My family stayed in a luxurious $827-a-night villa at Disney World. We walked to the parks and saved money with some key perks.

From the moment you walk in, the resort feels like a turn-of-the-century Atlantic City boardwalk.

I was able to check in on the My Disney Experience app a few days before my arrival, and my room was ready when I got to the resort around 1:30 p.m.

The lobby is grand, with miniature models of boardwalk rides, large carousel horses, and plenty of places to sit after a long car ride or plane journey.

The best part about staying here is having easy access to Epcot and Hollywood Studios via complimentary boat transportation or walking. We visited both parks while staying here.

Our one-bedroom villa was clean and had a charming turn-of-the-century feel. Plenty of themed Mickey and Minnie artwork adorned the walls.

The entrance of the villa had a small foyer with a closet where we put our suitcases once we unpacked.

The kitchen and dining room were plenty big for my family to make a few meals while staying at the resort. We love to save money by cooking our breakfasts and lunches.

I loved that the kitchen had full-sized appliances, including a fridge/freezer, oven, stovetop, microwave, and dishwasher. There was also a coffee pot, toaster, and all the cooking utensils and serving ware we needed.

Just off the kitchen was the dining room, which had a table, two chairs, and bench seating. The table could easily fit four adults.

We ate our meals here, and at night, we played games while we watched the Epcot fireworks out the window.

I loved the living room because it had ample storage for anyone who was sleeping on the Murphy bed (on this trip, me).

Across from the couch that pulled down into the bed, there was also a large TV and a chest of drawers.

The main bedroom featured a comfortable king-sized bed.

Across from the bed was a chest of drawers and a TV.

I loved that we could access the outdoor balcony from the living room and the bedroom.

The long outdoor space was adorned with a few chairs and a small bistro table. It was a great spot to enjoy my morning coffee.

From the balcony, I could see the Disney Skyliner gondolas, the front of the resort, and a nearby fountain.

One of the main reasons we booked a one-bedroom villa was because it had a split bathroom.

Off of the main bedroom, there was a room with a large tub and a vanity. This part of the bathroom could be closed from the bedroom.

The second bathroom had a toilet and stand-up shower.

You could access this from the main bedroom or through the kitchen.

I loved that there were three different pools at the resort.

The main pool is more family-centric, with a slide and a nearby bar. There were lifeguards on duty here.

Another pool was smaller and quieter, with plenty of shaded loungers. It did not have a lifeguard.

My family hung out by the quiet pool when we weren't in a park.

We never made it to the third pool on the opposite side of the resort from our room.

The BoardWalk Inn is located on the Disney BoardWalk, a free dining and entertainment area.

Because we had a full kitchen, my family chose not to eat at any of the restaurants at the BoardWalk, but I have in the past.

One of my favorite places is AbracadaBar, which features a variety of drinks in a cool space themed like a magician's hideout.

Jellyrolls is also a popular spot to hang out at the BoardWalk, especially on weekends.

The dueling piano bar often has a line to get in.

My parents and I loved our stay at Disney's BoardWalk Inn. The newly refurbished villas feel fresh and vibrant and provide all of the necessary amenities.

I loved being able to walk to Epcot to ride Remy's Ratatouille Adventure and Hollywood Studios to see "Fantasmic!"

I definitely plan on staying here again since we had such a good time — having two theme parks at your fingertips is just so ideal.