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Movie Magic House - Gated Community, Themed Rooms!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14267.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Kissimmee, FL
  • Mystic Dunes Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Harry Potter Room

2 Single Beds

King Master Suite

1 King Bed

Mickey Room

2 Single Beds

Pirate Room

1 Queen Bed

Queen Master Suite

1 Queen Bed

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

Star Wars Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

King Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Queen Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shared Bath Left

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shared Bath Right

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Movie Magic House - Gated Community, Themed Rooms!

Movie Magic House is a 7 bedroom, 4 1/2 bathroom villa with a southern facing heated pool and spa in a gated community. There are two master suites, one with a king bed on the ground floor and one with a queen bed on the second floor. Movie Magic House has four themed kids rooms including a Star Wars room, a Harry Potter room, a Mickey room and a Pirates of the Caribbean room as well as one other queen bedroom. There are wall-mounted, flat-screen TV's in every bedroom and the great room.

Need more than one villa? We own a 4-bedroom villa four doors away from this villa and another 4-bedroom villa about two blocks away! We also own five other villas in nearby neighborhoods. Ask us for more details.

The optional pool and spa heat is available for $30 PER DAY IN ADDITION TO THE DAILY RATE. Pool and spa heat is recommended for stays occurring October through April. Please let us know if you want the optional pool heat for your stay and we will add it to your reservation. Pool and spa heat is included free of charge in June, July and August.

Emerald Island Resort charges a non-refundable resort fee of $20 per vehicle. This fee must be paid before you can be issued a gate pass. The gate pass allows you to use the automated lane at the gate. THIS FEE IS NOT CHARGED BY US, IT IS CHARGED BY THE COMMUNITY IS PAID DIRECTLY TO THE COMMUNITY AFTER BOOKING. You will receive a message regarding payment about 30 days before arrival after you confirm receipt of your door code.

Movie Magic House is a beautiful vacation rental villa 5 minutes from Walt Disney World in Kissimmee, Florida. It has 7 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and a powder room including two master suites and four themed kid's rooms. This spacious villa sleeps 15 people in total comfort. The functional floor-plan boasts a bright, open living room which is open to the second floor, a sitting room, a separate dining area and a kitchen with a large eat-at island. The southern facing, saltwater swimming pool with attached spa sits on a huge pool deck surrounded by a screen enclosure and hedges and overlooked by a lanai which runs the length of the house. No vacation villa is complete without a game room and this one is no exception, featuring a pool table, a ping pong table (table tennis), a Foosball table and a dedicated beverage fridge. Let's explore all the amenities in more detail!

For Florida vacation villas, one of the most commonly prized amenities is the pool, and Movie Magic House has a great one! This truly over-sized pool deck offers plenty of room to relax around this southern facing, saltwater pool with attached spa. No walking out of the house and falling into the pool here! Don't take our word for it, check it out on your favorite mapping site and see the size and orientation compared to other houses. A southern facing pool is desirable for the most sunshine on the pool throughout the day, but if it gets too hot, sip on a drink at one of the two table and chairs sets located in the covered lanai which runs the length of the house. Make use of our ample wall-mounted bathing suit and towel hangers located in the covered lanai, so your wet swimwear and towels can stay outside even if it rains. The screen enclosure covering the pool deck keeps out the bugs and lizards, while the hedges will offer some privacy from the neighbors. If you have little ones, the pool alarms on all doors and the removable toddler fence provide a safer and more relaxing experience for all. If you are visiting in the cooler months, pool and/or spa heat are available for an additional charge.

The inside of this villa is just as spectacular as the outside. Upon entering the villa, you pass the newly remodeled gaming nook on your right and the stairway leading upstairs on the left. We took the tiny 55 inch TV from the living room and moved it to the gaming nook along with the XBoxOne. After the sitting room, you pass the formal dining room on your right. The dining room provides a separated area for eating, with seating for six at the table. Opposite the dining room, there is a cabinet with a wireless printer which works with NFC and WiFi, so you can print those boarding passes, park tickets or maps right from your smart phone or tablet! There is also a charging station for your mobile devices. From the dining room, you emerge into the open living room and eat-in kitchen area. The living room is open to the second floor for that spacious feel and the sliding glass doors to the pool deck and large second story window above provide plenty of light. The living room boasts a 70-inch flat screen TV with free cable, a Bluray player and a collection of movies to enjoy. Of course, there is also complimentary high-speed (500 MB) wireless internet. The eat-in kitchen has seating for six and is fully equipped with all stainless-steel appliances, including a dishwasher, microwave, 14-cup coffee maker, 4-slice toaster and side-by-side fridge with filtered water and an ice maker. All the cookware, dishes and utensils you need are there including plastic dishes and glasses if you want to eat or enjoy a drink on the lanai.

The hallway off the living room leads to the powder room, laundry area and game room. In the laundry area, you will not only find the washer and dryer, but in the storage nook opposite the washer and dryer are the two pack-n-plays, two high-chairs and two strollers. We love families and children, so if there is something missing that you need for your baby, toddler, children or family, let us know and chances are we will purchase it for the house. Through the doorway past the laundry area is the Movie Magic House game room! The game room features a pool table, a ping pong table (table tennis), a Foosball table and dedicated beverage fridge. Take a look in the freezer of the beverage fridge and you'll find our frozen plastic beer mugs, which are perfect for the pool on a hot day. The game room is decorated with movie posters from some of our favorite family classics.

The first of the seven bedrooms is the spacious king suite, which is located on the first floor, off the living room. The king suite has a king bed, a walk-in closet with a hotel style safe, a wall mounted 32-inch flat screen TV and a huge private bathroom, featuring a shower and garden tub. The other six bedrooms are upstairs. On the right side of the second floor, you will find the queen suite, the Mickey Mouse twin room, a shared full bath and the Harry Potter twin room. The queen suite features a queen bed, a walk-in closet, a wall mounted 32-inch flat screen TV and a private bathroom with a tub shower combo. The Mickey Mouse room has beautiful Mickey décor, two twin beds, a wall mounted 24-inch flat screen TV and a closet organizer with drawers. Between the Mickey Mouse Room and the Harry Potter Room is the shared Mickey themed full bath with a tub shower combo. The Harry Potter Room has lovely Harry Potter décor, two twin beds, a wall mounted 24-inch flat screen TV and a closet organizer with drawers. On the left side of the second floor, you will find two more queen rooms, another shared full bath and the Star Wars room. The two queen rooms both feature a queen bed and wall mounted 24-inch flat screen TV. One of the queen bedrooms is themed with Pirates of the Caribbean decor which is suitable for children or adults. The Nemo/Dory themed shared bath has a tub shower combo. The Star Wars room has awesome Star Wars decor, a twin over full bunk bed and a wall mounted 32-inch flat screen TV. That's right, every bedroom has a wall mounted flat screen TV!

The final amenity of the Movie Magic House villa that you should consider, is the dedicated ownership! We purchased this lovely home in November of 2016. It was in need of a bit of TLC, but we have redecorated the whole villa and are constantly upgrading it! The values we prize are cleanliness, a well-maintained house, a bright and cheery feeling and of course, fun! Below is a list of some of the upgrades we have done since taking over.

Winter of 2016
• Replaced all kitchen appliances with stainless-steel Samsung appliances
• Added new cookware, silverware, cutlery, 14-cup coffee maker and 4-slice toaster
• Added wireless printer
• Replaced living room TV with a 55-inch TV and matching sound bar with subwoofer
• Added an Xbox One
• Added hotel style safe to master closet
• Replaced TV's in all bedrooms with wall-mounted, flat-screen TV's
• Added more loungers and seating outside
• Added many outdoor hanging options for towels and bathing suits
• Had hedges planted around the pool enclosure
• Redecorated game room and added ping pong table
• Replaced furniture in two queen bedrooms
• Redecorated three bedrooms to make awesome themed kids bedrooms!!!
• Replaced pool heater with a new over-sized unit

Spring of 2017
• Added a second stroller (Graco Duo-glider), high chair and pack-n-play
• Replaced all carpet in the villa

Fall of 2017
• Replaced one of the two A/C units
• Updated decor in kitchen

Winter 2017
• Replaced two of the queen bed mattresses with Simmons Beautyrest 14" Pillow Top Mattresses

Spring 2018
• Themed one of the queen bedrooms with Pirates of the Caribbean decor
• Added handrails to the pool and spa
• Updated the décor in the great room to reflect the movie theme of the house

Spring of 2019
• Added all new dishes
• Purchased new reclining sofas and love seats for the living room and the sitting room
• Started repainting all the living areas

We hope you like our house and enjoy a wonderful stay there! We also hope you see that we are dedicated owners who want to create and maintain a beautiful vacation home, not just for our family but for our guests as well. Try Movie Magic House for your next vacation!!!

Property manager

Gerry Leco
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Dryer
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed OUTSIDE ONLY.
Every guest must electronically sign our Rental Agreement. Refusal to sign the rental agreement will result in cancellation of your reservation.
Exceeding the Max Guests or Max Adults per the rental agreement may result in cancellation of reservation, removal from villa and NO REFUND.
A security deposit of up to $500 will be held during the guest's length of stay and released after departure.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kissimmee

Located in Kissimmee, this villa 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 in the mood for shopping can visit Old Town and Disney Springs™. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Walt Disney World® Resort and Disney's Hollywood Studios®. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including swimming, winery tours and wildlife walks.
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Kissimmee, FL

What's nearby

  • Mystic Dunes Golf Club - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Island H2O Live! - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Orange Lake Golf - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex - 16 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - 21 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Kissimmee Station - 30 min drive
  • Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bahama Breeze - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Portillo's Kissimmee - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Movie Magic House - Gated Community, Themed Rooms! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Movie Magic House - Gated Community, Themed Rooms!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Movie Magic House - Gated Community, Themed Rooms!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Movie Magic House - Gated Community, Themed Rooms! located?

This family-friendly Kissimmee villa is within 3 mi (5 km) of Island H2O Live!, Mighty Jungle Golf and Bonanza Golf & Gifts. Mystic Dunes Golf Club is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deb P.

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

Clear communication made for easy stay

Everything was exactly as listed and owner was very responsive to emails prior to stay to ensure we were prepared prior to arrival. Check-in instructions were very clear and the process was extremely easy. The house was just as described and had more than enough room for our family to retreat to our own spaces after busy days at the theme parks. The house had all basic essentials when we arrived - the only thing we had to buy was groceries. I would definitely recommend the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick N.

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

Spring Break

Nice property, very clean with lots of amenities. Host was also very friendly and good with communication. We had a great time, and would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey T.

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

Enjoyed everytging

House was everything we could ask for.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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

Perfect location, great owner

We had a fantastic time on the property. Perfect location to Disney and many other sites. House was clean, well maintained and had plenty of room for all of us. Access to high chair, pack n plays, and strollers was a great touch to make travel easier. Door locks, alarm, and pool gate made having small children worry free. The kids loved the themed rooms, especially mickey. Gerry responded quickly to any issues and worked to address them. Look forward to staying again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob T.

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

Vsctoin

The pool area and house were great.. would definitely do it again !!!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

House for large family

Great house for family going to Disney and Universal Theme Parks
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent Stay

I selected this property because of the large age gap in our party (67 to 1) and the Harry Potter and Star Wars rooms. Everything was precisely as represented on the VRBO site. All processes for registration, booking, etc., were easy to do. Communication with the owner was easy and thourough.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby M.

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

Amazing Stay

Everything about this home rental was perfect. We loved the themed rooms, the location, the comfort of the home, and the communication with the owner was so easy and without issues. We would highly recommend this property and hope to reserve it again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek L.

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

Easy Park Week

Property was perfect for the relaxed park week. Easy access, everything we could need, with pool to unwind in. Property manager was outstanding, with great before and during communication. Any issues welcome to be heard so they can be sorted whilst there. Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

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

Nice place, well priced, host was so nice and attentive!

The house was well stocked even when we got there some paper towels, laundry soap dish soap! It was very nice location and close to attractions and stores.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

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

The perfect escape

The house is great. Plenty of space for everyone. The location is great. The security of the gated community, close to shopping and restaurants, and minutes from everything Disney. The home owner was easy to work with, and communicated well, which made everything easy. After a long day of craziness and lots of people, the spa is the perfect way to relax, unwind, and get ready for the next day.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARY LEE B.

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

Pool was a hit

Spacious house was perfect for 13 family members. The pool was an absolute hit with the kids!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy R., Aiken, United States

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

Vacay Stay

We had a great time. The house was wonderful. The only thing that could have made it better was if the beds were a little more comfortable. Other than that, it was wonderful stay. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

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

Disney Family Vacation 2023

Our family stayed 5 nights at the Movie Magic House. This property had everything we needed for our entire stay. The pool and hot tub was exactly what we needed after long days of walking at the Theme Parks. Communication with the owner was excellent. Our family would stay at this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Excellent Villa exactly like photos.

This villa had it all. Very well kitted out had everything you need, very clean on arrival. Slept 7 adults 2 teens, 5 children over 7 comfortably. It was perfect for our family reunion. Pool area lovely plenty chairs and tables. Gerry was amazing host always on hand by email same day replies and good property management any issues resolved same day. Good location central to restaurants and theme parks. Love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Audrey R.

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

Great spot for big families and visiting Disney/Universal Parks

The house was absolutely amazing. The only minor complaint and it probably isn’t anything that can be done due to Florida weather, the fun game room doesn’t have air flow, it had a bit of a musky smell some times and would get very humid throughout the day, at night it was better which was when we used it the most. The amenities were perfect for our large family vacation. We didn’t use the outdoor grill but would of liked to I must of missed where I could ask for it to be part of our stay. The owner and management team were very responsive, very nice, very helpful and exceeded our expectations. Great location to the Disney parks (even with traffic) and to Walmart/target/Publix to stop to get groceries or have them delivered. The pool and hot tub were great, definitely were needed as it was pretty hot when we visited. The check in process was a little unorganized but once we were checked in we had no issues coming and going in a Lyft or Uber. The other amenities at the main club house we didn’t use much but the mini golf was fun for the group. We feel we didn’t over pay for the week, good comparable pricing. The house is very spacious, we had so much fun with our big family of 11. There were plenty of pillows and towels. The kitchen had enough stock for us to cook most of our meals. The starter kits in the kitchen and all the baths were perfect for us until we could get to a store. We would come back and stay again, our whole group loved this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda L.

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

Highly recommended!!

This is a beautiful property! The description of this property was spot on. Gerry was helpful in all areas. Our questions were answered quickly and professionally. There's a reason Gerry is a super host!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey P.

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

Excellent villa great location

Villa is in a great location, everything we needed for our stay, very clean, management company quick responses.
Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Lindsey A.

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

The owner is gold!

This was our first experience with VRBO and Gerry made the process seamless. His communication was top notch and he really helped us out when we were affected by the hurricane. His home is equipped with absolutely everything! Plenty of linens, dishes, silverware, pack n plays (multiple!), strollers, high chairs, car seat...literally everything. The house was clean and the theme rooms were great. The couches are not fabric which I really liked because we could wipe them down (just because I'm overly cautious about cleanliness). The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is because we spotted multiple roaches in the kitchen. I notified Gerry right away and he got pest control out the next day. I'm guessing it was from all the rain from the hurricane because the house is clean. Overall, it was a great experience and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

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

Brilliant Villa - excellent service from all involved with the villa

Very Nice property accommodating our Large party of 14 (8xAdults - 1x17 year old - 5 kids (8, 6, 5, 3 and 16 months) Excellent and fast correspondence from the owner when booking and dealing with any questions Minor problem with a tap in one of the bedrooms that was resolved by the service team in very quick time. An excellent place to base oneself whilst visiting Orlando
Stayed 22 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil V., Buxton, Derbyshire, UK

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

Perfect!!!

We stayed in Gerry's villa from 14th May - 4th June 2022 on holiday from the UK. There were 13 of us I total (10 adults, 2 children & 1 infant). What can I say that the title of this review doesn't cover? It was a pleasure to stay here with my family for the 3 weeks! It is perfectly located for Disney (10 minutes away) and only 25 mins from Universal and Sea World. Access to the I4 is minutes away, enabling Busch Gardens and Kennedy Space Center to be reached in little over an hour. Everything you could possibly need in a villa rental was present, and it was spotlessly clean and beautifully maintained. We had a couple of little problems, but Gerry was only a text away and sorted them promptly. We had the pool heated, which was a god send at the end of a long day around the parks. I wouldn't hesitate to book this villa again! Thank you Gerry for making our vacation perfect!
Stayed 21 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

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

Great Stay!

It was perfect for our family trip to Disney! Would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Perfect!

Our stay at Movie Magic House was absolutely perfect in every way! The villa was spacious, clean, and stocked with everything we ever could have needed. Kids loved the themed rooms, and everyone enjoyed having their own beautiful bedrooms. Beds were extra comfy! We loved coming "home" after long days at the parks to enjoy the pool and hot tub, and the game room and video game area were wonderful perks during a stormy day. The attention to detail makes this villa stand out! The owner was prompt with all communications, and very helpful. We loved our stay and would 100% return in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

They thought of everything!

This was such a great house. Perfect for recuperating after spending long days at theme parks. Loved it!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gerry Leco

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My wife and I live in western Pennsylvania. We have two wonderful teenage boys. We love to travel and have been all over the United States and a good bit of Europe with our two boys. They are veteran travelers! I have had the opportunity to travel around the US for business and have frequently taken my family. My mother is from the lovely country of Luxembourg, and still has close relatives there, so we have had the opportunity to explore many of the neighboring areas throughout Belgium, France and Germany. I can speak a little bit of French and a tiny bit of German. My brother spent about 8 years in England, and I was fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to visit him in this most beautiful of countries on several occasions. Our family would rarely travel to the same destination repeatedly with the exception of Orlando (there is just so much to do!). A few years ago, we traveled to Disney World with our family and 3 grandparents (7 of us total). My wife had the brilliant idea to rent a vacation home and we all enjoyed it so much, we decided to look into purchasing our own. We did so well with our first vacation property and had so much fun, that we decided to try a second one and see if we could duplicate our success. Things went so well with the second property that we have decided to sell all our long-term rentals in Pennsylvania and buy more vacation properties in Florida and this is our main business now. Our family usually enjoys one or two trips to our beautiful homes in Orlando each year, and the rest of the year we rent it out for others to enjoy.

Why they chose this property

Our experience with our first vacation villa helped us to really target the features we value the most in a vacation home when identifying our second villa. The two criteria we absolutely require to even consider a home are close proximity to Disney and a southern facing pool. We see the listings for houses in Davenport and Clermont and even Champions Gate where they all claim they are five minutes from Disney, but it simply is not true! Emerald Island is one of the four or five short-term rental communities which are less than 3 miles from the Disney property, and Emerald Island is one of the nicest. It is the only community which has the beautiful feel of a Disney resort showing in its statuary and landscaping. The southern facing pool was a must have as well. When we looked at houses in the late afternoon that did not have southern facing pools, and we saw the pool and patio draped in shadow and we knew we would not want that and neither would our guests.

Some of the less obvious necessities can be just as important, though they may be harder to recognize. This house exhibits that bright and open feeling that just makes you happy as you enter it and begin to look around. We also need our be extremely clean. Tile floors in a light color in the main living areas help keep things bright and clean. The final thing which drew us to this particular house, is the lanai which runs the full length of the back of the house. When you have a house that will fit this many people in it, you need a large pool area, and having a large covered area near the pool is so wonderful when the hot Florida sun is out! We hope you find this villa as lovely as we do!

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