13000 Crystal Cove: Waterford Lakes Pool Home With a Waterfall and a Tropical Backyard

Some homes you simply live in. This one you get to vacation in, every single day. 13000 Crystal Cove Drive, in the heart of Waterford Lakes, is a turnkey four-bedroom built around a waterfall pool and a private, tropical backyard.

The basics: four bedrooms, three baths, a resort style pool with a waterfall, and a fully fenced tropical backyard, all on a corner lot with a 2024 roof.

The backyard that feels like a getaway

Step out back and the home shows you what it is really about. A gorgeous pool with a waterfall anchors the space, framed by a covered porch with tongue-and-groove ceilings and a fully fenced, tropical backyard. It is the kind of setup that turns an ordinary Tuesday into something that feels like a long weekend, and a real weekend into a staycation. Whether you are hosting a crowd or just floating with your coffee in the morning, this is a backyard built to be enjoyed.

Move-in ready, right down to the roof

The best part of a home like this is the to-do list, because there isn't one. The roof was installed in 2024, the kitchen has already been upgraded with white cabinetry, a subway tile backsplash, stainless appliances, and a cozy fireplace nearby, and the whole home is ready to go. In a market where so many listings come with a renovation budget attached, a home that is genuinely finished is worth slowing down for.

A layout that just works

Inside, the floor plan is smart and livable. Four bedrooms sit in a three-way split that gives the primary suite real privacy while keeping the secondary bedrooms comfortably tucked away. An open-concept living and dining space keeps everyone connected, and a separate flex room, set off by glass barn doors and an arched window, gives you a true office, playroom, or den. The primary suite opens directly to the backyard, and one of the guest baths doubles as a pool bath, so wet feet never have to track through the house. It is a layout designed for the way families actually move through a home.

Living in Waterford Lakes

Waterford Lakes is one of east Orlando's most sought-after communities, and for good reason. You are minutes from Waterford Lakes Town Center and its shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences, close to UCF and the surrounding research and employment corridor, and connected to the rest of the metro by the 408 and 417. Add parks, trails, and a true neighborhood feel, and you have a location that makes daily life genuinely easy. A corner lot with mature landscaping only adds to the sense of having arrived somewhere settled.

Come see it for yourself

A move-in-ready pool home in Waterford Lakes, on a corner lot with a backyard like this, is exactly the kind of listing that goes quickly. If you have been waiting for a home where the work is already done and the lifestyle is ready to enjoy, this is the one to see in person.

To schedule a private tour of 13000 Crystal Cove Drive, reach out to Lindsey with Real Broker, LLC at 865.712.8452 or lindseyhudsonrealtor.com.

11474 Swift Water Circle: A Six-Bedroom Riversbend Estate With Screened Pool and Spa

There is a difference between a big house and a home with room for a whole life. 11474 Swift Water Circle, in the established Riversbend neighborhood near UCF, is the second kind. It has the square footage, but more than that, it has the layout, the privacy, and the backyard to make all that space actually work.

The basics: six bedrooms, four and a half baths, and 3,942 square feet on a fully fenced 0.40-acre lot, with a three-car garage and a screened pool and spa.

The backyard is the whole point

Step through to the spacious lanai and you understand the house. A large screened enclosure covers a paver deck, a sparkling pool, and heated spa, with plenty of covered space for shade, seating, and dinners outside. This is a backyard built for the way Florida actually lives, from quiet morning coffee to a full weekend of people coming and going.

Room for everyone, and then some

Inside, the floor plan is built for real life and real flexibility. A formal living room with a fireplace and a separate formal dining room sit up front for the gatherings that call for them. The family room opens to the kitchen and breakfast nook for everyday life. A dedicated office gives you a true work-from-home space, and an upstairs bonus suite with its own bath works beautifully as a teen retreat, a guest wing, or a private setup for extended family. With six bedrooms in total, there is room for a growing family, multiple generations under one roof, or simply the space to spread out without anyone living on top of anyone else.

A kitchen that anchors the house

The kitchen is the working heart of the home, with abundant cabinetry, granite counters, a center island with bar seating, and a breakfast nook wrapped in windows that look out to the pool. It flows directly into the family room and its built-ins, so whoever is cooking stays part of the conversation. For a house that is clearly made for entertaining, the kitchen was given the room to do it.

An established address near UCF

Riversbend is the kind of established, tree-canopied neighborhood that newer subdivisions spend decades trying to become. You get mature landscaping, a quiet circular street, and real lot sizes, all just minutes from UCF and the surrounding research and employment corridor. The 408 and 417 are close for commuting in any direction, and everyday shopping and dining are a short drive away. For families who want UCF proximity, or for anyone who values being settled rather than surrounded by construction, the location does a lot of quiet work.

Move-in ready and made for gathering

From the circular drive and manicured front yard to the formal and casual living spaces, the three-car garage, and that resort-style pool out back, this is a home that has been cared for and is ready for its next chapter. It is a property that lives large for a family, hosts effortlessly, and still gives everyone a place to retreat to at the end of the day.

Come see it for yourself

Homes with this much space, this much privacy, and a backyard like this one are hard to find. If you have been looking for room to grow in an established neighborhood near UCF, this one is worth seeing in person.

To schedule a private tour of 11474 Swift Water Circle, reach out to Lindsey with Real Broker, LLC at 865.712.8452 or lindseyhudsonrealtor.com.

424 Lakeshore Boulevard: Lake Views, a Walkable Downtown, and an ADU You Can Actually Rent

House hunting in Central Florida usually comes with a trade-off. You get the space or the walkable location. The character or the finished renovation. Your own home or room for family. 424 Lakeshore Boulevard, listed at $699,900 in downtown Kissimmee, is one of the rare homes that does not ask you to choose.

The basics: three bedrooms, three baths, and 2,249 square feet in the main house, plus a permitted 576-square-foot detached studio, all on a fully fenced half-acre lot with direct views of Lake Toho.

A half acre you can walk to downtown from

Lots this size have mostly disappeared this close to a walkable downtown. They have been subdivided, built out, and priced out of reach. This one is still here: a full half acre, fenced in back, with a freshly redesigned native front yard that is a Nationally Registered Certified Wildlife Habitat. There are established fruit trees, including banana, peach, plum, persimmon, lime, and avocado, plus blackberry bushes and plenty of room left for a garden, a play space, or even a pool. Across the street, the view stretches over Lake Toho, part of the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes.

A main house that is already done

The renovation here is the kind you do not have to second-guess. The main house opens into a flowing kitchen, living, and dining space anchored by a brick fireplace, with refinished original terrazzo floors and oversized windows that pull the water views inside. The kitchen features custom walnut cabinetry, Silestone quartz counters, and Rejuvenation light fixtures, while the bathrooms carry custom white oak cabinetry and tiled showers. Just off the kitchen, a window-lined flex room overlooks the backyard and works just as well as a home office or a den, and it is kept comfortable year round.

The detached studio: a real second home

This is the feature that sets 424 Lakeshore apart. Behind the main house, the detached studio is a permitted 576-square-foot home of its own, with a full kitchen, full bath, in-unit laundry, a private entrance, and its own dedicated bay in the three-car garage. It is not a converted closet or a guest room with a hot plate. It is a real, separate living space.

That flexibility is worth thinking through. It can be a private suite for aging parents who want to be close but not on top of you. A landing spot for an adult child. Or a long-term rental that quietly offsets your mortgage every month. In a market where buyers are stretching to afford a single home, a property that can help pay for itself is genuinely hard to find.

Systems you will not have to think about

Behind the finishes, the bones are just as new. The electrical, plumbing, ductwork, and insulation were all replaced during the remodel. There are new mini-split AC systems for the flex room and the ADU, two tankless water heaters, and fiber internet already in place. The home also has a tile roof installed in 2014, hurricane shutters, and two irrigation systems, including a private well in the backyard. It is a home set up to run efficiently and leave you alone.

A location that does the work for you

The SunRail station is under a mile away, which puts the wider Orlando metro within an easy ride. Downtown Kissimmee, with its restaurants, shops, and library, is a short walk from your back gate. Toho Marina, with a waterfront restaurant and boat rentals, is close by, and Kissimmee Lakefront Park adds a playground, splash pad, walking paths, and seasonal events just down the street. From this one address, you can be on a boat, on a train to Orlando, on a sidewalk to dinner, or watching birds over the lake from your living room sofa.

Come see it for yourself

This is the kind of home that makes sense the moment you stand on the front porch. If you have been waiting for space, walkability, and real flexibility in one place, this one is worth your time.

To schedule a private tour of 424 Lakeshore Boulevard, reach out to Lindsey with Real Broker, LLC at 865.712.8452 or lindseyhudsonrealtor.com.