So you've seen it, heard of it, and like me, possibly have been wanting to experience the hype of…read moreliving tiny. After countless episodes of HGTV tiny living, I just had to try it for myself. I found Orlando Lakefront Tiny House and RV Park online and started following them on social media. They offer 12 tiny homes for rent and also have lot rentals for those who have turned tiny living into their everyday norm. We decided on "The Swan." Having two little kids I wanted to make sure I had as many comforts from home as I could. However, there is literally a tiny house to suits all needs. The Swan has two lofts with queens beds, a pull out couch, full kitchen with a microwave, stovetop, farm style sink, pots and pans for use, and utensils for those who need them. Lots of counter space which was nice. A TV and a fireplace. Full bathroom with a regular size toilet and shower. The tiny house itself is one of their biggest at 400 sqft. They have stairs which was great for my little ones. When we first arrived we were just so excited and found the tiny house to be super clean which I appreciated given the times. It felt spacious. The lofts served their purpose and was very exciting for my little ones. We had plenty of space for our things but knowing we were going tiny, I packed accordingly (packing cubes are the way to go). The sofa that doubled as a pull out bed sat all four of comfortably when we settled down to watch movies at night. The park offers free use of their fire pit, canoes, corn hole, volleyball net, and fishing poles. The majority of the tiny homes face the lake so it's a really nice view to wake up too. The community Itself is quiet our kids rode their scooters, played corn hole and enjoyed sitting out by the dock. If you're looking for a nice quiet trip to relax, it definitely met that need. At night we sat by the fire and enjoyed s'mores. Now remember it is communal so all guest are welcome to come and enjoy the fire. They don't provide the firewood so keep that in mind. You will need to bring or purchase your own. Overall we had a really nice stay and look forward to coming back and trying out some of their other tiny homes. Now, here's the reasons for the 4 stars. For one, it might be silly, but I'm super bummed that they don't recycle. There's one big trash can and no rules or procedures for recycling. They also offer free use of their fishing poles you just need to bring your bait, however, all the poles were either broken or all tangled up. I didn't prep and bring any because I figured, oh they have, we'll use the ones there. My daughter was bummed that she couldn't fish. So I would suggest you bring your own. The fire pit is a great spot to hang out once the sun goes down but during the day unless your sunbathing, there's really no where to just sit by the lake and relax. It's way too hot. The tiny house although super modern and nice, had some cracks in the stairs that needed to be fixed. The pillows were paper thin and extremely uncomfortable to sleep on. The stools were loose and wobbly, the front door was difficult to open and would get stuck due to the deck. The railing on the deck was wobbly and some tiles needed fixing. Things that need to be kept in mind with traveling with kids and could potentially be dangerous. As stated above, these were minor things and won't prevent us from coming back. The experience was fun and totally worth it. Our kids had fun and we enjoyed the quiet. Looking forward to trying out some of their other homes.

Huge price fluctuations. Bed sheets had stains, area is in a ghetto part of Orlando. AC was also…read morenot cooling properly. Will never stay here again. Save your money. For the price I paid, I could have stayed overlooking the ocean.

I was invited to an art opening at the Oakland Manor House. I don't know if i was dazzled more by…read morethe beautiful art or by the incredibly beautiful restoration of the Oakland Manor house. The Manor house was built in 1921 as a guest house, back when Oakland was the place to be in Orange County. We had the pleasure of meeting one of the men who lovingly restored this house and he fave us a tour and told us the history. I would highly recommend this as a place to stay or a place to have a small event. It is absolutely gorgeous!

A quiet retreat near Lake Apopka in Oakland Fl. A place for tranquility, RN wellness Coaching,…read more consultations, meditation classes, yoga retreats, and more. Classes for The Artists Way by Julia Cameron. Monthly book club meetings and monthly nature walks featuring the Flora and Fauna of Central Florida. See Facebook and www.oaklandmanorhouse.com and livingwellrn.net. Bed and breakfast. 5 rooms available. Near West Orange Trail and Lake Apopka. .

My husband and I just hosted the wedding of our daughter and now son-in-law at the Howey Mansion…read more The venue was just perfect. Fran was extremely helpful in accommodating special requests and answering questions we had right away. Very friendly and pleasant to work with. All of our guests for the wedding raved at how beautiful the home is.

Be sure you read everything in the contract. We had to cancel our wedding due to a family emergency…read moreand our deposit wasn't returned. We thought that a bit tacky since the wedding was still almost 9 months out. They could easily re-rent the space for another wedding.

Our group of 6 families had an amazing time at Great Escape Lakeside!! Even with such a large…read moregroup (42 people) we never felt crowded, there is so much to do both inside and outside of the home. The decor and creative themeing of this house is incredible, not a single detail missed! I asked my kids what their favorite things about the house were and these were their responses: -the go fish pool, lazy river, and slide -the lazer maze bedroom -the video game arcade -paddle boats and canoes -human bowling -jumanji theater room The parents all loved that the kids were safe, having a great time, and contained in the huge home. We all had fun playing family feud, wheel of fortune, and other game shows. The hammocks out front were also a nice, relaxing touch! It's so quiet and peaceful...it was nice to be on our own privately gated 10 acres! The owner of the home was very helpful and quick to answer their texts when we had questions. The house was fully stocked with everything you need to get your vacation started, an extremely clean! We ordered in pizza because no one wanted to leave the estate! I don't know how we will every be able to stay at another hotel again!! We set the bar pretty high with this amazing destination!

Great mansion to stay in. Was here recently for family purposes. Great place! Absolutely excellent…read moreplace for fun!! Many sports to play, and so many games I couldn't finish them all! (For reference: I was there 5 days!) Truly excellent. Will be coming back!!

We booked the lake house. It was very private and quaint at a reasonable price! We were able to…read moredock our jetski. The space was perfect for 3 couples and a few kids! We enjoyed watching the sunset from the patio. We watched alligators cross the lake while bats flew above at dusk. We got to take a dip in the community pool. Just a short drive away is a Pontoon Boat rental company, we drove the boat to the lake house pier. While the boat itself was in rough shape, it got the job done. A fun-filled, SAFE day on the water. Nothing better than this . I'm very pleased this so close to home.

Things to note, this is a gated condo community that offers a rental pool program and then there…read moreare condos that are NOT on the rental program that are self managed and on Airbnb, VRBO and more for rent. We have now stayed in BOTH types of properties. Here are our details- We had originally booked with Airbnb and stayed in one of the private homes we gave this private home owner a 5 star perfect review as their home was spotlessly clean, had tons of included amenities ( towels, pots, pans, cooking items, soaps, games, smart tv's and so much more) When checking into our Airbnb we were told by the host that we had to register our vehicle at the front office for a car tag, and we did. While we were there getting our car tag we were chatting with the lady behind the desk about coming back the following year (this year) we were told that they (the community) also offered competitively priced stays directly through them, and we took a flyer. Fast forward to this year we deiced to save the $15-20 per night and book directly from the # on the flyer as the lady behind the desk had suggested.. NEVER AGAIN! We thankfully only booked for a few nights, the place was Old and dingy did not feel kept up the Tv was old style, the amenities were old and very limited ( one pot one pan) the bed felt like sleeping on lumpy rocks When we complained the office staff that was so nice when checking in became dismissive and rude. We ended up leaving the home a night early and booking another Airbnb in the community is that Airbnb was amazing too! So in closing STAY with an Airbnb host in this community as the area, pool , lake are all amazing. Don't fall for the its less expensive BS that the office will tell you. Spend the extra and get an amazing stay. We have now stayed in two airbnb's and they were both GREAT check them out on Airbnb under Mermaid Haus, and Hooks Cabin.

Had a wonderful stay at Oak Tree House! Cozy, clean and we loved all the little touches throughout…read morethe home and would stay again!

Cute mobile home and tv park. There's probably 200 of both inside this small park. Is gated which…read moreis nice and has a store on property.

Loose dogs and trash on the streets and over grown lawns. Went for a tour and decided not to stay.read more

For a short stay--such as an overnight or a two-night visit like ours--this campground is adequate…read moreand offers full hook-ups. However, we did experience a significant inconvenience during our departure. While we were hooking up our camper, the lawn maintenance worker was mowing extremely close to our site, blowing grass clippings onto our belongings and ourselves. The lack of awareness and consideration for our space and safety was frustrating, as it felt like we were in the way rather than guests. Additionally, the campground appears to cater primarily to full-time residents, so it doesn't have the typical atmosphere or charm of a more traditional campground.

Absolutely worst place I've ever parked. Grass growing out of cable box. Internet non existent…read more Dog poop abounds. Neighbors give new meaning to "trailer trash". Do not stay here. I would give no stars if possible.