Welcome to Serendipity at Indian Creek

Welcome and thanks so much for choosing to stay with us!

Who We Are:

Serendipity at Indian Creek is owned by Shu and Bin Wang who purchased the property in May 2021.

We are all available to help you plan that perfect vacation. We’re always here to offer suggestions, advice or recommendations.

Below you will find lots of information about the house, some planning tips and all the things you’ll need to make the most of your stay.

Please complete the guest registration form. We need the names of all guests who will be staying, as well as the ages of all children.

Just reply to your booking confirmation email with the names of all guests and the ages of any children.

Arrival Information

House Address: 2672 Autumn Creek Circle, Kissimmee, Florida 34747
Door Code: Last 4 Digits of your phone number
Driving Directions: For detailed step by step directions from the airport to the house using our preferred route: Orlando Airport to Indian Creek

Local Contact Info

Karen is our local contact and is available anytime for you, should you need anything locally during your stay.
Phone: Karen +1 (410) 707-8955

WiFi Access

We have complimentary 400Mb WiFi in the house. The WiFi password is provided in your arrival information email before check-in.

Check In/Out

Unless pre-arranged, check in is 4pm and check out is 10am. There is nothing you need to do before you leave, apart from make sure all windows and doors are secured.

It would be a huge help to housekeeping if you could load the dishwasher and start a laundry load of towels off before you leave, there is detergent provided for this.

If you have an early arrival or late departure, we will try and arrange an early check in or late check out whenever possible.

Air Conditioning

The air conditioning system in the house is pre-set to 70-74 degrees most of the time to keep the house cool, but you can raise or lower the temperature to suit your own preferences.

We fully understand that everyone has a personal comfort level.

The system raises the temperatures slightly during the day when most guests are out, but it is set to cool to 72-74 degrees from 3.30pm. If you stay home during the day and find it a little warm, just lower the temperature to suit your comfort level.

Please do not set the temperature lower than 68 degrees for extended periods. This can freeze the system which will make it unusable for at least 24 hours.

Palmetto Bugs & Other Creepies

Florida has a wonderful tropical climate, but along with that comes bugs and creepy crawlies!

Palmetto Bugs (from the roach family) are pretty ugly and very common throughout Florida. They live and nest in the Palmetto trees found everywhere in Florida. We have a rigid pest control program at the house that is carried out frequently. Our professional pest control company lay a perimeter of poison around the whole property that will keep bugs at bay.

The poison used is completely safe for humans and pets.

Palmetto Bugs WILL try to get into the house given the opportunity if the patio doors, garage door or front door is left open.

Once they cross over the poison threshold, the pest control effects will immediately take affect and they will die off quickly once inside the house. If doors are left open, you may see a few slow moving, dying or dead bugs.

They will do all they can to stay away from you. Hopefully you won’t see any but if you leave doors open, there’s a high chance you WILL let them into the house.

Ghekos/lizards are also very common in Florida and you will more than likely see these outside. They feed off flies and mosquitoes so they help keep the bug population at bay.

Grill

You will find a gas grill just outside the screened deck. There should be gas in the tank, but do check before starting to cook so you don’t run out halfway through dinner! You can pick up a new propane tank at Walmart or the local gas station.

Housekeeping don’t have any responsibility for cleaning the BBQ, so please make sure you clean it after use so it’s ready for the next guests. Please make sure all guests who use the BBQ are aware they need to clean it afterwards.

If you prefer not to clean it, just let us know and housekeeping will take care of it for a fee of $50.

Internet Usage

We provide a complimentary internet service that is securely password protected and only accessible to you and your group during your stay. As the lead guest you agree to accept all responsibility for any misuse of the Internet Service during your stay.

It is strictly forbidden to use or allow others in your group to use the internet service in any manner that violates applicable federal, state, local or international law. This includes, without limitation, material protected by copyright, trademark, trade secret, or other intellectual property right used without proper authorization, and material that is obscene, illegal, defamatory, constitutes an illegal threat, or violates export control laws.

Trash Days

Indian Creek has one collection per week for regular trash and one collection per week for recycled trash. Please place the trash can curbside the evening before trash collection. Trash MUST be in securely tied trash bags – trash collection will not remove any loose trash.

• Recycled Trash – Blue Lid – Wednesday
  All recycled items such as card, paper, magazines, plastics, steel and tin cans, aluminum. NO GLASS.
• Regular Trash – Beige Lid – Thursday
  All other trash

As the service is only once a week, we would appreciate it if you remember to put any trash out so there is not an excess left behind.

TV Operation

We offer streaming services as complimentary amenities. Sling TV, Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, and Apple One premier (TV+, Music, Arcade, Fitness+) are available on Apple TVs.

If you are unfamiliar with Apple Services, you can view the video below for instructions:

If you prefer to stream content using your own Apple devices, we can add your apple ID (only email address and completely private) to our family plan during your stay.

Swimming Pool Safety

The pool is serviced, cleaned and chemicals checked on a weekly basis by a professional pool contractor. They do not need access inside the property, they will access the pool via the external gate.

Please be vigilant AT ALL TIMES if you have children or elderly guests staying with you. NEVER leave children unattended at any time in the pool area.

The safety fence dividing the pool and lanai MUST be left in place and closed at all times. It is against Florida law to remove the safety fence.

We have lots of things locally that you will be sure to use at some point during your stay.

Drive Times: For a rundown of all the driving distances to the parks, attractions, beaches and day trips, check our Drive Times to Attractions from Indian Creek

Location Map: Here’s a handy map with LOTS of local info including restaurants, grocery stores, gas stations, emergency and everything else you might need.

Click the Icon in the top left bar to expand the index. Click the icon on the top right to view a full page version of the map.

Highway US-192 (also known as Irlo Bronson Highway) is the main road that runs through Kissimmee. When you reach the US-192 highway from Indian Creek, right is East towards Kissimmee/Orlando/I-4 Interstate and left is West leading to Highway 27.

The I-4 Interstate runs East to Orlando and in this direction you will find International Drive, shopping malls, SeaWorld, Universal and Orlando City.

Also East are beaches such as Daytona and Cocoa and Cape Canaveral/Kennedy Space Center.

West is towards Tampa, Clearwater and St Pete’s.

At the end of the US-192 Highway West is Highway 27 which runs north to south.

Mile Markers

All along the US-192 Highway are Mile marker signs making it easier to find businesses. Many adverts and leaflets for businesses will give their address as a Mile Marker. We are located between Mile Markers 4 and 5.

Driving: How to Get to I4 Interstate

The I-4 is the main Interstate and gives you access to many places. The I-4 runs east towards Orlando where you will find Universal Studios, SeaWorld (both very well signposted), numerous shopping malls and many other places such as Kennedy Space Centre.

West takes you towards Tampa, Busch Gardens, Clearwater and St Petersburgh.

If you are heading towards Disney, Universal, SeaWorld or Orlando, to get to the I-4 turn left out of Indian Creek, take the first right down Livingstone Road and turn left at the end. Carry straight on to the traffic signal at the US-192 and go right. Carry on for a couple of miles and you will see signs for the I-4.

Coming back from the east, come off at Junction 64, sign posted Disney World/US 192.

If you are heading towards Tampa and the west coast turn right out of Indian Creek and keep straight until you reach the traffic signal. Turn right at the traffic signal and then take the first left which is an unmanned toll costing 50 cents. The road then forks right for the I-4 west and left for the I-4 east.

This route is also good for I-4 east if the US-192 is congested. In mileage it is a slightly longer distance, but if the US-192 is busy it will save a lot of time.

Driving: Short Cut to Disney

Turn left out of Indian Creek to the four-ways crossroads. Turn right onto Funie Steed Road. At the next junction turn left and, at the lights go straight across to Sherberth Road. Carry along this road for a few minutes and turn right at the first set of lights – you are now on Disney property, just follow signs to whichever park you want. Animal Kingdom is on your left, the rest are straight on.

To get back to the house, follow the signs to Animal Kingdom/Animal Kingdom Lodge and when you reach Animal Kingdom take the left road signposted for Animal Kingdom Lodge.

Turn left at the traffic signal onto Sherberth Road and carry on to the next traffic signal, which is the US-192.

You can either go straight then take the first road on the right, or turn right onto the US-192 then left at the next traffic signal onto Formosa Boulevard, depending on the traffic.

If you need Target or Publix before you go back to the house, instead of turning right at the traffic signal onto the 192, take the road on the right just before the signal (Black Lake Road) – this runs parallel with the 192 – just turn right at the traffic at the end of the road onto the 192. At the next traffic signal, Rolling Oaks Commons is left and Orange Lake Town Center is right.

Grocery Stores

Walmart: 2.2 miles – Turn left out of Indian Creek onto Formosa Gardens Blvd, take the first right onto Livingstone, at the junction turn left onto Old Lake Wilson Road, Walmart will be on your right after just a minute.

• Address: Walmart Supercenter, 2855 N Old Lake Wilson Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34747
• Hours: 24/7 except major Holidays
• Phone: (407) 606-0109

Various Stores & Restaurants: Formosa Gardens Village

Turn left out of Indian Creek, travel along Formosa Gardens Blvd and go straight at the four-ways crossroads. (Make sure you stop, the police are very keen here.)

You will see Formosa Gardens Village half a mile on your left which has various restaurants and a grocery store.

Target – At the traffic signal just past Formosa Gardens Village is the US-192 Highway. Go left (west) on to the US-192 and go to the 2nd traffic signal. Left will take you in to Rolling Oaks Commons where you will find SuperTarget.

• Address: Target, 3200 Rolling Oaks Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34747
• Hours: 8am to Midnight, 7 days except major Holidays
• Phone: (321) 677-3971

Publix – Opposite the above mentioned Target – Instead of turning left at the traffic signal into Rolling Oaks, turn right into Town Center at Orange Lake.

• Address: Publix Super Market at Orange Lake Town Center, 14928 E Orange Lake Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34747
• Hours: 7am to 11pm, 7 days except major Holidays
• Phone: (407) 239-4989

If you keep straight on the US-192 to the very end (around 4 miles) take the exit ramp signposted Clermont/US-27 and you will find another 24 hour WalMart on your right.