 7 min drive
- Olive Garden - 7 min drive
- Chipotle Mexican Grill - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Joe and Denise Holman

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.
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.
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.
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.
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