Kissimmee Vacation Homes Near Disney World — 6 BR Luxury Rental
3,200 sq ft luxury home in gated Encore at Reunion West. 15 minutes to Disney. Private pool, hot tub, Pac-Man arcade.
Looking for a Kissimmee vacation home near Disney World? 450 Burma is a 6-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom luxury rental that sleeps 16, located inside the gated Encore at Reunion West community — 15 minutes from Magic Kingdom. It’s the quieter, more upscale alternative to Kissimmee’s Hwy 192 hotel strip.
Kissimmee Vacation Rental vs. Orlando Hotel — Side by Side
| Feature | Disney Area Hotel | 450 Burma (Kissimmee) |
|---|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 room for whole family | 6 private bedrooms |
| Private pool | Shared/public | Private heated pool + hot tub |
| Kitchen | Mini-fridge only | Gourmet kitchen, espresso machine, air fryer |
| Parking | $25–$45/night | Free parking for multiple vehicles |
| Wi-Fi | Often paid upgrade | Free 1 Gbps fiber + Wi-Fi 7 |
| EV charging | Rare, slow | Tesla 50-amp on-site |
| Laundry | Paid on-site | Free in-unit washer/dryer |
| Nightly cost for 16 guests | $1,200+ (3 rooms) | $395–$895 (one home) |
Kissimmee Neighborhoods for Disney Vacations — Where to Stay
Kissimmee, Florida is home to thousands of short-term rentals, but not all neighborhoods are equal. Here’s how the top vacation-rental communities compare:
- Encore at Reunion West (where 450 Burma is located) — Newest, gated, 24/7 security, resort clubhouse, closest to Disney via World Drive.
- Reunion Resort — Larger, more spread out, golf-focused.
- Champions Gate — Similar tier, slightly farther from Disney.
- Windsor at Westside — Comparable amenities, larger lots.
- Solara Resort — Newer, family-focused, similar distance.
- Hwy 192 motels — Cheaper, but older construction and higher traffic.
Why Kissimmee for a Disney Vacation?
Kissimmee is the closest city to Walt Disney World after Lake Buena Vista (which is mostly Disney property). Staying in Kissimmee means:
- Shorter drives to the parks — 15–25 minutes to all four Disney parks.
- Access to Disney property — Kissimmee has a Disney address ZIP code for many rentals.
- Lower cost per guest — A 6-BR home often costs less than 2 Disney hotel rooms.
- Full kitchens — Groceries from Publix, Walmart, or Whole Foods nearby.
- Quieter evenings — Residential streets vs. noisy resort lobbies.
Things to Do Near Our Kissimmee Vacation Home
- Complete guide to Orlando attractions
- Island H2O Waterpark (5 min away)
- Old Town Kissimmee (retro boardwalk, rides)
- Gatorland (30 min)
- Margaritaville Resort day pass (8 min)
- Disney Springs (15 min — free shopping, dining)
- Champions Gate Village (dining, Starbucks, grocery — 7 min)
Kissimmee FL Vacation Rental FAQs
Is Kissimmee the same as Orlando?
No — Kissimmee is a separate city in Osceola County, just south of Orlando. However, Walt Disney World is physically located partly in Kissimmee/Bay Lake, so Kissimmee rentals are often closer to Disney than Orlando hotels.
How far is Kissimmee to Disney World?
From 450 Burma, Magic Kingdom is 15 minutes (8 miles). Different parts of Kissimmee range from 10–30 minutes depending on neighborhood.
Is Kissimmee safe for families?
Gated vacation-rental communities like Encore at Reunion West are extremely safe — 24/7 guarded entry, private security patrols, low crime. These resort-style neighborhoods are ideal for families with kids.