Plan Disney and Universal days from a pet-friendly Kissimmee townhome. Compare driving times, 3–4 bedrooms, shared pools and direct booking.
Vacation Rentals for Disney World and Universal Trips
For a combined Disney and Universal trip, MyOrlandoStay's pet-friendly 3–4-bedroom townhomes offer a Disney-side base in Kissimmee 34747, about 2–3 miles from Disney's main-gate area. Universal Orlando is approximately 22–26 minutes away off-peak, plus traffic, parking and entry time; pools are shared and there is no included park shuttle.
| Option | Best for | What you get | Considerations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestwynd Bay — MyOrlandoStay townhomes | Split Disney and Universal itineraries with self-catering and your own transport. | 3-bedroom entire homes with kitchens, laundry and shared community pools; about 2 miles to Disney's main-gate area. | Disney-side, not on-site. Approximate off-peak driving estimate: about 22 minutes to Universal Studios Florida / Islands of Adventure. Allow extra time for traffic, parking and entry. No private pool or included park shuttle. Check each home's occupancy and final dated price. |
| Emerald Island Resort — MyOrlandoStay townhomes | Split Disney and Universal itineraries with self-catering and your own transport. | 3 or 4-bedroom entire homes with kitchens, laundry and shared community pools; about 3 miles to Disney's main-gate area. | Disney-side, not on-site. Approximate off-peak driving estimate: about 26 minutes to Universal Studios Florida / Islands of Adventure. Allow extra time for traffic, parking and entry. No private pool or included park shuttle. Check each home's occupancy and final dated price. |
| International Drive / Convention Center-area rental | Universal-focused trips where the exact address offers a shorter Universal journey. | An alternative Orlando-area base, not MyOrlandoStay inventory; amenities and home types vary by listing. | Compare the actual route to each park, including Epic Universe separately. Verify kitchen, pets, pool access, parking and final fees with that provider. |
| Larger private-pool villa rental | Groups needing extra bedrooms or a pool exclusive to their party. | A different accommodation type to look for when shared-pool townhomes do not meet your needs; not MyOrlandoStay inventory. | Verify bedroom count, maximum guests, exclusive pool access, heating charges, location and full price. A larger villa is not automatically closer to your parks. |
Best for
- Mixed Disney and Universal trips where Disney proximity and an entire home matter more than the shortest Universal commute.
- Families wanting an entire townhome with a kitchen, laundry and shared community-pool access.
- Guests bringing pets under the house rules; the pet fee is $25 per night or $100 per month.
Not the right fit if
- Your trip is Universal-only and minimizing the Universal commute is your priority; compare a Universal-side base.
- You need a private pool, more than 4 bedrooms, or an included park shuttle; we offer none of these.
A combined Disney World and Universal trip does not require changing accommodation between park days. Our 22 published townhomes give your family one kitchen, one place to unpack and a home base in Crestwynd Bay or Emerald Island Resort, Kissimmee FL 34747. These are drive-to stays, not on-site park hotels.
No home has a private pool. Every stay includes access to a shared outdoor community pool, heated about November–March.
Written by Manny, owner-host since 2007 · Updated October 25, 2026
Published townhomes
22
Bedrooms
3 or 4 per home
Pool access
Shared community pool
Compare the journey, not just “near the parks”
Crestwynd Bay is about 2 miles and Emerald Island about 3 miles from the Disney main-gate area. That is not the distance to every Disney parking lot: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT and the other parks have different arrival routes. Choose the park you are actually visiting when planning a morning.
Our approximate off-peak Universal Orlando drives are 22 minutes from Crestwynd Bay and 26 minutes from Emerald Island; allow extra time for traffic, parking and entry. Epic Universe is a separate destination: existing sourced community guides estimate about 25–30 minutes from Crestwynd Bay, and about 17.5 miles / 25–30 minutes from an Emerald Island home, with another Emerald guide allowing 25–35 minutes. These are approximate community-level estimates, not timed journeys from each home.
Build a split-park itinerary around one home
Group Disney days and Universal days together if your family prefers fewer changes of routine. Put a non-park day between busy days for laundry, grocery shopping and time at the community pool. Having a full kitchen means breakfast can happen before you leave rather than in a queue near the entrance.
Plan to drive or arrange your own transport. Do not budget around an included park shuttle: we do not advertise one. Epic Universe uses parking at 1001 Epic Boulevard; the original Universal parks use the garage at 6000 Universal Boulevard. Save the correct destination before departure rather than treating every Universal park as one address.
Compare the full cost of the stay
The nightly from-price below is a dated base-rate snapshot, not a quote for your dates. Add the per-home cleaning fee shown on the unit page, tax, any pet charge ($25 per night or $100 per month) and applicable parking/access charges. Crestwynd Bay parking is free; Emerald Island charges $20 per car for resort access for the stay. Park tickets, park parking and transport are separate trip costs.
Choose a home by its actual bedroom count and maximum occupancy, including any sleeper sofa, rather than assuming every 4-bedroom home sleeps a larger group. Enter dates and adults/children on the unit page for a final Lodgix price. A 50% down-payment reserves the booking; the balance is due at least 5 days before arrival.
Sources and planning references
Choose a home base for both parks
22 homes · sleeps 6–8 guests
| Property | Bedrooms | Bathrooms | Sleeps | Pet Friendly | Type | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U02 Palm Breeze 3BR/3BA Crestwynd Townhome Near Disney from $95/night Rates as of 2026-11-08; final price on booking page Base nightly rate; cleaning and tax extra. Dates subject to availability. | 3 | 3 | 6–8 | Yes | Townhome | View·Book now |
| U04 Twin Kings 3BR/3BA Crestwynd Townhome Near Disney from $95/night Rates as of 2026-11-08; final price on booking page Base nightly rate; cleaning and tax extra. Dates subject to availability. | 3 | 3 | 6–8 | Yes | Townhome | View·Book now |
| U05 Citrus Grove 3BR/2.5BA Crestwynd Townhome Near Disney from $95/night Rates as of 2026-11-08; final price on booking page Base nightly rate; cleaning and tax extra. Dates subject to availability. | 3 | 2.5 | 6–8 | Yes | Townhome | View·Book now |
| U06 Sunset Palms 3BR/3BA Crestwynd Townhome Near Disney from $95/night Rates as of 2026-11-08; final price on booking page Base nightly rate; cleaning and tax extra. Dates subject to availability. | 3 | 3 | 6–8 | Yes | Townhome | View·Book now |
| U07 Hibiscus Hideaway 3BR/2.5BA Crestwynd Townhome Near Disney from $95/night Rates as of 2026-11-08; final price on booking page Base nightly rate; cleaning and tax extra. Dates subject to availability. | 3 | 2.5 | 6–8 | Yes | Townhome | View·Book now |
| U08 Key Lime Haven 3BR/3BA Crestwynd Townhome Near Disney from $95/night Rates as of 2026-11-08; final price on booking page Base nightly rate; cleaning and tax extra. Dates subject to availability. | 3 | 3 | 5–7 | Yes | Townhome | View·Book now |
| U09 Sandpiper Retreat 3BR/3BA Crestwynd Townhome Near Disney from $95/night Rates as of 2026-11-08; final price on booking page Base nightly rate; cleaning and tax extra. Dates subject to availability. | 3 | 3 | 6–8 | Yes | Townhome | View·Book now |
| U10 Pelican Point 3BR/3BA Crestwynd Townhome Near Disney from $95/night Rates as of 2026-11-08; final price on booking page Base nightly rate; cleaning and tax extra. Dates subject to availability. | 3 | 3 | 6–8 | Yes | Townhome | View·Book now |
| U14 Quiet Lane 3BR/3BA Crestwynd Townhome Near Disney from $95/night Rates as of 2026-11-08; final price on booking page Base nightly rate; cleaning and tax extra. Dates subject to availability. | 3 | 3 | 6–8 | Yes | Townhome | View·Book now |
| U15 Heron Landing 3BR/2.5BA Emerald Island Townhome Near Disney from $95/night Rates as of 2026-11-08; final price on booking page Base nightly rate; cleaning and tax extra. Dates subject to availability. | 3 | 2.5 | 6–8 | Yes | Townhome | View·Book now |
| U16 Coral Reef 3BR/2.5BA Emerald Island Townhome Near Disney from $95/night Rates as of 2026-11-08; final price on booking page Base nightly rate; cleaning and tax extra. Dates subject to availability. | 3 | 2.5 | 6–8 | Yes | Townhome | View·Book now |
| U17 Lagoon View 3BR/2.5BA Emerald Island Townhome Near Disney from $95/night Rates as of 2026-11-08; final price on booking page Base nightly rate; cleaning and tax extra. Dates subject to availability. | 3 | 2.5 | 6–8 | Yes | Townhome | View·Book now |
| U18 Starfish Shores 3BR/2.5BA Emerald Island Townhome Near Disney from $95/night Rates as of 2026-11-08; final price on booking page Base nightly rate; cleaning and tax extra. Dates subject to availability. | 3 | 2.5 | 6–8 | Yes | Townhome | View·Book now |
| U19 Blue Lagoon 3BR/2.5BA Emerald Island Townhome Near Disney from $95/night Rates as of 2026-11-08; final price on booking page Base nightly rate; cleaning and tax extra. Dates subject to availability. | 3 | 2.5 | 6–8 | Yes | Townhome | View·Book now |
| U20 Cypress Shade 3BR/2.5BA Crestwynd Townhome Near Disney from $95/night Rates as of 2026-11-08; final price on booking page Base nightly rate; cleaning and tax extra. Dates subject to availability. | 3 | 2.5 | 6–8 | Yes | Townhome | View·Book now |
| U21 Triple Bath 3BR/3BA Crestwynd Townhome Near Disney from $95/night Rates as of 2026-11-08; final price on booking page Base nightly rate; cleaning and tax extra. Dates subject to availability. | 3 | 3 | 6–8 | Yes | Townhome | View·Book now |
| U22 Tiki Bar 3BR/2.5BA Emerald Island Townhome Near Disney from $95/night Rates as of 2026-11-08; final price on booking page Base nightly rate; cleaning and tax extra. Dates subject to availability. | 3 | 2.5 | 6–8 | Yes | Townhome | View·Book now |
| U24 Double King 3BR/2.5BA Crestwynd Townhome Near Disney from $95/night Rates as of 2026-11-08; final price on booking page Base nightly rate; cleaning and tax extra. Dates subject to availability. | 3 | 2.5 | 6–8 | Yes | Townhome | View·Book now |
| U25 Sea Grape Cove 3BR/2.5BA Emerald Island Townhome Near Disney from $95/night Rates as of 2026-11-08; final price on booking page Base nightly rate; cleaning and tax extra. Dates subject to availability. | 3 | 2.5 | 6–8 | Yes | Townhome | View·Book now |
| U26 Grand Villa 4BR/3.5BA Emerald Island Townhome Near Disney from $105/night Rates as of 2026-11-08; final price on booking page Base nightly rate; cleaning and tax extra. Dates subject to availability. | 4 | 3.5 | 6–8 | Yes | Townhome | View·Book now |
| U27 Crystal Cove Escape 4BR/3.5BA Emerald Island Townhome Near Disney from $105/night Rates as of 2026-11-08; final price on booking page Base nightly rate; cleaning and tax extra. Dates subject to availability. | 4 | 3.5 | 6–8 | Yes | Townhome | View·Book now |
| U29 Emerald Oaks 3BR/2.5BA Emerald Island Townhome Near Disney from $95/night Rates as of 2026-11-08; final price on booking page Base nightly rate; cleaning and tax extra. Dates subject to availability. | 3 | 2.5 | 6–8 | Yes | Townhome | View·Book now |
Frequently asked questions
- Can we stay in one rental for both Disney World and Universal?
- Yes. Our Kissimmee townhomes work as a drive-to home base for both destinations. Compare the separate park journeys rather than expecting on-site access or walking distance.
- Is the Disney main-gate distance the distance to Magic Kingdom?
- No. The roughly 2–3 mile main-gate figures describe the Disney area, not each park entrance. Use the individual park guides for parking-lot distances and allow time for onward transport.
- Is a shuttle to Universal included?
- No included park shuttle is advertised. Plan your own transport and allow for traffic, park parking, security and the walk to the entrance.
- Does the rental have a private pool?
- No home has a private pool. Every stay includes access to a shared outdoor community pool, heated about November–March.
- What payment and cancellation terms apply?
- A 50% down-payment is due at booking, with the balance due at least 5 days before arrival. Cancel 30 or more days before arrival: 100% refund minus processing fees. Cancel within 30 days of arrival: 20% of the reservation total is kept and everything else you have paid is refunded. On or after arrival: no refunds.
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