Orlando Condo Info from a Travelling Family of 8

Orlando condo accommodation is one of our preferred choices during our frequent trips to Florida.

Condo rental is fairly easy-there are thousands of attractive and affordable rental properties in beautiful complexes all over the city.

If you choose a condo rental, you're going to find yourself having to choose between many absolutely irresistible offerings. Our frequent visits to sunkissed Orlando have taught us a lot about how to pick the best condo. Now we're passing our insider info onto you! So if you're wondering:

• How Orlando condos differ from villas,

• Why a rental is a good choice,

• Who will really appreciate this accommodation option or

• What you need to know before booking condo townhouses,

Read on!

Following are some of the common questions we get about condo townhouses in Orlando:

Is it hard to find a condo?

Happily, the answer is no. If your heart is set on an Orlando condo, you'll probably find one fairly easily.

Every time we visit Orlando, we find new condo complexes have sprouted up out of nowhere. Most of these new complexes are based on the Orlando condos-hotel experience, which gives you the privacy of your own home with the added benefits of the excitement and experiences you expect when staying in an Orlando hotel.

How do condos compare with villas?

The difference between Orlando villas and condos is that most condos are based in complexes where you share amenities like swimming pools, restaurants, entertainment and so on.

Villas tend to be isolated residences without the perks of on-site eating establishments and entertainment (but with benefits of their own, of course).

But your condo is similar to a villa when it comes to location. Your Orlando condo rental may be located quite far from the theme parks. A car rental is advisable, giving you the freedom to explore and, most importantly, get you to Disney World and the other theme parks.

Another similarity? Condos come in a variety of sizes to suit your requirements. Again, as with villas, you can share your condo with friends and family and reduce your accommodation budget by 50+%.

What are the benefits of the condo lifestyle?

Staying in a condo can be a parent's dream, especially on longer visits. The children can make new friends during your stay, playing in the pool and just hanging out, while you can actually unwind (let's remember, you are there on holiday) and chill out between those long, hot and spectacularly fun days at the theme parks.

If you don't want to be stuck in a little hotel room and want to avoid holiday crowds, an Orlando condo is definitely the choice for you. This type of accommodation gives you that home-away-from-home feeling, something we've found so important, especially when you're travelling with children.

Relax around the complex pool in the evening with family or friends after a hard day at the theme parks. Pour yourself a drink, sink into your reclining lawn chair and watch the Florida sun kiss the sky goodnight in a glorious burst of colour.

How do you book an Orlando condo?

You're normally required to book your condo rental well in advance especially in the high season. A 10% deposit is usually required with the full balance due 8 - 12 weeks before your departure. Take a look at our Orlando villa page for more information regarding bookings.

So are condos for you and your family? Well before you decide we recommend you look at this helpful Orlando condo website.

We hope this guide has helped you decide if a condo is what you are looking for during your stay in Orlando. If not, please read our comments on other types of accommodation on offer in the Sunshine state: theme park hotels, Orlando hotels, Orlando villas, Orlando motels, late deals and discounted accommodation.

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