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Private home and entrance, stocked kitchen, fenced yard, Pets, boats ok,Parking

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Marina
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the kitchen.
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Smart TV, toys, books

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 584 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$445
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July

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St. Cloud, FL
  • Place, Lakefront Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Universal Studios Florida
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Walt Disney World® Resort
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the area

St. Cloud

A family-friendly stay in the heart of St. Cloud awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be 1.6 km (1 mi) from St. Cloud Regional Medical Center and 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Lakefront Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a furnished patio and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A fenced private garden, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .Enjoy access to bike hire and a playground. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. .With a stay at this St. Cloud holiday home, you'll be 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Florida Hospital and 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Lake Runnymede.

What's nearby

  • Lakefront Park - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Universal Orlando Resort - 27 min drive - 42.1 km
  • Universal Studios Florida - 28 min drive - 42.4 km
  • Disney Springs™ - 28 min drive - 42.0 km
  • Walt Disney World® Resort - 29 min drive - 43.0 km

Getting around

  • Kissimmee Station - 14 min drive
  • Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Catfish Place - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private home and entrance, stocked kitchen, fenced yard, Pets, boats ok,Parking

Stepping into this 1910 historic cracker house feels like stepping back in time — yet with all the comforts of today. Much of the original structure and walls remain, carrying over a century of stories within them. If walls could talk, they would share tales of the families and lives that have filled this space over generations. Guests often remark on the good vibes here, where friendly spirits seem to linger and the atmosphere feels both welcoming and serene.
The home is set on a spacious corner lot, giving you privacy and room to spread out. There’s plenty of parking — even for oversized vehicles, motorhomes, or boats — so you can bring along your toys for Florida’s lakes and open roads. The quiet street and distance between neighbors make the property feel like its own little world, perfect for those who want to escape the noise of city life.
Step outside onto the backyard deck, where mornings are best enjoyed with coffee in hand and evenings invite conversation under the stars. The fenced backyard makes it easy to relax knowing children or pets can safely roam. This home is proudly pet-friendly, welcoming your furry family members to join in your stay.
Inside, you’ll discover the perfect mix of character and comfort. Original details remind you of the home’s history, while blackout drapes in the bedrooms ensure sunlight won’t disturb your rest. You’ll find each space filled with charm, warmth, and thoughtful touches designed to make you feel at home.
When you’re ready to explore, the location couldn’t be better. Several parks are nearby, downtown Kissimmee is just minutes away with its shops, festivals, and restaurants, and Lake Tohopekaliga — with its marina, trails, and unforgettable sunsets — is only blocks away. The area also offers plenty of scenic bike trails and beautiful golf courses, perfect for active guests who want to enjoy Florida’s outdoors. And of course, Central Florida’s world-famous attractions are close by: Disney is about 30–40 minutes, Cocoa Beach and Melbourne an hour, and Tampa a bit further but ideal for a day trip.
Whether you’re here for history, relaxation, or adventure, this home offers a unique experience that stands apart from modern rentals. It’s not just a place to stay — it’s a place to feel connected, to rest deeply, and to create stories of your own within its storied walls.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please remember you are staying in a house, not a hotel. If you open something close it, If you borrow it, return it, if you break something fix it
care for any pets, if it sheds a lot there is a vacuum, if dog sits on furniture cover it, clean up poop, if I clean up after your dog - $100 charge
By renting this home you agree to follow all rules set forth, This is a non smoking property there is a $500 fee if you smoke on property

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: $100 pet fee per stay

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
The Purple House; Clean Quiet Relaxing

Frequently asked questions

Does Private home and entrance, stocked kitchen, fenced yard, Pets, boats ok,Parking have a pool?

Private home and entrance, stocked kitchen, fenced yard, Pets, boats ok,Parking has a communal pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Private home and entrance, stocked kitchen, fenced yard, Pets, boats ok,Parking ?

As of 29 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private home and entrance, stocked kitchen, fenced yard, Pets, boats ok,Parking on 27 July 2026 start from AU$445, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Private home and entrance, stocked kitchen, fenced yard, Pets, boats ok,Parking family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as children's dinnerware and children's books, it's no surprise that Private home and entrance, stocked kitchen, fenced yard, Pets, boats ok,Parking is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Private home and entrance, stocked kitchen, fenced yard, Pets, boats ok,Parking ?

No, Private home and entrance, stocked kitchen, fenced yard, Pets, boats ok,Parking does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Private home and entrance, stocked kitchen, fenced yard, Pets, boats ok,Parking ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Private home and entrance, stocked kitchen, fenced yard, Pets, boats ok,Parking Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great place to stay, Location Location Location! Great and helpful host, at least my third stay here, and ready to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jill D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved hanging out on the back deck while the dog hunted lizards. The kitchen had everything we needed, and the location was great. We enjoyed our week here!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NOLAN P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place, perfect for a fishing trip. Thanks for the star fruit!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location for a weekend to attend a local wedding! Karen is a wonderful host and took great care of us. The dogs loved the back yard and we would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! Safe and super walkable neighborhood. Close to Lake Toho, and the Kissimmee chain of lakes. Plenty of good off-street parking and fantastic breakfast and dinner locations close by.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay and Karen is an excellent property manager. We will continue to keep this as a favorite on our list of places!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location.

The location was great for us, overall a decent stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and in good working order.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth-Daniel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was extremely helpful, courteous and kind. I wasn’t too impressed with the beef selection in the chain grocery’s around town, but the host keyed me in to a great farmers market right down the street. We got some great tritip and a big bag of the best beef bacon I ever consumed. The house is a cool older design, it was great. I would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute place

Cute and quaint place, love that we got to bring our dogs with us
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Cozy house with everything you need and a great and responsive host!
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Karen was great to communicate with. House was clean. I loved the master bath shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at the purple house quite a few times and the communication with property owner is excellent. We are able to openly make suggestions for improvement and many times those improvements have been made. If you are looking for great communication with a property owner, and a quaint little house...the purple house is your go-to stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Harold H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A good relaxing week

Went for a family wedding hah an enjoyable week
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our needs

Clean, safe, fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation trip to Fl

It was very pleasant property and we were comfortable there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Purple House

Great stay, nice location in St Cloud close to Kissimmee and Orlando. Clean, quiet and Karen was a great host! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rekha V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and Beautiful house

The house was what we needed, it was a pleasant stay! Location is great! Close to shops and restaurants! Communication with the host was fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location for visiting with family in the area

We usually book by a hotel when visiting family in the St Cloud, FL area and this was a much easier option. Super close to out daughter’s house and pet friendly without smelling like pets have been here as I have terrible allergies.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Second Visit

Everything was great and met our needs for our 10 day visit. Our host was excellent and even upgraded some things since our last stay. The location is in a quiet neighborhood and conveniently located near the local stores and restaurants. We're looking forward to another visit when in the area! Thanks again Karen!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maritza V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

August 2022 Stay

The house was what my family and I needed. Location is great! Close to shops and restaurants! Communication was fantastic!
Stayed 22 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Stay at the Purple Cottage

The cottage was a perfect place for my son and I to stay for his fishing tournament on the lake, which was just a few blocks away. It was clean, and exactly as described in pictures. The host was great and super friendly! She responded to all inquiries quickly, introduced herself to us when there, and accommodating to our needs. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Purple house

This house is wonderful clean cute very charming. Wonderful place to vacation and close to parks. Karen is a wealth of knowledge and easily to talk to! I would highly recommend visiting!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Purple house

Absolutely perfect for any type of stay. Outstanding host. Fenced yard perfect with pets! Could not chose better
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really liked the “Purple House”. It was perfect for our family of 4, it was close to many dining options and about 30 minutes from the parks. Ms. Karen was very helpful and super nice. The house is a little on the older side, but has a lot of character. Thank you for letting us stay in your house.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024