posted by orlandovacationhome on Aug 10
You’ve visited multiple sites looking for the best Orlando homes for your vacation. The problem is that many online websites only carry partial information for only a handful of resort communities. They may also only have reviews for only a fraction of rental homes. You need a site that is comprehensive that will save you valuable time with straightforward reviews and information.
Our Orlando vacation home community reviews are designed to be concise, detailed and independent. We rate each community from One to Five Stars utilizing an extensive vacation home evaluation process. Over 80 communities are rated on our main page. Each of the community profiles include pertinent criteria such as location, on-site amenities and upkeep of the resort during the time of the review.
- Location- Most of the resort communities are concentrated in Kissimmee, Clermont and Davenport. Insider knowledge of where each community is located relative to one another will save you valuable time waiting in local traffic.
- On-Site Amenities – Looking for playable tennis courts or outstanding clubhouse facilities? One of the benefits of a resort community is often the presence of recreational amenities. However, not all communities include these on-site. Each of our resort reviews contains this valuable information.
- Resort Upkeep- Most area resorts do a fabulous job with grounds and landscaping. Our video footage and pictures will give you a good idea of what to expect before arrival. Every resort guest wants to feel special and enjoy the marvelous scenery the Orlando area has to offer. Just like visiting the area theme parks, ambiance is a part of the overall experience.
Before you book any vacation home accommodations, be sure to consult our community reviews area. The information mentioned above along with the latest theme park tidbits are posted on the website. Our unique review process is designed to give you insights found on no other website. Have a great time while visiting the Orlando area!
Orlando Vacation Home Community Reviews
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posted by orlandovacationhome on Jun 23
In 2007, a survey was conducted for vacation rental owners and guests to determine why vacation home rentals were determined to be the best choice for Kissimmee Florida visitors.
Although we have blogged about the $1.0 billion+ impact referenced in this study in Osceola County before, there were some additional selection factors cited that are still important today for any vacationer. Click here for this Osceola County economic research. This consumer study was for Kissimmee Florida vacation homes.
The most important decision factors cited for selecting a Kissimmee vacation home rental which are still relevant in today’s market:
- Location of the vacation rental home was far and way the most important decision factor. Many resort communities are located within minutes of Disney and Universal.
- Price and value which is often quite subjective, but was referenced by a vast majority of buyers and guests.
- Amenities of the rental home such as pools, spacious kitchens and in-home movie theatres.
- Amenities of the community which are detailed in the Kissimmee community reviews section on our main page.
- Safety and security was also noted as an important perception issue for each owner. All communities we evaluate include whether the resort is gated and/or guarded for your convenience.
Aside from the sheer size of the options available in the regional area, Kissimmee vacation home rentals provide any prospective vacationer the luxuries of a residential home. This is why so many travellers now prefer vacation homes over other types of lodging accommodations.
On this www.orlando-vacationhomerental.com blog site, we provide over 40 Kissimmee vacation rental reviews for any family or group visiting the area. Kissimmee and Osceola County are certainly unique in the number and quality of homes available for all visitors.
Explore our site for all that vacation rentals have to offer for your next visit to Central Florida.
Kissimmee Florida Vacation Rental
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posted by orlandovacationhome on May 12
Although the focus of our site is vacation rentals, we couldn’t help but blog about the fingerprint some builders have had on luxury vacation home communities in Orlando.
Park Square Homes is a community developer based in Orlando that has built several resort communities in the region. Park Square Homes’ signature items often include large clubhouses with full amenities, extensive community pools and Mediterranean style homes. Well manicured landscaping is also part of the unique identity for such developments.
In a recent post, we blogged about branding vacation homes and that in a larger sense, resort communities have a brand presence just like major hotel chains. One could also argue that builders and Orlando resort developers are the creators of vacation home community brands, and they drive the personality and quality of a resort community from inception. However, this impact can change over time as the individual homeowner association and the management company make ongoing operational decisions.
Why is this important for Orlando vacation home rental prospects? It is important because renters can be assured that the quality of amenities in certain communities are top notch. Park Square has made a commitment to building stylish, comfortable and luxurious villas in Kissimmee, Orlando and Davenport. Anyone wanting to rent a resort style home in Orlando/Kissimmee/Davenport would most likely be very pleased with Park Square’s communities and the commitment to quality.
Some of the resort communities Park Square Homes has developed over the years includes:
Each of these resorts are highly rated.
Moreover, reviews for all of these Orlando resort communities and more are contained on the main page of our site. In fact, over 80 resort reviews are profiled and detailed to provide some of the most comprehensive information on vacation rental communities in Central Florida. Small details and research on each of these resort style communities is important for making a good vacation decision. We do the research for you all in one place!
Bella Vida
Terra Verde
Watersong
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posted by orlandovacationhome on May 10
We combed through our reviews of Orlando resorts to develop a selective list of our favorite full amenity resorts near Disney World. To be clear, let’s first define the amenities and luxuries that a resort must possess to make this list. The “must haves” for any premium resort must include one or more spacious community pools, a tennis court, volleyball court, sports court or basketball court, kids playground, bbq grilles for public use and a full service clubhouse.
Perhaps the most important amenity on this list would be a resort with a great community pool. We recently profiled rental homes with great community pools in a recent blog post. However, since so many vacation rentals have individual pools, this request may have less significance for many families. Since mileage to Disney World is such an important factor, we also cross reference this information with our internally generated resort quality rating. A resort rating of 3 Stars or higher is necessary for consideration on this listing plus a mileage distance to Disney’s Animal Kingdom of less than 10-11 miles.
All of the resorts on this listing are located in Kissimmee, Florida or as otherwise indicated. Therefore, our top choices for resorts near Disney World including approximate distance (in miles) to Animal Kingdom/Disney World include:
- Bella Vida Resort – 11 miles
- Emerald Island Resort - 4 miles
- Encantada Resort - 3 miles
- Regal Palms Resort in Davenport, Florida – 11 miles
- Tuscan Hills in Davenport, Florida – 10 Miles
- Windsor Hills Resort – 3 miles
- Windsor Palms Resort – 5 miles
Each of these resorts would be a fabulous choice for your Orlando vacation. For more details and profiles on other great resorts near Disney World, please consult the community reviews section of our main page.
Vacation Homes Near Disney
Encantada Resort
Orlando Vacation Homes Community Pools
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posted by orlandovacationhome on Apr 12
Vacation reviews sites are a powerful force on traveller decision-making according to a recent United Kingdom study. The report was published by Telegraph.co.uk and conducted by the media agency, Totalmedia and executed by Lightspeed panel surveys.
The study was formulated with a survey set of over 1,300 British travellers that had travelled in the past year. Part of the research study was to determine the relative importance of online travel review sites and their impact on consumer choices. The core of this Orlando vacation rentals site is designed for resort community reviews. TripAdvisor is another good example of an online vacation reviews website.
The biggest impact on travellers by area of influence on their decision-making (in order of influence) according to the study:
- Friends’ travel recommendations or advice
- Posted consumer or professional vacation reviews
- Travel advice from family members or relatives
- Online advertising sources or outlets
- Television programmes specialising in vacations and travel
- Print magazines and/or newspapers specialising in vacations and travel
- Advice from travel agents
- Television advertising or direct mail sources
Our take on this study is that it bears good news for the global vacation rental market. The popularity of vacation villas grows as families and individuals experience them firsthand. Vacation rental reviews typically indicate a very positive vacation experience had by all. Word of mouth is a very powerful force for the vacation home segment to grow and prosper.
As online vacations and reviews sites expand internationally, this should serve to help vacation home rentals in all markets including Orlando. We recently blogged about the rise of online review sites and made some conclusions about their influence. Online review sites will continue to rise in popularity as long as certain conditions are met including consumer trust and relevancy of the posted blog content. This recent study certainly solidifies online travel and vacation review content as a powerful force in global travel decision-making.
This site focuses on resort and community reviews for Orlando, Davenport and Kissimmee vacation villas. Vacation rental reviews on over 80 resort communities are posted on our main page.
Vacation Review Sites
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posted by orlandovacationhome on Feb 24
Brand new content is always added to our Orlando reviews section of this website.
Over 75 vacation home communities are evaluated including such top resorts as Windsor Palms, Windsor Hills and Emerald Island. The latest resort community review update was for Cane Island Kissimmee. As a summary, the review process for this blog includes:
- A review of the quality of all resort amenities (playground, pools, clubhouse, tennis courts, etc…).
- The cleanliness and maintenance of all resort grounds.
- A random exterior review of 40 continuous vacation homes in the community or in the case of a condominium style resort, a review of multiple buildings.
- Evaluation of the location of the resort community in relation to the Disney parks.
Our Orlando reviews are continuously updated to provide fresh material including pictures, video and photographs. With each posted review, you’ll have the opportunity to read, review and research.
Each Orlando vacation home community is given an overall star rating ranging from One to Five stars. The overall resort rating is based on all of the criteria mentioned above, as well as other attributes included in the review process.
We re-evaluate each community every six months for optimal insight. The timeliness of every review is critical to avoid the information getting “stale”. We often see reviews on some websites that are more than one year old, and we believe that the value of these reviews to decline sharply over time. Vacation home community quality is quite dynamic because of the heavy impact of community management.
Only 1 in 4 vacation home resorts have attained a Four or Five star resort rating on this site. This is a mark of distinction held for the premium quality vacation home communities in Orlando. Also, review our website for news and events for vacation home renters. We hope the blog and reviews help simplify your vacation planning.
As we always state, our reviews are opinion based and as a result, individual opinions may vary. We would also like to note that the quality of each individual home within the same community can also vary significantly depending on the owner, and quality of vacation home management.
Look for our new site in the near future that will allow consumers to directly comment on and rate vacation home communities in the Central Florida area.
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posted by orlandovacationhome on Jan 12
Emerald Island Resort Review Update
We continuously update our resort reviews. For Emerald Island Resort, our initial evaluation resulted in a rating of Good/Premium for these vacation villas. We would like to reiterate our resort review for Emerald Island after a recent on-site evaluation. No more than 25% of the reviewed communities attain this distinction.
The community review of Emerald Island rentals is a blending of multiple areas to formulate the composite resort rating including:
* Cleanliness of Resort Grounds
* Appearance of Community Overall
* Overall Quality of Community Amenities
Emerald Island rental choices include mostly 2 to 4 bedroom vacation homes and townhomes. The exterior aesthetics of the vacation rentals differ (Refer to our video footage of the resort), but all rentals are updated and modern. The common areas are good especially the strong sense of arrival with fountains and outdoor seating areas.
The Emerald Island homeowners community amenities include pool, playground, barbecue, volleyball, fitness room, whirlpool spa and nature trail. We did find the resort pool to be on the smallish side especially considering the size of the community. However, Emerald Island Kissimmee is a luxurious destination for any family or group visiting the Orlando area, and our review of Emerald Island Resort reflects this favorable rating.
Emerald Island Rentals
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posted by orlandovacationhome on Jan 4
Windsor Hills Resort Review Update
Our community reviews and ratings section is constantly updated. In the case of Windsor Hills Resort in Kissimmee, our initial evaluation resulted in a rating of Good/Premium+ for these vacation rentals. See our Windsor Hills resort reviews for the initial posted review. We would like to reiterate our resort review for Windsor Hills Kissimmee after a recent visit. Less than 20% of our 80+ reviewed resorts reach this ratings level.
More notably, our resort review of Windsor Hills rentals is a combination of several factors to derive the Overall Rating including:
* Cleanliness of the Resort Grounds
* Appearance of Resort Overall
* Quality of Resort and Amenities Overall
Windsor Hills rental options in the community include mostly 3 to 6 bedroom condos, townhomes and homes. Exteriors of the vacation homes vary slightly (please review our video of the subdivision), but are mostly stucco and contemporary in appearance. The individual homes in the subdivision are well taken care of as well as the public gardens and landscaped areas. The resort is very aesthetically pleasing with a mixture of colorful begonias, flowers and annuals depending upon the time of year.
Windsor Hills has unparalleled resort amenities including a kid’s outdoor kiddie pool and water slide, water fountains and lagoon, playground, concierge, and gameroom for the family. Full service entertainment options at the clubhouse include a movie theatre and video rentals. Additional outdoor activities include basketball, tennis, volleyball, and putting green. Windsor Hills rentals are also gated and guarded for maximum privacy. For all of these reasons, Windsor Hills Kissimmee is a premium location for any family visiting the Central Florida area.
Windsor Hills Resort Reviews
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posted by orlandovacationhome on Dec 30
Encantada Resort Review Update
We continuously re-evaluate our reviews and ratings. In the case of Encantada Resort, our initial evaluation resulted in a rating of Good/Premium for these villa townhome rentals. We would like to Reiterate our resort rating for Encantada Resort townhomes in Kissimmee. Less than 20% of our 80+ reviewed resorts reach this prestigious designation.
Encantada Resort is well manicured with lots of aesthetic color and seasonal exterior landscaping. More specifically, our review of Encantada Resort is also a result of several sub-areas which impact the resort’s Overall Rating:
* Cleanliness of Resort Grounds
* Overall Appearance of Resort
* Overall Quality of Resort
The Encantada Resort community has outstanding amenities including dual outdoor pools and spas, a refurbished fitness area, internet room, and gameroom for the kids. For all of these reasons, this resort is a very desirable location for any townhome rental in Kissimmee.
Encantada Resort
Encantada Resort Kissimmee
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posted by orlandovacationhome on Dec 21
Although there are many resorts near Disney, we believe the best values are in the vacation rental sector.
Vacation rentals have the best mix of premium home luxuries, common area amenities and convenient location. Vacation rentals do not have recognizable national brands and ample advertising behind them, but they do have a long history of satisfied guests who rent time and time again. As they say, once you have stayed in a vacation home rental, you’ll never stay in a cramped hotel again.
Our site reviews over 80+ resorts and vacation home communities that cater to the short term rental market. Vacation rental houses in Orlando, Kissimmeee and Davenport come in all shapes and sizes, but are most commonly available in a minimum size of three bedrooms to five bedrooms and higher. We believe you’ll have a superior vacation stay in these vacation home communities. However, all home communities and resorts are not created equal.
The highest rated resorts near Disney on our site include:
- Windsor Hills Resort – Outstanding clubhouse, top community pool and manicured lawns
- Emerald Island Resort – Gated entry, walking trails and well landscaped homes
- Windsor Palms – Maximum privacy, full amenities, excellent villa homes
- Bella Vida Resort – New Mediterranean style community, beautiful pool area
- Encantada Resort – Dual pools and spas, gated, and great location
- Terra Verde Resort – Modern clubhouse, tennis, basketball with premium homes and townhomes
- Tuscan Hills – Luxurious villa homes with tile roofs on rolling hills in Davenport
- Acadia Estates – Smaller cul-de-sac community with mostly large spacious vacation homes
- Reunion Resort – Beautiful villas adjacent to a world class golf course
- Watersong Resort – Located a little further out, this community contains beautiful homes in a natural setting along with a luxurious resort clubhouse
This is only a sample listing of some of the top properties. For full resort details, video and profiles on each of these resorts and more, please consult the community reviews section of our main page. These reviews will help you find the best values that meet your vacationing needs.
Best Orlando Vacation Home Resorts
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