The beauty of Orlando and its partner in fun, Disney, is reflected in one of our more popular Tropical Escape Vacation Homes larger escapes. The Retreat at Champions Gate offers 6 serene bedrooms, 6 spa-like baths, and all the magic your favorite theme park can spare, and when your journey brings you to this special home, you and 13 guests can share in that wonder! 9028SH Champions Gate is one of our favorite resort communities and the Retreat provides access to all its amenities, something we will explore more later. For now, however, this guide to the Retreat at Champions Gate will show you just how much you need this beautiful rental in Orlando to be yours during your magical getaway!

Modern Style and Magical Whimsy Combine

A Disney vacation is generally geared toward younger travelers, but that doesn’t mean the place you choose to sleep in each night can’t be a sophisticated escape. Step into the bright open concept floor plan of the Retreat and fall in love with the sleek modern style that surrounds you. Marble tile floors create paths of elegance that lead the way to the comfort of a living room that blends modern style with all the plush comforts that will make you feel welcomed. An oversized sectional upholstered in a soft and cool gray material anchors the space, conveniently located opposite a television so large and offering a picture so clear you will think you are a part of the action on the screen. Gray walls and high ceilings ensure that the rooms stay bright and airy and a coffered effect on one wall adds an extra touch of style. The dining room table, a large dark wood one placed under modern pendant lights, is surrounded by velvety topped chairs and promises to be one of the most popular spots in the house as games are played, meals are devoured, and television shows are easily monitored. The kitchen anchors the open floor plan, offering modern conveniences that include stainless steel appliances, custom cabinets, and white marble countertops that contrast beautifully with the dark wood of the cabinets. The peninsula provides overflow seating for 3 barstools that are super comfortable and stylish and a coffee maker and toaster line the counters, ensuring guests are fully caffeinated.

Staying Entertained is Easy in The Retreat at Champions Gate

The garage of this special property is not meant to be used for cars, but we don’t think you will mind, especially when you discover this normally utilitarian space has been transformed into a Star Wars-themed game room! Darth Vader and his army of Storm Troopers keep an eye on the situation from his vantage spot along one wall and a full-sized pool table, air hockey table, and foosball table center the space. In one corner an arcade game waits to be used and along the largest wall of the space, two gaming chairs face a large smart television providing the ideal spot to hook up your favorite game console and get lost in video games whenever you aren’t exploring Orlando. LED lights frame the charcoal-painted ceiling and in addition to the Darth Vader mural, there are other Star Wars-themed murals that adorn the walls. Not all the fun will take place indoors, however, as the substantial screened-in lanai offers a private pool that your kids will never want to leave. Additional seating, a dining space, and a barbecue grill will be much appreciated when you just don’t have the heart to tell the kids to get out of the pool and just want to hang out outside as long as possible!

6 Tranquil Bedrooms

The sleeping quarters of the Retreat are destined to be your favorite spaces, allowing guests to retreat from the noise of the world. The master suite, featuring a king bed and ensuite bath is a large and bright space located on the main floor, offering a smart television in the bedroom and a walk-in shower in the bath. The remaining bedrooms are upstairs, and although the upstairs king ensuite and queen guest room are popular rooms, we have a feeling the “kids quarters” will be a hit with the entire family! Starting with the princess room, where gold crowns hold up the netting for a princess canopy over the two twin beds, the pastel accents will make every little girl feel like a princess. The Mickey-themed room offers a metal cutout of the big guy himself, spotted wallpaper, and a twin over full bunk set where whispered secrets and muffled giggles will be heard throughout the night. This level also offers a secondary sitting area with bean bag chairs, multiple couches, and another large smart television. Offering a Marvel Heroes theme, this space will be the perfect hangout for the older teens in your traveling group who may also appreciate the final bedroom, a Harry Potter-themed space filled with a double and a twin bed placed against brick wallpapered walls on which pennants for the different houses of Hogwarts hang!

All the Comforts of Home

The Retreat at Champions Gate welcomes travelers from all over the world with a sophisticated style and the easy comforts of home. Reserve this beautiful escape today! Contact us today!

Welcome to Under the Sea Manor, where the moment you step inside the name becomes an artful reality. The vacation rental in Orlando is an ode to the animals that reign in the ocean. The walls are painted with marine life, made to submerge you into the life experience of the ocean during your stay in Kissimmee, Florida. This home values aesthetic and fun, offering no shortage of paintings to wonder at and activities to do within the house. Under the Sea Manor is a vacation in itself.

Under the Sea Manor is catered towards bigger families looking to enjoy a vacation together while not feeling too cramped inside, able to accommodate thirty-five guests as there are nine bedrooms and five bathrooms. Each bedroom, with the exception of the master, has multiple beds that fit multiple guests inside. The rooms are spacious and bright, colored with lively hues of blue and various shades of the ocean with artwork detailing the seafloor. It really is like your under the sea as the inside of Under the Sea Manor was made to look like the inside of a submarine.

Fun Times in Under the Sea Manor

The hope of every vacation is fun and relaxation, which is exactly what Tropical Escape Vacation Homes aims for. Under the Sea Manor’s game room is the definition of a good time. Painted with a charging great white shark, the room starts off adventurously. Various sharks swim around the walls and ceiling of this submarine-like game room. A flatscreen stretches across one wall, ready to be plugged into a gaming system or just for viewing regular channels. Partner up for a game of foosball or maybe skeeball. Go head-to-head as basketball players at the free-throw game with nets and basketballs. To really spark the game night mood, light up the neon strobe lights that dance around the room, igniting the atmosphere with undeniable and tangible exciting times. In a separate room within Under the Sea Manor is a pool table, accompanied by a wall of pool sticks ready to break the triangle of the striped and solid balls.

Backyard Hangs

The screened-in backyard is a wide-open space that can cater to the party size of guests Under the Sea Manor is ready to host. A lounge area overlooks the pool, complete with various floaties. The high ceilings and ample room to stretch out and relax outside add to the excitement this home is teeming with. An impressive spread of grilling appliances waits to be used by the grill master of the group, where they will be sure to find the outside kitchenette of sorts to their liking. The fun part of Under the Sea Manor is that you’ll keep asking yourself where you’d rather spend your time–the eclectic inside with countless opportunities for new fun or the backyard for the very same reason.

Inside the Manor

Under the Sea Manor grants those homey comforts while you are away from yours. Supplied with a fully functioning kitchen, you can spend time here while you entertain friends and family over homecooked meals, even while you’re away from your own home. The fully operational kitchen is equipped to serve a large number of guests Under the Sea Manor can host. With three refrigerators, there’s no cramped space where all guests are vying for a coveted spot in the fridge. With three refrigerators, there is ample space to accommodate all guests. The living room is an open floor plan, which has the dining room and its long dining table flowing nicely into the lounging area that the kitchen overlooks. Having this open design rather than blocked-off spaces gives Under the Sea Manor a fluid and homey feel that makes it all the easier for guests to relax and kick start their vacation.

The master bedroom is lush with calming paintings on the wall that looks like rippling water. Furnished with a king-sized bed, a mounted flat-screen, and a low-sitting shelf, the master bedroom is just as adventurous as the rest of Under the Sea Manor with its submarine-like backdrop. Attached is one of the five bathrooms. There is a double sink, a generously sized shower enclosed with glass doors, and a tub.

The second bedroom is fitted with two queen beds, and of course, is painted in the same fashion as the rest of Under the Sea Manor with soft ocean blues that are reminiscent of a current. This bedroom has a mounted television, a desk, and an attached bathroom with double sinks and a nicely sized shower that provides the right amount of space to accommodate several people staying in this one bedroom.

The third bedroom, much like the second, has double queen beds. Friendly, cartoon-like sharks are friendly faces on the walls of this room. The layout of this room is similar to the second for its furnishings and mounted television with a low-sitting shelf. A bathroom is also attached to this bedroom. It has s single sink and a shower built into a tub, so the master bedroom isn’t the only bathroom that got dibs on a bathtub. Now, more people have the option to utilize this amenity.

The next bedroom has bunk beds and looks catered to the younger guests of a party as there are little sitting chairs meant for children. Even they get a lounge area meant just for them here in Under the Sea Manor. Everyone and their comfort were considered. The next room that also has bunk beds could be given to guests of any age as there aren’t child-specific amenities.

The fifth bedroom shares the same layout as the rooms with two queen beds. A bathroom also attaches to this bedroom, with double sinks and a shower. The last bedroom is furnished with two queen beds, much like the others, but this one does not have an attached bathroom.

The Sea Awaits

Under the Sea Manor is a rental home that promises all sorts of fun and entertainment. With a shortage of room, the breathable space makes it feel like all the guests this house can fit aren’t cramped in together. Rather, this home feels much like it must feel for the sea life painted on the walls–a cohesive ecosystem with room and comfort for all. Book with Tropical Escape Vacation Homes now and secure the enigmatic Under the Sea Manor for you and your party!

When many people think about vacationing in the Orlando area, they believe they can only stay on certain properties to enjoy the full theme park experience. That’s simply not true! We want you to know that you have options and you can save big. We’re redefining vacationing to fit your budget and your schedule. Tropical Escape Vacation Homes provide affordable luxury rentals for any size group looking to experience a new kind of thrilling adventure. But don’t just take our word for it. See the numbers for yourself!

Let’s see the difference in price between three vacation options for the following family – 2 grandparents, 2 parents, and 3 children, staying in Orlando for a week in August before school starts again.

Lodging

While there are certain perks for staying on theme park property (priority access to the parks and attractions; complimentary airport shuttles; and luggage delivery), the price reflects these minor amenities. Our vacation homes rival these hotels in space and luxury by offering you resort-style décor and amenities for a fraction of the price. Many of our homes feature open floor plans, spacious bedrooms to accommodate large groups, multiple bathrooms, full-size washers and dryers, in-home movie theatre and game rooms, private pools, and access to an elite resort clubhouse.

Theme Park Tickets

Prices listed are for seven 6-day tickets with the option to hop from park-to-park.

Dining Options

Nobody wants to cook every meal on vacation, but the freedom to do is imperative and can only be offered by staying in a vacation home. As opposed to theme park resorts, in which you’re forced to eat every meal in the parks, all our homes come with a full-size kitchen, equipped with the essentials to help you save money on dining. For those with strict dietary needs, children with strong food preferences, or for anyone looking to eat healthier meal options, a vacation home provides you the freedom to cook what you want, when you want – and still have the option to eat in park or at a local hot spot. *Note: price is an estimate on weekly family size spend on grocery items and dining out budget.

Transportation

Aside from airfare, ground transportation is going to be a necessity for having the freedom to vacation on your time, not a theme park’s! The following prices are quoted for a mini-van, seating up 7, for the duration of the week. One priced through the theme park; the other, through our partnered car rental service.

Redefine Your Vacation Infographic

Theme park hotels are charging roughly three times the cost of our vacation homes. You don’t have to sacrifice luxury for affordability. We provide you the vacation you need for the price you want!

You’ll never vacation in central Florida the same way again after a stay at ChampionsGate golf resort. Everybody knows about Walt Disney World, but another premier tourist destination in Orlando, full of magic and fun, awaits you.

The Retreat at ChampionsGate

Our home at 1406MVD is a prime example of the luxury that resides at ChampionsGate. This 7-bedroom, 5-bathroom property is a gargantuan living space, fit for sleeping up to 14 guests. The Retreat at ChampionsGate is an ideal home for multiple families that are vacationing in Orlando.

ChampionsGate offers 36 holes of championship golf. The course was designed by golf legend Greg Norman. The resort features a 35,000 square-foot clubhouse, featuring a pro shop, banquet facility and a full-service bar. Additionally, world-famous golf instructor David Leadbetter has chosen ChampionsGate as the headquarters for The Leadbetter Golf Academy.

Home Amenities

You can expect to find just about everything you could possibly need and more from a vacation home at ChampionsGate. The kitchen is fully stocked and finished with dark wood cabinets and granite countertops. State-of-the-art, steel appliances will ensure that your beverages for the golf course or pool will never go warm. Inside the main living room, you’ll find an extra-large leather sectional couch, and plenty of other seating space. The large flat-screened TV is sure to attract everyone after a long day outdoors. You may have to fight for rights to the screen once the kids’ find out there’s a PS4 game console in the home.

The garage at this home was recently converted into a game room, fully equipped with a dartboard, pool table, foosball table, and stainless steel fridge. This should be the first place you check if the boys go missing for a few hours.

Neighborhood Amenities & Nearby Activities

While staying at ChampionsGate, you’ll also have access to the impeccable Oasis Clubhouse. You’ll be able to float around the lazy river that winds around the clubhouse, or you can just relax by the pool and watch the kids play in the waterslides. Feeling like you need to work off some carbs from a vacation of good food and lounging? Don’t fret, the Clubhouse offers a fully equipped fitness center.

You don’t even have to leave ChampionsGate for your shopping and grocery needs. Champions Village is the neighborhood’s retail center, offering a Publix Super Market, McDonalds, Walgreens, PNC Bank and more. See a complete list of retailers and restaurants inside the Village at ChampionsGate.com.

Booking your vacation accommodations does not have to be stressful! The biggest obstacle families run into is deciding whether to stay in a hotel or an Orlando luxury vacation home. It may be a difficult decision to choose a vacation rental over a hotel IF you’ve never stayed in one before, but here are a few major factors on why vacation homes are a better choice for your next summer vacation to Orlando.

Orlando Luxury Vacation Homes are very spacious.

Vacation rentals are larger and much more open when compared to a hotel room. Vacation homes are capable of easily fitting an entire family–or sometimes even two! With the same number of vacationers, you would have to reserve multiple hotel rooms to comfortably accommodate everyone. Staying in a vacation rental allows the whole family to stay in one home together.

Rental properties are better for extended stays.

If you are going on a long-term vacation, then a vacation rental home is going to be most accommodating for you. Vacation rentals often come with a full-sized kitchen, multiple bathrooms, and a laundry room; this allows home cooked meals, warm showers, and clean laundry in the comfort of your own home.

There’s much more peace and privacy in your vacation rental.

Vacation rental homes also give visitors more privacy. Oftentimes, one of the biggest drawbacks to hotels are constant interruptions by room cleaning services, the family above you or beside you. Vacation rentals are self serve, but if you do need anything, a concierge service is just a phone call away.

Vacation rentals provide a comfortable and personalized experience.

Vacation rental homes, unlike hotels, are often set up like a home away from home. They allow guests to feel more comfortable, and less like every other Florida tourist. They offer the comforts of a home that hotels often lack, which makes them an ideal choice, especially if you are planning on a long-term vacation.

Hotel amenities can not compare to a vacation rental.

Vacation rentals have amazing amenities such as a private pool or personal home movie theater, which will be perfect for you and your family if you’re looking for quiet time. Most even have resort amenities, so you get the best of both worlds.

When planning your next vacation home say goodbye to the tiny hotel room and book you and your family in a Orlando luxury vacation home.

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Embrace The Great Escape!

Tropical Escape Vacation Homes is  excited to introduce our new travel blog, The Great Escape. Our team has put together Orlando’s best attraction information, travel hacks and tips, guest shares and more to help make your travels to the Sunshine State the most memorable.

We invite you to join us as we share travel information each week;  bringing insider information from our team of Florida natives.

Whether it is sharing travel tricks, the hottest Florida attractions, or the best hidden secrets we hope to share something for everyone.

Enjoy, and we look forward to seeing you on your next stay!