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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8170 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Kissimmee, FL

Mystic Dunes Golf Club6 min drive
Disney's Hollywood Studios®16 min drive
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park20 min drive
Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)33 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

We had a fantastic vacation at The Explorers Club. The house had everything we needed and the property manager and owner...

EJ K.

Mar 30, 2024

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Jurassic Room

2 Single Beds

King Master Suite

1 King Bed

Queen Master Suite

1 Queen Bed

Space Room

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

King Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Queen Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Shared Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

The Explorer's Club - South Pool/Spa, Gated Area!

The Explorer's Club is a warm and inviting vacation rental home, with four bedrooms and three full bathrooms. It is located in sunny Kissimmee Florida (near Orlando), just minutes from Walt Disney World. The Explorer's Club features a private, heated, southern facing swimming pool and attached spa bordered with tropical plantings for added privacy.

Need more than one villa? We have seven other villas in nearby neighborhoods! Ask us for more details.

The optional pool and spa heat is available for $30 PER DAY IN ADDITION TO THE DAILY RATE. Pool and spa heat is recommended for stays occurring October through April. Please let us know if you want the optional pool heat for your stay and we will add it to your reservation. Pool and spa heat is included free of charge in June, July and August.

The Explorer's Club is a wonderful vacation rental home about 10 minutes from Walt Disney World in beautiful Kissimmee, Florida. It has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, including 2 master suites. This spacious villa sleeps 8 people in total comfort. The great room boasts a large, combined living and dining area which is open to the nearby kitchen and breakfast nook. The southern facing swimming pool with attached spa sits on a private pool deck surrounded by a screen enclosure and tropical plantings. No vacation home is complete without a game room and this one is no exception, featuring a pool table, a basketball machine and a Foosball table. The great room has a 55-inch, wall mounted, flat-screen TV and all the bedrooms have wall mounted, flat-screen TV's. Let's explore all the amenities in more detail!

After location, one of the most commonly prized amenities is the pool, and The Explorer's Club has a great one! This private pool deck offers plenty of room to relax around this southern facing pool with attached spa. No walking out of this villa and falling into the pool! A southern facing pool is desirable for the most sunshine on the pool throughout the day, but if it gets too hot, sip on a drink in the covered lanai. The screen enclosure covering the pool deck keeps out the bugs and lizards for maximum relaxation and the tropical plantings around the outside give added privacy. If you have little ones, the pool alarms on all doors and the removable toddler fence provide a safer and more relaxing experience for all. If you are visiting in the cooler months, don't worry, POOL AND SPA HEAT ARE AVAILABLE FOR AN OPTIONAL CHARGE.

The inside of The Explorer's Club is even more spectacular than the outside! Upon entering the villa, the luxury and quality will be immediately apparent. The entry hall leads to the open and bright dining room, great room and kitchen. All the common areas have ceramic tile floors. The formal dining table has seating for 6 and the breakfast nook has seating for another 4 persons. The family room has two leather couches facing the 55-inch, wall-mounted, flat-screen TV. The living room TV has a Blu-ray player and a collection of movies for guest to watch and all the TV's in the villa have free cable TV. There is also an XBoxOne gaming system with a collection of games for your use. The beautiful kitchen is open to the great room and has countertop seating for two. The breakfast nook overlooks the pool for a sunny view in the mornings. The kitchen is of course fully equipped with everything you need to prepare gourmet meals or lunches to take with you. There is also plenty of plasticware for use by the pool. The 14-cup coffer maker is accompanied by a stocked, coffee caddy, so if you arrive late at night, your first pot the next morning is on us!

Off the left, back of the great room is The Explorer's Club king master suite. The king master suite has a king bed and a 42-inch, wall-mounted, flat-screen TV and a walk-in closet with a hotel-style safe. The king bedroom en suite bathroom has a separate shower stall and a huge garden tub. The king master bath also has a door to the lanai, so you don't have to walk through the villa with wet feet when you're in the pool and nature calls! The queen master suite has a queen bed and a 32-inch, wall-mounted, flat-screen TV. The queen bedroom en suite bathroom has a shower/tub combo. The first kid's bedroom is space themed. It has two twin beds, space décor and a 32-inch, wall-mounted, flat-screen TV. The second kid's bedroom is Jurassic World themed. It has two twin beds, dinosaur décor and a 32-inch, wall-mounted, flat-screen TV. The two twin bedrooms share a full bath with a tub/shower combo.

No vacation villa would be complete without a game room. The Explorer's Club carpeted game room features a pool table, a Foosball table and an electronic, basketball machine. It is decorated to match the villa's adventure theme. You can also find other leisure equipment like tennis rackets and balls in the game room. The stroller and high chair are stored in the game room if you need them and there is a pack-n-play in one of the bedroom closets. We love families and children, so if there is something missing that you need for your baby, toddler, children or family, let us know and chances are we will purchase it for the villa!

The final amenity of The Explorer's Club to consider is the dedicated new ownership. This villa was acquired in October of 2018. This is the sixth villa we purchased in the area and we have near perfect reviews on all of our villas. Our business philosophy is simple: provide an impeccably clean villa, constantly be upgrading our villas and provide the best customer service possible! Try The Explorer's Club for your next vacation!

Property manager

Gerry Leco

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is allowed OUTSIDE ONLY.

Every guest must electronically sign our Rental Agreement. Refusal to sign the rental agreement will result in cancellation of your reservation.

Exceeding the Max Guests or Max Adults per the rental agreement may result in cancellation of reservation, removal from villa and NO REFUND.

A security deposit of up to $500 will be held during the guest's length of stay and released after departure.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kissimmee

This villa is located in Kissimmee. Old Town and Disney Springs™ are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Walt Disney World® Resort and Disney's Hollywood Studios®. Travelling with kids? Make time for Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, or head to an event or a match at ESPN Wide World of Sports.

Kissimmee, FL

What's nearby

Mystic Dunes Golf Club - 6 min drive
Reunion Resort Golf Course - 14 min drive
ESPN Wide World of Sports - 15 min drive
Disney's Hollywood Studios® - 16 min drive
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - 20 min drive

Getting around

Kissimmee Station - 26 min drive
Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
‪SMG Sunset Walk - ‬8 min drive
‪IHOP - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Explorer's Club - South Pool/Spa, Gated Area! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Explorer's Club - South Pool/Spa, Gated Area!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Explorer's Club - South Pool/Spa, Gated Area!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Explorer's Club - South Pool/Spa, Gated Area! located?

This family-friendly Kissimmee villa is within 3 mi (5 km) of Mystic Dunes Golf Club, Mighty Jungle Golf and Island H2O Live!. Walt Disney World® Resort and Disney's Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

5 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for your vacation

The location of this property is great! My family loved the quiet neighborhood and the pool was definitely a favorite. The kitchen was equipped with everything you need and I appreciated that there was a hair dryer I could use!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria J.

31 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for Family Visiting Disney

This was the perfect space for our family vacation to Disney. There are two masters with adjoining bathrooms (we included my parents) and the two bedrooms with twin beds have a bathroom in between. Everything was as described. Check In was a breeze and check out was a breeze. We would return if we wanted to do Disney again.

Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hamish H.

14 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic villa in great location

Location of the villa is perfect with easy access to theme parks. Villa itself is lovely and had everything we needed. Booking process and contact by host was easy and very quick.

Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittni D.

8 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

We have previously stayed at this house and love staying at this house when we visit Orlando! It has a great location to parks and also surrounding entertainment and restaurants. Our family enjoys the private pool an hottub. The added grill was a big plus! This is a safe neighborhood and a very clean house with plenty of space to spread around. The kids enjoy the game room in the garage. We will definitely stay at this house again in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

EJ K., Saline, Michigan

30 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation House

We had a fantastic vacation at The Explorers Club. The house had everything we needed and the property manager and owner were great. We've stayed at Windsor Palms many times and this home is one of the best. We will definitely be back again!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

23 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break 2024

The house was a great base for us during our stay It was close Universal Studios about a 30 minute drive. The pool and hot tub were great to have after a long day at the park. We had an issue with the tv connecting and texted to let the house management know and he showed up for the fix. We will definitely stay here on our next trip to Florida!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

4 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This house is Southern Comfort at its finest!

Let me start by saying that everything about this house and experience was top notch. The owner, Gerry and property manager, Robert, couldn’t have been nicer. They were extremely responsive and willing to go the extra mile to answer questions or address any issues and made sure that we had what we needed. They were so wonderful to deal with and the best host and property manager that we’ve ever experienced at a vacation rental. The house was extremely clean, beautifully decorated, and very well equipped with everything you could need for a relaxing stay. We felt right at home as soon as we walked through the door. We enjoyed the private pool, hot tub, and fun game room. The house is in a beautiful, gated community. The community is in a great location, has many amenities, was clean, quiet, and the residents were extremely kind. The information book left for us in the house was very helpful with various information including activities, golf courses and restaurants in the area. My husband and I have stayed in many vacation rentals over the years, and this was by far the best experiences we have ever had. We highly recommend this property. It’s a 5-star home for sure!

Stayed 59 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcy W.

28 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best of Windsor Palms

We stayed for a week in November at The Explorers Club. The villa is comfortable and well equipped. We were pleased to find a wide variety of kitchen amenities (much more than most villas supply). We found the beds to be kind of hard, but understand that everyone has different comfort levels. We paid the additional fee for pool heat and the pool was a very pleasant temperature for swimming all week even after the weather went into the 40s at night with highs in the low 60s. We really enjoyed the spa in the evenings as well. We did not come to the area for the popular parks but the kids were very happy with all that the home offered for them (games room, pool, separate bedrooms with their own tvs). The owner, Gerry, was very responsive about every issue we mentioned and Rob, the local property manager, was pleasant and quick to repair a few items we noticed needed attention (most renters unfortunately just don't treat rental properties with care the way they should). My boys are asking about when we can return (actually they want us to buy that house, lol). This is the third villa we've rented in Windsor Palms and the best yet!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola Y., Norwich, United Kingdom

5 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Orlando Family Holiday

We have just returned from a fantastic stay at this villa. There was lots of space for the whole family and we really enjoyed relaxing in the pool and spa after a day at the parks. We arranged for the pool to be heated and it was a lovely temperature. There are lots of restaurants and shops locally and it is very close to all the theme parks. Check in was easy which was great as our flight arrived late in the evening. Gerry was really helpful and it is clearly important to him that his guests have a great holiday. I would definitely recommend this villa. Thank you Gerry.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

This was our 5th stay in Windsor palms and the second in this particular villa. The Villa is well equipped and suited perfectly. Gerry as a host was good to deal with and very helpful.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

April S.

27 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Everything was as advertised. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie T., Elgin, Moray

25 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Florida stay

All correspondence with Gerry was first class from the beginning.Cannot fault anything.Great location only 15 minutes from the Disney Parks.Villa was as described and clean with everything you could need for our stay.Would definately come back again.

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darrin M., Dublin, Ireland

11 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Explorer's Club - Gated Community and Close to Everything

We have stayed many times in Orlando Villas. We did try to go back to our previous host's villa but absolutely delighted with this villa and the host. As you walk into the villa, two big twin rooms seperated by a large bathroom greet you on the left side. Opposite is a large games room which was enjoyed regulary. Just up from games room is a large bedroom with a Queen size bed and this is ensuite. Then there is a big open space which encompasses a large dining area with dining table for 6, large sitting room with TV and a large kitchen area with table, and washing and dryer machines in utility. Access to the pool area is located towards the back of the villa and is alarmed which is great if you have smaller children. Off the large open space is the master room which is huge with its own bath and shower and there is a TV also. Access to the pool area is also located in the toliet area and again is alarmed. The location itself is very close to Disney attractions, 10 minutes or so with a 25-30 minute drive to Universal which is nothing really. It is a gated community and all cars and visitors are screened on arrival ensuring your safety and you do feel safe in a gated resort. The host was very receptive from the beginning and we had some minor issues which were corrected within hours which is fantastic. Overall, yes a 5 star resort, 5 star villa and a 5 star host and already looking at booking this villa on our return later in the year.

Stayed 18 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

29 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Explorers Club

Stay was great. Couple minor issues which were immd addressed by property owner and manager. Communication always helps with issues and did indeed make it easier during our stay. Would definitely return and recommend.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine G., Canada

3 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Rental

Would recommend this rental. House was clean and had everything and more that we needed, good location, no issues at all. Gerry was easy to work with and provided all the information we needed for our stay. Would definitely rent her again.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christa C., Portugal Cove , Canada

21 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly Recommend

Very impressed with property and professionalism of property owner and managers. House included everything we needed to enjoy our Florida vacation. Very smooth booking experience from start to finish. Beautiful home. Perfect for families. Close to theme parks, grocery stores, shopping and restaurants. Would definitely stay here again and highly recommend to anyone traveling to the area. You won’t be disappointed with this property.

Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

10 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

The house was very clean and well maintained. Gerry was on top of everything a couple minor things were handled promptly. we would definately stay again. The heated pool was worth every penny.

Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D., Traverse City, MI

1 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely stay

This was a great home away from home for the week! We had some pool/hot tub issues, and the owner/manager was friendly and communicative to work out the issue. We would definitely stay here again! The beds were comfy, and the house was clean. Highly recommend!

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Kayla S.

30 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Spot!!

This house is beautiful and Gerry was super responsive! Perfect layout for a family, we had plenty of space. We had a couple issues but Gerry was on top of them and responded to our emails promptly.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

25 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent home & location

Beautiful home with a great pool and game room! The kids LOVED these two features! Very close to Disneyworld as well! Great communication with the property owner! Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

4 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property

My family had a great time at the property and all questions and concerns were address promptly. I will not we had no concerns about the actual property. Our stay was during a hurricane and the host even helped us with concerns about that which was above and beyond.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aimee R.

28 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disney Vacation

We rented this home while in Florida for a Disney vacation, it was about 15 minutes from Disney and very easy to get to. The home was very nice. We had one small problem when we first arrived but they came quickly to help get it resolved. Overall we have no complaints and would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rich C., Getzville, USA

13 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeded expectations

We have stayed in many vacation homes around the Orlando area and this by far was the best we’ve ever stayed in! The place was immaculate and had all of the amenities that we needed (flat wear, pots & pans etc). The pool and spa were clean and even though we didn’t pay for the heating of the pool it was plenty warm enough. We visit Orlando regularly and this will be our “go-to” place of its available.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

14 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Explorers Club

The villa although in need of some updating and repairs in places provided an adequate and enjoyable holiday experience for us all. The owner and management company were very proactive in resolving any difficulties encountered on the first day of arrival including the level of cleaning found on arrival which we quickly resolved.

Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey D.

18 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great villa!

A great villa in a good location, close to the parks! Villa was lovely and clean for our arrival! Had a couple issues but these were dealt with efficiently by Gerry and the management company and sorted really quickly! We really enjoyed our stay here and would definitely be back!

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gerry Leco

My wife and I live in western Pennsylvania. We have two wonderful teenage boys. We love to travel and have been all over the United States and a good bit of Europe with our two boys. They are veteran travelers! I have had the opportunity to travel around the US for business and have frequently taken my family. My mother is from the lovely country of Luxembourg, and still has close relatives there, so we have had the opportunity to explore many of the neighboring areas throughout Belgium, France and Germany. I can speak a little bit of French and a tiny bit of German. My brother spent about 8 years in England, and I was fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to visit him in this most beautiful of countries on several occasions. Our family would rarely travel to the same destination repeatedly with the exception of Orlando (there is just so much to do!). A few years ago, we traveled to Disney World with our family and 3 grandparents (7 of us total). My wife had the brilliant idea to rent a vacation home and we all enjoyed it so much, we decided to look into purchasing our own. We did so well with our first vacation property and had so much fun, that we decided to try a second one and see if we could duplicate our success. Things went so well with the second property that we have decided to sell all our long-term rentals in Pennsylvania and buy more vacation properties in Florida and this is our main business now. Our family usually enjoys one or two trips to our beautiful homes in Orlando each year, and the rest of the year we rent it out for others to enjoy.