Runaway Beach Resort condo rental - Zero entry kiddie pool with water features
Zero entry kiddie pool with water features
 
Runaway Beach Resort condo rental - Zero entry kiddie pool with water features

Zero entry kiddie pool with water features

Beautiful Key West style units

Beautiful Key West style units

Zero entry adult heated swimming pool

Zero entry adult heated swimming pool

Great pool for the kids to enjoy!

Great pool for the kids to enjoy!

Fully furnished living room with queen sleeper sofa cable tv and DVD player

Fully furnished living room with queen sleeper sofa cable tv and DVD player

Dining area

Dining area

Breakfast bar

Breakfast bar

Sleeper Sofa in Living Room

Sleeper Sofa in Living Room

Full size Washer and Dryer

Full size Washer and Dryer

Full sized bathroom

Full sized bathroom

Distant view of condo unit.

Distant view of condo unit.

View of condo porch and French doors.

View of condo porch and French doors.

King size bed in soothing master bedroom.

King size bed in soothing master bedroom.

Beautiful kiddie pool with water features

Beautiful kiddie pool with water features

  • Bedrooms1
  • Sleeps6
  • 1 Bathroom
Minimum Stay 3 nights
 

Photos and Description of the Runaway Beach Resort vacation condo rental
1BR/1BA with Lake View Sleeps 4-6

Make our lovely one bedroom, one bathroom condo your home away from home while you enjoy Disney, Magic Kingdom, Epicot, Animal Kingdom, Universal Studios, Sea World and much more!

Located 3 miles from the entrance of Disney in the gated Key West style resort community of Runaway Beach Club Villas. This beautifully appointed ground floor condo features a fully equipped kitchen with granite counter tops, breakfast bar, dinning area and full sized appliances overlooking a tranquil lake. The master bedroom has a king sized bed and a spacious walk-in closet with a safe. There is a pull-out queen sized sleeper sofa in the comfortable living room.

Take a break from your sightseeing and enjoy the resort's heated zero entry adult pool along with kiddie pool, outdoor jacuzzi and fitness room. Enjoy the convienence of our condo's full sized washer and dryer during your stay. Free WIFI throughout the condo along with cable programing in both of the 36' flat screen televisions located in the living room and master bedroom.

Nearby Activities & Points of Interest:

Amusement Parks: 3 miles to Walt Disney World, 5 miles to Downtown Disney (including Disney Quest & Cirque du Soleil), 7 miles to Sea World, 11 miles to Universal Studios, 2 miles to Old Town Amusement Park.

Dinner Theaters: 1.5 miles to Capone's Dinner & Show, 3 miles to Arabian Nights Dinner Theater, 3 miles to Medieval Times Dinner Theater, 4 miles to Murderwatch Mystery Dinner Theater.

Water Parks: 3 miles to Water Mania, 6 miles to Typhon Lagoon, 7 miles to Blizzard Beach, 10 miles to Wet N Wild.

Miniature Golf: 1 mile to Congo River Golf, 2 miles to Pirates Cove Adventure Golf, 3 miles to River Adventure Golf , 3 miles to Pirates Island.

Go- Karts: 1 mile to Nascart Family Raceway, 2 miles to Kartworlds, 2 miles to Happy Days Family Fun Center.

Bowling: 4 miles to Kissimmee Lanes, 7 miles to Orange Bowl Lanes

Movie Theaters: 1.6 miles to Millennium Theater (3D), 4 miles to AMC Theater at Celebration, 4 miles to Osceola Square 6 Cinema, 5 miles to AMC Theater @ Downtown Disney.

Museums: 3 miles to Mel Fisher's Treasure, 3 miles to Pioneer Museum, 5 miles to Flying Tigers Warbirds Air Museum, 9 miles to Ripley's Believe It or Not, 9 miles to Richard Petty Driving Experience, 10 miles to Wonderworks Interactive Museum.

Golf Courses: 2 miles to Falcons Fire, 3 miles to Hawk Landing, 4 miles to Celebration, 5 miles to Lake Buena Vista, and many more in the area!

Major League Baseball Spring Training: 5 miles to Atlanta Braves training (ESPN Wide World Sports), 9 miles to Houston Astros training ( Osceola County Stadium).

Zoos: 3.5 miles to Jungleland Zoo, 9 miles to Gatorland.

Dinning, Shopping & Entertainment Centers: 5 miles to Downtown Disney, 11 miles to Citywalk Universal Studios, 10 miles to Pointe Orlando, 2 miles to OldTown, 2 miles to Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores.

Supermarket/Grocery Stores: 1 mile or less to Publix & Walmart.

Restaurants Include: 1 or 2 miles to Romano's Macaroni Grill, Rosarios Italian American, Bob Evans, Olive Garden, Pizza Hut, Dennys, Cattleman's Steak House, Coconut Willy's British Pub, Longhorn Steakhouse, Kabuki Japanese Steak House, Las Vegas Buffet, IHOP, Taco Bell, McDonalds.

Airport: 21 miles to Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Other attractions in Central Florida: 32 miles to Legoland, 61 miles to Kennedy Space Center, 75 miles to Busch Gardens, 67 miles to Cocoa Beach, 74 miles to Daytona Beach.

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About Gail and Wendy Russell

We are two sisters with three daughters between us. We love having 'girls only' vacations at our condo. Our daughters look forward to these vacations- they love the attractions in the area, poking around in Celebration, going to our pool and just hanging out in the condo.

Gail and Wendy Russell purchased this condo in 2010
Why Gail and Wendy Russell chose Runaway Beach Resort

My sister and I purchased this property because we felt that it offered the best of both worlds- close proximity to Disney and all the central Florida attractions and enough things for us to do 'at home' if we didn't want to sight see. We love the pool area with the adult and kiddie pools and hot tub. But what really sold us with the condo itself. It's lovely- we felt that if it was not a vacation home we could imagine ourselves living there.

8 Reviews of Property 437525 in Runaway Beach Resort, Florida

1BR/1BA Beautiful Resort Condo 3 Miles to Disney!
average rating of 4.428571 based on 8 reviews
business
1BR/1BA Beautiful Resort Condo 3 Miles to Disney!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p437525vb
908-295-9880
Runaway Beach Club Kissimmee Central
5

Great for Disney

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: May 9, 2013
  • Stayed: May 2013
My husband and I stayed here for four nights at the beginning of May, specifically to go to Disney World. The condo was fantastic--clean, comfortable, with everything you would need. The pictures are very accurate. The owners were very communicative and helpful, both before and after our stay.

Since it rained every day we were there, we didn't use the pool or any of the other resort facilities. Even in the rain, Disney is magical, but the best part was being able to come "home" from the parks and throw all of our wet stuff in the dryer! We were also able to bring our leftovers back from eating out and make our own breakfast, which was so comfortable and nice.

Disney was a 10-15 minute drive away, depending on traffic, and very easy to find just following the signs. There is a Wal-Mart about 2 minutes away, and outlet shopping 5 minutes away.

One nice thing my husband and I both enjoyed was that the condo overlooked the lake area and so in addition to a nice view from the living room windows, it felt very private. There is a pathway where people could walk to the pool, and since it was raining, maybe it was less crowded than usual. But in the mornings and evenings, it felt very peaceful and quiet.

We really enjoyed our stay and would totally recommend this rental to our friends and family. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at our condo. My sister and I are so blessed to be able to share our "Home Away from Home" with such wonderful people. Hope to have you visit us again:)
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1BR/1BA Beautiful Resort Condo 3 Miles to Disney!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p437525vb
908-295-9880
Runaway Beach Club Kissimmee Central
5

Home Away From Home

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Apr 16, 2013
  • Stayed: Apr 2013
This was our third condo rental since February and it was truly our favorite! Runaway Beach Club is a beautiful resort with many amenities. It's clean, well maintained and very inviting. We thoroughly enjoyed the pool area.
The condo itself was even nicer than we expected. It's charming, very cozy and a true " home away from home". The owners, Gail & Wendy, are very accommodating and readily available via phone or email.
We found the location to be excellent. You are close to everything you could possibly need or want during your stay. We have already recommended the property to family and friends and hope to return ourselves as soon as possible. It's a terrific place to stay and play for a reasonable price.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
1BR/1BA Beautiful Resort Condo 3 Miles to Disney!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p437525vb
908-295-9880
Runaway Beach Club Kissimmee Central
Flemington, New Jersey
5

Mom

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Apr 14, 2013
  • Stayed: Aug 2012
My family of five looked forward to staying at the property location. We made several inquiries to the owner prior to traveling to the property for a family vacation. The owner was very pleasant in addressing all of our questions and easily accessible, promptly returning all of our correspondences. The property did not disappoint us for it was accurately described and the photos greatly reflected the cleanliness and well maintained area. The location was gratifying to my family for our scheduled agenda for nearby attractions and the Walmart, allowing us to have a relaxing and fun vacation. Of course we spent a lot of time visiting Mickey and Minnie as well as other Disney characters while in the area. We told several people about the location and the wonderful time we had as a family staying in such a cozy, home-like environment. We don't take vacations often, but this property location is still on our list for when we head back to Florida for any future endeavors.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
business
1BR/1BA Beautiful Resort Condo 3 Miles to Disney!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p437525vb
908-295-9880
Runaway Beach Club Kissimmee Central
Charlotte, North Carolina
5

Great Vacation Getaway :)

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Apr 13, 2013
  • Stayed: Dec 2012
I decided to take my daughter down to Disney for an early Christmas gift and it was truly such a treat! The Condo was adorable and super clean and had a beautiful view of the lake. My daughter and I would take our morning walks throughout the complex every morning go to the parks during the day and relax at the pool in the late afternoon. I had never rented anything from VRBO before and always would just stay at hotels so I was a bit nervous at first not to mention a bit fussy. This totally exceeded all of my expectations! I will never stay at hotel again because this is so much more cost effective. I am planning a return visit in the fall with my daughter along with my hubby this time! Thank you so much for making this trip a memorable one for us!
Recommended for:  Families with Young Children
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1BR/1BA Beautiful Resort Condo 3 Miles to Disney!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p437525vb
908-295-9880
Runaway Beach Club Kissimmee Central
1

YOU BETTER PASS!

  • 1 of 5
  • Submitted: Apr 10, 2013
  • Stayed: Apr 2013
Started out rocky and never got better. Now, in fairness to the owner, none of this was their fault. I'd say more of a management issue, but here was our experience: I was given the wrong code to get in the condo door at the outset. It took an hour and a half for management to get me the correct code. Meanwhile, I had milk, cheese, deli meat, etc., that I had just bought spoiling in the car in the Florida heat, not to mention a very tired and cranky 5-year-old. This was five o'clock in the evening after a day of airport and rental car fiascoes. I thought, well, we'll go to the pool tomorrow, relax, have a hamburger at the tiki bar, etc. The little one can play in the zero entry kiddie pool, I can relax, not be quite as guarded as I am when we're at a regular pool, so on and so forth. And I'm sure the kiddie pool is nice, and I'm sure the tiki bar makes a delicious hamburger and a refreshing cocktail. I wouldn't know because all of these were CLOSED!!!! Closed during SPRING BREAK!!!! REALLY????? So the whole reason I booked this place was for the kiddie pool and the tiki bar, none of which was available. The kiddie pool was closed indefinitely due to construction going on next door. The tiki bar was closed and oh, gee, "When we do get it open, we won't be serving hot food any longer; just chips." It would have been nice to have been made aware of all this before the reservation was made. Oh, and did I mention Godzilla was in the condo above us? Apparently Godzilla gets up at 4:00 a.m. Godzilla also doesn't go to sleep until 1:00 a.m. And don't forget the four air conditioning units outside of the bedroom window, one of which sounds like a screeching jet airplane spinning out of control, except it never crashes to silence. Also, the particular unit we had was adjacent to the cleaning staff headquarters, so each morning and each evening we had to listen to the cleaning staff's yelling and swearing at one another. Not impressed. Not happy. And will never be back.
Owner's Response: My sister and I are truly sorry that you had some issues during your four day stay at our condo. As I explained on the phone while you were waiting for the new passcode, the passcode problem has never occurred before and it certainly shouldn't have happened to you. I was happy to receive your texts that evening that once you entered the condo you thought it was "great" and you appreciated our courtesy of voluntarily refunding your $65 cleaning fee as a gesture of apology and that you would be "back again" despite your disappointment about no hot food at the tiki bar.

We feel badly that the kiddie pool was closed during your stay. The kiddie pool had to be closed due to necessary emergency repair of the seawall separating the lagoon from the pool, closed obviously for safety concerns. The repairs have been made, and the kiddie pool has re-opened to everyone's delight.

We are committed to providing our guests the best vacation experience possible. To this end, in the last three months we have purchased a new flat screen television for the living room, a new dryer, new bedding, pillows and sheets for the bedroom and additional decorating.

My sister and I have stayed numerous times at the condo and have never experienced the loud noises you mentioned, nor have we had any complaints from any other guests about it. However, the condo association will be installing new double- paned windows in the near future and that should take care of any possible noise.

Again, we are sorry for any inconvenience you experienced.

Gail and Wendy
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1BR/1BA Beautiful Resort Condo 3 Miles to Disney!
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908-295-9880
Runaway Beach Club Kissimmee Central
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Worth a return visit

  • Submitted: Feb 10, 2013
  • Stayed: Jan 2013
My family and I stayed in this condo for a long weekend in January 2013. We chose it because of it's proximity to Disney, it's amenities, the price and it looked nice in the photos. The condo exceeded our expectations- the photos do not do the place justice- it is even nicer than the photos ( I suspect some of the photos are old as there is a new flat screen television in the living room which looks different than the one in the photo. Also, the kitchen has some additional decorations that make it even more attractive). The grounds were well maintained and clean and the pools and sauna were first rate. The condo was also an easy drive to all the locations advertised. The owners, Gail and Wendy, were easy to work with and very helpful.
It was a great vacation for us and we look forward to returning.
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
1BR/1BA Beautiful Resort Condo 3 Miles to Disney!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p437525vb
908-295-9880
Runaway Beach Club Kissimmee Central
Columbia, MO
5

Great place to stay!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jan 29, 2013
  • Stayed: Jan 2013
The Runaway Beach Resort was a beautiful facility. It was quiet and yet very close to all the attractions, shopping, and restaurants that we desired. We really enjoyed our stay there.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
1BR/1BA Beautiful Resort Condo 3 Miles to Disney!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p437525vb
908-295-9880
Runaway Beach Club Kissimmee Central
Toms River, NJ
5

Disney Family Vacation

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Oct 19, 2012
  • Stayed: Apr 2012
This was our first Disney vacation and the Condo Resort was everything the owner told us and the place actually looked like the pictures posted. Everything went smooth from the arrival to the departure. The unit was clean and very well maintained. The property was very family friendly and the kids had a great time at the pool so much, they would ask us when can we leave Disney to go back to the pool where they met new friends. The location is ideal and there was food shopping, restaurants and things to do within minutes from the resort.Going to the Disney parks was so easy and convenient and we were just minutes away from all the action. I would totally recommend this property to family and friends for the price you cannot beat it.
Recommended for:  Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 4/4