The Peak Of Living In Florida

Florida is known best for its year-round warm climate, beautiful beaches, and extensive collection of amusement parks. But did you also know that it contains some of the best places to invest in real estate, and is one of the best states for business tax? The Orlando area in particular welcomes millions of visitors every year, most of whom stay in hotels. It’s no wonder the Orlando vacation rental market has been growing in popularity among real estate investors. Whether you’re looking to invest in a high-end vacation rental property or purchase a new summer home for your family, you’ll want to check out the best and most beautiful communities in Central Florida first.

Windsor Island Resort

• Location: Davenport
• Closest Attractions:
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park (11.0 miles)
• ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (11.2 miles)
• Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park (11.6 miles)
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios (11.8 miles)
• Epcot (13.0 miles)
• Number of Homes: 600+
• Top Amenities:
• Clubhouse with Fitness Center
• Sports Courts
• Resort-style Pool with Lazy River & Spa
• Community Playground
• On-site Tavern and Grill
• 24 Hour Manned Gated Community
• Bedrooms: 5 to 10
• Current Starting Price: Low $400,000s
• Current Highest Price: $600,000
• Phone: 407-867-6954
• Website: windsorislandorlandoresort.com

Windsor Island Resort is now selling on site. An incredible choice for your brand new vacation home or short term rental property. With a stunning location near Orlando's world-class attractions, featuring abundant shopping, dining and entertainment, and resort-style amenities, this community is sure to have everything you and your family are looking for.

Reunion

• Location: Four Corners
• Closest Attractions:
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park (8.0 miles)
• ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (9.7 miles)
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios (9.8 miles)
• Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park (10.5 miles)
• Epcot (11.1 miles)
• Number of Homes: 6,000+
• Top Amenities:
• Golf Courses
• Tennis Courts
• 5-Acre Water Park
• Fitness Center
• Spa
• Shopping
• Restaurants
• Bedrooms: 1 to 15
• Current Starting Price: Under $200,000
• Current Highest Price: $9,750,000
• Phone: 800-536-0517
• Website: reunionrealty.com

Less than 10 miles from Disney is the resort and master-planned community called Reunion. Home to stunning, world-class vacation homes and condominiums, this resort-styled community contains several neighborhoods including, but not limited to, The Grande, Liberty Bluff, Homestead, and The West Side. If you’re looking for a luxury home close to all the best Orlando theme parks, Reunion should be one of the first places you check out.

Champions Gate

• Location: Four Corners
• Closest Attractions:
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom (10.1 miles)
• Disney’s Blizzard Beach (10.3) miles
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios (10.5 miles)
• ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (10.8 miles)
• Epcot (11.0 miles)
• Number of Homes: 5,000+
• Top Amenities:
• Championship Golf Courses
• Tennis Courts
• Shopping
• Restaurants
• Bedrooms: 3 to 8
• Current Starting Price: Under $300,000
• Current Highest Price: $800,000+

Comfortably nestled beside Reunion is the luxury master-planned community called Champions Gate. While this Champions Gate is home to several communities of condos and homes, there are two communities that have been specifically designed with vacation home owners and second home buyers in mind—The Retreat at Champions Gate and The Country Club at Champions Gate. The Retreat at Champions Gate provides the look and feel of a luxury resort, including a resort pool and a kids’ water park, while The Country Club at Champions Gate combines the luxury resort experience with that of a real country club.

Margaritaville

• Location: Four Corners
• Closest Attractions:
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park (3.8 miles)
• Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park (4.9 miles)
• ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (6.1 miles)
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios (6.2 miles)
• Epcot (7.5 miles)
• Number of Homes: 1,000 (mix of cottages, vacation homes, villas, and timeshares)
• Top Amenities:
12-Acre Water Park
• 45-Acre Lake
• 3-Acre Swimming Area with Natural Sand Beaches
• Lazy River
• Wellness Center
• Full-Service Spa
• Dog Park
• Bedrooms: 2 to 8
• Current Starting Price: Low $300,000s
• Current Highest Price: $900,000+
• Phone: 866-554-5834
• Website: margaritavillecottagesorlando.com

As the name suggests, Margaritaville is a collection of bright, cheerfully-colored cottages that will make you feel like you’ve been transported to a tropical island. This community provides a true “no worries” vibe with a feeling of escapism. If you’re looking for something different than the norm, this is the community for you.

Windsor Hills Resort

• Location: Four Corners
• Closest Attractions:
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park (3.7 miles)
• Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park (4.9 miles)
• ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (5.5 miles)
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios (5.6 miles)
• Epcot (6.9 miles)
• Number of Homes:
• 320 Condos
• 210 Townhomes
• 469 Single-Family Homes
• Top Amenities:
• Water Park
• Tennis Courts
• Volleyball Court
• Basketball Court
• Fitness Center
• Dog Park
• Bedrooms: 2 to 6
• Current Starting Price: Under $200,000
• Current Highest Price: $499,000

Windsor Hills is a gated community of condos, townhomes, and single family. The gated entrance is manned 24/7 to ensure the safety of all residents and their guests. This is one of the most popular vacation rental resorts in the Orlando area due to its exceptionally close proximity to Walt Disney World.

Sonoma Resort

• Location: Kissimmee
• Closest Attractions:
• Gatorland (4.7 miles)
• Disney Springs (9.9 miles)
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios (10.1 miles)
• Acquatica Orlando (10.3 miles)
• SeaWorld (10.5 miles)
• Number of Homes: Unknown
• Top Amenities:
• Luxury Clubhouse
• Cabanas
• Resort-Style Pool
• Fitness Center
• Landscaping Services Included
• Bedrooms: 4 to 14
• Current Starting Price: $475,000
• Current Highest Price: $1,100,000

Sonoma Resort is a gated community located inside the Park Square Community. It is conveniently located next to “The Loop,” a premier shopping and entertainment venue in Kissimmee. The included lawn care services make this Central Florida community a more hands-free option for those looking to rent it out or only use it as a summer home.

Solara Resort

• Location: Four Corners
• Closest Attractions:
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park (7.9 miles)
• Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park (9.1 miles)
• ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (10.2 miles)
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios (11.6 miles)
• Epcot (6.9 miles)
• Number of Homes: Unknown
• Top Amenities:
• FlowRider® Surfing Simulator
• Sand Volleyball Courts
• Basketball Courts
• Soccer Fields
• Fitness Center
• Restaurant
• Bedrooms: 3 to 9
• Current Starting Price: $470,000
• Current Highest Price: $679,000

Solara Resort is a gated community featuring luxury townhomes and single-family homes. All of the homes in this community were designed with vacationing in mind. The FlowRider® Surfing Simulator is a competition-level surfing simulator that allows you to “hang 10” and catch waves all day long—when you’re not enjoying the numerous nearby Orlando theme parks, that is.

Storey Lake

• Location: Kissimmee
• Closest Attractions:
• Gatorland (5.7 miles)
• Disney Springs (6.1 miles)
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios (6.2 miles)
• SeaWorld (8.1 miles)
• Epcot (8.2 miles)
• Number of Homes: Unknown
• Top Amenities:
• Lazy River
• Splash Pad
• Kayak Rental
• Mini Golf
• Half Basketball Court
• Sand Volleyball Court
• Fitness Center
• Spa
• Restaurant
• Bedrooms: 2 to 7
• Current Starting Price: Under $300,000
• Current Highest Price: $598,000
• Phone: 321-278-5486
• Website: storeylakeresort.com

Storey Lake is a community of condos, townhomes, and single-family homes. It’s centralized location is ideal for those wanting to visit (or have renters who want to visit) both the Walt Disney World area and other popular Orlando theme parks, such as SeaWorld and Universal Studios. The Storey Lake community features two lakes—one near the entrance, which the kayaks can be rented for, and one encircled by the various neighborhoods of the community.

Windsor at Westside, a Pulte Homes Community

• Location: Four Corners
• Closest Attractions:
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park (7.8 miles)
• Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park (9.1 miles)
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios (10.1 miles)
• ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (10.3 miles)
• Epcot (11.7 miles)
• Number of Homes: Unknown
• Top Amenities:
• Lazy River
• Water Playground
• Sand Volleyball Court
• Multi-Purpose Sports Courts
• Fitness Center
• Spa
• Bedrooms: 4 to 9
• Current Starting Price: $346,990
• Current Highest Price: $542,990+
• Phone: 407-805-1932
• Website: pulte.com

Windsor at Westside by Pulte Homes is a Mediterranean-themed luxury community of new construction townhomes and single-family homes. Windsor at Westside was designed with resort-style vacation homes and short term rentals in mind. Situated just outside the hustle and bustle of the immediate Disney area, this gated community is conveniently located less than 30 minutes from each and every one of the parks in Walt Disney World and only 30 miles from the Orlando International Airport.

The Bear's Den Resort

• Location: Reunion
• Closest Attractions:
• Island H2O Water Park (6.3 miles)
• Walt Disney World (12.3 miles)
• SeaWorld Orlando (15.1 miles)
• Universal Orlando (18.9 miles)
• Number of Homes: 30
• Top Amenities:
• Spa services
• Fine dining options
• Delivery service to home
• The ultimate golf resort
• Water park with lazy river
• Sports courts
• Bedrooms: 4 to 8
• Phone: 407-426-4861
• Website: bearsdenorlando.com

The Bear’s Den Resort Orlando provides accommodations to fit any type of family. Each home features eye-catching views of the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course or Golden Bear Park while offering privacy and serenity away from the noise of most Orlando destinations. Certain residences even come complete with a movie theater, game table or game room, guaranteeing there’s always something that everyone can enjoy.

Next Step: Furnishing Your Vacation Home

Once you’ve found your ideal vacation home in one of the most beautiful communities in Central Florida, it’s time to furnish it and—if you’re planning to rent it out—think about how to rent your vacation home. If designing a vacation rental property isn’t on your to-do list, don’t worry. We have a number of whole house furniture packages available for vacation homes in the Orlando area. Not only can we provide superior furnishings for your vacation home and save you an untold amount of time, but our vacation home furnishing expertise will help you answer the tough questions that are unique to your situation.

Disclaimer: The “current” prices listed in this article are subject to change with the market.