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Vacation Home Rentals in Orlando,
Florida
At Only
Orlando you will find a listing of very
choice, reasonably priced Orlando Florida
Vacation rental homes offered by private
owners. Some of these Orlando rental homes will
accommodate up to 14 guests.
Lara Chartier, webmaster at Only Orlando and
owner of two short term rental homes in the
Orlando area, has provided DW Insider with helpful
information if you are considering renting a
vacation home in the Orlando, Florida area:
Home Rentals
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rentals are located in communities that typically
includes long and short term residents. The
amenities vary greatly from one subdivision
to another. Most will have a
playground and park area. Some will have all
the common amenities seen at the resort properties,
such as a communal pool, tennis courts, etc.
A short term rental MUST be located in a short
term rental community. Most of these communities
are located in Kissimmee (3-6 miles from Disney),
Clermont (8-10 miles from Disney) and Davenport
(10-15 miles from Disney). There are not any
short term rental communities near the Universal
Parks in Orlando. If someone suggests they have
a short term rental in the Universal area, ask
for a copy of their license by the State of
Florida. It is possible to obtain short term
zoning on a private lot, but it is very rare.
Most Orlando area vacation rental homes will
allow check-In to be on any day of the week.
There is typically a minimum stay of 3 nights
and maximum stay of 90 nights. Many people take
advantage of this and rent 10 days (1 week and
2 weekends).
With the exception of a few bungalows, most
vacation rental homes are 3-6 bedrooms with
2-4 bathrooms. Since these homes are in a strictly
rental community, you will find that homes with
5+ bedrooms tend to have 2 master bedroom suites,
which makes it wonderful for extended families
or two families to share the home.
There is a maximum of 8-14 people per home depending
upon the size of the home. The homes will vary
in size from 1200-2400 square feet.
Orlando Florida rental homes are typically owned
by one family and each home is unique. The thing
they all have in common is a full size washer
and dryer, basic household item, linens, and
TVs, and most include an enclosed pool.
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The pool is wonderful to have
when traveling with children. Kids love going
to the pool and in a communal setting it will
eat up 15-20 minutes just to get the kids ready
and go to the pool. With a pool in back of the
home, it takes just a few minutes and you are
there. Swimming for 15 minutes here and there
becomes fun and enjoyable for all.
All Orlando Florida rental homes are required
to have pool access alarms or child fence to
ensure the safety of the families. There is
debate over which system is better. Pool access
alarms sound an alarm when any window or door
is open to gain access to the pool area, immediately
alerting a parent. Child fencing restricts access
to the pool. Both are effective but in a different
way. It is a parental choice which one you feel
is safer when choosing a rental home.
As mentioned, each Orlando vacation rental home
is unique. Some homes are themed, such as a
Disney Theme, Castle Theme, or Golf Theme, while
others might offer a closer location or more
resort amenities. Some homes offer large screen
TVs, DVD players, Game Systems, Infant Needs,
Children’s Toys, Golf Course access and
more.
Most Orlando rental homes will charge a per
night rate or weekly rate. To that price you
will need to add 12% or 13% for local and FL
State taxes.
Departure Cleaning is typically added separately.
Pool Heat can be included in the rate or it
may be extra. Pool Heat is typically $15-$20
per night depending on the size of the pool.
It is becoming more popular to charge a standard
rate per night regardless of the time of year
and include the pool heat during the value (and
cooler) season.
Advantages of a Orlando Home Rental
1. Great for Individual, Multiple Families or
Groups
2. Park in a Garage or Driveway... Only Feet
From the Front Door
3. More Space, Bedrooms and Bathrooms
4. More In-House Amenities
5. Typically No Set Check-In/Check-Out Date
6. Privacy
7. Private Pool
Disadvantages of a Orlando Home Rental
1. Hard to Compare Homes
2. More Expensive for a Single Family
3. No Daily Maid Service
4. Check In Location May Not Be at the Home
Also see DW Insiders Orlando
Condo Rentals page where short term rental
expert Lara Chartier shares her secrets for
rentals in the Orlando area.
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