Orlando revealed: where to stay in Florida’s magic city

Orlando has long been a favorite vacation destination for fun-loving travelers. The appeal of the city’s theme parks for families hardly needs an explanation, but white-knuckle thrills and make-believe characters are only a small part of the picture. With huge shopping malls, expertly crafted golf greens, and oh-so-delicious dining, this is a city with plenty to keep every visitor enthralled. Enjoy the City Beautiful in your own way by staying in an Orlando vacation rental. Affordable rates, great locations, and a medley of modern conveniences make the city’s vacation home rentals the smart choice for families, couples, and groups alike.

Cheap Orlando vacation rentals

Everyone loves a bargain, so let’s kick off with some quick tips to help you find a great rate for an Orlando vacation home. There’s always a chance you’ll get lucky and come across a super-tempting last-minute deal, though you’re more likely to make savings by visiting when the city is not quite so packed out – especially if you plan to do the parks. While that generally means avoiding school breaks and federal holidays like Memorial Day and Independence Day, the best time to head to Orlando without having to drain your wallet is between Thanksgiving and mid-December – a sweet spot with cheaper prices, fewer crowds, and shorter queues.

Renovated 4-bedroom condo with relaxing patio

Luxury vacation rentals in Orlando, Florida

If budget is not so much of a concern, you might decide to stay in one of Orlando’s luxury rentals. These upmarket picks come complete with all the trimmings you’d imagine, and then some – often featuring not just a sparkling pool, but also amenities like hot tubs, roof decks, gourmet kitchens, and fitness suites. Family rentals might tag on a few extras for the kids – a games room, a cinema, or a playground, or perhaps all three. Many of the most popular luxury rentals sit just outside Orlando, and often in a plush resort with its own parade of amenities – Kissimmee’s Reunion Resort one such example with its signature golf courses, boutique spa, and five-acre water park.

8 Bedroom Ultimate Luxury Mansion at Reunion Resort

Orlando vacation rentals near Disney

Those travelers planning on packing in as much fun at the theme parks as humanly possible often put finding vacation rentals near Disney at the top of their rental wish list. Windsor Hills makes a regular appearance in searches for rentals homes near Disney, this family-friendly resort offering townhome rentals, an Olympic-sized resort pool, and regular shuttles to parks including Magic Kingdom, MGM, and Epcot – as well as further afield to Universal Studios. Then comes the Disney resorts themselves – a stay in the likes of Saratoga Springs or Coronado Springs all but guaranteed to earn you a generous helping of brownie points from the kids.

Designer Furnishings First Class Home near Disney

Vacation rentals near Universal Studios

Of course, a vacation in Orlando isn’t just about getting up close and personal with a big-eared mouse and his buddies. Fun times also await at Universal Studios, not least thanks to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, a huge 3D King Kong, and the world-famous Studio Tour. Typically sat less than two miles from Universal, vacation rentals in Sand Lake are among the nearest options, though any vacation home rentals in Florida Center will put you close to the action. If you can drag the kids away from the rollercoasters, heading south instead brings with it the option to sink some balls at Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf and ride the observation wheel at ICON park.

Ultimate 6 Bedroom Property On Famous Bay Hill Golf Course

Vacation rentals near Orlando

Travelers who don’t intend to head to the parks each morning might consider steering clear of the throngs of families doing exactly that and opt, instead, for a vacation home rental near Orlando. The East Coast beaches present an ideal solution, with beachfront rentals in Cocoa Beach , Daytona Beach, and the Canaveral National Seashore all sitting within around an hour’s drive of Orlando. You can enjoy the best of both worlds by staying near Orlando rather than in the city itself, which is what renting a vacation home is all about – the freedom to make memories in your own way and at your own pace. Job done?

Lakeside Home in Affluent Neighborhood