Emerald Island Resort Kissimmee/Orlando Florida - Guest Reviews
Reviews of our privately owned BOOK-DIRECT vacation rentals
Reviews by Villa
Great place to stay; [Emerald Magic]
We stayed at Emerald Magic home in Emerald Island resort. It was great! Spacious villa in a quiet neighborhood. We will be back.
Susanna Daniel (Madison, Wi, USA)
Arrival Date: Nov 23, 2025
Review Date: Dec 02, 2025
Plenty of room and very comfortable!; [Nemo's Magic]
We enjoyed our stay at Nemo's Magic. Having 2 family rooms made a huge difference! Also, the kitchen had plenty of space for cooking and the open floor plan made for great family time! We will definitely be back! This is our 3rd time staying in the Resort and every time has been worth it!
Haskey Bryant (Warrior, Alabama, USA)
Arrival Date: Nov 20, 2025
Review Date: Dec 01, 2025
Highly Recommend; [Tropical Magic]
This was our second year staying at this property. We stayed two weeks both years. It is very comfortable and well stocked with cooking utensils. It has plenty of room to stretch out (there were 5 of us). We felt very safe in this gated community. The location is very convenient to the Disney and Universal theme parks. We will definitely consider staying here again for future visits to Kissimmee.
Paul (Hudson, MA, USA)
Arrival Date: Nov 08, 2025
Review Date: Nov 28, 2025
Owner Response:
Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us again! We’re thrilled to hear that your second visit was just as comfortable and enjoyable as the first. It’s great to know the home had plenty of space for your group and that you felt safe and well accommodated with everything you needed.
We’re also glad the location made your trips to Disney and Universal convenient — that’s one of the things we love most about this community too!
We truly appreciate your loyalty, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back for your future visits to Kissimmee. Thank you again for the wonderful review!
Great villa; [Emerald Magic]
We stayed in this villa for 20 nights we had a great time, lovely pool and lovely outside space.
The bedrooms were all great and beds really comfortable. Kitchen well stocked. Television in every room which was great if you wished to chill out. Emerald Isle is lovely resort and dealing with Sri was easy and made everything go smoothly.
Lesley Phillips (Bristol, S. Gloucestershire, UK)
Arrival Date: Oct 23, 2025
Review Date: Nov 18, 2025
Owner Response:
Dear Lesley
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback about your 20-night stay at our villa! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had a great time and found the property so comfortable.
It means a lot to us that you enjoyed the pool and outside space, and that the bedrooms and beds were comfortable for such a long stay. We also pride ourselves on keeping the kitchen well-stocked and appreciate you noting the TVs in every room for relaxing downtime.
We agree that Emerald Isle is a truly lovely resort, and we are especially happy to know that dealing with us was easy and helped make your experience smooth.
We would be delighted to welcome you back again on your next visit to the area!
Warm regards,
Emerald Island Rentals
Great place; [Disney Magic]
Great place, clean and we were treated nice by the host. It is close to I-4 with easy access to go to Universal. Disney World is about 5 minutes. Would love to come back and stay longer next time.
Rchard Quevedo (Miami, FL, US)
Arrival Date: Sep 11, 2025
Review Date: Sep 16, 2025
We had a lovely time at your villas; [Disney Magic]
My family would like to thank Mr. Sri for sharing his two beautiful homes for our family vacation at the Emerald Islands Resort. I would say if you ever planning a family vacation in Kissimmee Florida I suggest you contact Mr. Sri. Our family did and already planning for our next vacation at the emerald island resort...
Earnest Hall (Miami, FL, USA)
Arrival Date: Aug 04, 2025
Review Date: Aug 11, 2025
Owner Response:
We would like to thank Mr. Earnest and family for renting Disney Magic and Stitch's Magic for their family vacation. We will be pleased to have them back in the future.
We have nothing but great things to say; [Tropical Magic]
We had an unexpected experience with our original Airbnb, which was unfortunately dirty and unprepared for our arrival. Thankfully, Sri stepped in right away. From the moment we reached out, he was incredibly accommodating, responsive, and genuinely concerned about our comfort. He maintained constant communication through calls and texts, ensuring we felt supported and secure throughout the transition. The home we were placed in was exactly what we needed—clean, welcoming, and beautifully maintained. Everyone in our family had their own room and bathroom, which made the stay even more comfortable. Sri’s attentiveness and high level of service made all the difference. We’re already looking forward to staying again. If you’re considering this property, rest assured—you’re making the right choice. It does not disappoint.
Kendra Dildy (Chesapeake, VA, USA)
Arrival Date: Jul 25, 2025
Review Date: Jul 30, 2025
Owner Response:
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. I’m truly glad I could help turn a stressful situation into a positive experience for your family. It was important to me that you felt supported from the moment you reached out, and I’m happy to hear the home provided the comfort and space you needed. I appreciate your kind words and your trust during the transition. You’re always welcome back, and I look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Best Wishes
Emerald Island Rentals
Emerald Island villa review; [Stitch's Magic]
Amazing place for family holidays.
Andress B (, Brazil)
Arrival Date: Jul 20, 2025
Review Date: Jul 27, 2025
Enjoyed My Stay; [Timon's Magic]
This villa was nice. It came equipped with everything needed to prepare meals. It’s also close walking distance to the community pool which was great for the guests staying in the house. I had two houses and the only caveat is this house is in “Phase 2” which is a good distance from the 6-7 bedrooms. Otherwise we really enjoyed Emerald Island and we will be returning in the future. I also want to add the Sri is amazing always available and on top of everything, my family really appreciated his services.
Tanya Groomes (Philadelphia, PA, United States)
Arrival Date: Jul 19, 2025
Review Date: Aug 01, 2025
Owner Response:
Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing to stay with us at Emerald Island! We're thrilled to hear that the villa met your needs, especially with its kitchen amenities and proximity to the community pool—those little conveniences can really enhance a stay.
We understand the note about the home being in Phase 2 and appreciate you pointing that out for future guests considering multiple homes. We’re always happy to help guests find the right combination of homes for their group’s layout preferences.
It truly means a lot to hear your compliments—being available and making sure your stay goes smoothly is always our top priority. We’re grateful for your continued support and look forward to welcoming you and your family back again soon!
Warm regards,
Sri
Emerald Island Rentals
Nice Home; [Dory's Magic]
This is my second time staying at Emerald Island. Dory's Magic 7 is a really nice house. The game room was great for the kids although the projector didn’t work but we did not call as it was nota big deal for the kids. They enjoyed the pool table and other games. The house came equipped with almost everything we needed for the week. There was ample pots and pans and utensils, a lot of towels and washcloths. The house was clean upon arrival we just needed to add our own touches. It’s really spacious as well. The grill didn’t have any propane left in it and Sri had one delivered within the half-an-hour of calling him. The hot tub didn’t get hot and the pool was down for 2-3 days. Someone was there and fixed the issues. Otherwise my family loved this house and will be happy to rent it when we go back to Orlando area in the future.
Tanya Groomes (Philadelphia, PA, United States)
Arrival Date: Jul 19, 2025
Review Date: Aug 01, 2025
Owner Response:
Thank you for your thoughtful review and for choosing to stay with us again at Emerald Island. We're so glad to hear your family enjoyed the game room, the spacious layout, and that you found the home well-equipped and clean upon arrival. It’s always great to hear that our prompt propane delivery helped enhance your stay.
We do regret that you experienced issues with the projector and wish we had known about it during your visit. Had you brought it to our attention, we would have been happy to address it right away—as we did immediately after your departure once we were made aware.
We also appreciate your patience regarding the pool and hot tub. While our maintenance team worked as quickly as possible to replace the pool filter lid that developed and issue. We understand how important these amenities are for a great vacation and truly apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Thank you again for your feedback—it helps us improve and ensures future guests have an even better experience. We hope to welcome you and your family back to Dory's Magic 7 soon!
Warm regards,
Sri
Emerald Island Rentals
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Wonderful Stay at Simba; [Simba's Magic]
We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Simba Magic Villa in Emerald Island Resort! The home was beautifully maintained, spacious, and perfect for relaxing after long days at the parks. Every room was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, giving our whole group plenty of space to spread out and enjoy.
The private pool was a huge highlight—warm, inviting, and perfect for both morning dips and evening relaxation. The neighborhood felt very safe and peaceful, and the gated community added an extra level of comfort. Best of all, the location couldn’t be better—just a short drive to Disney, Universal, shopping, and dining.
The hosts were responsive, helpful, and made sure everything was smooth from check-in to checkout. We truly felt at home and will definitely be returning on our next Orlando trip. Highly recommend Simba Magic Villa for families and groups looking for a clean, comfortable, and convenient stay!
Andrew Scivally (Saratoga Springs, UT, USA)
Arrival Date: Jul 19, 2025
Review Date: Jul 25, 2025
Good value for the money, clean and organized.; [Tropical Magic]
This property was worth every penny we paid and more. Property was well organized and clean. Host, Sri was responsive to any questions. Resort and surroundings are beautiful.
Aviad Ballaish (Boca Raton, FL, USA)
Arrival Date: Jul 17, 2025
Review Date: Jul 26, 2025
Great Stay; [Dory's Magic]
Our family had a wonderful time. Love the home. Home equipped with anything you needed. The owner so courteous and caring. Will vacation there again. Love the spa and pool.
Mattie Mickler (Spartanburg, SC, USA)
Arrival Date: Jul 13, 2025
Review Date: Jul 22, 2025
Tropical Magic villa review; [Tropical Magic]
We stayed at Tropical Magic villa in Emerald Island Resort offered by Sri. It was wonderful!
Heidi Meides-Judge (Akron, NY, USA)
Arrival Date: Jul 05, 2025
Review Date: Jul 14, 2025
Lovely Holiday; [Emerald Magic]
We had a lovely holiday in Emerald Magic. Very clean and well presented villa with large master bedrooms. We had a couple of issues which were sorted by management very quickly.
The only thing that let the villa down was the pool furniture that could be replaced. It didn't affect our time there and we would be glad to return to this villa.
Beverley Bell (Bangor, Down, United Kingdom)
Arrival Date: Jul 05, 2025
Review Date: Jul 22, 2025
Owner Response:
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear you had a lovely holiday at Emerald Magic and that you found the villa clean, spacious, and well-presented. We're also glad our management team was able to promptly address the issues you experienced.
We appreciate your feedback about the pool furniture — it's helpful for us as we continue to improve our guests’ experience. We're already looking into updating it to ensure everything matches the comfort of the rest of the villa.
We’d be absolutely delighted to welcome you back anytime. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us!
Warm regards.
Emerald Island Rentals
Nothing but great!; [Lilo's Magic]
I highly recommend this property. Besides the exceptional communication and prompt attention to questions and concerns during check in, I cant rave enough about how safe Sri has made this home for families with children. I especially appreciated the safety locks preventing children from having access to get to the pool area along with the safety fence barricading the pool. Seeing this really put my mind at ease having a very busy 3 year old. My family enjoyed our time and wish we could have booked a longer stay. This community is located in a very nice area and convenient to shopping and restaurants. We definitely will booking again with this host in the very near future.
Denise Willis (Hope Mills, NC, USA)
Arrival Date: Jul 03, 2025
Review Date: Jul 07, 2025
Owner Response:
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and kind words! It truly means a lot to hear how much you and your family enjoyed your stay. As a host, nothing is more important than providing a safe, comfortable, and stress-free environment—especially for families with young children—so I’m really glad the safety features gave you peace of mind.
It was a pleasure hosting you, and I’m so happy to hear the location and convenience of the community added to your experience. We’d love to welcome you back anytime, and I hope your next stay can be even longer!
Warm regards,
Sri - Emerald Island Rentals
We will be back!; [Simba's Magic]
Sri was an excellent host if I has any problems he acted immediately and I greatly appreciate that. The house is very beautiful and we had ample amount of space for everyone in my family. My family especially loved eating around the island. We will definitely be booking with Sri in the near future.
Cindy Stewart (Statesboro, GA, USA)
Arrival Date: Jun 18, 2025
Review Date: Jun 24, 2025
Owner Response:
Thank you for your kind feedback. I’m happy to hear the house suited your family well and that you enjoyed the spacious layout and kitchen island. I’m always here to help, and I’m glad I could address any concerns right away. I look forward to hosting you again in the near future.
Fantastic Villa in a handy location; [Disney Magic]
We had a great stay, a couple of minor problems were fixed very quickly. The pool was marvellous, my grandchildren spent hours in it. The house is comfortably and comprehensively furnished. The master bedroom is on the ground floor, a boon for those with mobility difficulties. The estate it is situated on is well kept and secure, ideally situated for all major theme parks. There are plenty of restaurants and shops in the close vicinity though a car is pretty important. Overall the villa represented excellent value for the 11 people in my party, it was considerably lower in price than equivalent properties from other agency. The manager (and owner) Sree, was helpful and accommodating, we will be booking again in a few years when my youngest grand daughter is a little older.
Richard Bushnell (Brighton, United Kingdom)
Arrival Date: Jun 14, 2025
Review Date: Jun 26, 2025
House Review; [Emerald Magic]
We thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay at your property. The home offered a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere, and the pool area was a particular highlight of our visit. We were all very pleased with the amenities and overall experience.
Andrew Jones (Houston, TX, United States)
Arrival Date: Jun 07, 2025
Review Date: Jun 14, 2025
Our stay at Emerald Magic; [Emerald Magic]
Beautiful villa in perfect location so close to Disney. Well managed estate and excellent communication from Sri throughout the whole booking process to the end of our holiday. We would be happy to return again and recommend to friends and families.
Wendy Mackenzie (River, Dover, England, United Kingdom)
Arrival Date: May 23, 2025
Review Date: Jun 06, 2025
Owner Response:
Thank you for your kind feedback. I’m glad the villa’s location and the community worked well for your stay, and I appreciate your comments about the communication and booking process. We would be pleased to host you again in the future, and thank you for recommending us to others.
Emerald Island Rentals; [Dory's Magic]
Very nice accommodations. Management very responsive. This was the 2nd time I booked this property and would definitely consider it again.
Tom Augustyn (Alpharetta, GA, USA)
Arrival Date: May 14, 2025
Review Date: May 30, 2025
Goofy's magic review; [Goofy's Magic]
We stayed at the property for 4 nights. Our experience with and at the property - first the booking process was very quick and stress free. Everything was set up for us in the next few hours immediately after the booking process - when we arrived at the property the check-in process was smooth even though we checked-in after 10:00PM. Access to the property was easy as there was a lockbox for the key. Once inside the property was clean and organized. Owner provided all the instructions ahead of time on the property usage, guidelines per the association and there was no problem for us. Our kids enjoyed playing in the game room and we did use the pool once. We had 4 adults, 2 young adults and 2 kids. We found the kitchen sufficiently equipped with all the necessary appliances, silverware and dinner items. This helped us a lot so that we can make food and eat at the property instead of searching for food that we generally eat. Overall we have enjoyed our stay at the property which was economical compared to the hotels in the area. Property is like ~10-15 mins to Disney and ~30 mins Universal.
Ajay (Buffalo Grove, IL, USA)
Arrival Date: May 11, 2025
Review Date: May 17, 2025
Owner Response:
We thank Ajay and family much for taking the time to share such a positive and detailed review of their recent stay at our property. We are so pleased to hear that they experienced a quick and stress-free booking process and that everything was efficiently set up for you shortly thereafter.
We are delighted that Ajay's family enjoyed the amenities, including the game room and the pool, and that the kitchen was well-equipped to meet their needs. Providing a comfortable and convenient environment for our guests is a top priority, and it is gratifying to learn that this contributed to an enjoyable and economical stay for this group.
We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming Ajay's family back to our property in the future.
We will rent this house again; [Simba's Magic]
We enjoyed our visit and will rent this house again. Our grand children loved the pool and game room. The house was clean and in excellent condition. We liked that it was in a safe, secure, gated community.
Mike S (Iowa, LA, USA)
Arrival Date: May 10, 2025
Review Date: May 17, 2025
Great home in a nice resort.; [Disney Magic]
We had an excellent holiday in Florida, Emerald Island Resort is a beautiful resort and the Disney Magic villa is wonderful. It has everything we needed and more for our holiday. Very nicely decorated and furnished, spacious pool, fun games room, internet and everywhere very clean. It was so nice that we did not want to leave!! It was also just a short drive to Disney and Celebration and so many other attractions. Highly recommended.
Pat Gillen (Glenrothes, UK)
Arrival Date: May 10, 2025
Review Date: May 21, 2025
Flawless!; [Tropical Magic]
Property was turn key upon arrival. Check in was flawless. Property Manager was great for communication.
John Platt (Carson City, NV, USA)
Arrival Date: May 09, 2025
Review Date: May 24, 2025
Owner Response:
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent stay at our property from May 9th to May 24th.
We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be turn-key upon your arrival and that the check-in process was flawless. It's also wonderful to know that you appreciated the Property Manager's excellent communication. We strive to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all our guests, and your positive comments are truly encouraging.
Thanks again for your review.
Best regards,
Emerald Island Rentals
Plutos magic; [Pluto's Magic]
Comfortable villa and well located for Disney World and other area attractions.
Brian Tarbit (Ashington, Northumberland, Uk)
Arrival Date: May 05, 2025
Review Date: May 26, 2025
Great stay again!; [Timon's Magic]
We have stayed at Emerald Island several times now when we come for our Disney Vacation and we have enjoyed our rentals thoroughly! The homes are clean and very comfortable and have all the conveniences of home. Emerald Island is only about 15 minutes from the Disney parks which is a huge plus for us. We are looking forward to staying here again for our next Disney Vacation!!
Brandi (Irvington, AL, USA)
Arrival Date: May 02, 2025
Review Date: May 14, 2025
Great place to stay; [Emerald Magic]
We really like staying here. This is our third year staying in Emerald Island Resort. I don’t even look for anything else.
Gilbert Gibbs (Louisville, KY, USA)
Arrival Date: Apr 30, 2025
Review Date: May 07, 2025
Amazing House; [Dory's Magic]
This house was amazing for our group of 10 staying there. My only complaint would be there is no step to get into the hot tub, which made it difficult for my dad and grandfather to get in and out of. We also had one issue with the pool jets but Sri responded extremely fast and it was fixed immediately. I would highly recommend this house for a large group. Great service and would definitely stay there again. It's also very close to everything you need and or want.
Anastacia Brown (Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada)
Arrival Date: Apr 26, 2025
Review Date: May 03, 2025
Owner Response:
We would like to thank Staci and her family for their stay. We appreciate their feedback. While there isn't enough "room" to put steps in the spa (as they would take up the usable space of the spa drastically), we will look in to installing handrails soon. At some of the other villas we own and rent at "Emerald Island Rentals", we have these handrails that help. Just did not realize that we didn't have them at this villa.
Exactly as pictured; [Disney Magic]
Loved our stay here!! Absolutely gorgeous resort! House was exactly as shown in pictures, very clean. Super fast responses from the host. Would definitely stay here again!
Robin Dempsey (Alliston, Ontario, Canada)
Arrival Date: Apr 19, 2025
Review Date: Apr 26, 2025
Great Stay as Always; [Simba's Magic]
This was our 3rd time booking with Emerald Island rentals and we had a great stay as always. The homes are beautiful and always fully equipped with everything we needed. My family truly enjoyed our Spring Break family vacation.
Kiondra Koger-Brown (Claymont, DE, USA)
Arrival Date: Apr 19, 2025
Review Date: Apr 30, 2025
Great experience and exactly what I was looking for!; [Dory's Magic]
What a great home, I've been booking with Airbnb for 5 years and stay all over. This by far has to be the best place for me and my family! Everything about this home is perfect, spacious, clean, perfect for large family's or just a couple of us. Anything you want Sri had, it accommodated my 7 year old, my 17 year old and my 22 year old, so much room and things to do at the house. I don't have to look for another place as long as I go to Disney. This will be my home away from home for as long as I come to Disney. Sri even suggested that we book with him direct on Emerald Island rentals site to save on 3rd party fees, which is what we will do going forward. Anyone who stays here will be glad and NOT disappointed. Highly recommend staying at Dory's Magic!
David Schmidt (Amherst, NY, USA)
Arrival Date: Apr 17, 2025
Review Date: Apr 28, 2025
Owner Response:
We appreciate hosting David and his family, great people to deal with. I had the privilege to interact with David during their stay and he is easy to work with.
Note: This review was originally posted on a 3rd party site.
We had a wonderful stay!; [Nemo's Magic]
Property was clean and fit my family of 9 very well. The host was responsive and open to all communication. House could use some updates, but still very neat and clean. Home was stocked with plenty of amenities and appliances. Thanks again for a wonderful stay.
Denzann Ellis (Coconut Creek, FL, USA)
Arrival Date: Apr 17, 2025
Review Date: Apr 21, 2025
Spring Break Trip; [Simba's Magic]
The location of the home is wonderful close to everything.The home is advertised just like the photos you won’t be disappointed. I had two small issues with garbage disposal and bathroom. I called and the problem was fixed immediately . The customer service is also outstanding. I will definitely be returning next year for spring break. Thank You Emerald Island
Keith Wimbush (Silver Spring, MD, USA)
Arrival Date: Apr 12, 2025
Review Date: Apr 27, 2025
Good stay; [Pluto's Magic]
The house is clean and comfortable. It has everything you need. The entire resort is clean, well-maintained, and makes you feel at home even when you're away from your country.
Jesus Mejia (Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic)
Arrival Date: Apr 11, 2025
Review Date: Apr 26, 2025
Magic by name and indeed MAGIC!; [Emerald Magic]
We stayed here for 2 weeks prior to Easter with our grandchildren and I have to say it was perfect, from its location, to its size, the pool and the games room!
The booking process was easy and Sri was so helpful during the process and came back immediately with answers to any questions.
I have already recommended this property to a friend who is visiting Orlando next year and we would definitely use again when we visit again!
Perfect base when visiting Disney and the magic doesn’t stop when you leave the the gates of Disney!!
McIver (Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK)
Arrival Date: Apr 07, 2025
Review Date: Apr 23, 2025
Beautiful home - beautiful area!; [Pluto's Magic]
An absolute beautiful and well maintained home just outside of the Disney parks and resorts. There were five of us staying and invited a friend of my daughters who lives in West Palm Beach to come up and join us for an evening. The house easily accommodated us! Lot's of local restaurants and even a grocery store all within a mile or so of the resort. Booking was easy and the whole process and experience was perfect. Thank you Sri, we will be back!
Peter Greaves (New Bedford, MA)
Arrival Date: Apr 06, 2025
Review Date: Apr 21, 2025
Great rental experience (repeat guest); [Tropical Magic]
All was great with the rental. Quiet and safe place and is not far from Disney parks. This is our 2nd time renting Emerald Island properties from Sri. Everyone was happy happy! Sri takes care of you with effortless check in and out and any questions you may have.
Darrel Shankles (Fort Payne, AL, USA)
Arrival Date: Mar 29, 2025
Review Date: Apr 02, 2025
The Best time ever; [Dory's Magic]
Dory's was the perfect house for our family of 16! Not once did we ever feel crowded. Everything was comfortable. Kitchen is awesome. Pool was used from daybreak on. This was our 8 year at Emerald. Sri is the best there is!
Janice AcMoody (Union City, MI, United States)
Arrival Date: Mar 29, 2025
Review Date: Apr 07, 2025
Great stay; [Simba's Magic]
We really loved emerald island. It was quiet and peaceful, felt safe in a great neighborhood. The kids loved the heated pool.
The house was clean and had everything we needed.
Barry (Sunbury, Oh, USA)
Arrival Date: Mar 29, 2025
Review Date: Apr 07, 2025
It was an amazing place...; [Disney Magic]
Disney Magic, Wow what an amazing place this was. We could not believe our luck. The place is beautiful - extremely clean and has a great private south facing pool area which was a big bonus. Games room is the best we have ever seen - Really enjoyed our stay and big thanks to the owners for all the help given - this is the Villa for us - we will be back for sure!!
Angie and Davey (Falkirk, Scotland)
Arrival Date: Mar 22, 2025
Review Date: Mar 30, 2025
Five Star Emerald Island Villa; [Disney Magic]
When we arrived at Emerald Island, we were pleasantly surprised. The House was as good if not better than it was advertised. We had 6 Adults and 5 children, ranging from 6 to 16. On the fourth day of our stay we asked the Kids witch day they liked the best so far and they commented that they like Sunday the best. That was the day we stayed at the house, swam & had a BBQ. They really enjoyed having the private pool. The Bedrooms were all excellent, Everyone had their own bathroom, and we would recommend it to everyone. We Give it (5 Stars).
Bob Weier (Salem, SD, USA)
Arrival Date: Mar 14, 2025
Review Date: Mar 26, 2025
Best Family Accommodations for Disney and Universal!; [Tropical Magic]
We have reserved homes with Emerald Island Rentals for several years and every experience has been excellent. Our most recent stay in March 2025 at Tropical Magic was our favorite home yet. The owner is fantastic - communication is prompt and he puts in the full effort to resolve any issues immediately. These rentals are perfect for a family vacation to Disney and Universal for providing a relaxing and peaceful space after returning home from the theme parks. Having a private pool and spa with an outdoor grill is very nice to cook a meal and eat outside enjoying the sound of the many songbirds that serenaded us this spring. The ride to Disney parks is about 10 minutes and Universal about 40 minutes. These homes are clean, well-maintained and the Emerald Island Resorts has beautiful landscaping, basketball court, shuffleboard, tennis and pickle ball. This is the only place we will stay during our Orlando vacations, highly recommend!
Elena Rice (Truro, MA, USA)
Arrival Date: Mar 08, 2025
Review Date: Apr 21, 2025
Book Direct, highly recommended; [Disney Magic]
Having stayed at Emerald Island for the last 18 years, booking direct for the stay is absolutely the way to go.
The support, help and assistance is outstanding. You do not necessarily get this booking independently.
We incurred some issues and Sri and the team were immediately on it. First class.
Sri was 100% on it from the initial selecting and booking, right through to the end of the stay.
Never had to wait for responses.
Definitely feel valued as a customer.
Thank you :)
Lisa Cowley (Harrogate, UK)
Arrival Date: Mar 06, 2025
Review Date: Mar 19, 2025
Owner Response:
We appreciate Lisa and her family for staying with us and for the genuine review. They were very understanding when we had an unforeseen issue during the middle of their stay. We were glad that we had a great team of technicians and managers who were able to resolve it quickly. We look forward to hosting Lisa and her family again.
Best Wishes
Sri - Emerald Island Rentals
Emerald Magic Review; [Emerald Magic]
Took the kids and grandkids to DisneyWorld and we couldn't have been happier with the rental. It is close to the parks so we were able to leave midday and relax and eat to save a few bucks. The grandkids enjoyed the pool and game room. The rooms were very nice. I would stay here again if we were to go to Disney again. Well worth the money compared to what it would have cost us for rooms at Disney for 11 people.
Gregg Mason (Lees Summit, MO, USA)
Arrival Date: Mar 04, 2025
Review Date: Mar 12, 2025
Owner Response:
We are pleased to be part of Mason family's vacation. We look forward to seeing them again on a future Disney area vacation in one of our rentals.
Awesome!; [Stitch's Magic]
The house was beautiful! Everything was clean and well maintained. Property manager was very communicative. We had an amazing vacation and the home was an excellent place to relax and recharge. Thank you!
Amanda (Plainfield, NH, USA)
Arrival Date: Feb 28, 2025
Review Date: Feb 28, 2025
Great place to stay; [Tropical Magic]
This property suited our family perfectly! The pool and spa are great. Lots of space for everyone (9 of us). Close to all Disney parks, grocery shopping close by. There were plenty of towels for the pool and bathrooms as well as extra blankets if needed. The games room is awesome!
Sri always responds quickly if anything develops and looks after things in a timely manner.
Brian F (London, ON, Canada)
Arrival Date: Feb 22, 2025
Review Date: Mar 01, 2025
A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE; [Pluto's Magic]
My family and I vacationed in Kissimmee and stayed in this amazing house. It was bright, clean, comfortable and beautiful.
We enjoyed the pool and the pool table very much.
We had an issue on the first day but maintenance responded immediately.
We also needed to extend our stay, which is not always possible with rentals, but we were very lucky.
Thank you to everyone involved.
I would highly recommend this place.
Marlene Roos (Hamilton, ON, Canada)
Arrival Date: Feb 17, 2025
Review Date: Feb 26, 2025
Ideal villa for large groups; [Simba's Magic]
Simba's Magic was a great place to stay for my group! The house was large enough that everyone had a place to sleep, while providing a quiet area for them to rest while preparing for events. The pool was a great add on. While the jets in the hot tub did not work on the last day for us, the pool was definitely an added plus. The house was also in a location that was really close to the ESPN complex so we could get their in a relative good time. I would recommend this to any group looking to stay somewhere for their Disney trip.
Michael Davis (Indian Trail, NC, USA)
Arrival Date: Feb 17, 2025
Review Date: Mar 01, 2025
Owner Response:
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re glad to hear that Simba’s Magic was a great fit for your group and that the home’s space, pool, and convenient location made your stay enjoyable.
We do want to mention that we would have been happy to take care of the hot tub jet issue during your stay, but we did not receive any notification from the group. The issue has since been fully resolved, so future guests can enjoy it without interruption.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for your next Disney trip!
A great experience!; [Disney Magic]
The house and location was great! It was very convenient to Disney. The neighborhood is secure and well maintained. I would recommend anyone to stay. We had a group of 14 people and everyone had plenty of space. Overall a great experience!
Sean Wimberley (Tallahassee, FL, USA)
Arrival Date: Feb 12, 2025
Review Date: Feb 16, 2025