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 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 community pool, heated from about November to March, 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 (heated from about November to March) is included in every stay.
Every 3 and 4 bedroom home sleeps 6–8 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 outdoor pool, heated from about November to March. 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 cats and 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 25, 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
23 homes · sleeps 6–8 guests
| Unit | Community | Bedrooms | Bathrooms | Sleeps | Pets | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 3 | Emerald Island | 3 | 2.5 | 6–8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 15 | Emerald Island | 3 | 2.5 | 6–8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 16 | Emerald Island | 3 | 2.5 | 6–8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 17 | Emerald Island | 3 | 2.5 | 6–8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 18 | Emerald Island | 3 | 2.5 | 6–8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 19 | Emerald Island | 3 | 2.5 | 6–8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 22 | Emerald Island | 3 | 2.5 | 6–8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 25 | Emerald Island | 3 | 2.5 | 6–8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 26 | Emerald Island | 4 | 3.5 | 6–8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 27 | Emerald Island | 4 | 3.5 | 6–8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 29 | Emerald Island | 3 | 2.5 | 6–8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 2 | Crestwynd | 3 | 3 | 6–8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 4 | Crestwynd | 3 | 3 | 6–8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 5 | Crestwynd | 3 | 2.5 | 6–8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 6 | Crestwynd | 3 | 3 | 6–8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 7 | Crestwynd | 3 | 2.5 | 6–8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 8 | Crestwynd | 3 | 3 | 5–7 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 9 | Crestwynd | 3 | 3 | 6–8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 10 | Crestwynd | 3 | 3 | 6–8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 14 | Crestwynd | 3 | 3 | 6–8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 20 | Crestwynd | 3 | 2.5 | 6–8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 21 | Crestwynd | 3 | 3 | 6–8 | Yes | Book now |
| Unit 24 | Crestwynd | 3 | 2.5 | 6–8 | 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 $120 for 3 bedroom and $140 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 pets (cats or dogs) are welcome in every home. The pet fee is $25 per night or $100 per month.
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