Enjoy the holiday of a lifetime with a stay on one of the newer resort communities in the Orlando area.

With a host of mod cons and amenities available for guest use, the resort communities around Florida’s famous theme parks are a great location to use as your base for your next dream holiday. In this blog we will take a look at four of the newer communities where you can rent a holiday home, and what you can expect to find there!

Storey Lake

You are in for a treat over at Storey Lake, a stunning gated resort, just a short drive from the tourist corridor of the US192, and in a prime location for those wanting to visit the theme parks – Disney is only ten minutes away by car! Constructed between 2015 and 2017, it is one of the newer communities in Florida, and is brimming with townhomes and spacious villas containing between four and seven bedrooms – there is sure to be the perfect holiday home for everyone!

The resort is home to The Hideaway Club, which features a stunning resort-style pool and lazy river. The kids will have a whale of a time in the massive splash park, and whizzing down the two water slides! Enjoy a drink and nibbles at the poolside tiki bar, head to the spa, and then treat everyone to a sundae from the ice cream shop by the water. With on-site bar and grill dining, you needn’t even leave the resort to get dinner!

With a lake on the resort, you can even rent a kayak to take out for a paddle, or stay on dry land and challenge all the members of the family to mini-golf, basketball, or beach volleyball. You can even make use of the modern fitness centre, which is filled with state-of-the-art equipment! If this all sounds a bit energetic, why not exercise your thumbs on the video games in the clubhouse’s games room?

Solara

Around seven miles from Disney, Solara is another amazing gated resort community with a fantastic array of facilities ready for you to experience! From here you will be able to reach the Disney parks in 20 minutes, with SeaWorld and Universal around 35 minutes away by car. With three-to-nine bedroom townhomes and villas across the community Solara is the ideal resort location for any holidaymaker. The modern amenities include a two-storey luxury clubhouse at the heart of the resort, offering complimentary Wi-Fi throughout, as well as an amazing restaurant and bars. Pick up the essentials from the community shop, grab a coffee at the on-site café, or if you are feeling energetic, get competitive on the sand volleyball court! Those who are into their sports will be in their element here as you can enjoy a game of football or basketball, or even just head to the fitness centre to work out.

As well as having a private pool back at your villa or townhome, there is a large heated zero-entry pool on the community, as well as a fantastic splash park for the kids in your group. Don’t forget to have a go on the competition-level Flowrider surfing simulator, where you will be able to catch the waves without having to hit the beach!

Windsor at Westside

One of the newest resort communities in the area, Windsor at Westside features some amazing amenities, suitable for guests of all ages! With a selection of townhomes and villas ranging from four to nine bedrooms, this is the perfect spot for a large family group, or friends who want to stay together under one roof. Just 20-25 minutes from all of the major parks – Disney, Universal and SeaWorld, as well as conveniently placed for the shops and restaurants spanning the US192 nearby, this is a great location for any holidaymaker!

The manned, gated resort community contains a fantastic 10,000sqft (930m2) clubhouse at its heart, which includes a state-of-the-art fitness centre for all your cardio needs, as well as an arcade-style games room and handy convenience store where you can pick up some holiday essentials. You can even spend some time with family and friends in the clubhouse’s central TV lounge.

Head outside to experience the community’s stunning pool with a waterslide. Grab a drink or light bite at the tiki bar, and enjoy poolside dining in style while the kids splash in the water! You can even float around and let your cares drift away in the lazy river, or take to the hot tub before heading to the sports courts to unleash your competitive side! For those who love a spot of golf, it’s worth noting that the golfing community of Highlands Reserve is just a ten-minute drive from here!

Festival

Set in 200 acres of Florida’s woodland and lakes, the gated community of Festival lies just five miles (or around 15 minutes drive) from Disney, and offers a host of resort-style facilities for those staying onsite! Accommodation here consists of three-to-five bedroom townhomes that are perfect for everyone, from larger groups sharing, to those on a more intimate family holiday.

The ideal base for your Florida adventures, you will be able to reach the world-famous theme parks of Disney, SeaWorld and Universal in less than 30 minutes, assuming that you can tear yourself away from the fantastic facilities at the resort!

Facilities here are on a par with those found at attractions around the area; take a dip in the heated swimming pool, which is surrounded by private cabanas, or watch the kids play in the ship-themed water park! All of the family can get involved on the mini-golf course, or if you are feeling super competitive, the sandy beach volleyball court is available for a match! Not really very sporty? Then head to the arcade, where you can impress with your computer gaming prowess!

For those who are serious about their health and fitness, the large gym contains a range of equipment that will keep you in tip-top shape, while those who are happy to take a break from watching their weight are bound to enjoy a trip to the on-site ice-cream parlour! Grab dinner at the resort’s Florida-style bar and grill and soak up the evening sun, or pick up some last-minute essentials from the general store to prepare a delicious family meal back at home!

Has this look at resort living piqued your interest? Dream of your ideal Florida holiday and check out the properties that we currently have available on Storey Lake, Solara, Windsor at Westside and Festival. If you have stayed on any of these resorts we’d love to hear from you – reach out to us using the normal social channels!