When visiting Disney World, it doesn’t always make sense to stay at the Disney World resort hotels.
Whether it be because of budget, the amount of people visiting, or simply the hope of getting away from all the hustle and bustle that is Disney World, some people just don’t want to stay on property, and that is A-OK! However, it can be pretty difficult to find alternative options if you don’t know where to start looking. Well, that’s where we come in! A popular choice for many Disney World visitors is to rent VRBOs for the week of their visit and simply drive to and from the parks.
We’ve helped ya out a little bit and found the top 10 most highly rated VRBOs near Disney World. Check it out!
4.8-Star Resort-Style House — 15mins Away
This resort-style home is only a 15-minute drive from Disney World and features a pool with a slide, a Candyland-themed kids’ room, Mario-themed playroom, a home theater, and more! It features four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and sleeps up to 10 people.
4.6-Star Home With Complimentary Shuttle to Disney World
This house is located just a few minutes’ walk away from Encore Resort, has five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a heated pool and spa. This home sleeps up to 10 guests.
4.5-Star Star Wars-Themed Home
This villa has five bedrooms and five bathrooms, and features a home theater, a private pool and spillover spa, a super hero-themed game room, and a Star Wars-themed play area.
4.6-Star Home With Minions Theme
This house sleeps up to 10 people and features five bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. This one has a home theater, a game room, a private swimming pool and spillover spa, and even a Minions-themed bedroom for kiddos!
5-Star Home That Sleeps 17
This 5-Star home features eight bedrooms that can sleep up to 17 people, so this house is ideal for larger groups. The highlighted features include three themed children’s bedrooms — a princess room, a camping room, and a Harry Potter room.
5-Star Home in Storey Lake
This home is right next to Disney World! It has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and can sleep up to eight people. Aside from the proximity to Disney World, a highlight of this house is the pool area which features a covered lanai.
4.7-Star Condo 2 Miles From Disney World
This condo is located only 2 miles away from Disney World and features three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and can sleep up to eight people. You’ll have access to a full resort with amenities such as a playground, pool, business center, and a mini-market.
4.9-Star Villa Minutes From Disney World
This villa has four bedrooms and four bathrooms — all themed to the magic! The highlight of this home is the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse kids room! This could be a great option for those of you traveling with smaller kiddos. Oh, and there’s a Star Wars-themed game room and a heated pool!
5-Star Villa With Heated Pool And Arcade-Style Game Room
This home is only 2.5 miles away from Disney World and features five bedrooms and five bathrooms — sleeping 10. The highlight of this villa is the AMAZING game room, which looks exactly like it belongs in a proper arcade. Oh, and we can’t forget about the heated pool and spa.
5-Star Townhome With Themed Rooms
This townhome is located within Storey Lake, a gated community just minutes from Disney World. This home features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and sleeps up to 10. The highlight of this home is the array of themed bedrooms, from Marvel characters to Mickey Mouse!
And there you have it! These homes are all located within a short distance of all the magic, and if you’re going in a large group, this could be a great way to save some money while still having a great experience. We’ll continue to keep you updated with more lodging information and tips, so make sure to follow along for more.
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