Kissimmee, Florida

Vacation rental near Walt Disney World

Parkside Retreat is a 6-bedroom villa just 10 minutes from every Disney park. A spacious, family-friendly alternative to Disney resort hotels — with a private pool, full kitchen, and room for 14 guests.

10 min
To Disney
6
Bedrooms
14
Guests
6 bedroom villa exterior in Kissimmee, minutes from Walt Disney World
Map showing Parkside Retreat location minutes from Walt Disney World

Distance to Disney

Every park in 15 minutes or less

Parkside Retreat is located in Storey Lake — one of the closest vacation-rental communities to Walt Disney World. Every Disney park, water park, and Disney Springs is within a short, low-traffic drive.

  • 12 minMagic Kingdom
  • 10 minEPCOT
  • 11 minDisney’s Hollywood Studios
  • 15 minDisney’s Animal Kingdom
  • 8 minDisney Springs
  • 12 minESPN Wide World of Sports
  • 13 minTyphoon Lagoon Water Park
  • 14 minBlizzard Beach Water Park

Why Choose a Rental

A better home base for a Disney trip

Disney resort hotels are convenient, but for families or groups of 6+, a private vacation rental usually wins on space, savings, and comfort. Here’s what you get at Parkside Retreat that a resort room can’t match.

Private heated pool & hot tub
Vs. sharing a resort pool with hundreds of guests
Full kitchen with dinnerware for 14
Skip $200+ meals at Disney resort restaurants
6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
One home instead of two Moderate resort rooms
Game room with arcade & air hockey
A win for rest days between park days
Free parking for two vehicles
Deluxe Disney resorts charge $25+/night to park
Baby gear included
Crib, pack ’n play, and high chair — pack light
Storey Lake clubhouse access
Lazy river, waterslide, mini golf — 3-min walk

The Real Cost of a Hotel vs. One Comfortable Home

Hotels look cheaper at first - until you factor in multiple rooms, fees (parking, resort fee, etc), and limited space. Our home offers room to relax, amenities you'll actually use, and a better overall value.

July 2026

Room 1
Room 2
Room 3
Parkside Retreat
$495
Embassy Suites
$768
Disney Swan
$795
Stella Nova
$2,376
Helios Grand
$1,086
JW Marriott
$1,074
Hilton Orlando
$401
Parkside Retreat

The Real Comparison

Hotels charge per room. You'd need 2-5 rooms to match our guest capacity.

Your Savings

$698+

per night vs. 3 hotel rooms

Private Pool
Game Room
Kitchen
Free Parking
No Resort Fees

Guest Experiences

The accommodations were great for our 10-person group. Location to many shops and restaurants made it convenient for stocking up on food and getting meals. Access to the club with pool and lazy river was a nice addition. I highly recommend.

Jeffrey · January 2026

Upcoming Disney Events

Time your trip with a Disney event

From runDisney weekends to EPCOT’s Flower & Garden and Food & Wine Festivals, planning around a signature Disney event makes your trip unforgettable — and we’re just minutes from every venue.

Common Questions

Disney trip planning FAQ

Parkside Retreat is approximately 10 minutes by car from Walt Disney World. Magic Kingdom is around 12 minutes, EPCOT and Hollywood Studios are 10–11 minutes, and Animal Kingdom is about 15 minutes. Disney Springs is even closer at just 8 minutes.
For families and groups of 6 or more, yes — usually significantly. A 6-bedroom home like Parkside Retreat typically costs less per night than two Disney Moderate resort rooms, while giving you a private pool, full kitchen, laundry, game room, and free parking (Disney charges $25+/night for parking at deluxe resorts).
Yes. Parkside Retreat is located in the Storey Lake community in Kissimmee — one of the closest vacation-rental communities to Walt Disney World. All four theme parks are reachable in 10–15 minutes by car, and there’s free parking in the driveway for up to two vehicles.
Yes — we provide a full-size foldable crib, pack ’n play, and high chair at no extra charge. If you’re traveling with little ones, you can pack light knowing the essentials are already at the house.
Yes. Parkside Retreat has a private heated pool and hot tub in the back yard, so you can start every morning or unwind every evening without leaving the house. Pool heating is available for $30/night; the hot tub is heated at all times.
Up to 14 guests across 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. The home is ideal for multi-family Disney trips, extended families, or friend groups — everyone can spread out and still gather in the living areas.
Yes — Universal Orlando is about 18 minutes and SeaWorld is about 15 minutes. Parkside Retreat is centrally located between all the major Orlando theme parks, so you can easily split your trip across multiple parks without changing hotels.

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