Kissimmee vacation homes for rental near Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando
Kissimmee is the perfect location for a family vacation of a lifetime. Florida is known as the sunshine state - and is a fabulous place to plan your family vacation at almost any time of year. Kissimmee is the very heart of Florida - with so many sights to see, places to visit and things to do that you'll need at least 10 trips to experience a fraction of what's on offer!

About 50 million people visit Florida every year - and the majority come to Orlando, the most popular part of the sunshine state. Many first-time visitors don't realize that their vacation stay will normally be located in the town of Kissimmee - on Disney's doorstep! Kissimmee is one of the largest towns in Florida, and almost every type of restaurant, shop, and attraction can be found here. Stay in one of our Kissimmee vacation homes and you'll have the perfect base to visit any of the theme parks, attractions, restaurants and shops that Central Florida and Orlando have to offer for you and your family.

Florida has fabulous weather all-year round, with mild winters, and hot, sunny summer months, so you will almost always be able to enjoy the great outdoors while your family is on vacation and staying in Kissimmee.

Most visitors associate a Florida vacation as being based in Orlando. Guests who have stayed more than once quickly recognize that Kissimmee is the place they are most likely to stay, and where all of the main shops and restaurants are located for tourists. Over 90% of the Florida vacation homes that VillaDirect.com offers are located in the town of Kissimmee. Kissimmee is in Osceola county (named after Chief Osceola, a Seminole Indian leader who famously refused to sign a land treaty in 1935). Kissimmee is located along part of the internationally famous highway 192 - which stretches for around 40 miles from Davenport out to the space coast of Florida. Most of the resorts and communities that the Kissimmee vacation homes we offer are located off the main strip and in quiet, peaceful areas, but with fast, easy access to the theme parks, restaurants and shops.

Orlando is the number one tourist destination in the world. Over 37 million visitors a year enjoy Orlando's entertainment, sports, shopping, dining, and nature activities, all in wonderfully warm climate with lush, colorful Florida scenery. Orlando International Airport has been rated among the top five airports in customer convenience, worldwide - and is the gateway for many visitors to Kissimmee.

Of course, Orlando Florida is widely known for Walt Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World, plus many other attractions that are mentioned in our information section. But many guests who visit don't take the time-out to find some of the hidden treasures that Kissimmee, Orlando and Florida have to offer. Take the time to review some of the web site links below to see the "hidden" Kissimmee and Orlando that the locals enjoy!

Whatever you are coming to see or do in Florida - be sure to stay at a Vacation home in Kissimmee from VillaDirect.com. For more information on Kissimmee, visit the Wikipedia resource on line.