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Hakuna Ma'Cottage - Southern Pool, Privacy Fence!

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The beautiful great room is colorful, bright and open!
Our Tree of Life is the centerpiece decoration of the great room!
Looking from the great room past the dining room and into the kitchen.
The 65-inch, wall-mounted, flat-screen TV with floating entertainment shelf.
Xbox One with wireless, rechargeable controllers and movie and game library.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8166.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Kissimmee, FL
  • Mystic Dunes Golf Club
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

King Master Suite

1 King Bed

Minecraft Room

2 Single Beds

Nemo Room

2 Single Beds

Queen Master Suite

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

King Ensuite Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Queen Ensuite Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Shared Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Hakuna Ma'Cottage - Southern Pool, Privacy Fence!

Hakuna Ma'Cottage is a beautiful vacation rental home just 2.8 miles from Walt Disney World in Kissimmee, Florida. It has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, including 2 master suites. This spacious villa sleeps 8 people in comfort. The great room has a 65-inch, flat-screen TV with an Xbox One gaming system. Every bedroom also has a flat-screen TV. The southern facing pool sits on an over-sized pool deck surrounded by a privacy fence. The game room features a pool table and air hockey table.

Need more than one villa? We own the 5-bedroom villa to the left of this one and the 4-bedroom villa to the right of it so we have three villas in a row on this street! We also own five other villas in nearby neighborhoods. Ask us for more details.

The optional pool heat is available for $30 PER DAY IN ADDITION TO THE DAILY RATE. Pool 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.

Hakuna Ma'Cottage is a Lion King inspired villa just 5 minutes from Walt Disney World in Kissimmee, Florida. It has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, including 2 master suites. This spacious villa sleeps 8 people in total comfort. The functional floorplan boasts a bright, open living area with a separate dining area and kitchen. The huge, southern facing swimming pool sits on an oversized pool deck surrounded by a screen enclosure and privacy fence. The game room features both a pool table and air hockey table. Let's explore all the amenities in more detail!

For Florida vacation villas, one of the most prized amenities is the pool and Hakuna Ma'Cottage has a great one! The oversized pool deck offers plenty of room to relax around the huge, southern facing pool. 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 the table and chairs located in the covered lanai. Of the three exits from the villa to the lanai, one is directly across the hall from the shared bathroom, so no need to walk through the villa with wet feet when nature calls. 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 privacy fence keeps out the prying eyes of 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 HEATING IS AVAILABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE.

The inside of this villa is just as spectacular as the outside. The thoughtful floor plan gives a bright, airy feel to the living area while offering convenient separation of the dining and kitchen areas. The living room has vaulted ceilings and the French doors to the pool deck and large window above provide plenty of light. Hakuna Ma'Cottage is decorated with African inspired décor in the living area and adult bedrooms. There is 65-inch, wall-mounted, flat-screen TV, over a wall-mounted entertainment shelf housing the Microsoft Xbox One along with a collection of movies and games to enjoy. All five TV's in the villa have free cable TV through Roku streaming devices which means all TV's can also login to your favorite Roku apps like Netflix. The phone in Hakuna Ma'Cottage also has free calling anywhere in the US and Canada and of course, there is also complimentary, high-speed, wireless internet. Near the front door, there is a wireless printer which works with NFC and Wi-Fi, so you can print those boarding passes or maps right from your smart phone or tablet!

Off the living area to the left is the king bedroom suite. Stretch out in comfort on the king-sized bed and relax with your own flat screen TV or step out to the lanai through your own French doors. The king bathroom features a huge garden tub as well as a 6-foot shower stall. The walk-in closet provides plenty of space for clothes. Know your valuables are secure in the hotel-style safe located in the king suite closet. On the right side of the villa is the queen bedroom suite and the hallway leading to the two kid's bedrooms. The queen bedroom suite features a queen-sized bed and has its own flat-screen TV and a private full bathroom with a tub/shower combo. The two kid's bedrooms share a full bathroom with a tub/shower combo. The first kid's room has two twin beds and is decorated with a Nemo/Dori theme. The second kid's bedroom has two twin beds and is decorated with a Minecraft theme. I know, Minecraft has nothing to do with Disney, but our kids love Minecraft!

One of the best features of this floorplan is that it is open, but the kitchen and dining room both have a feeling of separation from the living area. The dining area features a roomy table with seating for six. The African themed place settings are complimented by a full set of Disney dishes and finished off with the "Be Our Guest" wine glasses. The kitchen has a breakfast nook with seating for three in front of a large bay window, so you can enjoy the beautiful Florida morning sun. The kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker 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. See how many Disney cooking utensils and accessories you can count! Look in the freezer and you'll find our frozen plastic mugs, which are perfect for the pool on a hot day.

No vacation villa would be complete without a game room. Hakuna Ma'Cottage has a game room featuring a pool table and air hockey table. The laundry units are also located in the game room as well as other items for your convenience, such as an ironing board, a Graco DuoGlider stroller, a smaller umbrella stroller and a highchair. There is also a pack and play located in the villa. 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 villa!

The final amenity of the Hakuna Ma'Cottage villa that you should consider, is the dedicated ownership! We purchased this lovely villa in January of 2015. It was in need of a bit of TLC, but over the last couple years, we did extensive improvements to bring it up to its current beauty! We now have eight villas in the area, and we have near perfect reviews on all our villas. Our business philosophy is simple: provide an impeccably clean villa, constantly be upgrading our villas and provide the best customer service possible!

Try Hakuna Ma'Cottage for your next vacation and have no worries…Hakuna Matata!

Property manager

Gerry Leco
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

We should mention

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 Flamingo Crossings Town Center and Old Town. Travelling with kids? Make time for Walt Disney World® Resort, or head to an event or a match at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. With power boating and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Kissimmee, FL

What's nearby

  • Mystic Dunes Golf Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Island H2O Live! - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex - 13 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Disney's Hollywood Studios® - 14 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - 19 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Kissimmee Station - 27 min drive
  • Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪SMG Sunset Walk - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Hakuna Ma'Cottage - Southern Pool, Privacy Fence! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Hakuna Ma'Cottage - Southern Pool, Privacy Fence! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hakuna Ma'Cottage - Southern Pool, Privacy Fence!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hakuna Ma'Cottage - Southern Pool, Privacy Fence!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hakuna Ma'Cottage - Southern Pool, Privacy Fence! located?

This family-friendly Kissimmee villa is within 3 mi (5 km) of Mystic Dunes Golf Club, Island H2O Live! and Bonanza Golf & Gifts. Walt Disney World® Resort and Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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

Dmytro M.

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

Excellent

We absolutely loved our stay at the Hakuna Ma’Cottage. The neighborhood is very quiet. Kids enjoyed their rooms, pool and entertainment (especially Xbox and air hockey).
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

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

Wonderful experience from beginning until end!

I can not say enough good things about this property and owner! The check in process was flawless, communication was excellent, and property was very well kept. We will definitely be looking for this host again on our next Orlando trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Art T.

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

Great Location, Comfortable Accommodations

This is a very nice place for family gatherings. Easy to get to most of Orlando's attractions. House is as described. Very clean, did find some leaves on a bedroom floor and one sink in the master bath was completely plugged. Not sure how those two things were missed when everything else was very clean. Again, very nice place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah S.

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

Great house

We really enjoyed the heated pool. We swam each morning and evening.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy P.

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

Great stay!

Very comfortable property with plenty of space for our group of 7! Had everything we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keyanna W.

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

Wonderful stay

Everything was great at this place any issues or concerns I had they explained and answered every question will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

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

Great Housing

It was a really clean house with everything in order. Really close to Disney parks.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Mid winter break

Our teens wanted to do all the parks and this was a great property centrally located and nice to come back to at the end of a long day.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Vacation 2024

Fun decorations, activities for kids and good communication with host. Some surrounding homes run down and yards over grown. Could use a deep cleaning (vacuum under beds, trim wiped down, drawers checked and garage needs sprayed for bugs ie. cockroaches). Overall good experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay C.

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

Great stay!

Everything was exactly as listed, kids LOVED the pool. We used Lyft to travel to/from parks and it was super convenient with the home’s proximity. Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jaime H.

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

Location is key!

This property was located very close to the theme parks, and it was an easy commute to and from our vacation destinations! Great value, and we will definitely look into staying here again for our next time in the area.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Great property in great location

We really enjoyed our stay here and the property was really clean and tidy. The owner and management team were very responsive and helpful. Great location and all Disney parks could be reached within 5 and 15 minutes and Universal studios around 25 minutes.
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Koren F.

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

Great Stay!

This home has everything you need. We really enjoyed the pool, and this property is extremely clean! Thank you for allowing us to stay in such a great home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David and Christi D.

Excellent. Great time!!!

Home was in a great location for the attractions in the area. Really enjoyed the private pool. Would recommend for an Orlando vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Krystal M.

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

Wonderful stay

This property has it all - enough room for a large family or several friends. Closely located to all major attractions (or just a quick drive). This was just what we needed.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W.

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

Amazing place!

So clean and had very thoughtful additions to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Incredibl close to all the parks. Would recommend highly. I will definitely be booking here next time we go to Disney.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luke H.

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

The perfect Disney getaway location!

Everything went smoothly, and the place was fantastic. Having a swimming pool was a nice retreat from all the Disney attractions. Couldn’t make a higher recommendation for this great stay. Great location, great service, and great amenities!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

david h., Luton england

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

2 week getaway

Beautiful property every as advertised we will return, thanks to Gerry and the team
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krissy S.

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

Or Disney stay

Gerry was very attentive and assured we had everything we needed. A short drive to Disney which was our main goal (about 15min). Everything was exactly as it shows on the website. Thank you for making our family vacation a memorable one :)
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T., Warsaw, IN USA

Great house, awesome location.

We had a great stay. The owners were very responsive to all of our needs. The house was well-stocked. The location is amazing - near restaurants, a grocery store, and Disney parks (of course)
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Perfect for Family getaway!

This house was perfect for our family vacation. Although we only had 4 of us it gave us the perfect amount of space for my 4 year old and 1 year old to burn some energy instead of being cooped up in a hotel room. The pool was nice and it was perfect being so close to the Disney parks. Will definitely stay again when we plan our next Disney vacay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Becky R., Spring Valley

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

Beautiful house, great location

This house was beautiful. Felt like home the moment we walked in. Great location! Close to shopping, restaurants, and of course the parks! Nice quiet neighborhood too. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jessica C.

Great property and location

We really enjoyed our vacation at the Hakuna Ma'cottage! The location was great in my opinion. Close enough to the Disney parks and town for whatever you need. There was plenty of space for my family and the kids really enjoyed the mindcraft room and toys. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

Great property very close to Disney! The owners responded so fast to every email!

The house was perfect for us! It was great to have such a kid friendly house with a high chair, pack and play, stroller and pool toys all included with the house! We would definitely recommend and stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Great Location

The property was in a great location close to the parks. My kids loved the themed spaces. Overall great place that's close enough to everything yet is still a quiet enough area to get away from the hustle of the parks.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 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.

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English

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