Children-friendly vacation home with private pool | City view
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
Children-friendly vacation home with private pool | City view (also known as Minnie Hideaway Villa) is a 5-bedroom vacation home in the Calabay Parc at Tower Lake community near Haines City/Auburndale, Florida. It’s designed as a full-home base for groups, combining an in-home kitchen, laundry, and multiple themed bedrooms with a private pool and spa. Star classification is not provided, but it holds a 4.978261 public rating from 92 reviews.
Bedrooms & Layout
The villa includes three queen/king bedrooms and two bunk-bed rooms, with multiple TVs throughout. Sleeping setups include a king master with en-suite bath and pool access, a dual master queen with en-suite bath and pool access, plus another queen bedroom with a shared bathroom. The remaining rooms are kid-focused: a Marvel-themed bunk room and a Disney-themed bunk room, both sharing a bathroom.
Kitchen & Living Spaces
A full kitchen supports in-home cooking with an oven stove and microwave, plus practical essentials like an ironing board, washer, heating, and air conditioning. Dining is set up for groups with a table seating 6 and a breakfast bar seating 4. The living room includes sofa seating and a TV, with direct access to the pool area.
Pool, Games & Recreation
Outdoor features center on a private pool and private spa, plus an outdoor dining table for 6, two sun loungers, and a seating area with a coffee table. A pool safety fence is provided for added peace of mind with children. Indoors, the games room offers a ping pong table and an air hockey table; a fitness center is also listed among amenities.
Community & Location
The home is in a fully gated community with 24/7 security-controlled entry, plus a boating jetty and fishing pier. It’s positioned for Central Florida driving access via I‑4, with a bus stop at 2480 N. 10th St. about 704 m away. Nearby dining includes Culver’s (about 1006 m), Chili’s Grill & Bar (about 1166 m), Crabs Factory (about 1498 m), and several additional restaurants within a short drive.
Best for
This villa is best for families and multi-generation groups who want a kid-oriented setup (Disney/Marvel bunk rooms) plus a private pool, spa, and a games room for downtime. It also suits theme-park-focused trips that prioritize a quieter home base with quick road access via I‑4, while still being near everyday dining options.
Travel tips
If you plan to use pool/spa heating, note it’s not included in the daily rate and the electric pool heat requires a minimum of 4 consecutive days; heating is recommended from October through May. For car-free moments, the bus station at 2480 N. 10th St. is roughly 704 m away, but most guests will likely rely on driving for the broader Central Florida area. The primary guest must be at least 21 years old, so plan booking/arrival accordingly.
What guests say
Guest feedback highlights a consistently excellent overall stay and indicates the home matches its listing photos. Reviewers specifically mention enjoying the spacious 5-bedroom layout and the way the living room connects to the pool area, creating an easy indoor–outdoor flow. Location convenience for day trips (including quick access for park-area driving via I‑4) is also noted as a plus. A recurring critique is a lack of clear instructions for operating the pool/spa controls, and some guests report that certain game/arcade equipment can be tricky to use.
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