Game Room, Pool & Spa: Disney Area Getaway!
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
Game Room, Pool & Spa: Disney Area Getaway! is a single-story, smoke-free vacation home in the Auburndale/Haines City area, positioned as a Disney-area base with a strong family-and-groups focus. The home spans about 2,600 sq ft with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, and can sleep up to 12 in beds (up to 14 total using a king air mattress). It’s pet-friendly with a pre-trip fee and is set in a quiet, gated community.
Sleeping & Layout
The home includes two king bedroom suites (one with a king air mattress stored in the suite closet), plus a queen bedroom, a room with two twin beds, and a bunk setup (twin/full bunk with a twin trundle). Family gear includes a Pack ’n Play/crib and a high chair. Guests often highlight the layout, including a separate suite and a central courtyard/patio arrangement that encourages everyone to gather outdoors.
Amenities & Recreation
Standout features include a dedicated game room with a pool table, Street Fighter arcade machine, Xbox, arcade basketball, board games, and its own mini-split A/C unit. Outdoors, a screened lanai pairs a private saltwater pool and spa/hot tub with grilling and lounge comfort, including ceiling fans and heaters; pool heat is available for an optional nightly fee. Community amenities add an outdoor pool, fitness center, tennis court, and a recreation center.
Kitchen, Comfort & Conveniences
A full kitchen supports longer stays with a dishwasher (detergent pods provided), fridge, stove/oven, microwave, blender, toaster/toaster oven, cooking basics and spices, plus both drip and Keurig coffee makers. Comfort features include central A/C and heat, an electric fireplace, heated floors, ceiling fans, and free Wi‑Fi; laundry is handled via an in-home washer/dryer with detergent. Parking is via a private driveway for up to 5 vehicles.
Location & Nearby
The home is about 22 miles from Walt Disney World and roughly 31 miles from Universal Studios attractions. Golfers are close to Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club (about 0.7 miles), with multiple additional courses within roughly 7–13 miles. Nearby dining includes Denny’s, All American Eats, Manny’s Original Chophouse (Haines City), Island Cravings, Beef ’O’ Brady’s, and CRUNCHY, and two bus stops sit around 1.1 km away; major airports include Orlando International (about 38 miles) and Tampa International (about 66 miles).
Best for
This home is best for families and multi-generational groups who want space to spread out and stay entertained between theme-park days, thanks to the 5-bedroom layout, game room, and private saltwater pool/spa. It’s also a strong fit for travelers who prefer a quieter, gated neighborhood while still being within driving range of Disney (~22 miles), Universal (~31 miles), and nearby restaurants and shops outside the community gate.
Travel tips
Plan on having a car: Disney World is about 22 miles away and Universal Studios about 31 miles, and the property offers driveway parking for up to 5 vehicles. If you want warmer water, pool heat is an optional nightly add-on paid pre-trip and applies to the entire stay. Two bus stops are located about 1.1 km away (U.S. 27 & Southern Dunes Blvd., and 36100 US 27 and Maxcy Plaza Cir).
What guests say
Reviews consistently emphasize how well the layout works for larger groups, including the sense of space and the value of being able to stay together in one home. Guests repeatedly call out the outdoor courtyard/lanai and pool/patio area as a centerpiece for relaxing and spending time together. Cleanliness and updated interiors are mentioned as strengths, along with the calm feel of the gated community. Location feedback highlights convenience to restaurants and stores just outside the gate, plus the added option of using the community clubhouse pool when extra space is helpful.
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