Imagination Station Instead of hotel rooms
Big family trips · one house instead of many rooms
An alternative to booking five or more hotel rooms for a big family Orlando trip
For a big family trip to Orlando, one large vacation home can take the place of five or more hotel rooms: Imagination Station in Solterra Resort, Davenport, has 15 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms and 25 beds for up to 44 people, plus a shared kitchen, living room and private pool. Everyone stays under one roof about 16–18 minutes from the Walt Disney World parks, and live prices are shown on Element Vacation Homes' booking page.
- 44guests
- 15bedrooms
- 25beds
- 11baths
- 6,223sq ft
- 16–18min to Disney parks
The facts
| Home | Imagination Station (Element Vacation Homes listing “IMS”) |
|---|---|
| Address | 7025 Oakwood Street, Solterra Resort, Davenport, FL 33837 |
| Bedrooms | 15 (5 on the first floor) |
| Beds | 25: 9 king, 10 full XL, 6 twin |
| Bathrooms | 11 |
| Sleeps | Up to 44 guests |
| Size | 6,223 sq ft, two floors |
| Destination | Miles | Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Magic Kingdom (Walt Disney World) | 13 mi | 18 min |
| EPCOT | 12.5 mi | 18 min |
| Disney's Hollywood Studios | 12.3 mi | 16 min |
| Disney's Animal Kingdom | 11.9 mi | 16 min |
| Disney Springs | 14.5 mi | 18 min |
| Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure | 20.5 mi | 24 min |
| Epic Universe (Universal) | 20.5 mi | 26 min |
| SeaWorld Orlando | 16.7 mi | 20 min |
| Orlando International Airport (MCO) | — | about 38 min (per Vrbo) |
Full drive-time list (23 places) is on the home page.
One house vs. a block of hotel rooms
| Five or more hotel rooms | Imagination Station | |
|---|---|---|
| Together | Separate rooms, often down different hallways or floors | One house: a living room with two 86-inch TVs and a nearly 30-foot sectional, and a long dining table |
| Sleeping | Usually 1–2 beds per room | 15 bedrooms, 25 beds (9 king, 10 full XL, 6 twin) |
| Bathrooms | One per room | 11 bathrooms |
| Meals | Restaurants, or a mini-fridge and microwave if the room has them | Full kitchen with two refrigerators, two dishwashers, stove, oven, microwave and an island with five counter seats |
| Pool | Shared hotel pool | Private screened pool, spa and tiki bar, plus Solterra's resort pool with lazy river |
| Kids | Depends on the hotel | Themed bedrooms with slides, a theater, indoor mini golf and an arcade game room |
| Laundry | Guest laundry or a laundry service, where offered | Two washers and two dryers |
| Check-in | Front desk | Contactless self check-in with a smart lock, after 4 PM |
When a hotel may fit better
- You want daily housekeeping. The house comes with a starter set of towels, soap and paper products; Element suggests bringing or buying more for longer stays.
- Your group needs more than 5 cars. The Solterra HOA allows 5 vehicles per property.
- Nobody in the group is 25 or older to be the registered guest.
- You are planning a party or event. The house rules say no parties or events.
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Questions people ask
Is a big vacation home cheaper than five hotel rooms?
It depends on your dates and group size. Imagination Station's live availability and pricing are on Element Vacation Homes; compare that quote with your hotel quotes for the same nights.
How many hotel rooms can one house replace?
Imagination Station has 15 bedrooms, 25 beds and 11 bathrooms, and sleeps up to 44 guests.
Can we cook our own meals?
Yes. The kitchen has two refrigerators, two dishwashers, a stove, an oven, a microwave, a coffee maker, cooking basics, dishes and silverware, and an island with five counter seats next to a long dining table.
Is there laundry?
Yes, two washers and two dryers.
How far is it from the parks?
About 16–18 minutes to the Walt Disney World parks, about 24 minutes to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, and about 20 minutes to SeaWorld Orlando, per Element Vacation Homes.
How do I book it?
Book directly with Element Vacation Homes or call (407) 487-8000.
More about Imagination Station
Check dates for your group
Live availability and pricing are on Element Vacation Homes, the home's manager.
Questions about a group stay? Call Element Vacation Homes (407) 487-8000