ORLANDO, Florida. – Anyone who has ever experienced wanderlust has no doubt spent hours browsing rental listings while imagining themselves dipping their toes in a private pool or waking up to a waterside view.
Vacationers can do just that at many local Airbnb rentals that have made the site’s list of top wishlists in every county in Central Florida.
Top contenders include a spacious, full-amenity studio apartment nestled on a lake near downtown Orlando, a Hollywood-themed estate with a carousel and ball pit, and a veritable ball pit. men lying inside an airplane hangar.
Check out the unique rentals below, organized by county.
Brevard County
This studio cottage is steps from the beach and includes a cozy loft, kitchenette, and outdoor space to soak up the Florida sunshine.
Guests who have stayed at the rental have given it a 100% approval rating on the location and a 95% approval rating on the check-in process.
As this is a studio space with a single double bed, the rental is best suited for single travelers or couples. Rates start at $55 per night, see full list here.
Lake County
This one is for the movie buffs. The 12-bedroom, 9.5-bathroom Ever After Estate offers guests 62 acres to enjoy.
Each of the rooms is themed after a Hollywood hit, including ‘Star Wars’, ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ‘Rocky’. But you’re unlikely to get much sleep, as the house has an indoor theatre; a games room with billiards, chess and more; and a tube slide that dumps riders into a ball pit.
Venture outside and you’ll find a golf course, a luxurious lagoon-style pool with a waterslide, an outdoor kitchen, and a three-person carousel.
This prime real estate comes at a high cost. But since there’s plenty of room, just round up 44 of your closest friends to split the $2,025 per night price.
The host of this property also rents a game themed mansion in Clermont and the Sweet Escape Resort. Find the complete list here.
Marion County
This Airbnb rental has become country. This studio cottage, located on a sprawling horse farm in Ocala, has patio doors that open onto lush green pastures.
The space is furnished with a queen bed and a futon, which can accommodate up to three people.
Guests can spend time indoors watching one of the DVDs or cooking in the kitchenette. Or step outside to enjoy the view and spend time at the fire pit.
Reservations start at $65 per night, and guests who have visited have said the hosts are wonderful and the views are to die for. See the full list here.
Orange County
It’s hard to believe this lakefront studio is so close to downtown Orlando.
The space is in the basement and provides access to the pool, hot tub and home dock.
The one-bedroom and one-bathroom space is best suited to couples or solo travelers and it’s worth noting that the ceilings are low, so anyone over 6ft 3in tall might feel a bit piled up.
Stays start at $125 per night, and many reviewers have described it as one of the best Airbnbs they’ve ever stayed at. Read the full list here.
Osceola County
This townhouse is a great place to stay on a family trip to the theme parks.
It’s in a gated community 4 miles from Walt Disney World and sleeps up to eight people comfortably.
Rental includes access to the entire three-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home with access to a community pool and tennis courts.
Guests said the house was sparkling clean and had everything needed for the stay. Pricing starts at $79 per night. Click on here to see the full list.
Polk County
This list proves that it’s not the size of the rental that matters, it’s the nearly five-star rating.
This is a 7ft x 18ft, one bedroom, one bathroom tiny house that sleeps up to four people on three beds and a sofa bed.
The tiny house is loft-style and includes a kitchen, Wi-Fi and air conditioning. It is also located by a lake near Legoland, in Winter Haven.
Stays start at $46 per night and guests who have visited have said it’s worth every penny. To see the complete list, click on here.
Seminole County
Guests will fly high in this converted aircraft hangar into a man cave-style apartment, complete with a pinball machine and grill.
The loft is above an active aircraft hangar and garage, so venture outside and you’ll see small planes and classic cars being serviced. The property also sits on a natural wetland, which provides kayaking and hiking opportunities.
The decor is half American and half dive bar with, according to the owner, a bit of dust to match the caveman vibe.
The one-bedroom, one-bathroom space sleeps up to three people and starts at $75 per night. See the full list here.
Sumter County
Step back in time with this Airbnb, in the Lake Panasoffkee area, not far from The Villages.
Guests will have full access to this three bedroom, three bathroom home which contains everything you need for the stay.
Nearby you will find plenty of options for shopping, boating, fishing and enjoying the outdoors.
Tours start at $79 per night, and guests say the space is cozy and comfortable. See the full list here.
Volusia County
This studio cottage in Daytona Beach is just steps from the Intercoastal Waterway.
The one-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage features indoor and outdoor dining areas, as well as a kitchenette.
For days indoors, there’s a flat-screen TV and Wi-Fi, not to mention the owners are in a house on the property to tend to any needs.
Guests say the house is great value at $48 a night and it’s always clean. See the list here.
To see a full list of the most searched Airbnb rentals in Florida, click here.
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