You’ll get the best of both worlds with Davenport vacation rentals
Think your only lodging option in Central Florida is an expensive, crowded theme park? Think again. Book a charming Davenport vacation rental near the theme parks for a fraction of the cost on FloridaRentals.com. Vacation rentals in Davenport are an easy way to escape the hustle and bustle, where other travelers are too close for comfort. Your family can spread out in the space of a large home, while also saving even more money by cooking meals for yourselves in the rental’s kitchen. Whether you’re looking for a cozy neighborhood cottage for two, or a kid-friendly property with a home theater, you can find it on our site.
Davenport, Florida travel advice
Davenport offers a friendly alternative to nearby Orlando. This small town in Central Florida is situated near Lake Tohopekaliga and Lake Marion.The area’s peaceful setting is close to the theme parks and also the natural wonders of Central Florida. Temperatures can be very hot and humid in the summer, so consider visiting during shoulder season for cooler weather. Families flock here during school vacation weeks and throughout the summer months, too.
You’ll want to rent a car during your stay, and utilize Interstate 4 to head to the theme parks, or US 17/92 for Kissimmee. If renting, it is substantially less money to rent a car outside of the airport. The city is set up on grid system, and is fairly easy to navigate. It's about 45 minutes southwest of the Orlando International Airport and just over an hour east of the Tampa International Airport. There are dozens of furnished villas in Davenport on our site ready to host your large group!
Top attractions and activities
The majority of tourists staying in Davenport head to the Orlando area theme parks (only a 30 minute drive away) during the day. Famous attractions like Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld draw millions of visitors every year. The Davenport area also has its fair share of fun things to do, so don’t miss out! Pack your clubs. The town has two large, 18-hole golf courses, the
Highlands Reserves Golf Club and Ridgewood Lakes Golf & Country Club.
You’ll find endless outdoor recreation activities in Davenport. To the south east, Lake Tohopekaliga offers freshwater fishing and airboat cruises along the marshes. To the north of Davenport, Lake Apopka has over 20,000 acres where visitors can hike, bird watch, and even go horseback riding.
You can experience something truly amazing by heading off on a tour with at
Fossil Funatics, where your knowledgeable guide takes your group out on kayaks to hunt for the fossils of wetland creatures. You’ll see the fossilized remains of alligators, stingrays, fish and of course, hundreds of shark teeth!
Looking for some retail therapy? Stop in to Posner Commons to visit your favorite national stores and some local Florida favorites. Have a sweet tooth? Pick up chocolates at Webb’s Candy, which has made fudge since 1932. Plan a spa day complete with a massage, facial, pedicure, and sugar scrub, and really pamper yourself at Cenote Day Spa.
Why you should book a rental on FloridaRentals.com
Booking Davenport vacation homes or parkside condo on
FloridaRentals.com can save you up to 20% over our competitors. You can also choose from a variety of differently styled homes. The size of the property and its location is up to you. Happy planning!
