About this home

Calling all snowbirds or vacation rental/Airbnb investors! Emerald Island Resort is a prestigious gated & guarded community located on Disney's doorstep. Surrounded by a conservation area and containing 11 wooded acres inside the community, this is a true Florida escape! Inside the community, owners and guests alike can utilize all the facilities provided within the resort, which include the clubhouse sauna, fitness center, Internet cafe, Free Wi-Fi around the pool areas, Tiki- bar with FULL SERVICE BAR, two HEATED community pools and spas, a sand volleyball court, tennis courts, pickleball courts, mini golf, bike rental, basketball courts, three playgrounds, nature trail, and much more. The heated pool and daily valet trash service make this property a breeze to run as a vacation rental/Airbnb. The downstairs master bedroom with private entry door and attached bathroom also make this a great property to accommodate all types of guests or split the unit. A huge perk to this resort location is that it’s across the street from Margaritaville resort which has The Promenade at Sunset Walk loaded with tons of dining and entertainment options and often has car shows and live music in the evenings. On top of that, it’s only 11 min to Disney and 21 min to Universal, so you can’t beat the location as far as proximity to theme parks! The resort is made up of 505 single family pool homes and 216 townhomes which has it’s advantages because with that many homes paying into the HOA, the HOA is able to take impeccable care of the amenities. Inquire with list agent for financing options. HOA fee includes amenities, cable, internet, and trash.HOA fee includes: insurance for the exterior of the townhouse, cable/TV, internet service, gates and security, road maintenance, all amenities, valet daily trash service, landscaping. Data Rabbu estimates the property could potentially earn 44k gross income per year as a vacation rental/Airbnb/Vrbo. Since the downstairs master has a private exterior door, the house can also be split up as a rental property. The most recent comparable sale is 8419 blue lagoon drive, which is the same floorplan/condition and sold for $290,000 is December 2025.