Emerald Island Resort Kissimmee/Orlando Florida - Guest Reviews
Reviews of our privately owned BOOK-DIRECT vacation rentals
Reviews by year
OUR EXPERIENCE [Mufasa's Magic]
The best thing was the constant contact with Mr Sri Gogineni and quick response in everything we needed before and after our arrival. The house was right how we needed it and everyone was confortable with the facilities.
Thank you again for such a nice experience.
Elias Nakhal (Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela)
Arrival Date: Dec 28, 2024
Review Date: Jan 08, 2025
Great family vacation at Simba’s Magic [Simba's Magic]
We had a great family vacation at Simba’s magic and would love to come back again in the future! The property was clean. Our host, Sri gave clear instructions and was easy to reach.
Kelsey Moore (Temecula, CA, USA)
Arrival Date: Dec 25, 2024
Review Date: Jan 03, 2025
Perfect Vacation [Emerald Magic]
The house was just perfect for mine and my extended family. We had 3 adults and 4 kids (teens) and there was room to spare. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to make meals and the game room was enjoyed by the kids. We payed to heat the pool and spa and it was well worth it for our days off of the parks. Sri was great to work with and addressed any concerns I had promptly. We didn’t use any of the resort amenities due to being too busy. We would definitely recommend staying here to anyone considering it!
Connie H (Hadley, NY, United States)
Arrival Date: Dec 25, 2024
Review Date: Jan 22, 2025
Vacation stay [Stitch's Magic]
Everything about my vacation home was great .Any technical issues with cable tv .. Owner sent help right away. Again a great stay for my family and I
Galatea Purifoy (Molino, FL, Untied States)
Arrival Date: Dec 24, 2024
Review Date: Jan 04, 2025
Beautiful large home in Emerald Island Resort [Emerald Magic]
Beautiful large home, exactly as pictured and described. We stayed as a large family and had plenty of space. Sri was excellent to communicate with. Will stay again if available on our next trip.
Leann Murphy (St Johns, NL, Canada)
Arrival Date: Dec 23, 2024
Review Date: Dec 30, 2024
Owner Response:
Leann is such a great guest and we are glad her family enjoyed their stay. We understand the needs of renters as we have been hosting for over 15 years. We wish her the best and would love to host her again at one of our Luxury rentals in Emerald Island Resort.
Holiday Vacation stay [Timon's Magic]
My family and I stayed at Timon's Villa to celebrate the holidays. We have stayed at Emerald Island before but this was our first time at this particular villa. The villa itself could use a little TLC. The resort itself is very nice and we felt really safe. We will probably stay at this property again.
Shericka Penn (Nassau, New providence, Bahamas)
Arrival Date: Dec 21, 2024
Review Date: Jan 03, 2025
Perfect vacation [Simba's Magic]
House was very spacious & close to the parks and stores. Everything looked just as it was described, the backyard was perfect to lay down and relax. Thank you
Zeyra Alvarado (Charlotte, NC, USA)
Arrival Date: Dec 21, 2024
Review Date: Jan 06, 2025
5 star villa! [Tropical Magic]
We had a great time. It was my daughter's 5th birthday and we decided to celebrate at Disney and this place was a huge hit. The owner was very responsive and kept us updated on everything, every step of the way. Disney was super close. In fact, everything was just a few minutes drive away. We are heading back to Disney next year again and are looking forward to staying here again.
Jernise Saunders (Ridgefield, WA, USA)
Arrival Date: Dec 18, 2024
Review Date: Dec 28, 2024
Holiday Rental [Dory's Magic]
The property was very clean and well maintained.All the family enjoyed the pool area and the heated pool was a bonus for the great grandchildren plus the games room. We intend to return later this year.
Raymond Fordham (Longstanton, Cambridgeshire, UK)
Arrival Date: Dec 07, 2024
Review Date: Jan 05, 2025
Convinient and affordable [Tropical Magic]
We really appreciated the hospitality and the house. We will certainly be back to this villa in the future.
Ryan Paulik (Vail, AZ, USA)
Arrival Date: Dec 05, 2024
Review Date: Dec 22, 2024
Another fabulous holiday [Lilo's Magic]
This villa was brilliant, we felt at home straight away, everything was in top condition. As always Emerald island resort is excellent, the facilities are second to none and the staff are friendly and helpful. I would happily recommend both the villa and resort for everyone.
Graham Metcalf (Crosland Hill, Huddersfield, UK)
Arrival Date: Nov 27, 2024
Review Date: Jan 17, 2025
Great spot to stay! [Disney Magic]
We enjoyed our stay at this Emerald Island villa. Easy in and out of the gated community. Management was super responsive when we had an issue with the hot tub. Short drive to Disney World and all stores.
Ricky Cameron (Holly Lake Ranch, TX, USA)
Arrival Date: Nov 09, 2024
Review Date: Nov 22, 2024
5 star accommodation [Simba's Magic]
Simba's Magic Villa was a great place to stay. Our group had 15 people and we could stay comfortably. My one advice is to make sure you read everything carefully as there are many details that will inform what you pack for your trip. We wanted to use the pool but it was too cold and I didn't know about the heating until later. I do realize this was an oversight on my part. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience and I appreciated communications from Sri, thank you.
David Rojas (Jacksonville, FL, USA)
Arrival Date: Nov 08, 2024
Review Date: Nov 13, 2024
Wonderful villa in Emerald Island Resort [Dory's Magic]
The communication to rent this huge house was awesome! No questions went unanswered. The house itself was huge...LOTS of bedrooms and bathrooms, enough room for our large group! The kitchen had everything we needed. The pool and deck provided a nice outside space.
Misty Russo (Jupiter, FL, USA)
Arrival Date: Oct 24, 2024
Review Date: Oct 31, 2024
Wonderful holiday home [Emerald Magic]
Just back from a fabulous stay at Emerald Magic Villa in Emerald Island. Where do I start! The Villa had everything we could possibly need for our holiday - it was spotlessly clean, really well located to the parks and exceptionally well equipped. Sri went above and beyond to make our stay as enjoyable as he possibly could and we would definitely book with him again!! Would recommend without any hesitation!
Gareth Williams (Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff, UK)
Arrival Date: Aug 17, 2024
Review Date: Sep 08, 2024
Fantastic Stay at Simba's Magic! [Simba's Magic]
We stayed at Simba's Magic from August 14th to August 31st and had an absolutely incredible experience. From the very beginning, communication with the owner, Sri, was top-notch. He was fantastic throughout the booking process and made everything smooth in the lead-up to our stay.
The home itself is magnificent – spacious, fully equipped, and ideal for a family vacation. A special shout-out to the beautiful pool, pool area, and spa, which were perfect for relaxing after a day at the parks. The cinema room was another highlight – it was excellent and added an extra bit of magic to our stay.
Emerald Island Resort is in a fantastic location, super convenient for visiting the Disney parks. It's also close to US192, which has great restaurants and gift shops for added convenience.
Overall, this was a brilliant vacation, and we will absolutely be booking with Sri again! Highly recommended.
Dave Furmidge (STOCKPORT, Cheshire, United Kingdom)
Arrival Date: Aug 14, 2024
Review Date: Sep 10, 2024
Stay [Stitch's Magic]
What a fantastic villa, our 4th stay at Emerald Island Resort. This villa was excellent, clean, tidy and very comfortable. Everything that you need for a chilled time. We will be back.
Steve Hurst (Milnthorpe, Cumbria, England)
Arrival Date: Aug 11, 2024
Review Date: Aug 28, 2024
Fun and Relaxing [Tropical Magic]
Once again, my time spent at Emerald Island Resort has been wonderful. The home is cozy and has everything needed for comfort and the staff provides top tier services. I will be back.
Karin Searcy
Karin Searcy (Mableton, GA, United States)
Arrival Date: Aug 10, 2024
Review Date: Aug 18, 2024
Lovely villa [Disney Magic]
Safe and convenient. Accessible to food and shopping. Location has access to multiple activities for kids. Great family space.
Waldemar Mena (Fairlawn, NJ, USA)
Arrival Date: Aug 10, 2024
Review Date: Aug 19, 2024
Owner Response:
Owner's Note: This review was originally posted on a 3rd party booking site.
Great Stay at a Great Place [Dory's Magic]
Sri was very diligent and helpful throughout the entire process. He answered all our questions in a timely manner before we had even arrived. The villa we stayed at was clean and quiet. I could not have asked for a better vacation with my family. We will definitely be using Emerald Island Rentals whenever we visit the area. My family and I could not have had a better experience.
Jonathan Santiago (Batavia, NY, United States)
Arrival Date: Aug 03, 2024
Review Date: Aug 19, 2024
Perfect Vacation Home [Simba's Magic]
We love staying at Samba's Magic. We have stayed more than four times. Perfect location for shopping, dining, parks, etc… Home is very well up-kept and if we have any concerns or questions: they are easily answered or addressed. There can be a little traffic, but you are on vacation, Relax!!! Our family love the game room for our Family fun-nights. Thanks for always making our Family Annual Vacation a Success.
Dalene Coleman (Charlotte, NC, US)
Arrival Date: Jul 24, 2024
Review Date: Aug 05, 2024
Our Holiday [Pluto's Magic]
We were planning our 3 week vacation in Florida and everyone agreed they wanted to go back to Emerald Island Resort as it was close to everything but when you were in your villa it was so quiet that you felt miles away. This time we rented out Pluto's Magic and we were not disappointed! Everything was perfect, just as we expected, the pool area was clean, and had plenty of seating, the children couldn't decide on going in the water or playing pool or table football in the garage. The beds were so comfortable, people had trouble getting up in the morning. All in all a great holiday home in the thick of all the action (only 15 mins from the gates of Disney!), would highly recommend and will be coming back to Emerald Island on our next visit to Florida.
Angela Cook (Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England)
Arrival Date: Jul 17, 2024
Review Date: Aug 12, 2024
Our stay was great [Stitch's Magic]
We had an amazing stay at this rental property, which made our vacation great, thank you again for the hospitality, I’d highly recommend
Terri harris (Philadelphia, PA, United States)
Arrival Date: Jul 13, 2024
Review Date: Jul 25, 2024
Excellent [Stitch's Magic]
We really enjoyed the house. It was very clean and spacious. The pool area was our favourite as it was very hot in Florida while we were there and this allowed us to cool down during the day and night. The colour changing lights in the pool were a delight with the adults as well as the kids.
There was nothing we were in need of during our stay.
I would definitely recommend the resort as well as the house.
We have been going to the resort since 2013 and was very impressed with the upkeep of the grounds, clubhouse and the houses for rent.
Kim DeMattos (Cobourg, Ontario, Canada)
Arrival Date: Jun 29, 2024
Review Date: Jul 08, 2024
Awesome stay [Tropical Magic]
We had an awesome stay at the Tropical Magic home at Emerald Island. From first contact our questions were answered very thoroughly and quickly. Once we arrived the check-in process was seamless. The house was clean and tidy, the kitchen was very well equipped. Beds and sofas were comfortable.
Our questions were answered immediately and one minor issue we had was resolved in a very timely manner(within an hour of asking). I highly recommend this property and rental agency.
Tita DeMattos (Cobourg, Ontario, Canada)
Arrival Date: Jun 29, 2024
Review Date: Jul 08, 2024
Can’t wait to go back. [Emerald Magic]
We flew to Florida for our daughter’s dance competition and this home was perfect. Location was close to Disney and more than enough room for our family as well as for a few friends who joined us later on our trip too. The house had everything you needed and then some. The gated community is beautiful as well as the property. Management was friendly and quick to respond to any questions or issues we had. Someone came to clean the pool during our stay as well and he is one of the sweetest people as well. From the moment we checked in to the moment we checked out it was a great experience. The owner is great with communication and very nice to work with. Highly recommend staying here if you plan on traveling to the Orlando area. We will definitely be back and book again with Sri and his properties. We stayed for a week and it was a great experience overall.
Melissa Nagi (Brownstown, MI, USA)
Arrival Date: Jun 24, 2024
Review Date: Jul 04, 2024
Very Nice-HS Grads Trip [Lilo's Magic]
As always- property was clean and spacious! We usually stay on another property for our vacation in July. Reached out to Sri via phone and he suggested this property for the girls Graduation Trip. We absolutely Loved It. They girls had so much room they ended up sleeping in one room many nights just to be closer to laugh and talk. Plenty of towels and kitchen equipment. Thank you again Sri.
Dalene Coleman (Charlotte, NC, USA)
Arrival Date: Jun 10, 2024
Review Date: Jun 20, 2024
Best Vacation [Emerald Magic]
My family & I stayed here in this beautiful house 8-15 June 24 for our family vacation & we had an amazing time. The house was perfect for my family & I, & will be staying again in the near future. Disney was 3.9 miles & shopping, food, & activities were very close. Mr SRI was great to work with in planning the trip, he was friendly & very professional. Thank you so much for my accommodations.
Sherry Foxx (Jacksonville, FL, United States)
Arrival Date: Jun 08, 2024
Review Date: Jun 19, 2024
Recommend! [Emerald Magic]
I would highly recommend staying at Emerald Island Rentals. My family and I stayed at the Emerald Magic it was spacious and very clean. Sri made sure everything went smoothly from the initial rental process all the way through our stay. We were not far from the major theme parks. We plan on staying again the next time we visit Florida. 10/10
Amy Gibbs (Mt. Morris, MI, USA)
Arrival Date: May 26, 2024
Review Date: Jun 20, 2024
The most amazing villa [Disney Magic]
We stayed here for a family holiday, there was 11 of us in total. The Disney magic villa can fit up to 16 people and there is plenty of room for everyone without tripping over each other.
The 4 adult rooms were clean, had plenty of wardrobe space and the beds were extremely comfortable. The 3 children’s themed bedrooms were spacious, clean and comfortable, our children loved the themes.
The kitchen space was amazing and had everything you could possibly need. The outside space was throughly enjoyed by all and the games room was an extra bonus and brilliantly themed.
The only thing we had trouble with was being able to control the tv sets, they were rather complicated.
When we arrived Sri had laid out some coffee tea, soaps, wipes and other welcome goodies to start us off with. This was very much appreciated.
Emerald island resort is a lovely, safe resort to stay at with plenty of restaurants 5 minutes away. Easy access to Disney World (15 minutes away) and universal (35 minutes)
We will 100% be using Emerald Island Rentals in the future and will be recommending to family and friends to book with Sri.
Helena Carmichael (Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK)
Arrival Date: May 18, 2024
Review Date: Jun 03, 2024
Great time at Disney Magic - Emerald Island Resort [Disney Magic]
We had a great time. Very easy check in instructions. I was hesitant as other places we’ve stayed with security gates into the neighborhoods were not very pleasant and took a long time, but not here. We followed the easy instructions provided to us in advance and got in and out of the gates with ease every time. We loved the pool and hot tub and we were so close to the theme parks we were visiting. Will stay here again.
Sandi Hansen (Nibley, UT, USA)
Arrival Date: May 04, 2024
Review Date: May 17, 2024
Great place to stay [Pluto's Magic]
This is my second year staying at Pluto's Magic villa in Emerald Island Resort. The place is clean and nicely kept. It is close to all the parks. I will definitely stay there again. Love this place.
Gilbert Gibbs (Louisville, KY, USA)
Arrival Date: May 01, 2024
Review Date: May 07, 2024
Great location [Dory's Magic]
It was just myself and my wife staying for 10 nights and we decided on Dory's Magic due to it's location and size of outside pool area and we were not disappointed. The sun hits the pool area all day and for the time we stayed it was very peaceful. The villa could have been a little cleaner when we arrived and it had every comfort needed, the appliances are starting to look their age and could do with some replacement. But this did not effect our enjoyment. Sri was extremely quick in responding to any queries and overall it was well worth the price paid.
Garry Woodcock (Banstead, Surrey, United Kingdom)
Arrival Date: Apr 29, 2024
Review Date: May 13, 2024
Owner Response:
Thank you for letting me know about the front entrance that was needing to be tidied up. The appliances showing their age is due to the heavy usage, and they will be replaced as they present any issues. We really appreciate the feedback.
Relaxing Resort [Tigger's Magic]
On arrival Emerald Island Resort has beautiful surroundings and is very clean and well presented.
On arrival at Tigger's Magic , we were a little disappointed initially, we felt it looked a bit tired compared to other villas we have stayed in. The pool area was lovely and a great size for all the guests. However, it was generally well equipped.
We had a problem with the shower and contacted Sri , who answered straight away and sorted for some one to come in ASAP.
Sri was always contactable and very prompt with correspondence from initial booking, and answering any queries we had.
We had a lovely holiday, and overall did enjoy staying at Tigger's Magic .
Corbin (Newport, Isle of Wight, UK)
Arrival Date: Apr 20, 2024
Review Date: May 08, 2024
Magic! [Simba's Magic]
As per the name - Simba's Magic - A beautiful property with all the comforts of home! Our reservations experience was swift and easy. Any queries prior to booking / travelling were answered in minutes which is always a sign of great service. The property is in a beautiful quiet location and yet only minutes from everything! I would definitely recommend booking this location for your stay and would happily return again!
Suzanne (Cork, Cork, Ireland)
Arrival Date: Apr 13, 2024
Review Date: Apr 24, 2024
Comfortable stay at Donald's Magic [Donald's Magic]
Comfortable modern property easy to get to. All mod cons. Another good holiday close to Disney. Looking forward to November.
Brian tarbit (Ashington, England, Northumberland, Uk)
Arrival Date: Apr 06, 2024
Review Date: Apr 21, 2024
Perfect [Baloo's Magic]
We stayed at Baloo’s for two weeks in April 24, and were pleasantly surprised. The villa is located excellently for the parks, comfortable and clean, with great facilities. We had minor issues with pool filter but it was resolved very quickly. Sri is great and excellent communications all round. Recommend for those of you needing easy access to theme parks, supermarkets and restaurants. It’s all on your doorstep. Gated community is very well maintained and picturesque. We enjoyed our holiday and will be back. Thanks Sri
Steve Howarth (Bury, Lancashire, UK)
Arrival Date: Apr 04, 2024
Review Date: Apr 29, 2024
A lovely villa for our family [Simba's Magic]
We were a party of 12 - adults and children. The villa was clean and tidy and was well equipped for all of us for a fortnight. There is plenty of outdoor furniture around the pool area.
Debbie Knight (Ashford, Surrey, United Kingdom)
Arrival Date: Mar 28, 2024
Review Date: Apr 14, 2024
Emerald Magic villa in Emerald Island Resort review [Emerald Magic]
This is the 3rd year we have stayed at Emerald Island and the first for this home. It was beautiful and well maintained. The owner Sri is great and very accommodating. We highly recommend this home for anyone looking .
Stacey (Tinley Park, IL, USA)
Arrival Date: Mar 23, 2024
Review Date: Apr 05, 2024
Lovely spacious villa, ideally located [Tropical Magic]
Tropical Magic is a comfortable well equiped villa ideally located for visits to the Disney parks. The 4 king size ensuite bedrooms worked really well for our party of 8 adults and 1 child. We especially enjoyed the large covered outdoor area and pool.
Sri was easy to contact and quick to respond. We would definately recommend this villa.
Claire Coleman (Alvechurch, Worcestershire, United Kingdom)
Arrival Date: Mar 23, 2024
Review Date: May 07, 2024
Great stay at Nemo's yet again. [Nemo's Magic]
My two daughters, boyfriend, and husband (and my wife and I the last four nights) as well as our five grandchildren had a wonderful time at this awesome pool house. What more could you ask for? Pool contests and foosball in the garage. The kids spent countless hours in the nicely heated pool. You don't know what you're missing until you have gone out in the early morning with a cup of coffee and sit in a HOT tub. We cooked Steaks on the supplied gas grill one night. Emerald Island is a super resort as well, with great staff, free mini-golf, did some trips to the basketball court on-site, what a time we all had. Did our traditional nature trail walk. And so so many things within close driving distance.
The only complaint I have when I come to this place is having to leave! This is the fifth time we have stayed at Emerald, and there is a reason we have NEVER considered anyplace else.
You would be nuts to stay in a hotel room.
Steve (Iron River, MI, USA)
Arrival Date: Mar 20, 2024
Review Date: Apr 05, 2024
Disney Vacation [Stitch's Magic]
Stitch’s Magic is a beautiful home located within a 15 min. drive to the Disney parks. The home was very clean and comfortable and the owner was easy to reach. Emerald Resort is very secure and conveniently located close to many restaurants and shops.
Joan Lobo (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
Arrival Date: Feb 15, 2024
Review Date: Feb 25, 2024
Great family vacation in Emerald Island Resort [Emerald Magic]
This was the perfect spot for our family celebration/vacation. The proximity to the parks, shopping and restaurants was awesome. Working with Sri was amazing. He was quick to respond and very helpful. We will definitely be back and highly recommend the property for your vacation spot.
Sara Jones (Boston, MA, USA)
Arrival Date: Feb 10, 2024
Review Date: Feb 21, 2024
Great Experience! [Lilo's Magic]
House was clean, comfortable, and quiet. This was our third time renting at Emerald Island and second time renting with Sri Gogineni. He is very friendly and extremely flexible with reservations. Sri provides great customer service. Highly recommend renting from him.
Robert Conway (Billerica, MA, USA)
Arrival Date: Feb 08, 2024
Review Date: Mar 03, 2024
Great stay at Emerald Island Condo [Timon's Magic]
The townhouse was very good and we enjoyed our stay.
Iype Oommen (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
Arrival Date: Jan 13, 2024
Review Date: Feb 26, 2024