Florida villas are located in 'Communities' or sub-divisions and will be part-rental part-residential. They will range from smaller niche communities to purpose built complexes with a clubhouse and may border a golf course. Just like each villa is different, each community will offer something different. Whether it is the location, guest facilities, the drive to the parks or the nearby shops and restaurants.
★ Gated community
★ Walmart supercentre at Old Lake Wilson Rd and Publix supermarket at Rolling Oaks
★ Restaurants on US192
★ Vineland Premium Outlets (20-35 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (5-15 mins), Seaworld (25-50 mins) and Universal Studios (30-55 mins)
Acadia Estates is a gated community of 4-7 bedroom executive villas with private pools set on a single road within the Formosa Gardens development.
★ Gated community with clubhouse, communal pool and sports courts
★ Publix supermarket and shops nearby at Loughman
★ Restaurants at ChampionsGate
★ Vineland Premium Outlets (25-45 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (15-30 mins), Seaworld (30-55 mins) and Universal Studios (35-60 mins)
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.
★ Gated community with clubhouse and communal pool
★ Publix supermarket and shops nearby at Berry Town and on US192
★ Restaurants on US192
★ Vineland Premium Outlets (25-40 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (10-20 mins), Seaworld (25-45mins) and Universal Studios (30-50 mins)
Lakeside at Bass Lake is a gated community offering vacation villas with views over Old Lake Davenport. Guests can enjoy the clubhouse with a gymnasium, as well as the communal pools (one which is heated) and hot-tub. There are also picnic benches with barbecues alongside the lake.
★ Gated community with clubhouse, communal pool and sports courts
★ Walmart and shops close by on US192
★ Restaurants nearby on US192
★ Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores and Premium Outlets (10-25 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (15-25 mins), Seaworld (25-40 mins) and Universal Studios (25-55 mins)
Situated just off highway US192 next to Medieval Times and Walmart, Bella Vida Resort offers luxury villas in a purpose built community in 15 acres of conservation lake-land. Guests can enjoy the central clubhouse with large zero-entry pool, fitness room, volleyball courts and children's play-area.
★ Gated community
★ Walmart supercenter nearby at Haines City
★ Restaurants in Haines City
★ Vineland Premium Outlets (35-75mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (25-55 mins), Seaworld (40-85 mins) and Universal Studios (45-95 mins)
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.
★ Gated community with clubhouse, communal pool and sports courts
★ Borders Oasis Club at ChampionsGate golf course
★ Publix supermarket and shops nearby at Champions Crossing and ChampionsGate
★ Restaurants at ChampionsGate
★ Vineland Premium Outlets (25-45 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (15-30 mins), Seaworld (30-55mins) and Universal Studios (35-65 mins)
Champions Gate is a newer community which borders the golf course and incorporates the sub-divisions: The Retreat, Country Club Estates and The Vistas. Offering luxury larger vacation villas with private pools, guests can enjoy the clubhouse, fitness centre, spa and sauna, restaurant, beach volley court and resort pool with a lazy river. There is also the Country Club at ChampionsGate which has a separate pool, tennis courts and take-out restaurant.
★ Gated community with communal pool and sports courts
★ Walmart and shops nearby on US192 and SR535
★ Restaurants nearby on US192 and SR535
★ Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores and Premium Outlets (5-10 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (5-15 mins), Seaworld (15-20 mins) and Universal Studios (25-40 mins)
Compass Bay is a newer gated community located between highway US192 and SR535, whilst consisting of town-house condominiums positioned around small lakes. Some condos have their own private pool, whilst all guests have access to the larger community pool and cabana. Children have their own 'Tot Lot' playgrounds with climbing frames.
★ Gated community with clubhouse and communal pool
★ Walmart and shops nearby on US192
★ Restaurants nearby on US192
★ Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores and Premium Outlets (10-25 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (15-25 mins), Seaworld (20-35 mins) and Universal Studios (30-50 mins)
Crystal Cove is a newer gated resort community located just off Poinciana Boulevard and a short trip to highway US192. Offering 4 and 5-bedroom villas with private pools, the community is set around a central lake where guests can also enjoy the large community pool, clubhouse with fitness room and games room, whilst children have their own play area.
★ Gated community with communal pool
★ Walmart and shops on US192
★ Restaurants on US192
★ Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores and Premium Outlets (10-25 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (15-25 mins), Seaworld (20-35 mins) and Universal Studios (30-50 mins)
Cumbrian Lakes is a small gated community of landscaped gardens, situated on the south side of Poinciana Boulevard towards the junction with Orange Blossom Trail. For relaxation, take a walk around the lakes and nature trails to see the local wildlife.
★ Gated community
★ Publix supermarket and shops nearby at Lake Wilson Rd and Loughman
★ Restaurants at ChampionsGate
★ Vineland Premium Outlets (20-35 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (10-20 mins), Seaworld (25-50 mins) and Universal Studios (30-55 mins)
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.
★ Gated community with clubhouse and communal pool
★ Walmart supercentre at Old Lake Wilson Rd and Publix supermarket at Rolling Oaks
★ Restaurants on US192
★ Vineland Premium Outlets (20-40 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (10-20 mins), Seaworld (25-55 mins) and Universal Studios (30-55 mins)
Emerald Island is a newer gated community offering 3 to 7-bedroom executive villas within a woodland area. Guests can enjoy the clubhouse with a spa and sauna, exercise room, games arcade and internet café. Outside there is a communal pool and children's play areas, along with nature trails around the surrounding lakes and woodland.
★ Community with clubhouse, communal pool, water park and sports courts
★ Walmart supercentre at Old Lake Wilson Rd and Publix supermarket at Ovation
★ Restaurants on US192 and at ChampionsGate
★ Vineland Premium Outlets (25-40 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (15-20 mins), Seaworld (25-50 mins) and Universal Studios (30-50 mins)
Encore at Reunion is a new upscale gated community offering spectacular 4 to 12-bedroom vacation villas which are set against a backdrop of landscaped gardens, woodlands and lakes. Guests can enjoy the clubhouse with fitness centre, restaurants, a bar, spa and even a golf academy. Outside is the AquaPark which has a huge pool with cabanas, water slides and children’s splash area. There are also tennis courts, a basketball court, a volleyball court and soccer pitches. Encore is very much a resort within a resort, offering 24 hour concierge and shuttle buses to both the theme parks and shopping centres.
★ Gated community with clubhouse, communal pool and sports courts
★ Walmart and shops on US192
★ Restaurants on US192
★ Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores and Premium Outlets (10-25 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (15-25 mins), Seaworld (20-35 mins) and Universal Studios (30-50 mins)
Fiesta Key is an established gated community of Mediterranean themed 3 and 4-bedroom town-houses built around two small lakes. Guests can enjoy the clubhouse, large community pool and tennis courts.
★ Gated community
★ Walmart supercentre at Old Lake Wilson Rd and Publix supermarket at Rolling Oaks
★ Restaurants on US192
★ Vineland Premium Outlets (20-35 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (5-15 mins), Seaworld (25-50 mins) and Universal Studios (30-55 mins)
Formosa Gardens Estates is one of the closest communities to Walt Disney World whilst offering a variety of luxury 3 to 7-bedroom villas, which are well spaced for privacy and may even have lake views.
★ Gated community
★ Publix supermarket and shops nearby at Lake Wilson Rd and Loughman
★ Restaurants at ChampionsGate
★ Vineland Premium Outlets (20-40 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (15-25 mins), Seaworld (25-50 mins) and Universal Studios (30-55 mins)
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.
★ Gated community with clubhouse and communal pool
★ Walmart supercenter nearby on SR27 and Publix supermarket on US192
★ Restaurants on US27 and US192
★ Vineland Premium Outlets (20-40 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (10-20 mins), Seaworld (25-45 mins) and Universal Studios (30-60 mins)
High Grove Resort is a newer, gated community of Mediterranean styled villas where guests can enjoy the clubhouse with fitness room, games arcade, computers and Internet connectivity. There is also a communal pool and spa area.
★ Gated community with sports courts
★ Publix supermarket and shops nearby at Berry Town and on US192
★ Restaurants at ChampionsGate
★ Vineland Premium Outlets (25-40 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (10-20 mins), Seaworld (25-45mins) and Universal Studios (30-50 mins)
Highgate Park is a purpose built gated community at The Villages of Legacy Park offering 3, 4 and 5-bedroom villas with private pools. Guests can enjoy the tennis court and volleyball court, whilst children have their own play area.
★ Gated community with clubhouse, communal pool and sports courts
★ Walmart and shops nearby on US192
★ Restaurants nearby on US192
★ Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores and Premium Outlets (10-25 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (15-25 mins), Seaworld (25-40 mins) and Universal Studios (25-55 mins)
Lake Berkley resort is a newer gated community located off highwayUS192 and built around three lakes in a woodland area. Offering 3-bedroom townhouses through to 7-bedroom villas with a private pool, guests can enjoy the clubhouse, Internet room, fitness centre and communal pools. There are also exercise stations, tennis courts, basketball courts and a volleyball court; whilst children have their own play areas. Alternatively, take a relaxing walk around the stocked lakes on the designated natural trails.
★ Gated community with clubhouse, communal pool and sports courts
★ Walmart supercentre nearby at Old Lake Wilson Rd
★ Restaurants nearby on US192
★ Vineland Premium Outlets (20-35 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (5-15 mins), Seaworld (25-50 mins) and Universal Studios (25-55 mins)
Oakwater is a small, gated community of 2 and 3-bedroom condominiums built alongside Oakwater lake. Guests can enjoy the clubhouse with fitness centre, large lagoon-style communal pool, tennis courts and basketball court, whilst children have their own play area.
★ Gated community with clubhouse, communal pool and sports courts
★ Borders Providence golf course
★ Publix supermarket and shops nearby at Loughman
★ Restaurants at ChampionsGate
★ Vineland Premium Outlets (25-45 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (15-30 mins), Seaworld (30-55 mins) and Universal Studios (35-60 mins)
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.
★ Gated community with clubhouse, communal pool and sports court
★ Publix supermarket and shops nearby at Berry Town
★ Restaurants at ChampionsGate
★ Vineland Premium Outlets (25-45 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (10-25 mins), Seaworld (30-50mins) and Universal Studios (30-55 mins)
The Regal Palms Resort & Spa offers a collection of 3, 4 and 5-bedroom townhouses with a central pool complex and clubhouse. Guests can enjoy the large heated pool, lazy river, water slide, hot tub and shallow walk-in pool for children. There is also a spa, fitness room, restaurant, sports bar and beach volleyball court.
★ Gated community with clubhouse, communal pool and sports courts
★ Borders Reunion Resort golf course
★ Publix supermarket and shops nearby at Lake Wilson Rd and ChampionsGate
★ Restaurants at ChampionsGate
★ Vineland Premium Outlets (20-35 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (10-20 mins), Seaworld (25-45 mins) and Universal Studios (25-50 mins)
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.
★ Gated community with clubhouse
★ Borders Ridgewood Lakes golf course
★ Publix supermarket at St Charles Plaza and Target at Posner Park
★ Restaurants at ChampionsGate and Haines City
★ Vineland Premium Outlets (35-70 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (25-50 mins), Seaworld (40-80 mins) and Universal Studios (45-85 mins)
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.
★ Gated community with clubhouse and communal pool
★ Publix supermarket and shops nearby at Champions Crossing and Berry Town
★ Restaurants at ChampionsGate
★ Vineland Premium Outlets (25-50 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (15-25 mins), Seaworld (30-60mins) and Universal Studios (35-65 mins)
Solana resort is a newer gated community offering executive style villas with their own private pools. Guests can enjoy the clubhouse, fitness room, Internet café, shop, video arcade room and television lounge. Outside there is a large heated pool, beach volleyball court, putting green, children's playing area as well as picnic and barbecue sites.
★ Gated community with clubhouse, communal pool and sports courts
★ Publix supermarket and shops nearby at Lake Wilson Rd and Loughman
★ Restaurants at ChampionsGate
★ Vineland Premium Outlets (20-40 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (15-25 mins), Seaworld (25-50mins) and Universal Studios (30-55 mins)
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.
★ Gated community with clubhouse, communal pool and sports courts
★ Borders Southern Dunes & Country Club golf course
★ Walmart supercenter nearby at Haines City
★ Restaurants in Haines City
★ Vineland Premium Outlets (35-75mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (25-55 mins), Seaworld (40-85 mins) and Universal Studios (45-95 mins)
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.
★ Gated community with communal pool
★ Publix supermarket and shops at Rolling Oaks
★ Restaurants on US192
★ Vineland Premium Outlets (20-40 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (10-20 mins), Seaworld (25-55 mins) and Universal Studios (30-55 mins)
Sunset Lakes is a small, private gated community offering 3, 4 and 5-bedroom vacation villas located around two naturally formed stocked lakes. Guests can enjoy the communal pool, whilst children have their own play area.
★ Gated community
★ Super Target supermarket and shops nearby at Posner Park
★ Restaurants at ChampionsGate
★ Vineland Premium Outlets (30-65 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (25-40 mins), Seaworld (40-75 mins) and Universal Studios (40-80 mins)
Sunset Ridge is a gated community, with 3, 4 and 5-bedroom vacation villas nicely spaced for privacy and some bordering the adjacent lake.
★ Gated community with clubhouse, communal pool and sports courts
★ Walmart and shops nearby on US192
★ Restaurants nearby on US192
★ Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores and Premium Outlets (10-25 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (15-25 mins), Seaworld (20-35 mins) and Universal Studios (30-50 mins)
Terra Verde is a gated community with 3 to 7-bedroom villas set around a stocked fishing lake. Guests can enjoy the clubhouse with Internet room, fitness room, business centre and beauty salon. Outside there is a large heated community pool, beach with hammocks and pool-side Tiki bar. For the more active guests, there are tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts, table tennis and a playground for small children.
★ Gated Community
★ Walmart and shops nearby on SR535 and US192
★ Restaurants nearby on US192
★ Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores and Premium Outlets (10-15 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (10-20 mins), Seaworld (20-30 mins) and Universal Studios (25-50 mins)
A small, gated community of around 50 private 3, 4 and 5-bedroom villas with private pools set within conversation woodland and located just off highway US192 near to Medieval Times.
★ Gated community
★ Super Target supermarket and shops nearby at Posner Park
★ Restaurants at ChampionsGate
★ Vineland Premium Outlets (30-65 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (25-40 mins), Seaworld (40-75 mins) and Universal Studios (40-80 mins)
Tivoli Manor is a small, private gated community of just 35 properties, offering 3, 4 and 5-bedroom vacation villas.
★ Gated community
★ Publix supermarket and shops nearby at Lake Wilson Rd and Loughman
★ Restaurants at ChampionsGate
★ Vineland Premium Outlets (20-40 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (15-25 mins), Seaworld (25-50 mins) and Universal Studios (30-55 mins)
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.
★ Gated community with clubhouse and sports courts
★ Publix supermarket and shops nearby at Berry Town
★ Restaurants at ChampionsGate
★ Vineland Premium Outlets (25-40 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (10-20 mins), Seaworld (25-45mins) and Universal Studios (30-50 mins)
Tuscan Hills is a newer gated resort, with Mediterranean styled 3, 4 and 5-bedroom villas with private pools. Guests can also enjoy the clubhouse which has a fully equipped exercise room, private office room and games room. Outside, there tennis courts, a sand volleyball court and children’s play area.
★ Gated community with clubhouse, communal pool and sports courts
★ Walmart and shops on Osceola Parkway
★ Restaurants at The Loop
★ Vineland Premium Outlets (20-35 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (20-35 mins), Seaworld (20-40 mins) and Universal Studios (20-45 mins)
Villa Sol is a newer gated community with luxury Spanish-styled villas and townhouses set in landscaped gardens. Guests can enjoy the clubhouse with fitness room, communal pool and spa, tennis courts, a basketball court and a play area for children. There are walk-ways, cycle paths and barbecue facilities around the community, as well as a boat dock for East Lake Tohopekaliga.
★ Gated community with clubhouse, communal pool and sports courts
★ Publix supermarket and shops nearby at Loughman
★ Restaurants at ChampionsGate
★ Vineland Premium Outlets (25-45 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (20-35 mins), Seaworld (30-55 mins) and Universal Studios (35-60 mins)
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.
★ Gated community with clubhouse, communal pool and sports courts
★ Publix supermarket and shops at ChampionsGate and Champions Crossing
★ Restaurants at ChampionsGate
★ Vineland Premium Outlets (20-45 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (15-25 mins), Seaworld (25-50mins) and Universal Studios (30-55 mins)
West Haven is a collection of a gated sub-divisions which have upwards of 60 villas in each. The sub-divisions are: The Abbey, The Green, The Hamlet, The Manor, Sanctuary, The Shire and The Dales. Dependent on which sub-division the villa is located, you may be able to use the clubhouse, gymnasium, communal pool, tennis courts and volleyball pitch. Always check before booking with the villa owner to confirm access to these communal facilities.
★ Gated community with communal pools
★ Publix supermarket and Walmart supercenter nearby on SR27
★ Restaurants on US27 and US192
★ Vineland Premium Outlets (30-55 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (20-35 mins), Seaworld (35-75 mins) and Universal Studios (40-75 mins)
Weston Hills is a small, exclusive gated community bordering conservation wetland and open countryside. Guests can enjoy the community centre, three communal pools, tennis courts, volleyball and basketball courts, soccer pitch and children have their own play area.
★ Gated community with clubhouse, communal pool and sports courts
★ Publix supermarket and shops nearby at Berry Town and Champions Crossing
★ Restaurants at ChampionsGate
★ Vineland Premium Outlets (25-45 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (15-25 mins), Seaworld (30-50mins) and Universal Studios (35-55 mins)
Westbridge incorporates the Manors North and South, which offer a selection of newer 3, 4 and 5-bedroom vacation villas with private pools. Guests can enjoy the clubhouse, as well as the communal pools, tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts and a children's playground.
★ Gated community with clubhouse, communal pool and sports courts
★ Walmart supercentre nearby at Old Lake Wilson Rd
★ Restaurants nearby on US192
★ Vineland Premium Outlets (20-35 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (5-15 mins), Seaworld (25-50 mins) and Universal Studios (25-55 mins)
Windsor Hills is a gated resort-style community offering a mix of condos and 3 to 6-bedroom villas with private pools. Guests can enjoy the clubhouse with movie theatre, fitness centre and games arcade. Outside is a heated lagoon pool with water slides, sports courts and a putting green, whilst children have their own playground.
★ Gated community with clubhouse, communal pool and sports courts
★ Walmart supercentre at Old Lake Wilson Rd and Publix supermarket at Rolling Oaks
★ Restaurants on US192
★ Vineland Premium Outlets (20-35 mins)
★ Walt Disney World Resort (10-15 mins), Seaworld (20-45 mins) and Universal Studios (25-50 mins)
Windsor Palms resort is a community which offers both vacation villas and condos. Guests can enjoy the clubhouse with cinema, fitness room, games room, convenience store and business center. Outside there is the communal pool, spa, tennis courts, basketball court, volleyball court, a picnic area and table tennis. There is even resort transportation to the main theme parks and shopping malls.