Orlando Vacation Homes for Sale Near Walt Disney World

Orlando vacation homes are condos, condotels, townhomes and single-family pool homes in resorts near Walt Disney World that are zoned for short-term rentals (STR), so you can stay when you want and rent the home nightly to vacationers the rest of the year. We cover only these STR-zoned resorts – from West Hwy 192 and Lake Buena Vista to International Drive, Champions Gate and Hwy 27 – with each resort's owner-usage rules, management options and amenities in one place, whether you call it a vacation home, a holiday home or a villa.

  Browse Orlando Vacation Homes by Resort Area

Orlando's short-term rental resorts sit in six areas around Walt Disney World and Universal. Each area page compares its resorts by property type, bedrooms, owner usage and distance to the parks.

  Browse by Property Type

The property type decides how hands-on you will be, how many guests you can sleep and how much the home can earn.

  Find a Resort by What Matters to You

Compare resorts side by side on the features guests book for and the rules owners care about.

  How to Choose an Orlando Vacation Home

With so many resorts zoned for nightly rentals, a few questions narrow the list quickly:

• Who will use it? If it is mainly for your family, look at owner-usage limits and whether you can decorate as you like. If it is mainly an investment, focus on rental demand, fees and management costs.
• What is the real budget? Look past the price. HOA fees, management, insurance and taxes vary widely, and a home that rents well can cost less to own than a cheaper one that sits empty.
• How will you pay? Many buyers pay cash, but lenders do finance vacation homes as investment properties. Condotel units are harder to finance.
• Which amenities? Some resorts offer a simple pool and gym with low fees; others have water parks, golf, spas and activity staff.
• Where do you want to be? Close to Disney, near Universal and International Drive, or in a quieter golf resort.
• How hands-on will you be? A condotel's on-site program can run everything; condos, townhomes and homes usually use a 3rd-party manager or the owner.

Our Orlando vacation home buyers guide walks through each step, from choosing a resort to closing.

  Short-Term Rental Zoning and Owner Usage

Many Orlando-area neighborhoods do not allow short-term rentals. The resorts on this site are in areas zoned for nightly rentals, which is why a home here can be listed on Airbnb, Vrbo or with a vacation rental manager.

County rules set how much owners may use their property: depending on the resort, either up to 6 months a year or unlimited. If the on-site rental program manages your unit, it may set a lower limit. Contact us for current terms. See every resort by maximum owner usage.

  Why Buy a Holiday Home in Orlando?

Orlando is one of the most visited destinations in the world, and families come back year after year. That steady demand is what makes a vacation home here work as both a family getaway and a rental.

• Walt Disney World – four theme parks, two water parks and Disney Springs.
• Universal Orlando – Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, Epic Universe, Volcano Bay and CityWalk.
• SeaWorld Orlando – SeaWorld, Aquatica and Discovery Cove.
• Business travel – the Orange County Convention Center is one of the largest convention centers in the country.
• Day trips – Legoland, Busch Gardens, Kennedy Space Center and both Florida coasts are within driving distance.

  Work With an Orlando Vacation Home Specialist

Every resort has its own rules, fees, rental programs and management restrictions, and no two are the same. We work only with vacation homes in short-term rental resorts, so we can tell you which resorts fit how you plan to use the home, what each one allows, and what to check before you make an offer. Buyers from the UK and overseas can tour homes by live video and close remotely.

Already own one? See how we sell Orlando vacation homes with a free virtual tour, so buyers can see the home while it stays booked with guests.

Call/Text David Myers at 407.801.3286 or send us a message to talk through resorts that fit how you plan to use your home.

Resort rules, rental programs and fees are set by each resort and can change. Contact us for current terms.

Rental rules, management policies and HOA fees can change. Contact us to confirm current HOA and Management Company fees before you buy.

  Find Your Orlando Vacation Home

The latest vacation home listings appear below and update daily from the MLS. To narrow your search, start with a resort area, property type or feature in the tables above. To schedule a showing or ask about any resort, Call/Text David Myers at 407.801.3286 or send us a message.

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