We were in the Orlando area for a surgical procedure at Florida Hospital in Celebration. Chose this VRBO townhouse due to location and size. It was just the two of us mainly but our youngest son and wife were joining us for a nite or two post-op to help out, therefore the larger unit.
The Emerald Island community is VERY security conscious. It takes going through two gates where you flash your pass to the card reader machine to access your unit. We had to go to the main gate then the clubhouse to get signed up for our pass to enter. It's all good if you are inclined to need this level of security, we thought it was a bit much but no real complaint.
The townhouse was as pictured and described. We were very pleased with the unit, decently furnished, plenty of TV's in most rooms, beds were comfortable, bathrooms nice with good water pressure in the showers, plenty of towels, good kitchen appliances (although the fridge was a little awkwardly placed) so all good there too.
Only three minor things could use a little attention. First, the wi-fi was a little weak but useable. Maybe a better router would help? Second, the floors could use a heavy-duty scrubbing. They were clean of sand or dust and nothing could be felt on bare feet but at the end of the day you wanted to wash your feet before getting into bed. Thirdly, all though the townhouse was reasonably well provisioned, it was provisioned a bit on the light side. Perhaps a little more toilet paper and an extra roll of paper towels or two ould be nice so you don't need to go to the store off the bat upon arrival.
Location was great! Very near Rte. 192 for all the shopping ( if you do Walmart it is close) , Walgreens and every type and brand of restaurant is right there. Disney is very close, maybe 10 or 15 minutes away. The community has two pools near the unit. One very close for the section of the community you are in and a larger pool with Tiki bar and snack shack at the clubhouse area, just a short walk, bike ride or car jaunt away. They even have HappyHour 4-7 each day!
Manny was a very good manager, always available by phone for any last minute questions or advice.
For the price, this place would be very hard to beat and is way more accommodating and comfortable than any hotel room.
We would be very happy to return should the need arise.