There are a select few destinations that make sense for winter rentals in Florida. However, Central Florida offers perhaps the best mix of reasons. These reasons include (in no particular order): Moderate climate during the colder months, activities, attractions and festivals in the area, a central location, excellent beaches nearby, and a large selection of house rentals in Orlando.
Perhaps the biggest benefit of a vacation rental in Central Florida is the convenience of location. The cities of Kissimmee and Davenport, the home for many rental home communities in the Orlando area are within easy driving distance to all the major theme parks and many Florida recreational landmarks around the state. This includes the many freshwater lakes and state parks in Central Florida.
What makes the fall/winter weather in the area unique is the fact that the region only gets a gentle touch of the autumn and winter seasons. Fall temperatures in the area tend to run highs in the 70’s and lows in the 50’s, but temps do dip into the 30’s at times at night. This is enough winter for most Floridians, but delightful for visitors!
Winter Rentals in Florida
The pleasant weather and central location help boost attendance to the many world class attractions and activities in the area. This includes Walt Disney World® and Epcot, Univeral Studios, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and the soon to debut Legoland. For sports fans, don’t forget about major league baseball beginning in late February. The Grapefruit League features 15 major league teams, 3 of which play within 1 hour of Orlando (Houston Astros, Atlanta Braves, Detroit Tigers). During January-March, the weather is typically perfect to enjoy these activities.
Since the weather does occasionally reach the lower 80’s in mid-March, it can be a good time to travel to the beach. The closest beach to Orlando is Cocoa Beach near Cape Canaveral which is usually within an hour. In the same general direction, Daytona Beach is roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes away and New Smyrna Beach is about 2 hours away. South of Orlando and less than 2 hours away, beach locations include Clearwater Beach and St. Petersburg.
In terms of vacation home rental options, Central Florida boasts a plentiful supply of homes for rental. Kissimmee vacation homes along with Clermont and Davenport FL vacation rentals offer many choices in location, amenities and privacy. On this website alone, there are over 80 reviews of individual vacation home communities. No other area or region in the country offers this type of selection and choice. Orlando area vacation rentals in the fall/autumn months are the perfect option for any Central Florida visitor.
