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Emerald Island Resort · Kissimmee, Florida

Tiki Hut over the Reef

7 bedrooms · 6 bathrooms · Up to 16 guests

Moana’s island, Cinderella’s carriage beds, and two game rooms. All under one roof.

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16 guests maximum7 bedrooms6 bathroomsEntire home

Picture their first ten minutes here.

About this home

Open the Moana suite and the island surrounds you: ocean murals across the walls and ceiling, queen-over-queen tiki-hut bunks, a hideout, and a tube slide down to the beach-style floor. After dark, Grandma Tala appears in hidden invisible ink. Cinderella’s carriage beds and the Mario & Donkey Kong bunks give the kids more worlds to choose from. For the whole family, there are two game rooms, a private pool and spa, and movies on a 150-inch outdoor screen.

◈ Private pool + spa⌂ Fully equipped kitchen✦ Themed bedrooms▧ Washer & dryer◇ Resort access♧ Dogs welcome · house rules apply
A place for everyone

Where you’ll sleep.

There’s space for up to 16 guests. Here’s how the bedrooms and bathrooms are arranged.

Moana suiteQueen-over-queen bunk · private bathroom · slide · 15 photos
Mario & Donkey Kong bedroomTwin-over-twin bunk · shared Jack-and-Jill bathroom · 9 photos
Cinderella bedroomTwo twin beds · shared Jack-and-Jill bathroom · 7 photos
Harry Potter king suiteOne king bed · private bathroom · 4 photos
Wall-E king suiteOne king bed · private bathroom · 5 photos
Beauty and the Beast king bedroomOne king bed · hall bathroom nearby · 4 photos
Sleeping Beauty full suiteOne full bed · private bathroom · 4 photos
See every bed & bathroom arrangement

Choose everyone’s room before you arrive.

BedroomBedsBathroomFloor
King suite1 kingPrivate bathroomSecond floor
King suite1 kingPrivate bathroomSecond floor
King bedroom1 kingTub/shower bathroom directly outside the bedroomDownstairs
Full suite1 fullPrivate bathroomSecond floor
Moana suitequeen-over-queen bunkPrivate bathroomSecond floor
Cinderella room2 twinsJack-and-Jill bathroom shared with Mario roomSecond floor
Mario & Donkey Kong roomtwin-over-twin bunkJack-and-Jill bathroom shared with Cinderella roomSecond floor

Each home has one first-floor bedroom; all other bedrooms are on the second floor. For specific mobility needs, confirm the entrance and bathroom setup before booking.

The downstairs king bedroom has a tub/shower bathroom directly outside and pool-area access.

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Themed kids’ bedrooms

Don’t just watch the story.
Sleep inside it.

Let them choose their favorite world before you arrive. These are the bedrooms waiting behind the doors at Tiki Hut over the Reef.

Moana suite at Tiki Hut over the Reef

Moana suite

Room details

Sleep inside Moana’s island adventure. Ocean scenes wrap the walls and ceiling around queen-over-queen tiki-hut bunks. Slide down to the beach-style floor, duck into the hideout, then return after dark: Grandma Tala’s invisible-ink reveal appears in the darkness.

Cinderella bedroom at Tiki Hut over the Reef

Cinderella bedroom

Room details

Cinderella, her prince, and her animal friends fill the walls and ceiling around two twin carriage beds. They can choose their carriage, climb in, and fall asleep surrounded by the fairytale.

Mario & Donkey Kong bedroom at Tiki Hut over the Reef

Mario & Donkey Kong bedroom

Room details

The Mario–Donkey Kong fight scene from The Super Mario Bros. Movie surrounds the twin-over-twin bunks. The stadium setting puts them in the middle of the showdown, with a Mario mushroom beanbag for a front-row seat. This room shares a Jack-and-Jill bathroom with Cinderella.

The adult bedrooms have quieter touches of Harry Potter, WALL-E, Beauty and the Beast, and Sleeping Beauty.

Entertainment inside your home

Two game rooms.
Who’s calling the rematch?

Come home early without ending the fun. Race side by side in the Despicable Me arcade, explore the Tron VR room, then turn the living room into the family stage.

Despicable Me game room at Tiki Hut over the Reef

Despicable Me game room

Room details

Despicable Me’s amusement-inspired arcade has room for a family tournament: two motorcycle racers for side-by-side competition, air hockey, basketball, kid-friendly axe throwing and darts, plus Nintendo Switch on a 75-inch TV. Pick your opponent and let the rematches begin.

Tron VR room at Tiki Hut over the Reef

Tron VR room

Room details

Enter Tron’s neon-lit digital world, with retro arcade machines and a 360° rotating VR ride. Rollercoaster experiences combine movement, sound, and wind effects; eligible riders can turn fully upside down. Riders must be 13+ with responsible adult supervision.

Living room · movies, karaoke & board games at Tiki Hut over the Reef

Living room · movies, karaoke & board games

Room details

Stretch out on the large sectional in front of the 75-inch Roku TV. Choose a family film, bring out the board games, or pass the karaoke microphone around.

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Two themed game rooms: Despicable Me and TronDual motorcycle racers for side-by-side racingAir hockey360° rotating VR ride with wind effects · riders 13+Retro arcade machinesBasketball shooting gameKid-friendly axe throwing and dartsNintendo Switch75-inch game-room Roku TVKaraoke and board games

The rotating VR ride is for riders 13+ with responsible adult supervision.

Poolside living

Grill dinner. Pick a movie.
Let the evening unfold.

The pool and spa are yours. So is the space around them: a large outdoor sectional, a dining table for eight, a two-person swing, and six sun loungers. Put a movie on the 150-inch screen and settle in together.

Your own poolside movie night at Tiki Hut over the Reef

Your own poolside movie night

Room details

Take a swim, settle into the spa, or claim a seat on the sectional for the movie. With the movie playing beside the water, there’s no need to choose between pool time and family film night.

Dinner outside. One more game. at Tiki Hut over the Reef

Dinner outside. One more game.

Room details

Fire up the BBQ, set the table for eight, and let the rematch move outside with cornhole, giant Connect 4, or tiki ring toss. BBQ propane and optional heat cost separately.

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Private screened pool and spaOutdoor projector with a 150-inch movie screenGiant Connect 4CornholePool floatsBBQ grill · propane costs extraOutdoor dining table and sectionalSun loungers

Pool heat is optional at $40/day. Children need active supervision around water; floats are not safety devices.

Can you picture your family here?

Check your dates for Tiki Hut over the Reef, or compare the other homes before you choose.

More than a place to sleep

One house. Plenty of ways
to spend the day.

A rainy afternoon, a rest day, or one more game before bed. See what’s inside your home and what’s shared at the resort.

Games inside your home 10 features
  • Two themed game rooms: Despicable Me and Tron
  • Dual motorcycle racers for side-by-side racing
  • Air hockey
  • 360° rotating VR ride with wind effects · riders 13+
  • Retro arcade machines
  • Basketball shooting game
  • Kid-friendly axe throwing and darts
  • Nintendo Switch
  • 75-inch game-room Roku TV
  • Karaoke and board games
Pool, patio & outdoor games 8 features
  • Private screened pool and spa
  • Outdoor projector with a 150-inch movie screen
  • Giant Connect 4
  • Cornhole
  • Pool floats
  • BBQ grill · propane costs extra
  • Outdoor dining table and sectional
  • Sun loungers
Kitchen & everyday comfort 8 features
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Refrigerator, stove, oven and microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils
  • Coffee station
  • Washer and dryer
  • Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
For the family 3 features
  • Pack-n-play
  • High chair
  • Dogs welcome · registration, charges and house rules apply
Shared resort facilities 8 features
  • Emerald Island resort pools and hot tub
  • Fitness center and sauna
  • Tiki bar
  • Nature trail and playgrounds
  • Tennis, pickleball, basketball and volleyball courts
  • Putting green
  • Business center
  • Guard-gated resort

Optional pool heat is $40/day; other extras may cost separately. Resort facilities follow their own opening hours and access rules. Rotating VR is for riders 13+ with responsible adult supervision.

The practical details of your stay
The practical side of a great stay

More time together.
Less to organize.

The entertainment is already here.

The listed in-home games and outdoor movie setup are part of the stay. Plan a rest day around the house without booking another outing.

Pack for the trip, not the house.

A kitchen, washer and dryer, pack-n-play, and high chair make family logistics easier.

A simpler last morning.

No stripping beds, vacuuming, or running the dishwasher. Take out your bagged trash and go. Follow the home’s checkout instructions for securing the property.

Pool heat: $40/day, optional.

Review your dates for the accommodation, cleaning, service fees, and taxes. Dog charges and resort parking permits may be additional; confirm anything collected separately before paying.

Your Orlando base

Emerald Island Resort

Your stay includes Emerald Island resort amenities, including a resort pool, hot tub, fitness center, playgrounds, and sports courts.

Plan to drive to the parks. Walt Disney World has several entrances and destinations; your travel time depends on the park, traffic, parking, and any onward transportation.

Allow time for traffic, parking, and getting to the park entrance. Resort facilities have their own opening hours and access rules.

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The best part? Ask our guests.

They came for Orlando.
They remembered the house.

★★★★★
“Great stay! We LOVED the VR and the game room! The Moana room with the slide was also a huge hit. The kids had a lot of fun and we were able to relax. Well stocked with pots, pans and kitchen appliances. Pool area was beautiful. Great…”
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Great stay! We LOVED the VR and the game room! The Moana room with the slide was also a huge hit. The kids had a lot of fun and we were able to relax. Well stocked with pots, pans and kitchen appliances. Pool area was beautiful. Great communication from the hosts!

Tiffany E. · Airbnb

Tiki Hut over the Reef · November 2026

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★★★★★
“We loved the house. It was wonderful and there wasn’t any opportunity for the kids to get bored. There’s a $20 parking permit fee and $40/day to heat the pool.”

Rachel C. · Airbnb

Tiki Hut over the Reef · October 2026

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★★★★★
“What a cool house! Our entire group loved it. It was very spacious and three families comfortably fit in. Many bedrooms to choose from and the kids loved the themed rooms! An easy drive to the parks. We would absolutely stay again!”

Isabella T. · Airbnb

Tiki Hut over the Reef · October 2026

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★★★★★
“Great stay! We LOVED the VR and the game room! The Moana room with the slide was also a huge hit. The kids had a lot of fun and we were able to relax. Well stocked with pots, pans and kitchen appliances. Pool area was beautiful. Great…”
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Great stay! We LOVED the VR and the game room! The Moana room with the slide was also a huge hit. The kids had a lot of fun and we were able to relax. Well stocked with pots, pans and kitchen appliances. Pool area was beautiful. Great communication from the hosts!

Tiffany E. · Airbnb

Tiki Hut over the Reef · November 2026

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★★★★★
“We loved the house. It was wonderful and there wasn’t any opportunity for the kids to get bored. There’s a $20 parking permit fee and $40/day to heat the pool.”

Rachel C. · Airbnb

Tiki Hut over the Reef · October 2026

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★★★★★
“What a cool house! Our entire group loved it. It was very spacious and three families comfortably fit in. Many bedrooms to choose from and the kids loved the themed rooms! An easy drive to the parks. We would absolutely stay again!”

Isabella T. · Airbnb

Tiki Hut over the Reef · October 2026

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★★★★★
“Dun and Shakeeb were always responsive and got back to me within a few minutes if I had a question! The kids loved the game room and spent hours doing the motorcycle racing. Pool was very clean. We loved how close the house was to all the…”
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Dun and Shakeeb were always responsive and got back to me within a few minutes if I had a question! The kids loved the game room and spent hours doing the motorcycle racing. Pool was very clean. We loved how close the house was to all the Disney parks and got to each one in 20 min or less!

Jennifer J. · Airbnb

Tiki Hut over the Reef · September 2026

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★★★★★
“The house was perfect for our family vacation. It is very close to the Disney parks and gave us the opportunity to spend the morning, take a midday break and then head back to the parks for the evening. While at the home, the pool was a…”
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The house was perfect for our family vacation. It is very close to the Disney parks and gave us the opportunity to spend the morning, take a midday break and then head back to the parks for the evening. While at the home, the pool was a big hit with our children and grandchildren. The game room gave everything something to do. Really liked the layout. Bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone and large open space + the patio when we all wanted to be together. We would rebook next time we go to Disney.

Ron H. · Airbnb

Tiki Hut over the Reef · September 2026

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★★★★☆
“Super clean, super fine, we loved this place. We booked it last minute, and it was well worth it. There are a lot of rules to follow everywhere, but some of them are absolutely necessary for safety reasons. We loved it and would definitely…”
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Super clean, super fine, we loved this place. We booked it last minute, and it was well worth it. There are a lot of rules to follow everywhere, but some of them are absolutely necessary for safety reasons. We loved it and would definitely recommend to stay again.

Skye W. · Airbnb

Tiki Hut over the Reef · September 2026

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★★★★★
“As a family of seven with a pet, I can only say that we truly sincerely enjoyed our day at this property even driving up to the entrance was beautiful and amazing neighbors were friendly and other people staying at the resort who also…”
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As a family of seven with a pet, I can only say that we truly sincerely enjoyed our day at this property even driving up to the entrance was beautiful and amazing neighbors were friendly and other people staying at the resort who also friendly and helpful .. We truly enjoyed our stay. Our host was always special responses and accommodating. We’re looking forward to rebooking for a winter vacation to Disney … I’m scared from 1 to 3 the host and the property attend a five star rating and give the host from the top five stars amazing thank you

Angel A. · Airbnb

Tiki Hut over the Reef · September 2026

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★★★★★
“I could say enough about this home! It was beautiful inside and out and a great location if traveling to disney! The kids absolutely loved the arcade room and the pool! I highly recommend this place and if we come back in the future this…”
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I could say enough about this home! It was beautiful inside and out and a great location if traveling to disney! The kids absolutely loved the arcade room and the pool! I highly recommend this place and if we come back in the future this place is a must !

Brittany H. · Airbnb

Tiki Hut over the Reef · August 2026

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★★★★★
“⭐⭐⭐⭐ 10/10 — Absolutely Amazing Stay! We had such an amazing stay at this themed Disney Airbnb! From the moment we arrived, everything was very clean, beautifully decorated, and perfect for families. The kids absolutely loved the themed…”
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⭐⭐⭐⭐ 10/10 — Absolutely Amazing Stay! We had such an amazing stay at this themed Disney Airbnb! From the moment we arrived, everything was very clean, beautifully decorated, and perfect for families. The kids absolutely loved the themed rooms, and the fully decorated game rooms were definitely a huge plus! We also loved the outdoor pool and hot tub, along with the comfortable sitting area and BBQ grill. The spacious kitchen made it so easy and enjoyable to prepare meals during our stay. One of our favorite features was that every bedroom had its own bathroom, which was incredibly convenient for our group. The check-in process was super easy, and our host Dun was friendly, helpful, and made us feel very welcome throughout our stay. We truly enjoyed every part of our visit and would definitely stay here again! 10/10 — highly recommend this beautiful Disney-themed Airbnb for families looking for a fun, clean, and comfortable getaway! 🏰✨🎮🏊🏽‍♀️❤️

Cordella D. · Airbnb

Tiki Hut over the Reef · August 2026

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★★★★★
“Perfect place to get vacation, of course when I come back to Orlando, I'll be there..”

Mohamed A. · Airbnb

Tiki Hut over the Reef · August 2026

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★★★★★
“We had a wonderful stay! The home was exactly as described, very clean and comfortable. The themed rooms were a huge hit with the kids and made the trip even more fun for them. The location was convenient and made it easy to get to all of…”
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We had a wonderful stay! The home was exactly as described, very clean and comfortable. The themed rooms were a huge hit with the kids and made the trip even more fun for them. The location was convenient and made it easy to get to all of the Orlando attractions. The host was friendly, responsive, and made check-in and check-out simple. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend this Airbnb to anyone visiting the area. We’d happily stay here again!

Raquel O. · Airbnb

Tiki Hut over the Reef · July 2026

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★★★★★
“My family had an amazing time. The hosts were so attentive and responsive, the property was literally perfect thank you”

Helen J. · Airbnb

Tiki Hut over the Reef · July 2026

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★★★★★
“What a fun house! The arcade and pool with a movie screen kept everyone happy! So many rooms to spread out and loved the themes!”

Garnetta B. · Airbnb

Tiki Hut over the Reef · July 2026

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★★★★★
“Dun’s place exceeded every expectation. From the moment we booked, communication was warm and welcoming, and everything was exactly as described. The home was spotless, comfortable, and thoughtfully prepared for our arrival. We came for a…”
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Dun’s place exceeded every expectation. From the moment we booked, communication was warm and welcoming, and everything was exactly as described. The home was spotless, comfortable, and thoughtfully prepared for our arrival. We came for a relaxing weekend with our granddaughters, and between the game room, pool, and cozy spaces, we barely wanted to leave. It felt safe, welcoming, and truly like a home away from home. We have already spoken with all of our children planning a family reunion, we will return. We couldn’t have asked for a better stay. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Kim B. · Airbnb

Tiki Hut over the Reef · June 2026

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★★★★★
“Hi, we stayed a week with our kids and grandkids and fur baby. The house is just like it is described. It was wonderful. We did not fill overcrowded and the host was very responsive to anything I had come up, but really and truly the house…”
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Hi, we stayed a week with our kids and grandkids and fur baby. The house is just like it is described. It was wonderful. We did not fill overcrowded and the host was very responsive to anything I had come up, but really and truly the house was perfect. Everything worked great! and location was great. Definitely stay again with whimsy getaways thank you so much.!

Susan E. · Airbnb

Tiki Hut over the Reef · June 2026

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★★★★★
“This was an amazing experience from start to finish. The home was beautiful, clean, spacious, and had plenty of games and entertainment to keep the kids happy throughout our stay. The hosts were exceptional—polite, friendly, attentive, and…”
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This was an amazing experience from start to finish. The home was beautiful, clean, spacious, and had plenty of games and entertainment to keep the kids happy throughout our stay. The hosts were exceptional—polite, friendly, attentive, and genuinely caring. They made us feel welcome and ensured everything was perfect. Every time I visit Orlando, I will be booking this home again. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable and enjoyable place to stay!

Dominique G. · Airbnb

Tiki Hut over the Reef · June 2026

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★★★★★
“Great home in a beautiful location, excellent, responsive host. Home was very clean. No issues whatsover.”

Vasily · Airbnb

Tiki Hut over the Reef · June 2026

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★★★★★
“Prob one of my most fav Airbnbs we’ve ever stayed in. It was clean, host was amazing, the amenities are above anything we even expected (especially if you have kids). This house is sooo so fun!! The themed rooms are incredible! The pool…”
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Prob one of my most fav Airbnbs we’ve ever stayed in. It was clean, host was amazing, the amenities are above anything we even expected (especially if you have kids). This house is sooo so fun!! The themed rooms are incredible! The pool space is perfect and had a few toys for the kids to play with. Of course the arcade rooms were a huge hit. There are TWO rooms with games and activities. My kids loooved it! House got nice and cool while it was 90 degrees outside. Bathrooms are nice. Kitchen was nice. Honestly no complaints. Def stay here!!!

Crystal P. · Airbnb

Tiki Hut over the Reef · May 2026

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★★★★★
“Una hermosa casay todo muy comodo y adsequible. Mis hijos se divirtieron mucho”

Lissandra S. · Airbnb

Tiki Hut over the Reef · May 2026

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★★★★★
“The perfect family vacation home. Kept the kids entertained our entire stay. Plenty of space for everyone to feel comfortable and relax. The themed rooms were even more magical to see in person. Overall loved the time we spent in this…”
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The perfect family vacation home. Kept the kids entertained our entire stay. Plenty of space for everyone to feel comfortable and relax. The themed rooms were even more magical to see in person. Overall loved the time we spent in this beautiful house.

Bianca P. · Airbnb

Tiki Hut over the Reef · May 2026

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★★★★★
“We had such an amazing stay here—truly a 5-star experience from start to finish. The hosts were incredibly responsive and helpful. Anytime we had a question or couldn’t figure something out, they got back to us right away and made…”
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We had such an amazing stay here—truly a 5-star experience from start to finish. The hosts were incredibly responsive and helpful. Anytime we had a question or couldn’t figure something out, they got back to us right away and made everything so easy. The home itself felt warm, welcoming, and comfortable…like a true home away from home. Our kids absolutely LOVED it and honestly couldn’t wait to get back to the house after long days at the amusement parks. The location was perfect—super convenient to everything, especially Universal and Disney, which made our trip so much smoother! Some of our favorite moments were relaxing together as a family just watching movies in the pool, enjoying dinners out on the enclosed porch, and exploring all the themed bedrooms. The attention to detail in the rooms made it such a fun and memorable experience for the kids. We would 100% stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area!

Jenny M. · Airbnb

Tiki Hut over the Reef · April 2026

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Good to know before you choose.

Price, heat, parking & extras

Review accommodation, cleaning, service fees, and taxes in your quote. Optional pool heat is $40/day. Check dog charges and any separately collected resort parking permits before confirming.

Optional pool heat: $40/day. For Tiki Hut and Luminous Realm, the listed resort parking permit is $20 per car. Confirm collection arrangements and dog charges before paying.

Arrival, departure & house rules

Check-in from 5 PM. Check-out by 10 AM. No smoking or events. Register guests and dogs and remain within the occupancy limit. Review the complete property rules before booking.

Cancellation & payment

Cancellation · Strict policy

  • Cancel within 24 hours of acceptance for a full refund, provided you requested the reservation at least seven days before check-in.
  • 50% refund until 30 days before check-in when the full-refund window does not apply.
  • Nonrefundable after the applicable refund windows expire or at check-in, whichever comes first.

The terms active when you book apply. Read the complete provider terms before committing. Last-minute reservations do not qualify for the 24-hour full-refund window. Date changes are subject to the booking terms.

Payments follow the cancellation schedule. See the charge and deposit summary beside this home’s calendar and the precise amounts and dates in checkout.

Stairs, accessibility & young children

The approved room schedule above identifies the downstairs bedroom. Step-free entry, doorway widths, bathroom grab bars and wheelchair suitability have not been verified. Contact us with your access requirements before booking. Children and infants are allowed; supervise children around pools, slides, bunks and games.

What should we confirm before bringing a dog?

Direct dog fee: $150 per dog per stay, plus checkout service fees and applicable taxes. Declare dogs at booking and crate them if left unattended. Dogs are not allowed in the pool or spa area. Use the front lawn for dog bathroom breaks and clean up promptly. Bowls and waste bags are listed; crate rentals require advance confirmation.

Can I ask a question first?

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