Emarald island resort is a massive resort featuring condos and homes for rent or purchase…read moreconveniently located just a few miles away from the Disney parks. Very large neighborhood that seemed to have as many live in residents as it did tourists like ourselves who was renting a house while in town for our daughters cheer comp and to visit some Disney parks. As you pull into this large gated community you are met with lovely dolphin water fountains and 24/7 on site security. Once you pass through a security you see the fountain which is the center point for a roundabout. The forsr exit leads you into houses the second exit into soem condos and more homes which are further down the road. The 3rd exit will take you into the welcome center. The welcome center is where I assume condo renters check in but it also where you get your badge for the severity gate. In that welcome center is a fitness area, free on site putt putt course, an outdoor swimming pool and access to the first of 3 neighborhood playgrounds. Across the street was a small, simple and nice email as use land resort walking trail. We stayed in a house called stitch magic in the back of the neighborhood a few miles from the welcome center so we didn't spend hardly any time there. Although on one visit we noticed the pool Area had a live dj and a pretty busy tiki bar. The free putt putt course and walking trails were a nice and fun touch. Our house we rented was very large and very clean and well maintained. You walk in and imemditly to the left is one of the queen sized bedrooms. To the right was a bathroom, wall in laundry and entrance to the garage. The garage was turned into a game room and features a ping on my table, dart board and other gaming options. Walking back inside and continuing on to the left Last the first bedroom was a dining area off the kitchen with a large table. Off that room was a full Kitchen and another small dining area and table. If you. I've on past the kitchen you walk into a large open living room With nice couches and a large tv. Off that room was access to the main level master bedroom with a king sized bed and personal bathroom. Also off the living room was a set of stairs that takes you up to 3 more bedrooms and 2 more bathrooms. The bedroll Immediately to the right features two kids beds decked with Pixar deformations. The room next to that was a Disney princess themed room with a queen sized bed. Back out in the hall way the room next to the princess room was another full bathroom. Next to that bathroom was another bedroom with a queen sized bedroom that also boasted its own personal full bathrom. Downstairs off the kitchen dining room And master bedroom you had sliding doors that take you into your own personal covered pool that was a nice size and featured some on site water inflatables. Overall we had an amazing stay here with the house we rented called "Stitch magic". Very large and clean. Very close to the ESPN WideWorld of Sports where my daughter was cheering and very close to Disney parks and all kinds of good dining options. The resort had really cool And nice on site amenities. My older daughters enjoyed walking to the nearby on-site playground as the one here was more secluded and not very busy. So something enjoyable for everyone while boasting good comfort as well.

8565 La Isla drive, Kissimmee Florida Morning, Dory's…read moreMagic owner Sri Gogineni I checked into this rental property 12-22-21 at 7:00pm. Surprisingly enough I was very disappointed , the house smell like mildew, the carport clearly NOT clean. And one of the sinks in the upstairs bathroom backs up with black particles. The security lock to the pool area is hanging off from the wall. I've added the pictures to this email. I've contact property manager to fix the sink of course I got a voicemail. I had to cover the furniture to sit down because it's NASTY!!!! I was waiting to send response and photos at the end of my stay. However my family and I are disappointed. I'm sure as we continue our week. I will be updating the home website with my pictures and reviews. I would hate for ANYONE else to be in the position. To my surprise I couldn't add my review to their website. And when I checked a few weeks later the owner updated the website site with a great review during the dates that I stayed at the property. False advertising!!!!

The house is AMAZING! Very good place to stay in when traveling with family and friends…read more Very clean and lots of towels to use. The pool and spa were really nice. They are heated and the temperature was perfect. There is a game room and our kids enjoy that everyday. The house has plenty of board games as well. The layout of the house is very nice as well. Every room has its own bathroom. The location is great. There is an Walmart 5 minutes away. Parks are really lose and Coco beach is one hour away. We had great time and will go back soon.

The house is GREAT and close to amenities and parks! Perfect place to stay in when traveling with…read morefriends. Very clean, lots of cookware to make meals, the pool and spa were really nice and everyone used it every night and there are plenty of towels in the house. The game room is REALLY cool and the house has plenty of board games.

Wonderful Villa in Kissimmee Florida. Clean, comfortable, beautifully themed and decorated. Villa…read morelocated near clubhouse. Access to wonderful gym / fitness center, tennis, volleyball ball, basketball and playgrounds. Private pool area with grill and comfortable seating. Honestly one of the best stays we've had as a family in Orlando. Close to parks and shopping. Can't say enough. Will plan on going again soon. Host was super supportive with any questions or issues, made it even that much better of a stay. Even recommended and wonderful nearby restaurant.

From the owner: 8 bedroom vacation home near Disney world. Beautiful serene pond views from private pool - themed…read morebedrooms, master en suites and more.

THE GOOD: It's located in very close proximity to all the parks in Disney World and Universal…read moreStudios, you don't drive more than 15 minutes depending on traffic. There is a Walt-mart less than 2 minutes away, for all your basic needs. You are not in a hotel. THE BAD: The gate keepers remind me of Border Agents at immigration checkpoints, if you have guests visiting it's a little of a hassle. You are renting from homeowners, so, keep that in mind, they want their peace and quiet, so, you really can't get too loud like playing music too loud and such. We checked in on a Saturday and the water slides and splash area we closed, and they remained closed for the entire week! That's is BS! THE UGLY: A lot of this homes have turned their two car garage into the play room area. So, the entire garage is set up like a man cave, which is awesome, except that the garage doors in this particular home weren't sealed properly. And we found a lot of bugs creeping their way in. It's humid it's Florida, I understand but just keep that in mind. And found some cockroaches inside the house too. Overall, not a good experience maybe someone else will. Judge for yourself.

I would have to agree with the last reviewer. The security up front would be very impatient and…read morerude. One night I came back after the Disney parks and my pass wasn't scanning and I had done it exactly as it's shown in the example that's in the front. The security was being condescending and rude--mad that he had to come out of his little office and help me. (Isn't this your job?) I was trying to show him how I did it and he was tugging at my pass aggressively, insisting that what I was doing wasn't the right way, when it's clearly pictured how to scan the pass on the scanner. When he scanned it, he used a different method so I had every right to have had trouble. I said "have a good night" and he yelled at me "SAY THANK YOU". Terrible ugly people. Every night for the 3 nights I've stayed they treated me like I was some sort of criminal. I'm paying good money to stay in this community on vacation only to be treated like trash Other than that the house and the community is quiet and relaxing, but the experience I had with security would keep me from staying here ever again. .

There is no quality. The bar are is dirty. Bathrooms are a worse and the food is less than…read moreappetizing. The service was like a free for all. Don't know where they got the bartenders. But the do not know how to wait on people. They were rude and disrespectful

If zero stars were an option i would have given a zero!…read moreThree years in a row we booked a home here (10 months in advance) for an extended weekend for the half Ironman triathlon race at Haines city. The location to the race is perfect and the homes are exactly the size we needed. The issue is with the new management company that took over, Tropical Escape Vacation Homes. Since they have taken over our reservation has yet to be honored. Last year they tried to cancelled our reservation 1-2 weeks to our arrival date and then after many complaints they tried to push us in a significantly smaller house than what we reserved. Eventually manamagent found us a house at the last minute. Th is year they called us Wednesday night before Thanksgiving to tell us the home we were reserved in had plumbing issues and they needed to cancel. We requested a call back from a supervisor or manager and never heard back. They simply outright cancelled us. They claim the home has plumbing issues but it was available for rent the week before and the week after. Amazing how the predicted plumbing issues are just the weekend we are scheduled to be there. We think they overbooked and the fact that we reserved ten months in advance or are a repeat customer doesn't matter to them. We had to scramble to find a home in another community. Next year we will not even bother trying this one and I suggest others do the same. They are untrustworthy, liars, don't hold to their own contracts, and unreliable.

Amazing home!! We stayed at Jurassic/Encanto it also had a frozen bedroom, Harry Potter and beauty…read moreand the beast. They are quick to respond and helpful.

From the owner: Our professionally designed and themed homes cater to families visiting Disneyworld, Universal…read moreOrlando and many other theme parks. With superior responsive service and luxurious décor, we provide dreamy vacation homes to give you a fairy-tale experience remembered forever. Vacation Alchemy is a veteran owned, small business that has earned a stellar 5-Star reputation. Unlike the big corporate property managers, Alchemy is a family owned business known for generous hospitality, fast communication and personal touches in all their homes. Every home is actually designed by Alchemy from top to bottom. Don’t just take our word for it – please read our many reviews on our site and book your Dream Vacation! At Vacation Alchemy, we create beautiful homes that offer a refuge from the crowds and embrace the wonder and fantasy of the Orlando theme parks. We share your dreams of planning a vacation that brings everyone closer. When you stay somewhere that adds to the magic, you create memories that will last a lifetime.

I was a guest at the location (7422 Marker) the property was very nicely decorated, quiet and…read moreclean. The only complaint was clearly outlining the extra parking, and the worm problem. It rained a lot and there were worms in the pool as well as small worms around the hot tub. Other then that it was a pretty chilled stay. I had no complaints. The added bonus was each bedroom had a bathroom & it came with a washer & dryer! I loved the feeling of "home".

Overall, my experience was very disappointing. As an active-duty member of the U.S. military, I…read morebooked this property well in advance and expected it to be clean, properly maintained, and ready for my family's arrival. Unfortunately, that was not the case. When we arrived, the previous guests' trash was still outside in the trash can. I reported it immediately because I understand guests can be held responsible for issues like this. Inside the home, the kitchen drawers and several other areas were dirty, the air vents were covered in dust, and the overall cleanliness did not meet expectations. One of the main reasons we chose this property was the theater room. However, the theater screen was torn down when we arrived. I reported the issue immediately and requested that someone come repair it because my family was looking forward to using it. Unfortunately, no one ever came to address the problem. On our first day, we found a small black snake in the pool. A maintenance worker came the following day to add chemicals, but the pool should have been cleaned and serviced before our arrival. There was also no pool net available for us to remove bugs or debris from the water. In addition, the bedroom sheets did not appear to be clean. The air conditioning was not working in the downstairs bedroom by the pool, where my 75-year-old mother was sleeping, making her stay very uncomfortable. To make matters worse, the ice machine stopped working during our stay. I documented these issues with photographs and reported them during my stay, yet many of the problems were never resolved. I will be submitting a Memorandum for Record (MFR) to the company along with the supporting photos and will be requesting at least a 50% refund due to the condition of the property and the lack of timely response. If the matter cannot be resolved fairly, I will consider pursuing legal action. This experience was extremely disappointing and fell well below the standard that was advertised. I hope the company takes these concerns seriously and improves its property maintenance, cleanliness, and customer service so future guests do not experience the same issues.

This vacation rental property is awesome. We have previously rented Solara Orlando and are…read moreconfident that we will do so again. Thank you for a superb vacation.

My family and I booked this resort for Spring break and it was truly phenomenal! The townhome was…read morespectacularly decorated and the price point was great for our budget. Initially we had trouble with the hot water but one call to the office and maintenance arrived pronto. No further issues while there. The home was fully furnished in addition to travel friendly amenities. The location is close to almost everything you could ever want to do and/or need. Many restaurants, gas stations, shopping plazas, etc. We have decided that anytime we decide to vacation in Orlando we will be sure to stay here again. If you're in the area I suggest you check out this location. You will NOT be disappointed!!

Nice place and nicely decorated. We were here almost 2 weeks on vacation and the only complaints I…read morehave is they didn't supply enough toilet paper, even though we requested and didn't respond back. They did send out maintenance once to replace all the tv remote batteries. Out of 3 maintenance requests, that was the only thing that was taken care of. Being a private townhome rental, there's no maid service but they do have washer and dryer's. Quiet place, daily trash pick up and you park right in front of your front door. Easy to get to and there's plenty of stores and restaurants nearby. Not far from Walt Disney World. I would give it five stars except we were a disappointed in the unanswered maintenance request responses.

DO NOT BOOK WITH THESE PEOPLE !! Do not book with this house…read more!! Julie will not refund your money no matter the circumstances.. even. In a pandemic where flights are grounded, borders are shutdown, and the whole world is in a state of emergency. 5000 down the drain. We booked from April 27th- May 12th/20... we cannot go because of the pandemic.. she will not refund our money !! Update; we were offered 25% of our money back for two weeks paid vacation.. that's 1200$.. we paid 4800...