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The Shire at Westhaven 4 Bed 4 Bath Luxury Florida Villa

We have over 30 luxury Orlando vacation rentals on the Shire at West Haven which is just 12 minutes from Disney World. Below is just one of them but for more rentals like this please visit our web site to ask question, get a quote or book. The Shire at West Haven is one of our most popular communities due to it’s proximity to Champions Gate, Disney and rest of the Orlando theme parks.

The shire at west haven pool area with conservation view

This stunning, fully air-conditioned villa has 4 luxurious bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The large private pool & spa overlook a natural lake and get the sun throughout the day. The pool is screened by planted hedging giving our guests complete privacy.

4 bedroom Orlando vacation rental on the shire at west haven

“The Shire” at West Haven is a wonderful secure gated community and is considered to be one of the very best locations in the Orlando area. The community is surrounded by wetlands, conservation areas and orange groves. Our guests have access to the main clubhouse (just a short walk away) which offers a range of recreational activities including a large swimming pool, two tennis courts and beach volleyball. All major attractions are easily accessed and the Disney gates are within 15 minutes and Universal Studios and Legoland Florida are approx. 30 mins away. Orlando International Airport is about a 40-minute drive.

Source: The Shire at Westhaven 4 Bed 4 Bath Luxury Florida Villa

Solterra Resort Vacation Rentals in Orlando, Florida

Solterra Resort Clubhouse in Orlando, Florida

The Solterra Resort in Orlando, Florida is one of the newest communities currently being built only 15 minutes from Disney World. Located in Davenport Solterra Resort is it close to shops and restaurants at the nearby Champions Gate plaza.

One of the biggest selling points of the Solterra Resort is the large clubhouse with communal pool, water slide, hot tub, tennis courts and indoor gym. This clubhouse is open to all guests staying on the Solterra Resort and is ideal for large family groups that want a little more space than around the pool area than there Orlando vacation rentals offerings. It’s all nice to let the kids play in a very large pool with a water slide.

For the sporty types there is an air conditioned gym which is open everyday, tennis courts and kids play area. There is also an indoor and outdoor lounge where you can relax and read a book. The indoor lounge is fully air conditioned and has a large HDTV, the outdoor lounge area is fully shaded and again has a large HDTV so you can sit and watch the game.

Please see below a short video tour of the Solterra Resort clubhouse.

The Solterra Resort is located only minutes from Champions Gate which has a Publix super market, Wal-Greens pharmacy, subway sandwiches, Mc Donalds, Pizza Parlour, UPS store plus a number of other shops and stores.

You are also close to the Reunion Resort plaza which has a pretty similar offering so you are never far away from anything you need.

The Solterra Resort is located less than 15 minutes from Disney World and within 25 minutes or all the other Orlando theme park attractions so is the ideal place for your dream Orlando vacation.

We have a selection of brand new luxury Solterra Resort vacation rentals mostly 6 bedrooms with either 5 or 6 bathrooms so ideal for large families. All of the Solterra Resort vacation rentals have games rooms and there own private pool so you don’t have to use the communal pool at the clubhouse if you fancy more privacy.

Brand New 6 Bedroom 6 Bath Vacation Rental on Solterra Resort

The Solterra Resort Orlando community is currently under construction but certain streets are already finished so you will be away from any building noise or traffic but please ask the owners about this when booking.

For more information about our luxury Solterra Resort Orlando Vacation Rentals please contact the owners direct to check availability and book.

Ridgewood Lakes Golf Course – Davenport Florida

Ridgewood Lakes Golf

9th Hole at Ridgewood Lakes Golf Club in Davenport Florida
9th Hole at Ridgewood Lakes Golf Club in Davenport Florida

Ridgewood Lakes Golf Course is located in Davenport Florida close to all the main Orlando theme park attractions, this challenging par 72 layout has water on nearly every hole. Ridgewood Lakes is a semi private golf club which is open to the public and green fees range from $25 – $60 depending on the time of year with winter being the more expensive time to play.

Only 3 weeks until I am back there and looking forward to playing at Ridgewood Lakes in shorts and tee shirt so fingers crossed the weather is still nice and warm.

3rd hole at Ridgewood Lakes Golf Club in Davenport Florida
3rd hole at Ridgewood Lakes Golf Club in Davenport Florida

We have a large selection of Florida villas to rent on Ridgewood Lakes so check out our web site.

Fantasy Surf Kissimmee, Florida – Indoor Surfing on the Ultimate Wave

Fantasy Surf in Kissimmee, Florida is an adrenaline filled water ride and what a change from the theme parks? This week I went over to Fantasy Surf in Kissimmee  for some aquatic adventure fun and I really enjoyed it! Fantasy Surf hosts a great indoor water sport activity termed flowriding – fun for all ages you can slide, ride and surf the ultimate waves –  and its a safe and controlled environment so good for those new to surfing and want to try it out – but also great for practising tricks if you’re an accomplished surfer.

The impressive indoor FlowRider surf system is a real experience – like surfing, snowboarding and skateboarding rolled into one – set up on an artificial beach setting, the machine size is 32 ft wide and 49 ft in length and can allows 25-30 riders each hour. There are cushioned surfaces all around for safety and for those in your group opting out it’s still a lot of fun watching others develop their new or expert surfing skills!

Whilst you’re there you can visit ‘The Lull’ cafe for casual dining and shop for surf-style retail at the ‘Offshore’ store.

Fantasy Surf offers 30 minute sessions on the FlowRider waves for adults and children – minimum height requirements are 42″ – for bodyboard, 52″ for Flowboard. Its $25 for one adult session and $20 for one child session – but there are multiple session savings so check out Fantasy Surf – Ticket Prices for more details.

You’ll find Fantasy Surf located off Poinciana Boulevard between US HWY 192 and State HWY 535, open 7 days a week – Venue and cafe open from 7:30am and FlowRider from 9am – all closing 10pm

If you’re thinking about booking your vacation in Orlando – we have over 570 Orlando Villas available to rent for your perfect holiday – many with 360 degree virtual tours and all homes 15-20 minutes away from Disney and the main Orlando attractions. You can also keep up to date on Things To Do in Orlando here on this blog.

SeaWorld Orlando launch brand new ‘One Ocean’ Shamu show!

Exciting news – Sea World have officially replaced the ‘Believe’ Shamu killer whale show, running since 2006 with the premiere of ‘One Ocean’ today!!!

Taking over a year to develop, the show will feature an all-new design backdrop, spectacular water fountains and the orcas will continue to splash and soak the audience in good measure. The first show will start at 10am and run regularly throughout the day and hopefully for years to come.

Check out the behind the scenes ideas which led to the creation of the new format show, with its message to inspire SeaWorld guests to “celebrate, connect and care” for the ocean. Here’s a couple of videos of the trainers, producers and designers collaborating over the set design, special effects, costumes and the ultimate musical score to encompass a multi-sensory celebration of life under the sea with the killer whales.

Can’t wait to see it for myself and update you on the new show. In the meantime, if you’re lucky enough to be visiting SeaWorld Orlando soon please come back and give us your comments – we’d love to hear what you think.

The majority of our 500 Florida vacation rental villas are within an easy 20-30 minute drive of SeaWorld Orlando and the major theme park attractions in Central Florida.