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7 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 15
Popular amenities
Private pool
Spa pool on site
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Rooms & beds
7 bedrooms (sleeps 15)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 6
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 7
2 Single Beds
5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 4
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 5
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Half Bathroom
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
High quality luxury Orlando Vacation Villa, Disney just 10 Mins, FREE POOL HEAT.
Golden Palms is a luxury villa of the highest quality in Orlando, Florida. The villa is well appointed with fine furniture and fully air conditioned with additional ceiling fans through out. With a large South facing pool and spa. Golden Palms is the perfect holiday home. Located in the stunning surroundings of Emerald Island Resort this villa has uninterrupted views over a beautiful lake and woodland conservation area. The Emerald Island Resort is one of the closest to Disney World, yet secluded enough to enjoy quiet evenings and spectacular Floridian sunsets. Featuring 7 en suite bedrooms the villa can accommodate up to 15 guests for the holiday of a lifetime.
• One of the closest to Disney World. • Large south facing private pool plus spa with LED colour changing lights. • Non overlooked pool deck with lake and woodland conservation views. • All en suite bedrooms. • HD TV with cable in bedrooms. • Outdoor dining furniture. • Entertainment lounge with 75'' TV and reclining sofas. • Free wireless broadband internet. • Free local calls. • Fully air conditioned. • Golf courses within 2 miles. • Games room with pool and foosball. • Family lounge entertainment system with cable TV package. • 2 travel cots, 2 buggies and 2 high chairs and a baby bouncer. • Express check in, no need to collect keys
Family Lounge With a top of the range entertainment system, the family lounge is an ideal place to enjoy TV programs in HD, movies on the blu-ray player from our DVD collection, listen to music on the superior sound system or to simply relax with friends and family.
Entertainment Lounge Upstairs there is an entertainment lounge that is a movie lover’s paradise. With a 75” TV, blu-ray player and reclining sofas you can immerse yourself in your favourite films and games. Alternatively, the upstairs entertainment lounge is the perfect place to enjoy some quiet time with a good book.
Pool Area. Golden Palms boasts a large South facing heated pool and spa. LED colour changing lights in the pool and spa add an extra dose of fun for evening swims. Guests can enjoy cooling off and relaxing in the pool while enjoying the uninterrupted views of a beautiful lake and woodland conservation area. With lots of sun loungers, seats and tables you can soak up the Floridian sunshine on the large pool deck that is not overlooked by another villa. Should you want to cool off and still enjoy the stunning scenery you can rest under the large lanai with ceiling fans. A large outdoor dining table sets the scene for you to enjoy meals in the tranquillity of the lake view. For peace of mind for those travelling with young children there is a pool safety fence and alarm on the patio door.
Games Room. With a top of the range slate bed pool table, foosball and TV in the games room hours of fun are to be had by both adults and children of all ages.
Bedrooms There are 7 en suite bedrooms in Golden Palms, all are furnished to the highest standard and tastefully styled. There are 2 king size master bedrooms, 2 queen size bedrooms, 1 double size bedroom, 1 twin bedroom and 1 bunk bed room. Every bedroom features Smart TV’s with cable TV, built in wardrobes and en suite bathrooms.
Bathrooms. There are 5.5 bathrooms in total; all are supplied with fresh towels and soaps upon your arrival. All of the bathrooms feature hairdryers.
Kitchen. Golden Palms boasts a kitchen with all the amenities one could want and is fully stocked with all cutlery, cups, plates, pots and pans. There is a large fridge freezer with an ice dispenser and a top of the range coffee machine. You can prepare quick snacks or mouth watering meals with ease with the large counter tops and island. The open plan kitchen also features a breakfast table that looks out upon the conservation area and provides the perfect way to start the day while enjoying the sun rise.
Dining Room and Reception Lounge. An inviting reception lounge provides further space to relax and leads onto the dining area that features exquisite furniture. You can enjoy meals in style and comfort should you choose not to dine at one of the many local restaurants.
Internet and Phone. Golden Palms features free wireless internet and free local calls from the telephone.
Laundry Facilities A washing machine, dryer, ironing board and iron are provided in the utility room.
Infant Facilities 2 travel cots, 2 buggies and 2 high chairs, a baby bouncer are provided free of charge.
Location. Golden Palms is perfectly located for all local amenities and attractions; the choice is absolutely amazing (times given are by car).
• Restaurants, shops and super market – 1.5 miles, 5 minutes • Walt Disney World - 3 miles, 10 minutes • Sea World – 12.5 miles, 20 minutes • Universal Studios – 16 miles, 25 minutes • Orlando International Airport - 25 miles, 30 minutes • The Florida Mall – 20 miles, 30 minutes • High quality golf courses within 2 miles
Resort Emerald Island itself boasts many features, apart from being one of the most sought after and closest resorts to Disney World it has;
• 24 hr manned gated entrance • Landscaped entrance with dolphin fountains • Clubhouse with concierge service, lounge, shop, meeting room, gym and seasonal events. • Communal pool, spa, sauna and Tiki Bar. • 11 acre nature walk • Floodlit tennis courts and a volley ball court • 2 play areas.
To ensure the highest level of security for guests Emerald Island Resort operates a guest key card access system for access onto the resort during your stay. Emerald Island Resort charge $20 per guest key card and one is required per vehicle in your group.
Owned by a family who have an excellent knowledge of the local area, we will do everything we can to make your holiday one to remember.
The property is equipped with exterior video cameras that show the front entrance, driveway, pool equipment and pool exterior entrance.
The home is self catering, you will need to provide your own toiletries, laundry soap, dish soap, food and other essentials.
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Property # 312500
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
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 wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Walt Disney World® Resort and Old Town. Travelling with kids? Make time for Disney's Hollywood Studios®, or head to an event or a match at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
Flamingo Crossings Town Center - 7 min drive - 9.2 km
Walt Disney World® Resort - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
Getting around
Kissimmee Station - 30 min drive
Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 8 min drive
7-Eleven - 9 min drive
Starbucks - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Giordarnos - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does High quality luxury Orlando Vacation Villa, Disney just 10 Mins, FREE POOL HEAT. have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at High quality luxury Orlando Vacation Villa, Disney just 10 Mins, FREE POOL HEAT.?
As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at High quality luxury Orlando Vacation Villa, Disney just 10 Mins, FREE POOL HEAT. on 16 July 2026 start from NZ$519, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is High quality luxury Orlando Vacation Villa, Disney just 10 Mins, FREE POOL HEAT. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at High quality luxury Orlando Vacation Villa, Disney just 10 Mins, FREE POOL HEAT.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at High quality luxury Orlando Vacation Villa, Disney just 10 Mins, FREE POOL HEAT.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at High quality luxury Orlando Vacation Villa, Disney just 10 Mins, FREE POOL HEAT.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is High quality luxury Orlando Vacation Villa, Disney just 10 Mins, FREE POOL HEAT. located?
This family-friendly Kissimmee villa is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Mighty Jungle Golf, Island H2O Live! and Bonanza Golf & Gifts. Walt Disney World® Resort and Surfari Water Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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Our second time in this very well maintained, spacious villa and it was again excellent for 6 adults and 4 children. Everything was ideal for our stay including communication with the owner.
Iain N.
Stayed 23 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 April 2026
Hi Iain,
We are pleased to hear you and your family enjoyed our home and had a good time.
Thank you for your kind comments.
The villa was perfect for our family trip to Florida.
In an ideal location for Disney the villa was clean, well equipped and spacious and provided us with everything we needed. The pool area was great with plenty of room (and seats) for everyone. We hope to be back!
Iain N.
Stayed 19 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 April 2024
Hi Iain, thank you for your comments. We are pleased to hear you and your family had a great vacation at our home. We look forward to you visiting again.
Reliving Disney and Universal from 30 years ago with my brother and sister, but we brought all of our families along so our kids could make new memories with us and their cousins. This house was perfect for us. The private heated pool was so nice after being at the parks. Very clean.
Katie T.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2025
We are so pleased Katie that you and your family had a great time. Its what memories are made of.
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the property exceeded our expectations. The property was immaculate and the welcome package - bread / milk etc. Was great.
The pool was certainly a must and the children didn’t want to leave. In closing I have no complaints and enjoyed our stay.
The house was just as described. Very clean, lots of space, well layed out, and a great place for our family to use as home base for our visit to Disneyworld. Getting to the parks was super easy, and there's plenty of stores and restaurants nearby to quickly get any goods you need. We looked at a lot of homes before choosing this one and I'm glad we did!
Theresa W.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 February 2021
I am very pleased to hear you and your family enjoyed your vacation at our home and thank you for your kind words.
We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
A good location for Disney and the surrounding area. Property is very clean and well maintained. Some of the electronics are beginning to show some age but dealing with Craig was always excellent including arranging a late check out during the stay. Would recommend this property as it is a great base for anyone looking to visit Disney World or Universal.
Everything was as pictured in the listing and very clean. You can tell the owners care about their home and keep it well maintained. The neighborhood was quiet and my toddler enjoyed the playgrounds. We saw turtles, birds, bunnies in the backyard while relaxing by the pool. It's really a wonderful rental and we would definitely book again.
Erin E.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2024
We are so pleased you and your family enjoyed your vacation at our home and look forward to welcoming you back.
Thank you.
House was great for our family. Very quiet area and close drive to Disney and restaurants. We were disappointed with the lack of supplies. No extra toilet paper. There was no paper towel, Kleenex, liquid soap, dishwasher detergent, liquid dish soap, salt and pepper, We were asked to start towels but there was no laundry soap.
teresa c.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 January 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We have checked with our management company and they have confirmed that an initial supply of dishwasher detergent, laundry soap, toilet paper etc. was supplied. We would like to provide a polite reminder that this is a self catering property. We apologise if this affected your experience in what was otherwise an enjoyable stay.
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10/10 Excellent
Nikema T.
30 June 2016
Amazing!!!!
The house was very beautiful, spacious, comfortable, and the decor was lovely. Everyone enjoyed the pool and patio, the pool table, and foosball. All the restaurants, theme parks, and shopping outlets was very close to the house. Everything we need was available. I would definitely recommend this home to everyone.😀
Great location for the theme parks, spacious house with well appointed rooms and amenities including plenty of beach towels. Perfect air conditioning, handy games room and comfortable cinema room. Clean, tidy and well
maintained inside and out. Good WI-FI and sizeable pool for family use. Kitchen full of all essential items and great to have constant ice. Emerald Island resort well maintained and staff very helpful. We had a wonderful holiday!
Stayed in Emerald Island several times but first time in this villa. It really was first class. The booking process was simple and the owner was very quick to respond to any queries via the VRBO App.
There was a hiccup getting in to the villa as the key-box battery had run out, but the US based management team were absolutely perfect. Issue was fixed immediately. We had another couple of very minor issues during our stay and again the management team were just a call away and responded immediately.
I really could not fault the villa, location, owner and management folks in the US. If we end up going again this would be my fist choice villa for the family
The property was perfect for our family vacation with 13 people and had everything we needed. The house is centrally located to hit all the attractions in Kissimmee and Orlando. Having the pool and hot tub was a must have and kept the kids busy every afternoon/evening. We would have loved if the property had a grill available to guests, but it didn't cause any big issues, we just adjusted our dinner plans. The gated community was an added benefit with additional security. The house was very clean and well stocked. We all had a wonderful time and couldn't think of any suggested house changes beyond a grill. Would 100% recommend to others looking to accommodate a large family. Thanks Craig for all your help!
Shannon B.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 January 2024
Thank you for your kind words, we appreciate your feed back and look forward to welcoming you back to our home.
The only thing I can say is this is the best house we have booked, It was clean comfy and spacious. They had everything available like you would in your own home. They even left us some essential goods(coffee, sugar, milk, eggs, bread, butter and jam and little boxes of cereals. We left happy with no regrets the pricing was also fair and my family and kids enjoyed the stay and this house. When we go on vacation we will I’ll definitely book this house again. The only thing that didn’t work was the temp on the jacuzzi unfortunately and the number they have for maintenance never responded either but the rest was great. I give it 5 stars. And appreciate the opportunity to have been there.
Yesenia M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2021
Hello Yasenia, it's great to hear you and your family had a good time in Orlando. Thank you for the kind words about our home and we apologise we were not able to get a technician to look at the spar before your departure. This has since been fixed. Regards Craig
My husband and I planned a trip for our two children and their families. The house was wonderful for the 10 of us. Each adult couple had a master and every kid had his/her own bedroom.
The only complaint was the pool. Although it was heated, it would not get comfortable for swimming until the air temp was above 75 degrees for a couple of days. Because Florida was unseasonably cool, we could only use the house pool for 2 days. On a positive note, the clubhouse pool was quite warm so we were able to swim there in 48 degree temps on Monday and 52 degree temps on Tuesday.
We had a good time. Property is as described. Hot tub and pool was nice to have. Hot tub reached a good temperature. Pool couldn’t keep up with the colder temperatures even though it was “heated”. Kids enjoyed it but after a couple minutes back into the hot tub!
Cleanliness was very good. We felt very safe in the gated community. Good location. Takes about 15-20 minutes to get to Disney parks and it’s easy driving.
Cons: You are not allowed to control the thermostat above 74 degrees and it was cold at night many of the days. Only an issue if you visit during the winter but that was frustrating. I also noticed on one day that I couldn’t turn the thermostat below 72 degrees upstairs to cool. Ceiling fans are nice throughout. Patio door alarm was incredibly frustrating. You can’t open the door without an ear piercing alarm going off in 5-10 seconds throughout the entire house unless you hit the button by the door non stop. Basically you can’t keep the windows and doors open at all in this house. The dryer didn’t dry so well but overall expect everything to be about 10-15 years old. TVs and furniture were fine, a little dated but comfortable and the TVs we used were smart TVs but it took me a little time to figure out how to operate them.(just a heads up not a criticism at all)
Overall: it was very good. Would stay here again. Owner and property manager are good communicators.
Dan L.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 January 2021
Hi Dan,
I am pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at our family home.
I would like to clarify some of the points you raised.
The Pool heater which is a high capacity Heat Pump is set to heat to 88 degrees F but due to the exceptionally cold period experienced in Florida recently, reported to be be the coolest for 25 years. Pool Heat pumps for outside pools were not able to reach the required level due to air temperature.
We advertise 10 mins to Disney which we have timed to the main gate, some parks will vary due to vast area of Disney..
The heating/cooling settings in our home have been set to give the guests maximum comfort with a good level of adjustment for personnel preference, if this was not adequate for the prevailing conditions you could have contacted our local Management team who would have been only too pleased to assist.
The alarm on the pool door is Florida Legislation 515.29 and the alarm must be 85DB This is for safety purposes to stop unaccompanied children going out to the pool as we and the State take our guests safety in our home very seriously. The alarm is deactivated by pressing the button on exit and entry, if this procedure is followed as per the instructions near alarm button it will not activate. The alarm only sounds from the alarm button unit next to the pool door.
I don't really understand your point about windows and doors not opening as they do but leaving doors and windows open would compromise the efficiency of the cooling heating system which you have already had issue with.
We have asked our team to investigate the dryer point you raised but if you thought there was a problem our management would have been able to assist if you made contact. All white goods are no more than four years old, most are only two as we have always strived to maintain a very high standard in our home.
The furnishings are of a high standard as this is our family home so no expense has been spared, it has recently been re carpeted at a cost of $11000. We furnish to our taste which we accept will not be every ones but I am sure you will agree it is as advertised in the pictures.
Regards,
Craig
We had a 13 family members from England and Canada stay for two weeks in Golden Palms. It was perfectly equipped for all of us. We used the large pool area every day and appreciated the many chairs and loungers. We also really liked Emerald Isle and it’s location with regard to restaurants, shopping and of course Disney. I spent a lot of time making sure we had the perfect house for our holidays and we all agreed that this was it.
The house was excellent. Everything as described in VRBO. Seven bedrooms gave everyone their own, private space which can be critical when you merge 3 families and 13 people! Easy access to the theme parks was certainly appreciated, given the normal congestion on I-4. If Florida is in out future, we'll be back to Emerald Isle!
We had an amazing time at this property. It had tons of room. It was partially furnished which really helped end a long travel day with avoiding a busy store. The pool was used daily along with the game room. There’s plenty of room for everyone to be together or have some separation in the home. It’s located in a secured gated community with great service and response from the owner and property managers. The location is central to food, shopping and Disney. We would definitely stay here again.
Was exactly as it says…. Stayed numerous times on this estate it’s close to Disney and parks etc near the shops and restaurants. The house fitted us all in comfortably pool was great. Couple of wee problems that management had issue with but contacted owner direct and he sorted it out asap. We we’re very pleased overall and had a great stay.
Grace L.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2022
Thank you for you feedback. We have addressed the concerns with our management company to ensure the issue doesn't occur again.
About the host
Hosted by Craig Strangward
Our family first visited Florida in 1995 and have made it a regular holiday destination ever since. After our first few visits we discovered Emerald Island Resort and continued to rent villas there as it is superbly located and all the villas are of outstanding quality. We enjoyed Florida so much over the years that we decided to buy two villas in Emerald Island Resort and would like to welcome you into one of our homes for a wonderful vacation.
Why they chose this property
The Emerald Island Resort is superbly located on the US192, just 3 miles (10 minutes drive) from Disney World yet secluded in a gated community surrounded by a conservation area for those relaxing evenings.
What makes this property unique
Our villa is so close to Disney World that we can visit the theme parks in the morning, come back during the evening to relax and cool off in the pool and have a bite to eat then return for more fun and fireworks at the theme parks! The south facing pool overlooks a lake and conservation area, perfect to enjoy the Floridian sunsets. Our villa isn't just close to Disney World; Universal Studios and Sea World are within a 25 minute drive to! There is a large supermarket just over 1 mile from the villa and superb restaurants are all located within a couple miles. Even on the days when we relax at the villa there is plenty to do, the games room with top of the range pool table and foosball keeps the family entertained for hours