Orlando Vacation Homes

Unique Advice on Selecting an Orlando Vacation Home

2008-10-03T09:40:00.000-07:00

Deciding where to search for an Orlando vacation home is without a doubt a difficult task. Almost everyone travelled to Disney World at some point in time and is likely to offer their personal advice. The internet is also scattered with articles similar to these aimed at helping travelers find the best deals. However, this post is intended to put a slightly different spin on these run of the mill advice columns and provide you with some two items many people overlook when selecting an Orlando vacation home to stay when visiting.

Cleanliness is one of the most important factors to consider when picking a home. While many people might disagree with this at first, have faith that this is valuable advice. I’ve heard horror stories of individuals that rented a home all set and ready to enjoy their stays in Orlando only to walk into a nightmare. Upon entering the vacation home they find it completely trashed and never cleaned from the last guests that stayed there. This is often more commonplace with individuals who rent vacation homes on their own without the help of a booking agency. Therefore, one of the first questions I would ask or find out the answer to before booking a stay is, “How often is the home cleaned?” If the response is delayed, involves stuttering or is answered with “on a need be basis” then watch out! There are plenty of fun activities in Orlando. Do not let a dirty vacation home destroy that. Ensure there is a regular cleaning schedule so that you are able to enjoy your trip.

The other consideration to keep in mind is proximity to the theme parks. Many people assume that a home is near the major theme parks simply because it is in Orlando Florida. However, Orlando is a large place and only a few of the savvier travelers know that Disney World is actually in Kissimmee Fl. Take the time to take a look at the map and find out how close the vacation home actually is to the major theme parks. Do not end up surprised by not doing a little research in advance!

Vacation Homes Near Disney World

2007-09-10T12:14:00.001-07:00

September is a great month to rent a vacation home near Disney World. The weather is great and the Disney crowds are small. As a special incentive we are doing two (2) night vacation home bookings for both September and October.

Vacation Home or Resort Vacation Homes

2007-07-16T09:54:00.000-07:00

I am often times I'm asked what is the difference between the Executive vacation homes near Disney World and the Encantada Resort. The answer is simple the vacation homes are within 8 miles to Disney World and they offer a little more privacy since they are single family homes. Most of these home are in gated communities and they all have their own swimming pools.

The Encantada Resort is within 2 miles to Disney World and it offers the luxuries of a resort but the privacy and space of a vacation home. The homes at Encantada are acutally townhomes, so they are connected to other homes, but they are all at least 1800 square feet and they all have their own swimming pools. Plus, the clubhouse has two swimming pools, workout facilities, computer room, pool tables, game room, and a cocktail bar.

All in all you can't go wrong with either choice; however, with all the extra activies that the Encantada offer I would have to stay their if I had to choose.

Vacation home management

2007-06-06T13:04:00.000-07:00

If you have a vacation home in Orlando and you are not happy with your current management company please give us a call we would like to talk with you. We are currently targetting vacation homes in Emerald Island, Windsor Palms, Windsor Hills, and Terra Verde.

If you have a home in one of these subdivisons you owe it to yourself to fill out our contact form.

When is it a good deal on a vacation home?

2007-05-16T08:27:00.000-07:00

Vacation homes are generally always a good deal, you are getting more square footage than a hotel for less per square foot. However, the best time to get a vacation home is if you are travelign with a large party. A 5 bedroom home sleeps 10 comfortably, and vacation home rentals go up to 6 or 7 bedrooms, so if you are in a large party then a vacation home is your best bet. A 7 bedroom can sleep up to 16!

When to rent a pool home in orlando

2007-05-09T08:50:00.000-07:00

Everyone assumes that Florida is hot all year round. Well, even though we don't have 4 seasons, it is not pool weather all year round. From about December to March we get cold fronts whipping in from the north, and although it does not reach teeth chattering temperatures there are nights, and even days where the mercury can drop down into the 30's. But, other than the cold months, Florida of course has its infamous rainy season, and with the rain comes thunder and lightning, FLorida is of course the lightning capital of the world. August is the rainiest month (also the peak of hurricane season), and we all know water and electricity don't mix, so I would not recommend a pool home when it is known to be extremely rainy with thunder and lightning.

Orlando Vacation Welcome Center to open 4/1

2007-03-09T14:15:00.000-08:00

No we are not kidding...after many months of waiting around we are finally ready to open our doors at the largest welcome center in Orlando. Our welcome center will be specifically for our guest who have booked an Orlando vacation home.

The welcome center will be called Access Orlando Welcome Center, and it will be located right off Palm Parkway only seconds to Disney's maingate. We are super excited about this welcome center, and it will be a much better way to reach out to our vacation home owners and renters.

Orlandovacation.com continues to grow

2007-01-24T09:15:00.000-08:00

We are proud to announce that Affordable Travel of Orlando and orlandovacation.com continue to grow. In order for us to meet our growing needs our vacation home management company has acquired another 130 vacation homes in Orlando.

Orlando vacation home sales down in the UK

2006-12-08T05:59:00.000-08:00

I don't know if you read it our not but the vacation home sales in Orlando is down, the primary reason is that our UK friends are finding better vacation home deals in other places. The UK buyers are finding prices at 50% less in places such as Meditterean Sea Resorts.

Orlando vacation.com has signed a new home partner

2006-11-21T06:49:00.000-08:00

Just yesterday Orlandovacation.com just signed a deal to work with Pilgrim vacation homes of Central Florida. We are always looking for partners who have great products which we may refer our clients to.

Orlando vacation homes and pool heat

2006-11-20T06:32:00.000-08:00

If you are coming into Orlando you rented a vacation home for the Thanksgiving holidays. I really suggest you ordering your pool heat. The weather may not get out of the 50's tomorrow (11/21).

That is COLD for Florida.

Need a Vacation Home and you are only staying 2 nights?

2006-10-19T06:12:00.000-07:00

Recently Orlandovacation.com has worked a deal with Encantada Resort to accomodate our clients who want a vacation home but they are only staying a few nights in Orlando.

"It is amazing how popular Universal's Horror Nights and Disney's Not-So-Scary Halloween show have become this year" says Trey Duling. "Most of our clients who are coming to these events are primarly Florida residents who are only staying 2 nights. This has prompted us to negoiate with Encatada Resorts, to capitolize on this opportunity."

To make the deal even better Orlandovacation.com is offering the Encatada Resort, which is only seconds to Disney World, with no cleaning fee, no matter how long the guest is staying. This one benefit is saving our clients over $65 per stay.

Orlando vacation homes and pool heat

2006-10-12T09:45:00.000-07:00

A client called in yesterday wanting to turn the pool heat on her vacation home she is renting from us starting Monday. The weather in Orlando during this time of the year is so pleasant you don’t need to waste your money with the pool heat. In fact, we have researched it and found that when the tempatures reach the mid 80’s you can not feel the effects of the heater being on or off.

My suggest is to check the weather in Orlando about 3 or 4 days before you come to Orlando. If the weather is below 75 degrees for a high you might want to call us and we will turn the pool heat on for you. I always suggest to clients that pool heat is a waste of money unless you are renting an Orlando vacation home during the months of December, January, February, or the first of March.

Orlando vacation home ticket Special

2006-10-11T10:08:00.000-07:00

In order to promote longer stays for our Orlando vacation home rentals, we have decided to roll out a new ticket campaign. All 3 Day Magic Your Way Park Hoppers will be upgraded to a 5 Day Magic Your Way Park Hopper for no additional charge.

“By having a unique relationship with our ticket division we are able to come up with great savings for our vacation home clients”, say Trey Duling, Vice President of Orlandovacation.com. “Since all our vacation homes are near the Orlando area theme parks we understand that by offering better ticket prices than our competition this gives us a leg up when we are talking with the guest. When you combine this with the fact, most families who are renting a vacation homes have more people in their party than clients who are staying in hotels. Our thinking is, if we can offer them $20 or more in savings on their theme park tickets, in addition to offering them great prices on the vacation homes, we should be able to gain their business. It all comes down to offering up front low prices, I often see companies offering good deals; however, they gimmick them up so much that it confuses the clients. We try not to do that!”

Encantada Villa near Disney World

2006-10-07T05:32:00.000-07:00

Good news, somebody has finally gotten it right! The new Encantada Resort near Disney World is awesome. The concept behind this development was to have to have all the luxuries of a vacation home at the same time have all the places look very similiar in decor. By doing this it
makes it much easier on the staff to be able to explain how each villa set-up to a prospected guest.

Encantada, which means Enchanting in Spanish, is not quite fully built, but they have finished phase 1 and they are quickly wrapping up construction on phase 2. If you are looking for a vacation home community which is very new and offer some of the best amenites around you need to check out this community. Orlandovacation.com is currently offering this community with NO CLEANING FEE, click here to check out Encantada Resort.

Here are a list of some of the amenities Encantada offers:
* Great centralized clubhouse
* 2 nice size swimming pools which overlook a nice size lake
* Game room
* Fitness room
* 3 and 4 bedroom models all professionally decorated.
* They will be offering shuttle service to the park once the development is complete
* Great location on 180 seconds to Disney World

Disney Vacation Rental

2006-08-31T08:47:00.000-07:00

A vacation to Disney Florida is full of rides, shows, and attractions at the numerous theme parks that overwhelm the area. Since no vacation is complete without a journey to the Magic Kingdom, why not stay as close to the fun and excitement as possible? A Disney vacation rental places you close to the parks, but also allows you to venture outside of the Disney realm for some other kinds of family fun.

The Perks of an Orlando Vacation Home Rental

2006-08-31T08:44:00.000-07:00

There are numerous Disney World vacation rentals that are in close proximity to the Magic Kingdom and provide amazing luxuries of a home away from home.

The excitement of a Disney World vacation can be overwhelming with the kids directing you in every direction to explore new attractions. The last thing you want at the end of the day is to retreat to an overcrowded and hectic hotel. Why not consider staying in a nearby resort that provides plenty of privacy and space while being less than ten minutes from the park? Book an Orlando vacation home today!

Townhome Rentals

2006-08-31T08:41:00.000-07:00

It’s a home away from home in a real townhome where you can put your feet up and not have to worry about the following pesky vacation peeves:

a. No personal space – you won’t be jam-packed into one hotel room with only one bathroom for your whole family.

b. No kitchen – with only a small refrigerator in a hotel room, a townhome provides an entire kitchen and is a much better fit for a family or even couple who wants to not only save money on food, but also not feel forced to eat out every night.

c. No sitting area – a hotel room provides a few beds and maybe a chair to sit on to relax after a long day at the attractions, a townhome provides a whole room of furniture.

What is a Vacation Villa?

2006-08-31T07:31:00.000-07:00

Among the many hotels and accommodations of Orlando, Davenport, and Kissimmee, Florida, there are vacation villas.

• Like a house with two to four rooms, your choice

• With a kitchen, cooking supplies all ready for you to use, and a grocery store a few minutes away

• Fully furnished with a pull-out sofa for that extra family member of friend coming to stay a few days

• With clean bathrooms, some even with a Jacuzzi tub to relax after a long day of sightseeing and touring around the city.

Watch the Fireworks from your Vacation Home!

2006-08-31T06:10:00.000-07:00

See Disney World fireworks from your vacation rental home! If you decide not to stay until the parks close to see the fireworks, you can see them from many places outside the parks. Depending on the level of your villa and the place where it is located, you can see the bight fireworks in the distance. Sometimes it is just as fun to sit and watch from a far in the comfort away from crowds as it is actually being there. Ask the information desk at the villa resort for advice on where to see the fireworks and when they usually begin.

Why should you Stay Near Disney?

2006-08-31T06:08:00.000-07:00

You won’t be the only one frequenting the Disney attractions, everyone else visiting Orlando will be on their way to the theme park at the same time as you are. The solution? Stay somewhere that is close to the Disney attractions, but still comfortable. The vacation villas will allow you to get Disney easily and quickly without having to go through as much traffic as others who will stay in hotels and motels on a tourist strip of restaurants and fast food chains.

Why a Villa?

2006-08-31T06:07:00.000-07:00

Trade in that old hotel room that's too cramped without enough room for you and your kids for some real breathing room. Instead, for about the same rate, you can rent a villa that is so close to the park you’ll feel like you know your way around in no time. Only a few miles from the Disney attractions, vacation villas are perfect for families big or small, with any size villa available for the perfect lodging amount for your family!

Terra Verde Resort

2006-08-30T09:28:00.000-07:00

Terra Verde Resort is a new gated rental home community in West Kissimmee near Disney World, just a short drive south of the center of US 192. Located on the east side of Poinciana Blvd, guests at Terra Verde Resort can be in Walt Disney World within a few minutes by using the very quiet Osceola Parkway.

Resort features include a community swimming pool with large deck and chaise lounges, a beach volleyball court, and a children’s play area. There is also a well stocked fishing pond, a sunning beach and an exercise facility. The clubhouse includes a concierge desk, a sundry shop and big screen satellite TV.

Private Pools

2006-08-30T07:25:00.000-07:00

Many of our vacation home properties offer luxurious and spacious private swimming pools. While most hotels in the Orlando area provide swimming pools for their guests, why cram into a public swimming pool when you can experience the privacy and convenience of a sparkling swimming pool right in your backyard! Best of all, having only your closest friends and family around will make for an even more memorable Orlando vacation.

A Cost-Effective Option

2006-08-29T07:44:00.000-07:00

Rental vacation homes in Orlando offer the great amenities of home at a great price. Privacy, space, convenience; you get it all by booking a luxurious vacation rental for your vacation to Orlando. Many vacation home communities will cater to your every need by offering fully-equipped kitchens (a real money-saver), sparkling community (and private) swimming pools, game rooms, tennis, basketball & volleyball courts, gated communities and more!