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luvsTink · 10-14-2009, 07:18 AM

Hi all,
Can anyone give me a bit of comparison between terra verde and emerald island? It would be very helpful.

Anne

sympatico · 10-14-2009, 08:56 AM

I've only stayed at Emerald Island but from what I know about the two:
Both had the same builder
Both have similar accommodations except that the townhouses at Terra Verde have either outside hot tubs or small pools.
Both are gated
Emerald Island is closer to Disney than TV. You can get to Animal Kingdom in 5 - 7 minutes using Sherberth Rd.
Emerald Island is bigger than TV.
TV has a zero entry community pool.

From staying at Emerald Island I found the grounds very well looked after, it's only a minute from 192 where there's lots of restaurants etc. ( We usually stay in subdivisions in this area.)

On the map Emerald Island is #15 and Terra Verde is #62

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UT...5,0.11055&z=13

tednvon · 10-14-2009, 11:18 AM

Agree totally with Sympatico...same builder and architecture is very similar. They did not put any of the big 7 bedroom homes in TV. TV is down Poinciana Blvd which makes trip to Disney a little more of traffic hassle. If you stay in TV, I would rec. not using 192 to get to Disney but going straight across 192 a mile and taking the Osceola Parkway west into Disney for about 75 cents. Will save lots stop lights on 192.

Both are very very nice, newer developements. If you are thinking condo, then the big pool will be a draw at TV. Pool at EI is large and hot tub is pretty big but public. If you are thinking single family home you will have your own pool. If an extra 5 minutes to Disney does not make a difference, whichever is the best $$ deal would be excellent for you...Good Luck...Ted

isla bonita · 10-14-2009, 12:00 PM

Anne
You have gotten wonderful advice.

Have a lovely holiday.

I can only add that there is a very active clubhouse at emerald island resort with a childrens program and tiki bar.

Here is some additional info.

http://www.emeraldislandhoa.org/facility_list.asp

TrustedTraveler · 10-17-2009, 06:56 AM

Wanda, what a fantastic map, THANKS!

pocohontas2004 · 10-17-2009, 08:19 PM

We stayed at Terra Verde. We found it to be a great distance to SeaWorld and Universal. The grounds were well-kept, including the development pool. We had a 3 bedroom townhouse with its own hot tub. It has an outdoor patio, which i think was gated (though the hot tub was not covered). We liked it. We would return.

10-14-2009, 08:56 AM	#2
sympatico DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NS Canada Posts: 1,896	I've only stayed at Emerald Island but from what I know about the two: Both had the same builder Both have similar accommodations except that the townhouses at Terra Verde have either outside hot tubs or small pools. Both are gated Emerald Island is closer to Disney than TV. You can get to Animal Kingdom in 5 - 7 minutes using Sherberth Rd. Emerald Island is bigger than TV. TV has a zero entry community pool. From staying at Emerald Island I found the grounds very well looked after, it's only a minute from 192 where there's lots of restaurants etc. ( We usually stay in subdivisions in this area.) On the map Emerald Island is #15 and Terra Verde is #62 http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UT...5,0.11055&z=13 __________________ Wanda Me DH Love vacation homes Places we've stayed since 1997 : Lindfields: twice, Lake Davenport:The Palms, Oak Plantation, Wyndham Cypress Palms, Liki Tiki Village, Grand Reserve, Windsor Hills: 4 times, Indian Creek, Emerald Island, Reunion Resort.

10-14-2009, 11:18 AM	#3
tednvon DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Iowa City, Iowa...now stay Jan, Feb, Mar, just south Disney in Sunset Lakes...lucky us!! Posts: 1,468	Agree totally with Sympatico...same builder and architecture is very similar. They did not put any of the big 7 bedroom homes in TV. TV is down Poinciana Blvd which makes trip to Disney a little more of traffic hassle. If you stay in TV, I would rec. not using 192 to get to Disney but going straight across 192 a mile and taking the Osceola Parkway west into Disney for about 75 cents. Will save lots stop lights on 192. Both are very very nice, newer developements. If you are thinking condo, then the big pool will be a draw at TV. Pool at EI is large and hot tub is pretty big but public. If you are thinking single family home you will have your own pool. If an extra 5 minutes to Disney does not make a difference, whichever is the best $$ deal would be excellent for you...Good Luck...Ted __________________ GRANDPA TED, Too tall to be Mickey and too short for Goofy, but will find a job at Disney yet!

10-14-2009, 12:00 PM	#4
isla bonita DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Ocean State, Smallest State Posts: 2,545	Anne You have gotten wonderful advice. Have a lovely holiday. I can only add that there is a very active clubhouse at emerald island resort with a childrens program and tiki bar. Here is some additional info. http://www.emeraldislandhoa.org/facility_list.asp __________________ Me DH DS19 DS13 DD8 Clover Sister Emma "I'm just your average ordinary everyday super hero" "If sense were commom more people would have it"

10-17-2009, 06:56 AM	#5
TrustedTraveler Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 209	Wanda, what a fantastic map, THANKS! __________________ Too many visits to list, with many more to come. Stayed on-site, offsite, hotels and condos, but the pool homes are the best vacations! Thank you sjsvillas! Next trip: 2/16 - 2/23 2010

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10-14-2009, 07:18 AM	#1
luvsTink DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,368	compare terra verde and Emerald Island Hi all, Can anyone give me a bit of comparison between terra verde and emerald island? It would be very helpful. Anne __________________ There's a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day...

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10-17-2009, 08:19 PM	#6
pocohontas2004 Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 219	We stayed at Terra Verde. We found it to be a great distance to SeaWorld and Universal. The grounds were well-kept, including the development pool. We had a 3 bedroom townhouse with its own hot tub. It has an outdoor patio, which i think was gated (though the hot tub was not covered). We liked it. We would return.

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