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Record Theme Park Ticket Sales Boost Villas in Orlando for Rent

by orlandovacationhome
December 31st, 2011

Local Orlando Theme Parks Reach Year End Capacity

Orlando Disney and other area theme park ticket sales are ending the year in a very robust manner.

According to local media sources, 3 of 4 Disney parks had to stop guest entry to Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom for about an hour and a half as we close the year.

Despite a gloomy economy, the end of December has never been stronger for tourism in Central Florida. Such robust demand has also  impacted local villas in Orlando for rent who appear to be a major beneficiary of this record attendance.

Internet searches for “Orlando Villas” typically reach their peak early in the year. 2011 was no exception as most travellers plan well in advance of their vacation. This bodes well for the future. 2012 promises to be a record setting year for Central Florida tourism, especially in lieu of the multiple park expansions slated for 2012-13.

Legoland Florida also reported that the new park reached capacity recently as well. Long waits in excess of 45 minutes and traffic congestion on area roads were reported by Polk County news sources. Click here for the full Legoland story.

Finally, Universal Studios® and Islands of Adventure stopped admitting individuals mid-afternoon until offsetting park guests departed. Of course, Universal has seen a huge lift from the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction.

Renting a villa in Orlando, Kissimmee and Davenport are a favorable alternative to limited area hotel rooms after a long day at a packed local theme parks . Villas offer amenities such as washing machines, self catering kitchens and game rooms are but a few of these advantages. Consult our profiles of over 80 vacation villa communities in Central Florida.  You’ll be glad you rented an Orlando holiday villa!

To avoid those long lines when the parks are full, watch the video below:

 

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Is It a Good Time to Rent a Vacation Home in Orlando?

by orlandovacationhome
December 29th, 2011

Is it a good time to rent a vacation home if you own one in Orlando? In other words, can we give a sense of the overall vacation home market in Central Florida? The answer is very simple – No.

However, we did discover a recent Wall Street Journal article entitled “Are You Ready to Be a Landlord” that covered the ins/outs of owning real estate from a landlord perspective.  This article covered many of the opportunities and risks.

Current Opportunities

  • Opportunity costs are low – Many domestic and international markets are quite volatile in today’s environment. The investment expectations for other potential asset classes are quite low.
  • Interest rates – Interest rates, assuming you have good credit, are hovering around all-time lows. However, origination fees and interest rates tend to run a half point higher for second homes than for primary residences.

Current Risks

  • Rental Vacancies – It still takes a savvy owner or property management company to rent your vacation home. There has never been more competition for vacation rentals in Central Florida. The inability to actively market your vacation home rental could lower your return.
  • Unplanned Costs – No matter how smart and prepared you are, there will always be some blutterbunging expenses that pop out of nowhere. If you are looking for more details on vacation home break-even analysis basics you can see our previous post.
  • Calculating Rental Revenues – It is very smart to realistically assess your potential revenue sources from your vacation rental. Overly optimistic estimates almost always lead to investment returns below your expectations.

If you are looking at potentially renting or purchasing a vacation home in Orlando or the Central Florida market in general, always do your homework and use professionals that are independent. There are plenty of opportunities, but there are also risks involved.

One additional nice thing about finding a vacation home rental property in Orlando is the fact there are dozens of high quality neighborhoods such as Encantada Resort Kissimmee, Hampton Lakes Davenport, and Emerald Island are within minutes of major theme parks and attractions.  Over 80 vacation home rental communities are profiled on our home page including information on location, amenities, driving distances and community facilities.

 

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How to Find Orlando Vacation Rental Deals

by orlandovacationhome
November 23rd, 2011

Orlando vacation home rentals can be more difficult to shop for than hotels. It is often difficult to compare apples to apples from one online site to the other due to the many choices available. However, we do have a few tips to help you get a vacation rental deal that will best meet your needs. Our best advice for getting a great vacation home deal in Orlando:

  • Time of Year – If your schedule is flexible, find a time of year that suits you and your group’s preference for weather and park occupancy. Some time ago we did a post that compares these variables and suggests some of the best times to visit Orlando.Time of year will definitely impact the deals that may be available for both vacation home rates and park pricing.
  • Size of Home and Amenities Desired – If you have a large group, you may be able to reserve many different types of sleeping accommodations that will be comfortable. The more options and flexibility you have, the better you are equipped to grab a deal when it presents itself.
  • Attractions You Want to Visit – Decide what major attractions you wish to visit and if possible, determine how many days at each park. This will help you minimize your driving time from park to park with the goal of being strategically  located to enjoy your vacation time. Whether you are looking for Disney house rentals or homes near other parks, there are typically always 3-4 star rental homes nearby.
  • Pick Your Favorite Community Along with a Few Alternates – Using our community reviews, pick your top resort community along with a few alternates. Although there are some distinct communities like Encantada Resort, Windsor Hills and Emerald Island, there are many other smaller quality communities that you may never have heard of.

Last minute holiday villas are still available for Thanksgiving, Christmas and the Orlando’s Capital One Bowl. Vacation homes are the perfect holiday choice for you or your group. Our best advice – be an educated consumer and keep your options open to get snag the best deal possible! Good luck.

 

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Vacation Rentals : Personalize Your Experience!

by orlandovacationhome
August 23rd, 2011

The web has ushered in an entirely new form of custom travel. Although consumer personalization is not a new concept, the ability to plan and customize on the Internet solely based on individual needs is. Vacation rentals are leading the way in this phenomena.

Vacation rentals allow the consumer to plan specific aspects of their travel and lodging experience including location of villa, amenities, quality, and size of accommodations. No other form of lodging allows this type of individual personalization based on specific needs.

Although hotels offer some of these advantages for the consumer, they certainly do not offer the breadth and choice as vacation rentals do. Changing tastes of today’s traveller now demand self catering kitchens, game rooms, private pools and other premium amenities.

The problem is often the amount of information available at a granular level for vacation homes. For instance, consumer travel review websites are sometimes considered poor sources of accurate information due to how the reviews are obtained. Researchers now formulate ways for consumers to spot fake travel reviews . Not all consumer reviews are an issue, but ongoing industry debate on this topic clearly indicates a big concern.

In Orlando, the amount of choice of type and quality accommodations can be overwhelming. This site has been developed to help simplify the options by reviewing over 80 vacation home resort communities in Central Florida.

For those vacationing in Central Florida, vacation rentals in Orlando Fl offer tremendous opportunities to personalize one’s vacation experience. In many vacation home resort communities such as Windsor Hills, Emerald Island and others, individual homes vary in size, amenities and sleeping accommodations among other items. Due to this planning flexibility, vacation rentals are quite flexible to meet your needs.

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Unique Choices for Family Resorts in Orlando Florida

by orlandovacationhome
July 7th, 2011

Family resorts are plentiful in Orlando. Dues to the many attractions, weather and year round tourism demand, Central Florida is the place for a family to vacation. However, vacation rental resorts can offer a range of amenities and options that will satisfy demands not found in conventional hotels.

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Family Resorts in Orlando

There are over 80 different family oriented vacation home resorts available in Central Florida. With so many choices, finding one that matches your specific needs is very possible.

A brief list of reasons why vacation home rentals in Orlando make a solid choice:

  • Value – Depending on the size required, vacation villas can be reserved for the mere cost of a standard hotel room (or rooms). It also pays to be an educated consumer when evaluating all the plethora of local rental options.
  • Quality/Cleanliness – Perhaps the best evidence of the quality that  rental homes offer is the  number of repeat guests that stay in a resort villa. Vacation home accommodations are a growing national phenomena. This website is one of the few to review individual resorts in a variety of areas. Our reviews of resorts and vacation communities are designed to help provide information.
  • Location – Many Orlando area vacation resorts for families are located within minutes of major attractions. Consulting the individual resort profiles on our main page indicates dozens of resorts within 10-15 miles of the major theme parks.
  • Privacy – Many vacation home resorts have private gated grounds and amenities. This gives any family a sense of safety, seclusion and solitude after a long day at the parks. Many rental homes and condos also have private pools for a family’s pleasure and enjoyment.

If all of this sounds good to you, check-out our resort community profiles on our main page. There are many unique choices that will meet you or your family’s needs while vacationing in Central Florida.

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