Vacation Homes Near Disney's Animal Kingdom
Stay near Animal Kingdom: pet-friendly 3 and 4 bedroom homes in Kissimmee, about 4 miles from Emerald Island Resort, heated pool and free parking.
Vacation homes near Animal Kingdom are closest at Emerald Island Resort — about 4 miles and roughly 9 minutes from the park entrance — making it the nearest of the four Disney parks to that community. Our Crestwynd Bay homes are about 6 miles away. All 25+ homes are pet-friendly townhomes in gated Kissimmee communities, and distances are approximate driving distances. Both communities give you a fully equipped kitchen, free parking and a year-round heated community pool, so the only real choice is which side of Disney you prefer.
Animal Kingdom opens earlier than the other Disney parks most days, so a short drive matters at 7 a.m. From Emerald Island Resort you are on the park road in about 9 minutes; from Crestwynd Bay, about 12. Either way you can be back at a quiet, gated community for lunch and a swim before an evening return — the community pool is heated year-round and included in every stay.
Every 3 and 4 bedroom home sleeps 7–8 guests and includes a fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, free Wi-Fi, free parking, air conditioning and a smart TV, plus the community's year-round heated outdoor pool. Emerald Island Resort is also close to Old Town Kissimmee and the restaurants along US-192, and its Walmart is about 2 miles away. Well-behaved dogs are welcome — the pet fee is $25 per night or $100 per month. Booking is direct: a 20% deposit reserves the home, the balance is due at least 5 days before arrival, and there are no platform service fees.
Written by Manny, owner-host since 2009 · Updated October 2, 2026
From Crestwynd Bay
≈6 mi · 12 min drive
From Emerald Island Resort
≈4 mi · 9 min drive
Verified guest rating
4.8 / 5
Approximate driving distance
| Community | Miles | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Crestwynd Bay | ≈6 mi | ≈12 min |
| Emerald Island Resort | ≈4 mi | ≈9 min |
Distances are approximate and depend on traffic and the parking lot you use.
Our homes near Disney's Animal Kingdom
21 homes · sleeps 7–8 guests
| 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 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
- How far are the homes from Animal Kingdom?
- Emerald Island Resort homes are about 4 miles (9 minutes) and Crestwynd Bay homes about 6 miles (12 minutes) from Disney's Animal Kingdom by car. Distances are approximate driving distances.
- What fees should I expect for a stay near Animal Kingdom?
- The cleaning fee is $100 plus tax for 3 bedroom and $120 plus tax for 4 bedroom homes. A 20% deposit reserves the home and the balance is due at least 5 days before arrival. No platform service fees.
- Which community is closest to Animal Kingdom?
- Emerald Island Resort is the closest of our two communities, about 4 miles from the park. It is a gated resort community in Kissimmee, FL 34747.
- Are the homes pet-friendly?
- Yes. Up to 2 well-behaved dogs are welcome in every home. The pet fee is $25 per night or $100 per month.
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