What Amenities to Look for in a Summer Rental in Orlando

Summer’s coming, and it is important that your summer vacation in Orlando is as magical as you dreamed it could be, which is why, of course, you turned to Tropical Villas Orlando for your vacation accommodations. We are committed to bringing our guests the most idyllic of vacation experiences, providing properties that will give comfort as they also offer ways to play and to relax, and in the summer, they shine even brighter. To make sure your Florida summer break is as wonderful as we know it can be, we have created this guide to the amenities you should look for in our summer rentals in Florida giving you the tools to make your vacation dreams come true.

Air Conditioning

Of course, your summer rental should come with air conditioning—in Florida that is a no brainer—and Tropical Villas Orlando definitely offers that amenity (necessity?) in every property. But it is important not just that the property features air conditioning, it is vital that the system is well maintained, works efficiently, and cuts through the sultry summer heat easily, keeping occupants chill and comfortable. You should be able to feel the goosebumps popping on your skin when you step inside, and with Tropical Villas Orlando, you will.

Ceiling Fans

Now, ceiling fans and air conditioning should go hand in hand, in our humble opinions, but as anyone who has ever watched a home show on television knows, interior designers hate this amenity, and many properties in town will not offer them. We do, of course, understanding that a ceiling fan circulates the air, keeping spaces from feeling stuffy, and when you take that nap on a lazy Tuesday morning, lying on the sofa with the television playing softly and the ceiling fan whirring gently above your head, that nap will be one that will refresh, recharge, and be worth remembering!

Wine Refrigerators, Blenders, and Coffee Makers (or Keurigs)

The experts will all say it is important to stay hydrated, and although we are pretty sure the beverages we are about to talk about are not what they had in mind, we know that they will make your summer vacation experience a premium one. Our kitchens, equipped with high-end appliances, stone countertops, and custom cabinets, offer the perfect place to hang and chill, and wine refrigerators will make sure your white wines are perfectly chilled and your beers are never tepid.

That blender sitting in the corner of the counter (or tucked away in a cabinet) isn’t just for decoration; it should be used for whipping up frozen margaritas, sweet daquiris, or breakfast smoothies on the mornings you are seeking a light breakfast. Finally, iced coffee on a muggy summer day is one of those life experiences that everyone should be able to enjoy and with our coffee makers or Keurigs, you can and you will.

Game Rooms, Game Tables, or Video Game Consoles

Our Tropical Villas Orlando summer sanctuaries offer a long list of amenities, so many that you may want to schedule a day off from exploring all that Orlando has to offer and stay in to explore all the amenities in our properties. Our Florida escapes are all located within the state’s finest resorts, so if your rental doesn’t offer a game room equipped with arcade, game consoles, and a variety of game tables, chances are the resort will offer one that will bring your kiddos (and your spouse who has never grown up) hours of excitement.

Some smaller properties may provide a pool, ping pong, or foosball table instead of a full game room, and others may provide at least one game console. Additionally, if you or your children have a specific console they love to play and its not provided, there are plenty of televisions throughout every space to which they can hook up the one they brought along.

Home Theaters

This is Florida, and our lush and tropical landscape doesn’t just grow by magic, it takes rain, a lot of rain, to become this verdant, and as such, you should expect rain to fall on your vacation. Generally, the storm rolls in and rolls out again within an hour or two, and most often you will just have to wait it out to resume your adventures, but on those days when the skies really open up and the storm system lingers, tucking yourself away in our home theater rooms and watching all the summer blockbusters may be the most magical part of your Orlando getaway.

Offering rows of leather recliners (with cupholders) or plush sectionals that you just want to sink into and never move again, your summer break from the constant go, go, go, of your vacation will become the memories you cherish the most! Many resort communities will also offer their own home theaters so you too will be able to experience a movie at home as the rain falls.

Let’s Take It Outside

As you can see, the interiors of our properties are chock full of fun and relaxing amenities, but there is an entire world of fun waiting for you outside, whether you are in condo, a villa, or a standalone home. Next up on our tour of summer amenities will be the outside ones that will enhance your vacation experience, starting with resort amenities below.

Resort Pools, Waterslides, and Splash Pads

The best way to stay cool on a warm summer day is by splashing in the pool, and our resort communities will offer multiple ways to do just that. Resort pools will be large, clear, and cool, surrounded by lounge chairs, and waiting for you and your family to swim, splash, and dunk each other while the sun shines brightly overhead. Some resorts will offer waterslides and lazy rivers, others may offer colorful splash pads that your tiniest travelers will never tire of playing in, and all will be cool, fun, and waiting to make your summer dreams come true.

Poolside Bars

Is there anything more fun and relaxing than sipping a rum punch poolside while watching your kids practice their backstroke in the pool? There might be, we are in the land of Disney after all, but the poolside bars, often Tiki style, will still be an intrinsic summer experience that will bring you joy and happy memories when you return home to real life.

Hot Tubs

It’s true that you may not be all that interested in soaking in hot waters on a hot day, but after the sun sets and before the hot tub shuts down for the night (usually around 9PM in most communities), it will be an experience that you will love, especially at the beginning of your stay. Traveling for hours in the cramped confines of a plane can get your muscles feeling tight, cramped, and sore, and a soak in the hot tub with the bubbles aimed at the muscles that hurt the most will heal and soothe and help prepare you for your new day of fun and adventure in the theme parks.

Playgrounds

Not every resort community will offer a playground for your youngest, but every parent knows that the ones that do will help save their sanity. Kids seemingly have an unending supply of energy and even after a day spent hanging out with Mickey, Harry, or Elsa doesn’t always tire them out. Taking them to the playground and letting them scramble all over the equipment while you sit on benches, resting your tired legs and feet can be a life saver.

Miniature Golf, Sports Courts, and Kayak Rentals

The resort experience is one that is supposed to be filled with fun, excitement, and entertainment, and as if the amenities we have already listed weren’t enough, some resorts will offer more opportunities to play outside. Mini golf is always a family favorite, perhaps leading the way to a love of golf in general for your kids, and although it may be too hot to play basketball or volleyball in the middle of the day, morning or evening games are sure to enhance your vacation experience. If your resort is on a river or lake, chances are they will offer kayak rentals at a lower rate than going to the sports stores in town and as you paddle with your family, this unplugged adventure may be your kids favorite adventure of all.

Bringing It Home

Now it is time to bring the fun home to your Tropical Villas Orlando seasonal sanctuary, where you can step outside and be delighted by all that you find. And remember, even if you have a standalone home, it too will be located in resort communities, so you will have access to all that we listed above, as well as all that we are listing below.

Sit and Savor

If this is your first time witnessing a Florida sunset, prepare to be wowed, because its beauty will stop you in your tracks, and the back patios of our properties will have plenty of places to sit and savor the stunning beauty of Mother Nature’s finest performance. Raise your drink in toast to its beauty, and when the sun sets and the air begins to cool, sitting out here with drinks and snacks while a symphony of frogs and other night creatures perform their magic, making the night more tranquil, will be a memory you never forget. The seating areas may include soft sectionals, lounge chairs, and padded chairs that surround a dining room table, leading us to our next summer amenity, found in the paragraph below.

Propane Grills

If Americans didn’t invent the summer barbecue, they certainly perfected it, and many if not most of our seasonal sanctuaries will offer a propane grill (so much easier to light than charcoal) for your dining convenience. Dad can be flipping hamburgers as the kids splash in the pool (oops, we gave away a secret) and mom floats on a raft with a frozen margarita at hand.

Whole-home speaker systems might be one of the amenities your vacation rental offers, and as the Yacht Rock streaming station plays the music you know all the words to, this ultimate summer experience may end up being the memory that outshines all others, and yes, that will include the Disney, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld memories you make when you manage to tear yourself away from all the fun you are having at home.

Private Pool

Yes, the resort pool, the splash pad, and now a private pool will ensure that your summer memories are waterlogged, tan, joyful, and carefree. You will also learn one of our summer life hacks, discovering that a nighttime swim lowers your core body temperature ensuring that you will sleep cool the night through. Some pools may offer basketball hoops on either end of the pool, adding a competitive edge to your water adventures and others may provide a volleyball net that cross over the middle. And having your own poolside bar, the wine refrigerator and blenders are waiting for you just steps away, can save you money that will be put to better use as you explore the new world’s at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Hot Tubs

Not all our properties will feature hot tubs, but you will give a thumbs up to the ones that do, knowing you can enjoy late night soaks that are romantic and healing. A glass of wine, the dark night sky, and the roar of the jets will add a little extra serenity to your night, also enabling you to fall asleep quicker and maybe even dream happier.

Summer Shines with Tropical Villas Orlando

Come home to beauty, comfort, and all the wonderful summer amenities listed above every night of your stay and discover all the ways our properties will be an integral part of your vacation experience. Reserve your favorite seasonal sanctuary today and fall in love with summer all over again.

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