Crestwynd Bay vs Emerald Island
Which community?
Crestwynd Bay vs Emerald Island Resort: Which Is Right for Your Disney Trip?
The honest answer in one line: choose Crestwynd Bay if being closest to the Disney gate matters most, and Emerald Island Resort if you want a resort feel or a 4 bedroom home. Both are gated, every home is pet-friendly, and every stay includes the community's heated pool.
We rent 12 homes in Crestwynd Bay — a gated townhome community in the Celebration / Kissimmee 34747 area — and 9 in Emerald Island Resort off US-192 west. All of them have a full kitchen, washer and dryer, free Wi-Fi and free parking, and all are booked direct with the owner.
Crestwynd Bay
4.8· 63 stays
- About 1–2 miles from the Disney main gate
- All 12 homes are 3 bedrooms, sleeping 7–8
- Walmart and a gas station within walking distance
Emerald Island Resort
4.8· 33 stays
- Gated resort community about 5 miles from Disney
- 3 and 4 bedroom homes, sleeping 8–8
- Resort amenities including heated pool and tennis courts
Side by side
| Crestwynd Bay | Emerald Island Resort | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance to Disney main gate | about 1–2 miles | about 5 miles |
| Closest park | Hollywood Studios (about 5 mi) | Animal Kingdom (about 4 mi) |
| Bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 3 and 4 bedrooms |
| Homes | 12 | 9 |
| Sleeps | 7–8 guests | 8–8 guests |
| Walkable shops | Walmart + gas station | Drive about 2 miles |
| Evenings out | Celebration town center (about 1 mi) | Old Town Kissimmee, US-192 restaurants |
| Community amenities | Gated, heated pool | Gated, heated pool, tennis courts |
| Pets | Up to 2 dogs · $25 per night or $100 per month | Up to 2 dogs · $25 per night or $100 per month |
| Verified rating 2026 | 4.8 / 5 · 63 stays | 4.8 / 5 · 33 stays |
Drive times from each community
| Place | Crestwynd Bay | Emerald Island Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Walt Disney World main gate | ≈2 mi · 5 min | ≈5 mi · 10 min |
| Magic Kingdom | ≈8 mi · 15 min | ≈9 mi · 18 min |
| EPCOT | ≈6 mi · 12 min | ≈8 mi · 15 min |
| Disney's Hollywood Studios | ≈5 mi · 10 min | ≈7 mi · 14 min |
| Disney's Animal Kingdom | ≈6 mi · 12 min | ≈4 mi · 9 min |
| Disney Springs | ≈6 mi · 12 min | ≈9 mi · 17 min |
| Universal Orlando Resort | ≈15 mi · 22 min | ≈18 mi · 26 min |
| SeaWorld Orlando | ≈11 mi · 17 min | ≈13 mi · 20 min |
| Orlando International Airport (MCO) | ≈23 mi · 30 min | ≈26 mi · 35 min |
| Walmart Supercenter | ≈0.5 mi · 2 min | ≈2 mi · 5 min |
| Celebration town center | ≈1 mi · 3 min | ≈6 mi · 12 min |
| Old Town Kissimmee | ≈5 mi · 10 min | ≈3 mi · 7 min |
| Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets | ≈3 mi · 7 min | ≈7 mi · 14 min |
Distances are approximate and depend on traffic and the parking lot you use.
Which one should you choose?
Choose Crestwynd Bay if…
- Magic Kingdom, EPCOT or Hollywood Studios are the priority parks
- You want to walk to a Walmart Supercenter for groceries
- A 3 bedroom home for 7–8 guests fits your group
- You like an evening out in Celebration town center
Choose Emerald Island Resort if…
- You need a 4 bedroom home — all 2 of ours are here
- Animal Kingdom is first on the park list (about 4 miles)
- Resort amenities matter: heated pool and tennis courts
- You want Old Town Kissimmee and the Premium Outlets close by
Crestwynd Bay homes
| Unit | Community | Bedrooms | Bathrooms | Sleeps | Pets | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 2 | Crestwynd | 3 | 3 | 8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 4 | Crestwynd | 3 | 3 | 8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 5 | Crestwynd | 3 | 2.5 | 8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 6 | Crestwynd | 3 | 3 | 8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 7 | Crestwynd | 3 | 2.5 | 8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 8 | Crestwynd | 3 | 3 | 7 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 9 | Crestwynd | 3 | 3 | 8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 10 | Crestwynd | 3 | 3 | 8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 14 | Crestwynd | 3 | 3 | 8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 20 | Crestwynd | 3 | 2.5 | 8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 21 | Crestwynd | 3 | 3 | 8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 24 | Crestwynd | 3 | 2.5 | 8 | Yes | Book now |
Emerald Island Resort homes
| Unit | Community | Bedrooms | Bathrooms | Sleeps | Pets | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 15 | Emerald Island | 3 | 2.5 | 8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 16 | Emerald Island | 3 | 2.5 | 8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 18 | Emerald Island | 3 | 2.5 | 8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 19 | Emerald Island | 3 | 2.5 | 8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 22 | Emerald Island | 3 | 2.5 | 8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 25 | Emerald Island | 3 | 2.5 | 8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 26 | Emerald Island | 4 | 3.5 | 8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 27 | Emerald Island | 4 | 3.5 | 8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 29 | Emerald Island | 3 | 2.5 | 8 | Yes | Book now |
Crestwynd Bay vs Emerald Island: quick answers
- Which community is closer to Disney?
- Crestwynd Bay is closer — about 1–2 miles from the Disney main gate. Emerald Island Resort is about 5 miles away, but is closer to Animal Kingdom.
- Which community has 4 bedroom homes?
- Only Emerald Island Resort. It has 2 four-bedroom homes plus 7 three-bedroom homes; all 12 Crestwynd Bay homes have 3 bedrooms.
- Is there a price difference between the communities?
- The cleaning fee depends on bedrooms — $100 plus tax for 3 bedroom and $120 plus tax for 4 bedroom homes — and nightly rates vary by home and date on the booking calendar. The community itself does not set the rate.
- Can I walk to shops from either community?
- Only from Crestwynd Bay — a Walmart Supercenter and a gas station are within walking distance. From Emerald Island Resort the nearest shops are about 2 miles, including a Publix at Formosa Gardens Village.
- Are both communities pet-friendly?
- Yes. Every home in both communities welcomes up to 2 well-behaved dogs; the pet fee is $25 per night or $100 per month.
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