Escape to Hakuna Ma'Cottage, a beautiful Lion King-inspired villa in Kissimmee, Florida. Relax in the spacious living area with a 65-inch flat-screen TV and Xbox One gaming system or enjoy some friendly competition in the game room featuring a pool table and air hockey table.
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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8166 sq m
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Kitchen
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Air conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Hakuna Ma'Cottage is a beautiful vacation rental home just 2.8 miles from Walt Disney World in Kissimmee, Florida. It has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, including 2 master suites. This spacious villa sleeps 8 people in comfort. The great room has a 65-inch, flat-screen TV with an Xbox One gaming system. Every bedroom also has a flat-screen TV. The southern facing pool sits on an over-sized pool deck surrounded by a privacy fence. The game room features a pool table and air hockey table.
Need more than one villa? We own the 5-bedroom villa to the left of this one and the 4-bedroom villa to the right of it so we have three villas in a row on this street! We also own five other villas in nearby neighborhoods. Ask us for more details.
The optional pool heat is available for $30 PER DAY PLUS TAX IN ADDITION TO THE DAILY RATE. Pool heat is recommended for stays occurring October through April. Please let us know if you want the optional pool heat for your stay and we will add it to your reservation.
Hakuna Ma'Cottage is a Lion King inspired villa just 5 minutes from Walt Disney World in Kissimmee, Florida. It has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, including 2 master suites. This spacious villa sleeps 8 people in total comfort. The functional floorplan boasts a bright, open living area with a separate dining area and kitchen. The huge, southern facing swimming pool sits on an oversized pool deck surrounded by a screen enclosure and privacy fence. The game room features both a pool table and air hockey table. Let's explore all the amenities in more detail!
For Florida vacation villas, one of the most prized amenities is the pool and Hakuna Ma'Cottage has a great one! The oversized pool deck offers plenty of room to relax around the huge, southern facing pool. A southern facing pool is desirable for the most sunshine on the pool throughout the day, but if it gets too hot, sip on a drink at the table and chairs located in the covered lanai. Of the three exits from the villa to the lanai, one is directly across the hall from the shared bathroom, so no need to walk through the villa with wet feet when nature calls. Make use of our ample wall-mounted bathing suit and towel hangers located in the covered lanai, so your wet swimwear and towels can stay outside even if it rains. The screen enclosure covering the pool deck keeps out the bugs and lizards, while the privacy fence keeps out the prying eyes of neighbors. If you have little ones, the pool alarms on all doors and the removable toddler fence provide a safer and more relaxing experience for all. If you are visiting in the cooler months, POOL HEATING IS AVAILABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE.
The inside of this villa is just as spectacular as the outside. The thoughtful floor plan gives a bright, airy feel to the living area while offering convenient separation of the dining and kitchen areas. The living room has vaulted ceilings and the French doors to the pool deck and large window above provide plenty of light. Hakuna Ma'Cottage is decorated with African inspired décor in the living area and adult bedrooms. There is 65-inch, wall-mounted, flat-screen TV, over a wall-mounted entertainment shelf housing the Microsoft Xbox One along with a collection of movies and games to enjoy. All five TV's in the villa have free cable TV through Roku streaming devices which means all TV's can also login to your favorite Roku apps like Netflix. The phone in Hakuna Ma'Cottage also has free calling anywhere in the US and Canada and of course, there is also complimentary, high-speed, wireless internet. Near the front door, there is a cabinet full of games for the family.
Off the living area to the left is the king bedroom suite. Stretch out in comfort on the king-sized bed and relax with your own flat screen TV or step out to the lanai through your own French doors. The king bathroom features a huge garden tub as well as a 6-foot shower stall. The walk-in closet provides plenty of space for clothes. Know your valuables are secure in the hotel-style safe located in the king suite closet. On the right side of the villa is the queen bedroom suite and the hallway leading to the two kid's bedrooms. The queen bedroom suite features a queen-sized bed and has its own flat-screen TV and a private full bathroom with a tub/shower combo. The two kid's bedrooms share a full bathroom with a tub/shower combo. The first kid's room has two twin beds and is decorated with a Nemo/Dori theme. The second kid's bedroom has two twin beds and is decorated with a Minecraft theme. I know, Minecraft has nothing to do with Disney, but our kids love Minecraft!
One of the best features of this floorplan is that it is open, but the kitchen and dining room both have a feeling of separation from the living area. The dining area features a roomy table with seating for six. The African themed place settings are complimented by a full set of Disney dishes and finished off with the "Be Our Guest" wine glasses. The kitchen has a breakfast nook with seating for three in front of a large bay window, so you can enjoy the beautiful Florida morning sun. The kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker and side-by-side fridge with filtered water and an ice maker. All the cookware, dishes and utensils you need are there including plastic dishes and glasses if you want to eat or enjoy a drink on the lanai. See how many Disney cooking utensils and accessories you can count! Look in the freezer and you'll find our frozen plastic mugs, which are perfect for the pool on a hot day.
No vacation villa would be complete without a game room. Hakuna Ma'Cottage has a game room featuring a pool table and air hockey table. The laundry units are also located in the game room as well as other items for your convenience, such as an ironing board, a Graco DuoGlider stroller, a smaller umbrella stroller and a highchair. There is also a pack and play located in the villa. We love families and children, so if there is something missing that you need for your baby, toddler, children or family, let us know and chances are we will purchase it for the villa!
The final amenity of the Hakuna Ma'Cottage villa that you should consider, is the dedicated ownership! We purchased this lovely villa in January of 2015. It was in need of a bit of TLC, but over the last couple years, we did extensive improvements to bring it up to its current beauty! We now have eight villas in the area, and we have near perfect reviews on all our villas. Our business philosophy is simple: provide an impeccably clean villa, constantly be upgrading our villas and provide the best customer service possible!
Try Hakuna Ma'Cottage for your next vacation and have no worries…Hakuna Matata!
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the villa: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Streaming services
Video games
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Area rugs in room
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: Smoking is allowed OUTSIDE ONLY.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
Things to do
Air hockey
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Heated pool
Tennis
Water park
Basketball nearby
Golfing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Every guest must electronically sign our Rental Agreement. Refusal to sign the rental agreement will result in cancellation of your reservation.
Exceeding the Max Guests or Max Adults per the rental agreement may result in cancellation of reservation, removal from villa and NO REFUND.
A security deposit of up to $500 will be held during the guest's length of stay and released after departure.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed OUTSIDE ONLY.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Frequently asked questions
Does Hakuna Ma'Cottage - Minecraft Room, Southern Pool! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Hakuna Ma'Cottage - Minecraft Room, Southern Pool! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Hakuna Ma'Cottage - Minecraft Room, Southern Pool!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Hakuna Ma'Cottage - Minecraft Room, Southern Pool!?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Hakuna Ma'Cottage - Minecraft Room, Southern Pool! located?
This family-friendly Kissimmee villa is within 3 mi (5 km) of Mystic Dunes Golf Club and Island H2O Live!. Walt Disney World® Resort and Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Reviews
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We absolutely loved our stay at the Hakuna Ma’Cottage. The neighborhood is very quiet. Kids enjoyed their rooms, pool and entertainment (especially Xbox and air hockey).
We really enjoyed our stay here and the property was really clean and tidy.
The owner and management team were very responsive and helpful.
Great location and all Disney parks could be reached within 5 and 15 minutes and Universal studios around 25 minutes.
I can not say enough good things about this property and owner! The check in process was flawless, communication was excellent, and property was very well kept. We will definitely be looking for this host again on our next Orlando trip.
This is a very nice place for family gatherings. Easy to get to most of Orlando's attractions. House is as described. Very clean, did find some leaves on a bedroom floor and one sink in the master bath was completely plugged. Not sure how those two things were missed when everything else was very clean. Again, very nice place to stay.
We had a leak surface around the toilet and they responded within the hour. Asked for the thermostat to be raised and they responded within the hour. Beautiful place.
Raul G.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Ashley S.
8 August 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Vacation 2024
Fun decorations, activities for kids and good communication with host. Some surrounding homes run down and yards over grown. Could use a deep cleaning (vacuum under beds, trim wiped down, drawers checked and garage needs sprayed for bugs ie. cockroaches). Overall good experience!
We stayed in the villa for 17 nights in sept/Oct 2023. It was perfect for our family; perfectly clean and had everything we’d need in a holiday home.
We somehow managed to lock ourselves out and after an email, someone came to rescue us immediately. We also had a query about how to work the tv and the villa owner phoned us to walk us through it.
I’m pretty fussy about rental properties but it more than lived up to my standards!
Would 100% stay again!
Carolyn, and family. ☺️
Location: The online description is exact. Very, very clean with a beautiful layout. Location: Less than 15 minutes from restaurants, supermarkets, and shopping centers. Also, there are a few water parks renting from 10 - 30 minutes away. Management: Exceptional! Gerry checked in with us the first night to make sure everything was OK. The pool was not heating up as it should, and I sent an email; two hours later it was being worked on and repaired. We received a refund for the days it did not work, which was unexpected, but very appreciated! There is no doubt we will go back in the future! Gerry, thank you for a great vacation!
Great Location, without the need to leave the property.
This home and location was excellent for us. The community along with adjoining communities was quiet and everyone was friendly. I felt safe during my morning jogs, and enjoyed the sun and beauty of nature. We were less than a ten minute drive to shopping areas, restaurants, and smaller theme parks however we didn’t feel the need to visit any of the water parks. The onsite pool allowed us to grill, splash, and lounge all on our own timing without any of the lines or crowds. We found plenty of games onsite for family night, and there was even a Xbox for my grandson. We encountered some issues however it wasn’t anything that hindered our stay. We notified our contact who was prompt in responding, offered to send someone over, which we declined. We felt it was best to wait until after our departure since it was small and not urgent. This was our first pool house experience. We are looking forward to returning next year.
We had a wonderful stay! The host was very responsive and helpful anytime we needed him. The house was clean and comfortable, and my kids loved the theming. It was so nice coming back here to rest after being at the parks!
The villa was absolutely perfect. The bedrooms were ample for the teenagers. The living area is big ebough for a family. The pool area was clean and had ample seating!
This house was perfect for our 4 day trip to Disney. We prefer to stay off site, and love having a private pool. This house was spacious, well equipped and had everything we needed. Very close to Disney, this was a short drive about 15 minutes to any of the 4 parks. Walmart just around the corner, very easy. Host was attentive and checked in with us on our arrival day. We had no issues during our stay.
Everything was exactly as listed, kids LOVED the pool. We used Lyft to travel to/from parks and it was super convenient with the home’s proximity. Great stay!
This property was located very close to the theme parks, and it was an easy commute to and from our vacation destinations! Great value, and we will definitely look into staying here again for our next time in the area.
Jaime H.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David and Christi D.
21 July 2018
Excellent. Great time!!!
Home was in a great location for the attractions in the area. Really enjoyed the private pool. Would recommend for an Orlando vacation.
This home has everything you need. We really enjoyed the pool, and this property is extremely clean! Thank you for allowing us to stay in such a great home!
This property has it all - enough room for a large family or several friends. Closely located to all major attractions (or just a quick drive). This was just what we needed.
So clean and had very thoughtful additions to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Incredibl close to all the parks. Would recommend highly. I will definitely be booking here next time we go to Disney.
Danielle W.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kelly T.
15 November 2016
Great house, awesome location.
We had a great stay. The owners were very responsive to all of our needs. The house was well-stocked. The location is amazing - near restaurants, a grocery store, and Disney parks (of course)