Vacation styles have changed over the years. Back in the day, families would spend the entire summer in a cottage in the mountains or at the beach, living pretty much the same as they did at home, only with a mountain or beach in the background. Moms would cook dinners, dad would join the family for one full week and then only appear on weekends, and kids would run wild until the streetlights came on, announcing it was dinnertime. Today, there’s more structure for the children, parents rarely let them out of their sight, and the vacation rental they stay in must have fun amenities that allow the entire family to play together when they aren’t exploring the town. Our Solana Resort rentals are the perfect example, offering a vacation experience that is thrilling and exciting, and in many instances, so much fun you may not want to leave the boundaries of the resort!
For the Larger Families
The homes in Solana Resort are larger ones, offering as few as 4 bedrooms and as many as 6 bedrooms; the largest ones are perfect for destination weddings, family reunions, or celebrating the matriarch of your family on her 90th birthday! Every space is different, but you can expect spacious and cheerful kitchens filled with high end appliances, bright living areas with comfy furniture and state of the art television, and bedrooms that are fun and restful. Many of the rooms designed for children offer themes that will make them laugh out loud and fall into happy dreams filled with their favorite characters. Some homes will have theater rooms, some will have game rooms, and many will have both, offering endless hours of entertainment. Outside, private pools, hot tubs, and screened-in patios allow our guests to experience the best of Florida lifestyles without having to deal with any bugs that sometimes accompany any outside time. Some of the homes come with outdoor kitchens, or at the very least a barbecue grill, but if yours does not, it’s ok; the resort has its own grill where you can purchase the food you love without having to do any work!
Resort Amenities
Those who rent a property in the Solana Resort have access to all the community amenities, including the playground, a miniature golf course, and a fitness center for working off those extra calories you consumed at the grill! Beach volleyball and a resort pool and spa are also offered, giving more proof to our statement that you don’t need to leave to have a great time!
Ahead of the Times
This trend towards fantastic resort living is one trend we are happy to say we recognized a long time ago. Reserve your Exclusive Orlando Rentals resort sanctuary at Solana Resort today!
Traveling would be so much easier if we just could keep a closet full of necessities in each location we visit. There would be no need to struggle through changing weather conditions, formal events, personal hygiene, or the dreaded shoe questions! All we would need is our purses and carry-ons and life would be truly excellent. Since this solution is obviously not a realistic one, we at Exclusive Orlando Rentals have come up with this simple, three-step approach to traveling light, and because we care about our guests’ happiness, we’ll even provide a bonus tip: Leave your books and magazines behind and purchase an eBook for many hours of happy reading without all the extra weight!
Game Consoles? Leave Them at Home!
As we are sure your teens are already putting up quite a commotion at leaving behind their “best friends,” we’ll end the suspense right now. Many, if not most, of our vacation rentals have at least one game console included! Also offering arcade games, pool tables, and theater rooms, we can promise that your stay with us will be so much fun that the same teenagers who were moaning just seconds ago will be reluctant to leave when vacation is over! For those who prefer outdoor activities, a community pool, playground, volleyball courts, and tennis courts also serve as substitutes for video games!
Pool Time Means Less Clothing
Although we are about an hour away from the nearest beach, all our properties either have private pools, offer access to the community pools, or both! Swimsuits take up very little space in your luggage, so if you spend a lot of time by the pool, you can pack less! If you are going to be exploring places that do require more clothing, however, in-unit washers and dryers let you wear the same clothes more than once; you can also spend a day shopping at some of the cool boutiques in the area and buy something new!
Babies Require a Lot of Gear
For such tiny (and adorable!) creatures, that new baby in your life sure needs a lot of equipment to stay safe and happy, which can make traveling difficult. When you stay with us, many of our properties offer folding cribs, highchairs, and strollers for your use. The folding crib doubles as a play pen and crib, but if you prefer a full-size crib, or have the need for a double stroller, those can be rented for an extra fee and delivered to your property prior to your arrival.
Fall in Love
Whatever you decide to pack, falling in love with the amenities and comfort of our Exclusive Orlando Rentals vacation hideaways will be easy! Reserve yours today!
Although you may tend to think about the color orange when you picture Florida, there is one day of the year where everything runs green, and that day is, of course, St. Patrick’s Day! A holiday that brings the Irish and the would-be Irish together to drink and celebrate in perfect harmony, it’s one of our favorite of what many would call the “lesser” holidays. No gifts to buy, and the only expectations are for a good time! This guide to green beer and good times during your Orlando getaway and stay in one of our Exclusive Orlando Rentals is guaranteed to turn you Irish—if only for the day!
Baldwin Park St. Patrick’s Day Festival, March 14
The first thing you may notice about this list is most of these activities fall a few days before the actual holiday. Well, St. Patrick’s Day is on a Tuesday this year, and even though you may be on vacation, the majority of Orlando residents will not be, so necessity deems we celebrate on the 14th! With that said, you’re going have a plethora of celebrations to choose from, starting with the Baldwin Park St. Patrick’s Day Festival. Held from noon until 6, this fun event offers a beer garden, live music, and food trucks serving a mix of foods both traditional and non-traditional.
Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Crawl
Also held on March 14th, this green, brew-dacious event promises to be the one you remember least! Starting at 4PM and ending at midnight, this event features a costume contest with a $1000 prize, a map to all the bars on the crawl, and drink specials at each spot on the map. Billed as the biggest St. Patrick’s Day party of the year, professional photographers will be on hand taking pics to help entrants remember all the fun they had. Hiring a ride share is suggested!
Harp & Celt Irish Pub & Restaurant
For those not in the mood for a super-celebration, but still want a taste of Ireland, a visit to the Harp &anp; Celt Irish Pub & Restaurant is in order. Now don’t get us wrong; there will still be a party and there will still be live music, just on a smaller scale! Bringing cash is the best way to ensure you get quick service on this popular holiday. Located at 25 S. Magnolia Avenue, their menu is filled with your favorite Irish meals, including a delicious Cottage Pie, and their Guinness is the best poured in town!
The Ride Share You Won’t Remember
If you do it right, chances are you won’t remember much of your Uber or Lyft ride home, but you will appreciate waking up on one of our soft beds! Reserve your Exclusive Orlando Rentals holiday escape today!
You have lots of options for romance with that special person in your life, but if you really want to earn some extra brownie points for Valentine’s Day, we have a suggestion: Instead of spending the day shoveling snow and ending up too exhausted to properly show your valentine how much he or she means to you in your home state, plan an Orlando getaway! This year the most romantic day falls on a Friday, so go ahead and take that extra day and fly away to Florida for a fun-filled escape filled with the romantic activities we’ve compiled in this guide—and a few of your own ideas, of course!
Breakfast in Bed
Start the day out right with a special breakfast that can be enjoyed without leaving the comfort of your soft bed! Fully equipped kitchens make meal prep easy, but if cooking isn’t your strongest point, a stop at Voodoo Donut promises to provide all the tasty treats you’ll need. They offer an innovative selection of your favorite flavors and some you may have never heard of before; the Bacon Maple Bar is a popular choice for those who love the unusual!
No Ugly Ducklings Here
We may not be located right on the ocean, but there are plenty of water activities you can still participate in throughout the year; the most romantic is the Swan Boats at Lake Eola! Offering ordinary paddle boats disguised as swans, you and your beloved can paddle around enjoying the temperate weather and the beautiful views. Being alone together in the midst of all the other swans offers a beautiful moment in time!
Cherry Bomb Burlesque
The lost art of burlesque is alive and well at the Orlando Forum on Valentine’s Night. Offering a cheeky peek into the dance, this sexy and funny show promises to bring a little humor to the romance that signifies this romantic holiday. Striptease, dance, and a few mini dramas add up to a very satisfying show!
Le Temps de Manger (Time to Eat!)
The most romantic of traditions, the Valentine’s Day dinner offers a French twist when you explore the cuisine at Chez Vincent, found in nearby Winter Park. Enjoy your escargot and vin brought to you by efficient waitstaff. Their seafood selection is extensive, fresh, and delicious; our favorite romantic dish is the Saumon aux Framboises (salmon with raspberry & sherry wine reduction.
Charming and Romantic
Coming home every evening to one of our Exclusive Orlando Rentals holiday escapes promises to be the most romantic part of your getaway—reserve yours today!
The sense of letdown after the holidays are over can be very real. No more gatherings with the extended family you love so much, no more presents to open, no more champagne to drink in celebration of the new year. The skies in your hometown are a steely gray, and the streets are a slushy, icy mess, and all you want to do is go back to bed and dream about a warm and tropical vacation. Well, we at Exclusive Orlando Rentals say it’s time to stop dreaming and start doing! 2020 is guaranteed to be a year you remember fondly when you start it out with a vacation to Orlando and a stay in one of our luxurious rentals!
Sit by the Pool with Your Feet Dangling in the Warm Waters
Yes, even in February you can be sitting by the pool working on your tan; temperatures can reach in the mid-70s, and many of our Exclusive Orlando Rentals winter escapes come with a private pool that can be heated for an extra fee. If that’s still not warm enough for you, the attached hot tub should make your chilly feet warm and toasty! Stay up late and watch old movies on the large flat screen televisions you will find in every room or get up early and work off that rich vacation food in the fitness center attached to the resort in which your rental is located. This early 2020 vacation doesn’t have to be about spectacular visits to Disney World and rushing from activity to activity; the holiday season was busy enough, and you deserve some downtime in a warm locale!
Get Out There and Explore!
The wonders of Orlando are endless, and every vacation here can be completely different than the next. Traveling with children? Spend time at Disney World, SeaWorld, and LEGOLAND as you dine in family friendly restaurants and explore child friendly activities. Traveling with the girls who have stood by you during thick and thin? Spa days at Allora Day Spa Thornton Park and karaoke nights at O’Shucks Pub and Karaoke Bar may be how your vacation rolls. For couples of all ages, the sparks of romance burn bright with romantic dinners at Chez Vincent and hot air balloon rides that offer a bird’s eye glimpse of the beauty of our area—a beauty that pales in comparison to your partner in life, of course!
Start 2020 the Right Way
Reserve your Exclusive Orlando Rentals winter escape today and be the envy of your friends and family!
There is always something wonderful going on here in Orlando, from special events and festivals to new rides and attractions at any of the many theme parks in the area. But there are times when we really feel very lucky to live here, and those times coincide with the rocket launches that take place periodically! Our little segment of paradise, also known as the Space Coast, is the only place to be when the rockets take off, and this guide will ensure that you are seated in the best spots to view the show!
Max Brewer Bridge and Parrish Park in Titusville
Offering excellent chances to watch the launches, especially the Falcon 9 launches, the bridge is the spot to see the fire in the sky. Offering parking for almost 150 cars, it’s important to get here a couple of hours early for the best views; pack a snack and charge up your phones so you can watch your favorite space launch movie during the wait. Hidden Figures is always a great one to while away the time, but Apollo 13 and The Right Stuff give you a taste of nostalgia!
Alan Shepard Park, 299 East Cocoa Beach Causeway in Cocoa Beach
Cocoa Beach is a bit further away from your Exclusive Orlando Rentals vacation escape, but its worth a day trip even if there wasn’t a rocket launch! The beaches here are beautiful and the vibe is laidback and happy, and the large number of parking spaces make it the perfect spot to view many of the rocket launches that take place on a regular basis. Parking does cost $15 per car, but once you’re in you can take the extra time to enjoy a day worshipping the sun, sand, and water!
Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island
Of course, the best place to view the rocket launches is at the Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island! You can buy VIP viewing tickets at the gate or save yourself a little hassle and order them online from their website. However you buy them, you will know that you are the closest you can get to the launch site! Being prepared with sunscreen and water is important, as is arriving early; you’re not the only one who had this idea!
Catch the Launch from the Comfort of Your Rental Home
Rocket launches are frequently visible from the backyards of our fantastic vacation rentals around Orlando, making them the prime choice for your Florida getaway! Many launches can also be viewed on television, and all can be viewed online, which makes your Exclusive Orlando Rentals luxury home the perfect place to watch the launch again and again! Reserve yours today and enjoy a truly special vacation to Florida!
When you decide on Exclusive Orlando Rentals as your vacation accommodations choice, you’re choosing far more than just a place to rest your head each night; you are choosing to be spoiled and pampered in your vacation experience! Our homes are designed to be a luxurious retreat after a long day of Orlando sightseeing, but they can also be an integral part of your getaway, offering so much it makes it difficult to leave each day as you try to explore all that makes our hometown the magical place you’ve known it to be. The following luxurious property features are just a small but important piece of what makes our homes the only place you’ll want to stay in during your fabulous Florida visit.
Luxuries That Spoil
In addition to kitchens equipped with high end appliances, living areas furnished in plush and comfortable styles, and bedrooms that offer tranquil places to retreat to at the end of every day, our homes offer that extra something you’ll never want to go without again. Game rooms containing pool tables and arcade style games allow your Florida fun to continue without having to leave the boundaries of the property. Theater rooms with reclining seating and cup holders are the perfect spots to while away a lazy and rainy Wednesday afternoon. Outside, screened in lanais keep the bugs away while you swim in heated pools, soak in bubbling hot tubs, and barbecue the catch of the day in outdoor kitchens as you enjoy an al fresco meal in the mild weather that makes Florida the paradise it is!
Resort Amenities Included
Because luxury doesn’t have to end with the door of your rental unit, rental fees allow guests to enjoy all the luxury amenities that are a part of Reunion Resort. From community pools to onsite restaurants, water parks, and golf courses, there are so many things to do in our Exclusive Orlando Rentals rental properties, no one would blame you for wanting to stay home and play! Spas for spoiling, tennis courts, and special activities for children between the ages of 4-10 are also included, as are bicycle rentals for when you want to do a little more exploring but aren’t quite willing to do a little more walking!
A good vacation offers a variety of adventures and exciting activities to enjoy as you explore the area you are visiting, and a great vacation allows you to have just as much fun in the vacation rental you choose to stay in. But the perfect vacation? That happens when you choose to stay in one of our Exclusive Orlando Rentals homes in the Windsor at Westside Resort! Featuring luxurious homes and access to exciting resort amenities, your fabulous Florida family escape is guaranteed to be one filled with fun and adventure!
Access Granted!
Nothing could be more frustrating than staying in a resort and discovering that you do not have access to all the resort offers, but that isn’t an issue when you stay in the Windsor community! Get up every morning to swim in the huge resort pool or take a day to allow the kids to ride the waterslides as you take multiple trips on the lazy river. The athletes in your group will thrill to spend time playing their favorite sports as Windsor offers courts for tennis, basketball, beach volleyball, plus a soccer field, while the littles in your group will be equally excited to explore all the equipment offered in the resort playground. Have a snack from the poolside café, workout in the fitness center, and spend some of your vacation hours taking a nostalgic trip back to your teenage years playing video games in the onsite arcade; this resort offers so many fun and exciting activities, you may be reluctant to leave its boundaries!
Charming and Comfortable
In addition to all the amenities listed above, the homes we offer for rent in Windsor at Westside are designed to please. Spacious and bright, guests fall in love at first sight. Many come with their own private pools, heated for the cooler winter days and screened-in to ensure your only swimming companions will be human ones that don’t fly or bite. Inside, tile floors feel cool beneath bare feet and lead the way to rooms filled with all the modern conveniences of home. Cheerful kitchens containing high end appliances and custom cabinetry offer the perfect spot to cook a quick meal or simply whip up a margarita in the blender provided.
Living areas with comfortable furnishings often come with large state of the art televisions and views of the pool (and hot tubs in some cases) just outside the sliding glass doors. The bedrooms are decorated in a variety of themes for the children, or with a simple décor for the adults who care more for the comfortable mattresses and high thread count linens than they do about a room with Harry Potter wall hangings. Bathrooms that are spa-like, game rooms filled with a variety of games, and movie rooms with leather recliners and a big screen designed to make movie nights extra-special round out the exquisite features you may find at Windsor at Westside. Each home is different, but all are charming, stylish, and comfortable!
Our Homes are Designed to Be Lived in!
When you stay with Exclusive Orlando Rentals, your accommodations aren’t just a stuffy room to sleep in; we offer a complete vacation experience that is meant to add a luxurious touch to your getaway! Call us today to book your very own resort home and make your next Florida vacation one to remember!
The taste of something new inspires us to be more adventurous in our everyday lives, and although every restaurant you visit during your stay in Orlando may be new to you, a visit to these new eateries near Disney World promise to satisfy your need for daring and excitement. And because we want our guests to have a vacation experience they will never forget, we have tasted the flavors listed below and found them all to meet our approval. Put on your comfy pants and get ready for a culinary tour of the city you’ll never want to end!
The Taste of Savings
There are many things you can say about your Disney World adventures, but “It didn’t cost much!” will not be one of them! The price of fun keeps rising regularly, so it’s nice to find a lunch spot located relatively near the park that is reasonably priced. Domu Chibi, located at 869 N. Alafaya Trail, promises to leave you with a good feeling in your bank account! Serving delicious ramen dishes with prices as low as $10, it’s the perfect spot for resting your tired tootsies after a day at the park.
The Flavor of the French
La Boucherie, located at 7625 Turkey Lake Road, just 13 minutes from Walt Disney World, allows guests to feel as if they stepped inside a French butcher shop, and the wine menu will have you kissing your fingertips with joy! Offering hearty selections of deliciously prepared meats and seafood dishes, starving tourists won’t walk away hungry at the end of each meal, and the lunch specials offer a filling way to save your money for more important things (souvenirs!) during your getaway.
Savoring the Unusual
Life in Orlando is anything but ordinary, but a visit to Boxi Park, located at 6877 Tavistock Lakes Boulevard, offers a glimpse of something extraordinary! Created from re-purposed shipping containers, this neighborhood of new adventures is home to a variety of restaurants, including a soft-serve ice cream shop, Before It Melts, that features a unique and delectable BLACK vanilla ice cream! Try one of the chef specialties of the day or create your own icy treat and enjoy a taste of summer in any season.
The Highlight of Your Orlando Visit
Because many of our Exclusive Orlando Rentals vacation homes are located nearby Walt Disney World®, your taste of Orlando will not be complete until you test a new recipe right there in one of our fully equipped kitchens! Reserve your luxurious rental home with us today!
Packing for a vacation can be an anxiety-ridden experience as you try to fit everything you might possibly need in one suitcase. Will you need an iron for your fancy dress? A toaster for breakfast treats? Fortunately, when you rent one of our Exclusive Orlando Rentals vacation retreats, none of these questions need ever enter your mind because our homes have everything you need for the perfect vacation! Pack light and save room for souvenirs; we even provide fully equipped laundry rooms!
Narrow Down That Checklist
In our personal travels over the years, there is one item that we have had to buy repeatedly, and it frustrates us every time. Who doesn’t need a wine corkscrew when on vacation? Our fully equipped kitchens offer all the necessities to create a feast (minus the food of course), and that includes appliances and kitchen tools, allowing our guests to whip together their favorite meals or enjoy the wine they purchased from Quantum Leap Winery located at 1312 Wilfred Drive right here in Orlando.
State of the art electronics include large TVs, and in some of the properties, gaming consoles for those moments you need to relax and unwind. Our homes come with all the conveniences of your home: high thread count linens, fluffy towels, and access to a pool and spillover spa either in the backyard or as part of the resort in which you are staying! And because Orlando offers close to perfect weather year-round, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to work on your tan, even in December! Barbecue grills for grilling up the catch of the day, patio furniture for tanning, napping, or enjoying dinner al fresco, and fire pits in many of our properties complete the picture of perfection in your vacation hideaway.
The Perfect Accessory
Our Orlando escapes are the perfect accessory to your perfect vacation, providing a restful spot to retreat to each night when your sightseeing activities become a bit overwhelming! Reserve yours today and discover how we can help you have the best Florida getaway possible!