Loughman / ChampionsGate Villa Communities

This new gated community is set in 46 acres of tropical landscaping, offering standard and deluxe 4, 5 and 6-bedroom villas with their own private pools. Guests can enjoy the central clubhouse, communal pool, hot-tub, fitness centre and Internet business centre. There are tennis courts, a sand volleyball pitch, children's play-area and even a putting green.

A newer Calabay Parc gated community bordering Tower Lake and offering 4, 5 and 6-bedroom vacation villas. Guests can enjoy the community clubhouse, take a walk along the lake shoreline or watch the bird life from the dock side.

A newer gated community of just 69 homes set in conversation woodland to the south of the Walt Disney World resort. Offering luxury 4, 5 and 6 bedroom vacation villas with executive styling, these villas are ideal for larger parties who are looking for that little extra.

Grand Reserve is a private gated community of just over 100 homes built in a conservation area and around small lakes. With such a peaceful location, expect to see Floridian bird-life including blue herons.

A newer gated community built alongside the Providence golf course, with standard and deluxe 3 to 6-bedroom villas located around the lakes or in a conservation area. Guests can enjoy the clubhouse, communal pool, hot-tub, fitness centre and business centre. There are also tennis courts, a sand volleyball pitch, children's play-area and a putting green.

Reunion Resort is one of the most prestigious communities in the Walt Disney World area. It is a purpose built vacation resort, offering luxurious vacation villas with magnificent landscaping and built around three signature golf courses. Guests can enjoy the clubhouse, a spa, a tennis complex, 11 community pools and even a water park with lazy river.

Bordering a top-class golf course makes Ridgewood Lakes the perfect base for any golfer. Simply step out of bed onto the course! Located south of the intersection between Interstate 4 and US27, Ridgewood Lakes is a gated community which has been built around the golf course. Split into two subdivisions called Ridgewood Pointe and The Forest, each offers luxury rental properties of all sizes for visitors in quiet and peaceful setting . For small children there is a play area and as a guest, you can access the clubhouse.

When travelling to the theme parks, simply head north on Interstate 4. With US192 en-route and Universal Studios (including the Wizarding World of Harry Potter) a few miles past Walt Disney World, this is the recommended thoroughfare. Similarly, if you are looking to head towards the Gulf coast or Busch Gardens (in Tampa), head south on Interstate 4.

Solterra Resort is a newer community offering luxury 4-bedroom townhouses through to 7-bedroom villas with private pools. Guests can enjoy the clubhouse, fitness centre, restaurant, beach style pool with water slides, tennis courts, basketball courts and volley ball courts, whilst children have their own playground.

The Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club borders is a gated community which borders the PGA-rated championship golf-course of the same name. Offering 3 and 4-bedroom vacation villas, guests can also enjoy the clubhouse, communal pool, gym and tennis courts.

Sunset Ridge is a gated community, with 3, 4 and 5-bedroom vacation villas nicely spaced for privacy and some bordering the adjacent lake.

Tivoli Manor is a small, private gated community of just 35 properties, offering 3, 4 and 5-bedroom vacation villas.

Towncenter Resort is a gated community hidden away amongst woodland and consisting of 94 homes built alongside three lakes. Such a relaxing location offers the peace and quiet not always found in rental communities and at times you may just forget how close you are to the area attractions.

Watersong Resort is a newer gated community set within Florida woodland and offering executive 4, 5 and 6-bedroom Mediterranean style vacation villas. Guests can enjoy the clubhouse with internet café and fitness room, whilst outside there is a communal pool, basketball court, children's play area and picnic site.