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Financing Options for an Orlando Condo Hotel Vacation Home

Orlando has no shortage of housing options when it comes to purchasing a vacation home. Buyers can choose from two and three bedroom townhomes to 7 or 8 bedroom luxury villas, and everything in between.

One popular option for buyers who want to rent out their property is a condo hotel. Condo hotels sell individual units to home buyers, giving them vacation homes that provide the services, features, and amenities found in luxury hotels. Condo hotels even provide rental programs for homeowners, so you don’t have to spend precious time and money finding rental guests for your unit.

Financing Challenges for Condo Hotels

One of the drawbacks of a condo hotel is finding the financing to pay for it. Because these properties are typically purchased as…

For Sale - Blue Heron Beach Resort - 13427 Blue Heron Beach Dr #406 Unit 406, Orlando

Prime location near Orlando's most popular attractions! One bedroom 4th floor lake view condo located in tower 2! This home is fully wheelchair accessible (including kitchen and bathroom). Well furnished home including appliances. This home has a truly beautiful and relaxing view of the lake and is the perfect opportunity to have a home that is located so close to Disney! The Blue Heron Beach Resort has two swimming pools, kiddie pool and an outdoor Jacuzzi, as well as two fitness rooms! Come see the view for yourself!

Asking Price: $134,950

What is a Condo Hotel?

Condo hotels are making it easy for new investors to profit from the growing vacation rental market.

Orlando short-term rentals are ideal for vacation and business travelers. The condo hotels in Orlando are some of the best in the country, making it even more important for investors to take advantage of this opportunity.

How Do Condo Hotels Work? 

Condo hotels are high-rise hotels that sell individual units to home buyers, giving them vacation homes that provide the services, features, and amenities found in luxury hotels. 

Condo hotels give owners and guests the chance to enjoy the attractions that have made Orlando a favorite destination for travelers. 

Homeowners can rent their units to others through rental programs that are…

Just Sold - Worldquest - 8815 Worldquest Blvd #3405, Orlando

Mediterranean style 3 bed 3 bath, 4th floor end unit neighboring the clubhouse. This unit features views of the pristine resort pool and the adjacent lake. Fully equipped kitchen with beautiful tile flooring throughout the open living and dining areas. Screened in balcony with access from both the living room and the master suite. The master suite is generously sized to include the master bath with jetted tub. Worldquest is a gated Mediterranean style full service resort. Enjoy ultimate relaxation in this tropical landscaped paradise.

Sold Price: $137,000 

Just Sold - Ruby Lake - 7513 Valencia Hills St, Orlando

This beautifully appointed BRAND NEW luxury single family home in Dr. Phillips is a MUST SEE! This quick move-in home features Mediterranean style roof tiles, a beautiful water view, gourmet kitchen with natural gas and much more. Come see what all the rage is about in the newest new-home community in Dr Phillips, a luxurious resort lifestyle is awaiting you! Ruby Lake features a beautiful amenity package complete with fitness center, community pool, tennis courts, etc. Low maintenance lifestyle means the lawn maintenance will be taken care of by the HOA so you can truly enjoy your brand new home!

Sold Price: $601,070 

How to Prepare Your Home for Vacation Rentals

Renting your Orlando home to vacation travelers is a savvy way to provide you with additional income while helping you get the most out of your home investment.

The vacation rental market is booming, with sites like Airbnb featuring millions of listings in tens of thousands of cities around the world. As a result, more homeowners are investing in secondary properties that they can rent to travelers.

Condos near Disney World for sale are a great example of the types of rental properties you can purchase as a second home that will attract visitors all year round. Homeowners can also rent their primary homes to take advantage of the growing rental market.

Knowing how to prepare your home for vacation rentals is the first step in meeting the needs of…

For Sale - Floridays - 12538 Floridays Resort Dr #310 Unit 310, Orlando

This 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo is located in the popular Floridays vacation community. These units are a favorite among investors and the guests who stay there! These home’s are well kept and have immediate access to all of the amenities that Floridays has to offer, including a massive community pool surrounded by beautiful palm trees! This is a great investment opportunity, don’t miss out!

Asking Price: $228,950

Just Sold - Blue Heron Beach Resort - 13415 Blue Heron Beach Dr #705, Orlando

High floor unit in Tower 1 of Blue Heron! This condo is a spacious 1 bedroom 2 bathroom home but can accommodate additional guests with a built-in bunkbed in the house. Blue Heron is an attractive destination due to its fantastic location, great features, and well-designed units. The unit is fully furnished! The owner is also selling unit 103 in Tower 1 with the same exact floor plan! 

Sold Price: $115,000 

For Sale - Worldquest - 8801 Worldquest Blvd #4101 Unit 4101, Orlando

Beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bathroom condo located in the desirable Worldquest community! This lovely condo is very spacious and can perfectly accommodate your family. Featuring a perfectly sized kitchen and adjacent living space, and plenty of natural light from all of the windows and sliding doors to your private balcony space. Master bedroom is large, the guest bedrooms are spacious and are great for your additional family members or guests. The Worldquest community features a gorgeous pool and clubhouse area! This home is only a short drive to Disney and all it has to offer! Fully Furnished home!

Asking Price: $134,950

For Sale - Blue Heron Beach Resort - 13415 Blue Heron Beach Dr #509 Unit 509, Orlando

Great location for this lovely condo located in Tower 1 of Blue Heron! This unit is a very spacious 1 bedroom 2 bathroom home but it features a bunk bed which can accommodate 2 additional guests. The living space is well spaced and has plenty of natural light supplied by the large sliding doors opening up to your private balcony space and pool view! Comfortable kitchen space with seating at the elevated countertop. Dining table located adjacent to the kitchen. Master Bedroom features a large bed and full bathroom access. Fully Furnished! This unit is just a short drive to great restaurants and theme parks!

Asking Price: $119,950