Many families traveling to the Orlando-area theme parks want to stay as close to the parks as possible to make transportation easy and convenient. There are hotels in this area but also vacation rentals through Airbnb and Vrbo that can accommodate larger groups and provide extra amenities. For example, here are some of the coolest vacation rentals near Universal Studios to consider booking for your family adventure.
Windsor Palms Home with No Rear Neighbors
Available to rent on Vrbo, this 1,835-square-foot house sleeps eight people and has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The home has new granite countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, as well as multiple flat-screen TVs in the bedrooms and a totally remodeled space. The rental comes with a game room in the garage, where you can enjoy a pool table, air hockey, TV, and other games. There is a landscaped hedge in the back and no neighbors on the other side to give you a lot of privacy while staying here. The resort community that this home is located in offers tennis courts, beach volleyball, basketball, a sundry shop with tiki bar, fitness center, and club house with games.
Africa-Inspired Condo with Panoramic Lake View
Here’s a top-floor, 2,097-square-foot condo that sleeps eight people and puts you close to Universal Studios. It is a vacation condo at the Vista Cay Resort and 10 minutes from Universal. This rental comes with access to a resort-style pool, clubhouse with amenities, and lake views. Families enjoy staying here because of the kid-friendly amenities provided, such as a standard crib, travel crib, and high chair. It’s also nice to rent because of the oversized patio with outdoor furniture, free parking, and building elevator. The condo has an Africa theme with unique art, earth tones, and comfortable furnishings.
Four-Bedroom, Three-Bath Home with South-Facing Pool
Groups up to 10 people can book this Vrbo in Orlando that is also close to Universal Studios. It stands out because of the brand-new game room that was just recently installed. The villa is located in the Windsor Palms gated community and has 24-hour security. The community has numerous shared amenities, including an Olympic-size swimming pool, hot tub, kiddie pool, tennis courts, and 60-seat movie theater. The home is tastefully decorated and used as the hosts’ second home, rather than just a rental property. Other features of this rental are the full-size laundry machines, high-speed Wi-Fi, pool toys, and new gas grill.
Four-Bedroom Villa
With about 1,450 square feet of space, this highly rated four-bedroom villa is available to rent on Airbnb. It sleeps up to eight people and has 3.5 bathrooms for your group. You’ll have access to many amenities here, including a community pool, clubhouse recreation building, tennis courts, volleyball court, and tiki bar. The swimming pool is only about 100 yards from the front door of this villa. It’s located at the Emerald Island Resort and requires you to pay a one-time $20 fee for your car upon arrival.
House with Private Fenced-In Pool
With four bedrooms and three bathrooms, here’s a vacation rental in Kissimmee, Florida that is close to Universal Studios, Epcot, Sea World, and other popular local attractions. The vacation home sleeps eight people and is a very child-friendly space. There is a pool on the property that you can use, with heating available for an extra fee during the cool months. Up to two dogs weighing less than 50 pounds can stay with you here.
