Villas in Orlando

Villas in Orlando: Find the Perfect Florida Holiday Home

Villas in Orlando offer families, couples and groups far more space, privacy and flexibility than traditional hotels. Many feature private swimming pools, games rooms, home theatres and fully equipped kitchens, making them one of the most popular ways to stay near Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort and Orlando’s leading attractions.

Whether you’re planning your first Orlando holiday or returning for another magical trip, choosing the right villa can completely transform your experience.

At Exclusive Private Villas, we’ve helped thousands of guests find exceptional holiday homes across Orlando’s most sought-after resort communities. In our experience, guests rarely tell us they wish they’d booked a smaller villa—but they often tell us how much they loved having their own private pool, spacious living areas and the freedom that comes with staying in a luxury home rather than a hotel.

Many guests begin their search by exploring our Luxury Orlando Vacation Homes, Luxury Family Vacation Homes, Luxury Orlando Villas, Orlando Vacation Villas, Orlando Rent a Villa and Private Orlando Villas for Rent before narrowing down the perfect property for their holiday.

Luxury Villa in Orlando's Reunion Resort with a private pool

What Are Villas in Orlando?

An Orlando villa is a privately owned holiday home that gives guests exclusive use of the property throughout their stay. Unlike hotels, villas typically include multiple bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, private outdoor space and, in many cases, a private swimming pool and entertainment facilities.

Orlando villas are particularly popular with:

Families visiting Walt Disney World
Large groups travelling together
Multi-generational holidays
Golf holidays
Celebration trips
Long Florida stays
Guests wanting more privacy than a hotel can offer

One thing we’ve consistently noticed is that guests quickly start treating the villa as part of the holiday rather than simply somewhere to sleep. After a busy day exploring Orlando, having your own private space to relax often becomes one of the highlights of the trip.

If you’re looking for specific villa features, you may also like our guides to Luxury Villas With Games Rooms, Orlando Villas With Home Theatres, Orlando Villas With Golf Course Views, Disney Themed Villas Orlando.

Villa in Reunion Resort, Orlando Florida that has a private pool with sun loungers outside

Villas in Orlando vs Hotels

For most families staying longer than a few nights, an Orlando villa provides significantly more space, privacy and flexibility than a standard hotel room. That’s why villas have become the preferred choice for many Disney and Universal holidays.

Feature	Orlando Villa	Hotel
Private swimming pool	Often included	Usually shared
Space	Entire home	Single room or suite
Kitchen	Fully equipped	Limited or unavailable
Games room	Available in many villas	Rare
Parking	Usually free	May be chargeable
Privacy	Excellent	Shared facilities
Outdoor space	Private patio and pool	Limited
Ideal for large families	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐

In our experience, families travelling with children particularly value having separate bedrooms, a kitchen for breakfasts and snacks, and a private pool where everyone can relax after visiting the parks.

Why Choose Villas in Orlando?

Choosing a villa in Orlando gives you the freedom to enjoy your holiday on your own schedule. Instead of sharing facilities with hundreds of other guests, you’ll have your own space to relax, cook, swim and spend quality time together.

For us, one of the biggest advantages isn’t actually the size of the villa.

It’s the flexibility.

After spending the day at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios or Universal Orlando Resort, you’re not forced back into a single hotel room.

Instead…

The children head for the pool.

Someone starts a game of air hockey.

Dinner cooks in the kitchen.

The adults relax outside with a drink while planning the next day’s adventures.

Those moments are often the memories people talk about most after returning home.

That’s something we’ve heard repeatedly from our guests over the years.

Many visitors also compare:

before choosing the location that best suits their holiday.

Games Room in a Luxury Villa in Orlando with a bowling ally

In Our Experience: What Guests Value Most

In our experience, guests consistently tell us that privacy, space and flexibility are the three biggest reasons they would choose a villa again over a hotel.

While every family is different, the features that receive the most positive feedback include:

Private swimming pools for relaxing after the parks.
Games rooms that keep children and teenagers entertained.
Fully equipped kitchens for flexible meal times.
Spacious living areas where everyone can spend time together.
Resort locations close to Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort.
The freedom to enjoy Florida at your own pace.

If we could recommend just one upgrade, it would be booking a villa with both a private pool and a games room. Those two features consistently create the most memorable holidays and offer something for every member of the family, whatever their age.

The Best Areas to Stay in Orlando

The best area to stay in Orlando depends on the type of holiday you’re planning. Reunion Resort is ideal for luxury and golf, Encore Resort is perfect for families, ChampionsGate offers excellent value and amenities, while Margaritaville Resort Orlando combines stylish accommodation with fantastic entertainment nearby.

One of the questions our team gets asked most often is:

“Where should we stay in Orlando?”

The truth is there isn’t one perfect answer because every family is different.

Some guests want to be as close to Walt Disney World as possible.

Others want championship golf.

Some prioritise a private pool.

Others are looking for games rooms, home theatres or resort water parks.

Over the years we’ve found that choosing the right resort often has a bigger impact on the holiday than choosing between two similar villas.

Compare Orlando’s Leading Villa Resorts

Resort	Best For	Disney	Standout Feature
Reunion Resort	Luxury holidays & golf	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Luxury homes & championship golf
Encore Resort	Families	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Water park & family facilities
ChampionsGate	Large groups	⭐⭐⭐⭐	Spacious villas & golf
Margaritaville Resort Orlando	Couples & entertainment	⭐⭐⭐⭐	Sunset Walk & Island H2O
Solterra Resort	Family holidays	⭐⭐⭐⭐	Great value & private villas
Windsor Hills	Disney holidays	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Excellent location
Storey Lake	Disney & Universal	⭐⭐⭐⭐	Central location

A Comparison of Orlando’s Leading Villa Resorts

Reunion Resort – Luxury at Its Best

If you’re looking for one of Orlando’s most prestigious villa communities, Reunion Resort is hard to beat. It’s particularly popular with guests looking for luxury accommodation, championship golf and spacious villas with premium facilities.

In our experience, Reunion is often the first choice for families celebrating a special occasion.

Many villas include:

Large private pools
Games rooms
Home theatres
Outdoor kitchens
Golf course views
Multiple living areas

Guests looking at Reunion also regularly explore:

Personally, if somebody asked me where I’d stay for a luxury Orlando holiday, Reunion would almost always be one of my top recommendations.

Reunion Resort at twilight a resort near Disney World

Encore Resort – Perfect for Families

Encore Resort is one of the best places to stay in Orlando if you’re travelling with children. The combination of luxury villas, a fantastic water park and excellent family facilities makes it incredibly popular with returning guests.

One thing we’ve noticed is that younger families love having entertainment both inside and outside the villa.

Spend the day enjoying the resort’s water park before returning to your own private pool or games room for the evening.

Many guests also compare:

encore resort waterpark - Best luxury resorts in Orlando for Families

The Villa Features That Make the Biggest Difference

The best Orlando villas combine great locations with premium features. In our experience, a handful of amenities consistently make the biggest difference to our guests’ holidays.

If someone asked our team which features are worth paying extra for, this would be our order:

Private swimming pool
Games room
Location near Disney
Home theatre
Outdoor kitchen
Themed children’s bedroom

Many visitors continue their search by exploring:

In our experience, the combination of a private pool, games room and a location close to Disney World delivers the best overall holiday experience for most families, which is why those features appear again and again in our most popular villas.

Luxury Modern Villa in Orlando's Reunion Resort

Stay Close to Orlando’s Biggest Attractions

One of the biggest advantages of staying in a villa in Orlando is being close to world-famous attractions while still enjoying the privacy and comfort of your own holiday home. Most of our villas are within easy driving distance of Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort and many of Central Florida’s most popular experiences.

One of the things I love most about Orlando is that every day can be completely different.

One day you’re riding Space Mountain.

The next you’re watching a rocket launch.

The following day you could be relaxing beside your own private pool without leaving the villa.

That’s something hotels rarely offer.

Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World is the main reason millions of visitors choose Orlando every year. Staying in a nearby villa allows you to enjoy the parks while returning to a peaceful, spacious home at the end of the day.

Disney isn’t just one park.

It’s an entire holiday destination made up of:

Magic Kingdom
EPCOT
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney Springs
Blizzard Beach
Typhoon Lagoon

One thing we’ve noticed is that families staying in villas often enjoy Disney more because they can take proper breaks.

Rather than spending twelve hours in the parks every day, many guests return to their villa for lunch, enjoy a swim and head back later for the evening fireworks.

That flexibility is one of the biggest advantages of staying in a villa.

Universal Orlando Resort & Epic Universe

Universal Orlando Resort has become one of Orlando’s biggest holiday destinations, especially with the addition of Epic Universe. Staying in a villa gives you the flexibility to enjoy both Universal and Disney during the same holiday.

Universal continues to evolve with attractions including:

Universal Studios Florida
Islands of Adventure
Volcano Bay
Epic Universe

If you’re planning to split your holiday between Disney and Universal, choosing a centrally located villa is often the best option.

Many guests also browse:

Why Orlando Offers More Than Theme Parks

Although Disney and Universal are the biggest attractions, Orlando offers incredible golf, beaches, wildlife, shopping and space exploration. That’s one of the reasons so many guests return year after year.

In our experience, guests who stay for 10 nights or longer almost always explore beyond the theme parks.

Some of our favourite recommendations include:

Kennedy Space Center
Cocoa Beach
Celebration
Winter Park
Championship golf courses
Sunset Walk
Disney Springs

Personally, one of my favourite days out is Kennedy Space Center.

Standing underneath the Saturn V rocket and seeing Space Shuttle Atlantis up close is genuinely inspiring. It’s a completely different experience from the theme parks and one I’d recommend to anyone spending more than a week in Florida.

Helpful Resources for Planning Your Orlando Holiday

These official resources provide accurate information about Orlando attractions, opening hours, events and travel planning.

We always recommend checking official websites before travelling.

Why Book Your Orlando Villa with Exclusive Private Villas?

At Exclusive Private Villas, we believe choosing the right villa is just as important as choosing the right attractions. We focus on carefully selected holiday homes in Orlando’s most desirable resorts, helping families find accommodation that genuinely enhances their holiday experience.

Over the years, we’ve found that guests rarely remember every ride they went on.

They remember the evenings spent around the private pool.

The family BBQs.

The games room tournaments.

Watching the children play while everyone relaxed together.

That’s why we believe an Orlando villa isn’t simply accommodation.

It’s where many of the best holiday memories are made.

Whether you’re searching for a luxury villa in Reunion Resort, a family-friendly home in Encore, a stylish property in Margaritaville Resort Orlando or a spacious villa in ChampionsGate, our aim is always the same:

To help you find a villa you’ll want to return to year after year.

Frequently Asked Questions About Villas in Orlando

Are villas in Orlando better than hotels?

For most families, yes. Orlando villas provide significantly more space, privacy and flexibility than a hotel room. Most villas include multiple bedrooms, fully equipped kitchens, private outdoor space and, in many cases, private swimming pools and games rooms. In our experience, these features make family holidays far more relaxed, especially for stays of five nights or longer.

How close are Orlando villas to Disney World?

Many Orlando villas are located within 10–20 minutes of Walt Disney World. Popular communities such as Reunion Resort, Encore Resort, Windsor Hills and Margaritaville Resort Orlando all provide excellent access to Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom.

Which resort is best for staying in Orlando?

The best resort depends on the type of holiday you’re planning.

Resort	Best For
Reunion Resort	Luxury holidays, golf and large villas
Encore Resort	Families and water parks
ChampionsGate	Golf and large groups
Margaritaville Resort Orlando	Entertainment and restaurants
Solterra Resort	Family holidays and excellent value
Windsor Hills	Staying close to Disney World

In our experience, Reunion Resort remains the best option for luxury, while Encore is one of the strongest choices for families with younger children.

Should I choose a villa with a private pool?

Yes. A private pool is one of the most popular villa features in Orlando.

Many of our returning guests tell us their favourite holiday memories aren’t always inside the parks—they’re the mornings spent relaxing beside the pool or the evenings enjoying a swim after Disney.

If your budget allows, we’d always recommend choosing a villa with both a private pool and a games room.

Are Orlando villas suitable for large families?

Absolutely. Many Orlando villas sleep between 8 and 20 guests, making them ideal for extended families, multiple families travelling together or celebration holidays.

Larger villas often include:

Multiple lounges
Private swimming pools
Games rooms
Home theatres
Outdoor dining areas
Several master bedrooms

Do Orlando villas have games rooms ?

Many of our luxury villas feature fully equipped games rooms designed for families.

Depending on the property, games rooms may include:

Pool tables
Air hockey
Foosball
Basketball games
Arcade machines
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X
Home cinemas
Poker tables

These entertainment spaces are particularly popular with families travelling with teenagers.

What is the best time of year to visit Orlando?

Spring and autumn generally offer the most comfortable weather, while summer is perfect for guests wanting to make the most of private pools and water parks.

One thing we’ve noticed is that every season offers something different.

Summer provides longer days and fantastic pool weather.

Winter offers pleasant temperatures and Christmas events throughout Orlando.

Is Orlando only worth visiting for Disney?

No. Orlando offers far more than just theme parks.

Many guests also enjoy:

Universal Orlando Resort
Epic Universe
Kennedy Space Center
Championship golf
Shopping outlets
Disney Springs
Sunset Walk
Cocoa Beach
Airboat tours
State parks

For longer holidays, we always recommend spending at least one or two days exploring attractions outside Disney.

Why book with Exclusive Private Villas?

Exclusive Private Villas specialises in carefully selected Orlando villas across the area’s leading resort communities.

Rather than listing every available property, we focus on high-quality villas that offer exceptional locations, luxury features and memorable holiday experiences.

Our collection includes:

Luxury villas
Family villas
Villas with private pools
Villas with games rooms
Golf villas
Disney villas
Resort villas
Large group villas

Our aim is simple:

Help every guest find a villa they’ll want to return to year after year.

Continue Exploring Orlando Villas

Whether you’re looking for a luxury escape, a family holiday or the perfect base for visiting Disney World, we have specialist guides to help you choose the right property.

Final Recommendation

If someone asked our team to recommend just one type of accommodation in Orlando, we’d choose a villa every time.

After years of helping families plan Florida holidays, we’ve seen firsthand that the biggest difference isn’t simply having more bedrooms—it’s having the freedom to enjoy your holiday your own way.

A private pool for relaxing after the parks.

A games room that keeps everyone entertained.

A fully equipped kitchen for family meals.

Plenty of space for grandparents, parents and children to spend quality time together.

That’s why we believe an Orlando villa isn’t just where you stay.

It’s where many of your best holiday memories are made.