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

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

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

Reviews
5 out of 5 Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Enjoy the area

Kissimmee, FL
  • Popular LocationMystic Dunes Golf Club5 min drive
  • Popular LocationDisney's Hollywood Studios®14 min drive
  • Popular LocationDisney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park19 min drive
  • AirportOrlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)31 min drive

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
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

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™. Travelling with kids? Make time for Walt Disney World® Resort, or head to an event or a match 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 hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.

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 - 6 min drive
  • Wawa - 5 min drive
  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • Chick-Fil-A - 5 min drive
  • Starbucks - 4 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! ?

Checkout 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.

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Justin M.

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

5/5 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disney Winks
Superb. Completely as advertised. Even supplied 2 pack n play’s for our grandsons. Everything was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

5/5 Excellent

Justin M.

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

5/5 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

5/5 Excellent

Debbie M.

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

About the host

Hosted by Heidi LaDuca

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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!

Languages:

English

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