Your Orlando HomeAway From Home
A beautifully furnished 4-bedroom villa with a private heated pool, just 3.5 miles from the gates of Walt Disney World. The perfect base for your unforgettable Florida family vacation.
The Villa
Everything Your Family Needs
Welcome to The House for the Mouse — a recently refurbished, tastefully furnished home in the gated Emerald Island Resort, just minutes from Walt Disney World.
Home Away From Home
The family room features a 65" flat-screen smart HD-TV and an immersive Love Sac sofa sound experience, with a formal dining area and fully equipped kitchen. Enjoy breakfast overlooking your own private pool.
The games room keeps everyone entertained with pool and air hockey tables and a Playstation. And when the day is done, retreat to one of four comfortable bedrooms — two masters with king and queen beds, plus twin and bunkbed rooms ideal for kids.
Private Heated Pool
Crystal-clear pool with covered porch, sun loungers & dining area. Recommend heating Oct–Jan.
Spacious Villa
Nearly 1,600 sq ft under air conditioning. 4 bedrooms sleeping up to 9, 2 bathrooms.
Games Room
Pool table, air hockey, Playstation, and a chill-out area to keep the whole family entertained.
Entertainment
65" Smart HD-TV with Love Sac sofa, Firesticks in every room, DVD library, FREE WiFi.
Resort Facilities
Tennis courts, basketball court, playground, gym, two communal pools, sauna, steam room & tiki bar.
Free EV Charging
NEMA 14-50 outlet providing approx 7kW/hr — charge your electric vehicle at no extra cost.
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See the Villa
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Video Tour
Explore Before You Arrive
Take a guided video walkthrough of the villa, pool area, and resort before you book.
Video Tour
A guided walkthrough of the villa, pool area, and resort.
Location
The Best of Orlando on Your Doorstep
Situated in the beautiful Emerald Island Resort — one of the closest high-quality gated resorts to Walt Disney World, south of Hwy 192 near Mile Marker 5, minutes from I-4.
Emerald Island Resort, Kissimmee FL — 3.5 miles from Walt Disney World
What's Nearby
Emerald Island Resort
A Resort Within a Resort
The gated resort has quiet roads, full sidewalks and part of it is kept as a wildlife reserve. Go for a stroll and you'll be amazed at the tranquillity — it's hard to believe you're only minutes from Disney!
Shops, restaurants and supermarkets are all nearby, making Emerald Island the perfect base to explore all that Orlando and Florida has to offer.
Guest Reviews
What Our Guests Say
9.6
out of 10
Exceptional
Based on 46 VRBO reviews
“Great vacation home”
This house was perfect for our family of 5. The check in was easy and the house was very clean. It is a gated community which felt very safe. 15–20 minutes drive to any of the Disney parks plus lots of dining options nearby. With 3 young kids, the pool size and depth (half of it was 3ft) was perfect. Also helps that you have access to a basketball right from the pool area. Kids also loved the air hockey and being two houses away from the playground.
Sergio L.
6 nights in Mar 2024
“Birthday celebration!”
Wonderful house and a beautiful resort. Perfect for a birthday celebration on St Patrick's Day weekend. Easy, short drive to Disney Springs. The private pool was clean and crystal blue and most importantly warm! Jonathan and Heather were easy to contact and gave quick response when necessary. Thanks for a wonderful week.
Mary S., Charlotte
8 nights in Mar 2024
“Great home and location”
First time snowbirds from Wisconsin and we couldn't have had a better experience. The hosts responded to any questions immediately. The home was so tidy, clean and well furnished. The pool was clean and had nice patio furniture. Plenty of bedding, a well stocked kitchen, nice washer/dryer with a starter set of paper products and soaps. Close to Disney, golfing, a pub, and restaurants. We hope to be back!
Laura Z., Cambridge, WI
14 nights in Mar 2024
“Wonderful Stay!”
The villa was a wonderful place to stay. Clean and modern, close to Disney. The check in process was effortless and beds were comfy. Owner was very responsive to any questions that we had before and during our stay. Great experience. Highly recommend.
Sharon H.
VRBO verified guest
“Excellent Stay!”
House and property were beautiful, enough room to accommodate the 6/7 of us that were there. Very comfortable and welcoming, felt like home away from home. Everyone enjoyed the pool, neighbourhood was quiet and beautiful. Enjoyed outdoor walks/runs in the neighbourhood. Excellent stay, highly recommend.
Amanda S.
VRBO verified guest
“Great house, great location”
I only wish we had more time at the house. The house was clean and the pool was warm. We were close to shopping, restaurants and the parks. Heather and Jonathan were very nice and welcoming.
Angie S.
VRBO verified guest
“Perfect house close to Disney”
Clean and well maintained. Everything we needed in a safe gated community. Would definitely stay again.
Chad H.
VRBO verified guest
“Wonderful family stay”
Had a wonderful stay with family and friends in Florida. The house was perfect for us, clean and well equipped with all things we needed during our stay.
Þórdís Ó.
VRBO verified guest
“Great for families”
Great house for a family.
Hailey M.
7 nights in Nov 2023
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FAQ
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Rates & Extras
Transparent Pricing
Rates update automatically with the season — no hidden charges.
Low Season
$175
per night
Jan, Sep–Oct, Nov
Mid Season
$195
per night
Feb, Apr–May, Dec
High Season
$225
per night
Summer, Spring Break, Thanksgiving
Peak Season
$280
per night
Christmas & New Year
Upcoming Season Schedule
5-night minimum
Applies to all bookings year-round
$250 deposit to book
Balance arranged direct — no platform fees
$150 cleaning fee
One-off fee applied to all bookings
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Pool Heating
Pool heating is available at an additional cost — we recommend it for stays between October and January. Please ask for the current rate when you enquire.
Dolphin Fast Lane Pass
On arrival you can collect a Dolphin fast lane pass from the clubhouse, allowing quicker resort access after your days out. Each pass costs $20 (non-refundable).
All prices exclude applicable sales and tourist taxes. Licensed by the State of Florida — Hotel Licence No. DWE4515225.
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Good to Know
House Rules
Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Check-out
By 10:00 AM
No Smoking
Outdoors only — including e-cigarettes
Pets Welcome
Additional fee of $50 applies
Your Hosts
Meet Jonathan & Heather
9.6
out of 10
46 VRBO reviews
"We want every family to feel as at home here as we do."
We're Jonathan and Heather — a British couple who fell in love with Orlando and decided to share our little piece of it with the world. House for the Mouse has been welcoming families from the UK, US, and beyond for years, and we're proud of every single one of those 46 reviews.
We manage the property ourselves, so when you message us you're speaking directly to the owners — not a call centre. Whether it's a last-minute question at midnight or arranging champagne on arrival, we're always just a WhatsApp away.
Our goal is simple: give your family the best possible base for a magical Florida holiday — and save you money by cutting out the middleman.
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