- Osceola County

How to Promote Your Kissimmee Vacation Home During a Pandemic

The vacation rental industry (like so many others) has been impacted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Fears of exposure to the virus, social distancing guidelines, and restrictions on travel have led to a drop in short-term holiday rental bookings.

To provide some perspective, in 2018, more than 14 million tourists stayed in vacation rental homes in Florida. And half of Osceola County’s $60 million in annual tourist development tax revenue comes from vacation rentals.

Knowing how to promote short-term rentals during a pandemic helps today’s homeowners maximize the value of their Kissimmee holiday homes in an uncertain economy.

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Kissimmee Ranks among Top 5 Best Places to Buy a Vacation Home

Florida’s reputation as one of the most popular destinations for travelers has been confirmed by a report ranking it among the best places for home investors to buy a vacation home.

The state’s ideal year-round climate and world-renowned theme parks and other attractions draw visitors from all over the world. Investors can cash in on this market by purchasing one of the vacation homes for sale in Kissimmee that offer the features today’s travel guests need. 

Kissimmee Places #5 in List of Top U.S. Vacation Rental Destinations 

The demand for holiday homes in Kissimmee and Osceola County, in which the city is located, is a reflection of the growing number of travelers who make their way there throughout the year. This has given the local real…

How to Cash in on Osceola County's Hot Rental Home Market

Home investors are taking advantage of the growing popularity of Kissimmee vacation homes, and travelers are choosing short-term rentals over costly hotels more than ever before. 

In Osceola County, the vacation rental market is thriving, benefiting homeowners, renters, and the county. Airbnb, VRBO, and Uber have fueled the sharing economy, giving vacation rental homes an even bigger boost. 

Osceola County: The World’s Vacation Home Capital 

The latest figures from Osceola County’s tourism authority show that the county has seen its vacation rental market grow by about 470 percent in recent years. The county’s 22,000 vacation rentals will soon multiply to meet the growing demand for holiday rental homes. This extraordinary growth has helped make…

Why Buy a Holiday Home in Poinciana

Poinciana may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of Florida living. But that’s good news for home buyers looking to benefit from a thriving (yet often overlooked) real estate market.

Poinciana holiday homes offer luxury living in one of the most popular travel destinations in the country at an affordable price. 

Whether you’re looking for a vacation property or a retirement home for your later years, Poinciana can be the perfect choice for the features and amenities you want. 

Holiday Homes in Poinciana 

Savvy home buyers know how important location is to the value of their real estate investments. 

That’s why Poinciana has become the ideal destination for buyers looking for a high quality of living, easy access to…

Why Buy a Vacation Home in Osceola County

Buying a vacation home increases the return on your investment while giving you the “home away from home” you’ve always wanted. 

A Kissimmee vacation rental home is the ideal home investment given the boom in the home rental market. It puts owners and their renters close to the attractions and amenities that Kissimmee and Osceola County offers. 

The following shows you exactly why today’s home buyers should consider a vacation home in Osceola County and the county seat, Kissimmee. 

Osceola County is the Vacation Rental Home Capital

The number of vacation rental homes in Osceola County is growing. There are 37 percent more vacation homes and condominiums than in Metro Orlando, and its 94 vacation rental companies are fueling the local vacation…

Builders Respond to Growing Demand for Orlando Vacation Homes

Home builders have been busy in Central Florida during the second quarter, constructing about 4,000 new houses – many of them vacation homes. The data comes courtesy of housing analysis firm, MetroStudy. Their survey found that the Orlando area had 14 percent year-over-year growth in homes being built, and 28 percent growth in closings. 

The home construction recovery is due in part to Orlando’s tourism industry. Many holiday visitors decide to buy new homes after they’ve spent a lot of time here. These properties are often used as a second home and as an investment property allowing owners to generate rental income from other holiday visitors. 

Osceola County, which is home to Disney World, saw a significant increase in housing starts, thanks…

ChampionsGate Vacation Home Owners to Get New Dining Options

ChampionsGate, the resort community located a few minutes southwest of Walt Disney World, is adding new restaurants to serve its residents and visitors. The new eateries will be adjacent to a new apartment complex currently under construction. The Gate will house 308 luxury apartments in five buildings, and is slated to open by the end of this year.

Two buildings in front of the Gate will house 24,000 square feet of retail space. New restaurant tenants for the buildings include Urban Hibachi, a high-end Indian fusion eatery called Blue Ginger Indian Grille, Tijuana Flats, Menchi’s Frozen Yogurt, and Ostaria Italian Restaurant. New retail tenants include Salon 720, Lee Nails and specialty pet supply retailer, Woof Gang Bakery. The restaurants and…

How to Find Short Term Rental Vacation Homes in Orlando

Are you considering buying a vacation home in Orlando that can be used as a short-term rental? Many holiday travelers find it less expensive to rent properties for a week or more, rather than stay in a hotel. This is particularly true for people who come to the Orlando area to visit the area theme parks. Purchasing a short-term rental property provides you with cash flow which can cover the cost of ownership and maintenance expenses.   

If you wish to purchase a single family home to use as a short-term rental, you will find a variety of homes to choose from next to Disney World in Lake, Polk and Osceola counties. But when it comes to Orange County and the City of Orlando, only condominiums and townhomes can be purchased for use as short-term rentals.…

Where to Find Short Term Rental Vacation Homes in Orlando

Are you interested in buying an Orlando vacation home that you can rent out for a month, a week or just one day? Many travelers to the area find that renting a fully furnished single-family home is more affordable than staying in a hotel. As the owner of a vacation home, you can apply that rental income towards your mortgage payment or use the additional income as you see fit.

(STR) Short-Term Rental Near Disney

The best place to look for a short-term rental vacation home to buy is near Walt Disney World in Lake, Polk and Osceola counties. It makes sense if you think about it. Most visitors to Orlando come for the theme parks, so it’s only natural that they would want to spend the night nearby. It's important to be aware that not every Home Owner…

New MargaritaVillage to Offer Home Buyers Water Park Amenity

Does your idea of paradise include eating a cheeseburger, sipping a margarita and splashing around in a water park? If so, you may want to consider buying a vacation home in the Jimmy Buffett-themed resort community that’s coming to western Osceola County. 

Inspired by the casual, laid-back style of the singer/songwriter, MargaritaVillage will feature more than 1,000 vacation rental homes, timeshares and condos on 300-acres south of US 192 and State Road 429 in the Four Corners area. The resort community will be home to another Margaritaville Hotel, as well as a slew of amenities including an arcade, spa, planetarium, fishing school, paddle boarding, kayaking, a 12-acre water park, and a man-made swimming lagoon. A 200,000 square foot retail village…