Title: Coastal Escape Awaits: Enjoy a Complimentary Pontoon Boat Adventure! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Coastal Escape Awaits: Enjoy a Complimentary Pontoon Boat Adventure! Holiday home in New Port Richey with private pool and kitchen ![Sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22810000/22809000/22808904/c2dcea08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22810000/22809000/22808904/168c1ac5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22810000/22809000/22808904/af0f236b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22810000/22809000/22808904/efc2dcc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, video games, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22810000/22809000/22808904/05fbc30a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Welcome to Sandbar Vacation Rentals in New Port Richey, where coastal charm meets unique vacation experiences. Unwind by the private, heated pool or take advantage of a complimentary pontoon boat and explore Anclote Key's North Sandbar. Two kayaks and four beach cruiser bicycles are also at your disposal for observing marine life or exploring the community. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Coastal Escape Awaits: Enjoy a Complimentary Pontoon Boat Adventure! Welcome to Sandbar Vacation Rentals, where coastal charm meets unique vacation experiences. Discover our exceptional properties by searching "SandbarVacation" online. Complimentary Pontoon Boat - Enjoy unrestricted access to a top-of-the-line pontoon boat, replaced with a new model every two years to ensure optimum condition and performance. Venture out to explore the captivating North Sandbar of Anclote Key, a Florida State Preserve, and experience relaxation, shelling, and pristine waters. Popular guest activities include fishing in the grass flats, cruising along the Gulf Coast, observing marine life, and witnessing Florida's stunning sunsets. Our inviting Floridian home offers a comfortable and well-equipped space for your leisure. Unwind by the private, heated pool, a perfect retreat from cooler temperatures. Additional adventure awaits with two kayaks provided for observing dolphins, manatees, turtles, and a variety of wild birds. The four beach cruiser bicycles are ideal for exploring the picturesque 1,800-home community. Indoor entertainment includes an Xbox gaming console with a wide variety of games, an extensive selection of books, and numerous family-friendly board games. The house features three bedrooms, ensuring restful nights for all. The master bedroom boasts a king-size bed, while the second and third bedrooms offers queen-size beds. All beds are fitted with soft and comfortable sheets. The classic Floridian home includes two well-appointed bathrooms. One features a shower/tub combo, and the other, a completely remodeled stand-up shower. The bright and functional kitchen is fully equipped with quality cookware, serving essentials, and modern appliances such as a coffee maker, toaster, microwave, dishwasher, range, and refrigerator with ice maker. The spacious pantry provides ample storage for your provisions. For your convenience, we also offer recommendations for outstanding local dining options. And for those who enjoy grilling, a gas grill awaits you in the backyard. Experience the perfect coastal getaway at our Sandbar Vacation Rental in New Port Richey, where comfort meets adventure. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Rainfall showerhead - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Heated pool - Kayak - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 1,400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33400000/33395700/33395693/568aeb89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Reduced Fall/Winter rates! 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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Fall Specials Pontoon Boat Island Beach Fishing House Fall Specials Pontoon Boat Island Beach Fishing New Port Richey Fall Specials Pontoon Boat Island Beach Fishing Free Pontoon Boat Island Beach Fishing House New Port Richey Free Pontoon Boat Island Beach Fishing New Port Richey Free Pontoon Boat Island Beach Fishing Free Pontoon Boat Island Beach Heated Pool Fishing Fall Specials Pontoon Boat Island Beach Heated Pool Fishing Free Pontoon Boat Island Beach Fishing House Free Pontoon Boat Fishing Free Pontoon Boat Heated Pool Pontoon Boat Island Beach Heated Pool Fishing Sandbarvacation~pontoon Boat~island Beach~heated Pool Sandbarvacation~pontoon Boat~island Beach~heated Pool~com Free Pontoon Boat~island Beach~heated Pool New Port Richey Sandbarvacation Pontoon Boat Island Beach Heated Pool Fishing Free Pontoon Boat~island Beach~heated Pool Private vacation home ## About the area Located in Gulf Harbors, a neighbourhood in New Port Richey, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the ocean. Lane Glo Bowling and West Pasco Chamber of Commerce are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Gulf View Square and Spongeoramas Sponge Factory. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, or consider a night out at Colorama Music. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our New Port Richey travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/New-Port-Richey.dx8933) [View more Holiday homes in New Port Richey](https://www.expedia.co.uk/New-Port-Richey-Private-Holiday-Homes.d8933-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C28.23211%2C-82.73973&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=I_Dj7LANexVnATRQKiVpLAR53CA=) New Port Richey, FL ### What's nearby - Lane Glo Bowling - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles - SunCruz Port Richey Casino - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles - Green Key Beach - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles - Robert K Rees Memorial Park - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles - Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - 12 min drive - 7.7 miles ### Getting around - Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 44 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Sams Club Gas - ‬2 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive - ‪RaceTrac - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Coastal Escape Awaits: Enjoy a Complimentary Pontoon Boat Adventure! have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Coastal Escape Awaits: Enjoy a Complimentary Pontoon Boat Adventure! pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### What time is check-in at Coastal Escape Awaits: Enjoy a Complimentary Pontoon Boat Adventure!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Coastal Escape Awaits: Enjoy a Complimentary Pontoon Boat Adventure!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Coastal Escape Awaits: Enjoy a Complimentary Pontoon Boat Adventure! located? > Located in Gulf Harbors, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lane Glo Bowling, West Pasco Chamber of Commerce and Jimmy Ferraro's Studio Theatre. Richey Suncoast Theater and West Pasco Historical Society Museum and Library are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Coastal Escape Awaits: Enjoy a Complimentary Pontoon Boat Adventure! Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 92 8 - Good 12 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian K. 30 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house Was a nice vacation and in a nice neighborhood. We enjoyed having the boat also. ##### Brian K. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christy O. 24 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mermaid Vaction We picked the property for it's closeness to Weeki Wachee, which my 4 yr old granddaughter loved. The house was clean and well equipped for outdoor fun! I would definitely recommend thus property to others! ##### Christy O. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### kelli w. 11 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful location It is a beautiful and quiet location. Enjoyed fishing off the dock and the kids got to see a dolphin! Close to stores. The place was very clean and had all the supplies we needed. ##### kelli w. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angie O. 23 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property for a getaway The house had enough space for our family. Was in a great neighborhood. Very clean and equipped with everything we needed. Communication was good with rental company. Easy to get to places and access to plenty restaurants and stores. If you enjoy golfing there were several courses around. Highly enjoyed use of the boat. Had a great family vacation. ##### Angie O. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer S. 18 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Full of activities We loved our stay. So much to do between kayaks, boat, and the pool. We even enjoyed a day inside playing the provided board games. ##### Jennifer S. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith B. 24 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise This is the second time we have stayed here, highly recommend this for anyone that enjoys peace and quit along with boating. remodel work in this home was professionally done and added great value to the experience. ##### Keith B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jay C. 14 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Family Vacation We had a great Family Vacation enjoying the pool, the views, the home, and of course the boat. Home was clean, well equipped, and has a great backyard for kids and adults alike. The floating dock was easily accessible and the boat was in perfect condition. Easy access to the Gulf and Anclote Island. We will book again and highly recommend this property. ##### Jay C. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob H. 11 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Use the Boat Fished and boated everyday! ##### Rob H. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### George B., The Villages USA 23 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good fun Great setup unless handicapped which my wife is and there was no mention of the pool or way to the boat being VERY difficult for the handicapped. ##### George B. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 7 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Vacation Ever !! We have been to Florida almost every year for vacation since 2009 and have never stayed in the same place twice BUT we will come back here next year and possibly yearly. The neighborhood was nice and the surrounding area is far more build up since 2014 when we were at New Port Richey last. This is a Good thing. Owner and manager were very responsive and the house had everything you need. Boat was amazing. Sandbar was our go to spot offshore. Best vacation we've ever had. Loved everything about it. Relaxing in the pool and sitting on the back patio at morning/ night was therapy for the mind and body. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol S. 13 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Property-Location-Boat! The house is clean and the 2nd bathroom is brand new! The boat is also fairly new and very comfortable with blue tooth connectivity. We had a few small issues during the week which were quickly addressed. Overall we loved the location and the access to boat-only beaches. I would advise people who want to use the boat to familiarize themselves with the depth charts for the area before arriving. Some locations are very shallow at low tide and it is good to know in advance where you can and cannot take the boat. ##### Carol S. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Beth E. 18 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Annual Florida Getaway! Had a beautiful week with friends, my hubby & our furbabies...the house, property & location were great... Then on our last day (early afternoon) 2 strangers just walked through the side gate & down to the boat...no communication they were coming especially with having 2 dogs with...I believe it was disrespectful since we still had our final day left & just to have people come to interfere with our last day to detail the boat....the boat detail needs to be completed/done after the tenant(s) have vacated from their stay... Overall, we had a great time, but just felt disrespected with no communication & strangers just walking in thru the gate with no acknowledgement... ##### Beth E. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### HEATHER H., knoxville, tn 20 Mar 2018 #### Wonderful family vacation This was our 1st trip to NPR, we had a great time at this house. I chose this rental for the opportunity of boating out to Anclote Key every day, which is what we did! The boat is older and a pontoon is never a fast ride but was still very enjoyable. It took us about 30 mins each day one way from the house to the nearest sandbar. We never made it to the actual island, the sandbar was beautiful and provided plenty of area for activities and shelling. The home has everything needed, towels/linens/cups/nice beach chairs/ fishing equipment/umbrellas. We purchased and left a larger cooler, there was a very small blue one provided. The 2nd bathroom is a little awkward as it is located in garage. We have a mini cooper, and it was a tight fit in the garage when accessing the bathroom. Good luck if you have a larger car! You are strictly told you must park in garage at all times fyi. The small pool was heated, we used it daily when we returned from the sandbar/island. We don't fish but the canal water is very clear and you could see lots of fish in the water. We traveled to tarpon springs/ Dunedin for dinner, didn't find much in the way of restaurants close by. We tried Catches but were not impressed for the $. We would definitely stay here again. ##### HEATHER H. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Patrick S., Seneca, SC USA 21 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Not what we expected but it turned out fine When we first arrived, I was upset. The pool is tiny. There's no bedroom with an en suite bathroom. The second bathroom is in the garage-- not under air/heat. It's also miniscule, and there's a huge sign on the toilet that says you must flush before wiping and again after every 2nd wipe or you'll overflow it. The bed in the main bedroom has a mattress that sinks uncomfortably far when you sit on it. The dryer isn't vented outside, so you have to lift the garage door slightly when using it and it heats up the garage (and heats up the 2nd bath too). There's a steep pair of steps with no handrail, to get from the upper level deck to the path down to the dock. The brickwork on the patio deck is uneven, the patio tables/chairs/reclining loungers are cheap and the chair legs are rusting, and the flower pots are all chock full of weeds. Our expectations were just waaaaaay off, due to the variance with the listing photos. I felt so bad that I had encouraged my mom to come with us and pay half the rental cost! But in the end, it all worked out. It's actually not a bad house. The pontoon boat was amazing. The pool was adequate for 4 adults, and we did spend a fair amount of time in it. We dealt with the bathroom and dryer issues. The bed in the main bedroom was actually comfortable to sleep on in spite of the sagging when sat upon. So in the end, none of it was as much of a problem as we first thought it would be. I think the biggest issue was those initial expectations not being met. Show/tell like it is, and people wouldn't have unmet expectations on arriving. All in all, it did work for us and the house was certainly clean and conveniently located. The kitchen has been updated. Floors are nice. There are lots of good things here. Give it a chance, BUT do go in with reasonable expectations. I think we'd all be willing to go back, if they'd be willing to host us again after my review. ;) ##### Patrick S. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joe S. 6 Oct 2024 ##### Joe S. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Marsha H. 28 Nov 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Not as appears The pictures on line do not reflect the property inside. The place I know was old but it could have been much cleaner. The dock needs to be more steady it is really difficult to board a boat when the dock wiggles all over the place. I feel for 260.00 that is really to much for this property. ##### Marsha H. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith B. 6 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### awesome we loved the place and the Boat made it a great trip, I would highly recommend this place to anyone that enjoys fishing or boating. ##### Keith B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa N. 26 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful location & boat We had a wonderful time! The property manger was wonderful and gave us some nice tips for fishing. We already book our stay for next year. ##### Lisa N. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Michael V. 21 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tired Property Place needs updating which, I understand owner is going to do. Pontoon boat is great! ##### Michael V. Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judith S. 7 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable, clean home This home was very clean upon arrival and we felt right at home. The house was well equipped and the beds are very comfortable. Great location, close to grocery stores and many nice restaurants. The pontoon boat was great. Due to weather, we only used it once. But lots of fun. Never did get out to the sand bar. We enjoyed our stay. ##### Judith S. Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phyllis P., Lily, KY 12 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great vacation property This is a great place. Plenty of beach towels, beach chairs and everything you need. The boat was great. The pool was small but provided a great place to cool off and great for my 7 year old grandson. The property managers were wonderful to work with. ##### Phyllis P. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### michelle c. 19 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun in the sun! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. The house is set up perfectly for our 20 years olds to hang out in one living room while the adults hung out in the other one. The pool was refreshing after a day at the island. The boat is brand new and ran perfectly. There is plenty of room on the patio for entertaining, and they have all of the beach chairs and lounges that you'll want for the boat and the pool, including beach towels. We give everything a thumbs up!!! ##### michelle c. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### TERRI C. 20 Mar 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication Disliked: Cleanliness #### Lots of deferred maintenance/cleaning Outside and lack of "curb appeal" tells the story. Property desperately needs refurbishing and a good deep cleaning. Light bulbs out, broken faucet in kitchen, toilet does not flush well so the tank has instructions to "flush before you wipe, and flush before you wipe again, and use the fan!" However, there is no fan. Kitchen is not well equipped, appliances are old and need cleaning. Some drawers are unlined and had old crumbs in among the silverware and cooking utensils. There was one trash bag for the entire week, and one roll of paper towels. Carpet in second bedroom is very worn and badly stained. Recessed fan area in the kitchen is filthy, as are fan blades. There is an excellent library in the dining area. Patio area and pool are pleasant. Boat was in excellent working condition and we enjoyed it very much. Even with all the things that needed fixing, cleaning, and painting, we would probably stay there again because of the outside and boat. If you are used to sparkling cleaned and modern VRBO properties beautifully maintained, you will be disappointed. We have stayed in perhaps 20 VRBO properties over the years and have never seen a property like this. But, if you are flexible and tolerant and enjoy the outdoors and boating, you will have an enjoyable week anyway. ##### TERRI C. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy B. 29 Dec 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Great House The House was perfect my family of 5! The boot and pool were great additions! We had such a wonderful time. ##### Timothy B. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary P. 15 Dec 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Terrific home This home was very clean upon arrival. We enjoyed our stay. Great location, close to grocery stores and many nice restaurants. Very nice paved patio, small pool but plenty big for adult relaxation. It was nice sitting on the patio watching the different boats using the main canal going to the gulf. Property Managers Roger and Lynn were terrific. ##### Mary P. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Avanti-Palms-Resort-And-Conference-Center.h3916.Hotel-Information) > > [Sunset Key Cottages](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Key-West-Hotels-Sunset-Key-Cottages.h17456804.Hotel-Information) > > [The Shire at West Haven 101](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-The-Shire-At-West-Haven-101.h35790310.Hotel-Information) > > [Kimpton EPIC Hotel by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Miami-Hotels-Kimpton-EPIC-Hotel.h2237168.Hotel-Information) > > [Universal’s Loews Royal Pacific Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Loews-Royal-Pacific-Resort.h856706.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Plaza Miami Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Miami-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Plaza-Miami-Beach.h74574.Hotel-Information) > > [Bentley Hotel South Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Miami-Hotels-Bentley-Hotel-South-Beach.h120299.Hotel-Information) > > [Esmé Miami Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Miami-Hotels-Esme-Miami-Beach.h58072094.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Club-Vacations-At-Orange-Lake-Resort.h6315.Hotel-Information) > > [Ramada Plaza Resort & Suites by Wyndham Orlando Intl Drive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Ramada-Plaza-Resort-Suites-By-Wyndham-Orlando-Intl-Drive.h897604.Hotel-Information) > > [Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Loews-Portofino-Bay-Hotel.h201033.Hotel-Information) > > [Universal's Hard Rock Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Hard-Rock-Hotel.h485506.Hotel-Information) > > [1 Hotel South Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Miami-Hotels-1-Hotel-South-Beach.h1790087.Hotel-Information) > > [Southernmost Beach Resort and Guesthouses](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Key-West-Hotels-Southernmost-Beach-Resort.h863329.Hotel-Information) > > [Magic Village Views Trademark Collection by Wyndham](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Magic-Village-Views-Trademark-Collection-By-Wyndham.h36882728.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt House Naples/5th Avenue](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Naples-Hotels-Hyatt-House-Naples5th-Avenue.h12805323.Hotel-Information) > > [LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort - A Noble House Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Naples-Hotels-LaPlaya-Beach-Golf-Resort-A-Noble-House-Resort.h25199.Hotel-Information) > > [Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Surfside Inn and Suites](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Endless-Summer-Resort-Surfside-Inn-And-Suites.h27522522.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Place Tampa Downtown](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tampa-Hotels-Hyatt-Place-Tampa-Downtown.h59632755.Hotel-Information) > > [Loews Miami Beach Hotel – South Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Miami-Hotels-Loews-Miami-Beach-Hotel-South-Beach.h81223.Hotel-Information) > > [UMA House by Yurbban South Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Miami-Hotels-UMA-House-By-Yurbban-South-Beach.h74778624.Hotel-Information) > > [Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Cabana-Bay-Beach-Resort.h5963292.Hotel-Information) > > [Fontainebleau Sorrento Oceanview Junior Suite with free parking](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Miami-Hotels-Fontainebleau-Sorrento-Oceanview-Junior-Suite-With-Free-Parking.h29618894.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Greystone - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Miami-Hotels-Hotel-Greystone.h34892018.Hotel-Information) > > [Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn and Suites](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Endless-Summer-Dockside-Inn-Suites.h33770341.Hotel-Information) > > [Fontainebleau Miami Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Miami-Hotels-Fontainebleau-Miami-Beach.h1190549.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-At-The-Entrance-To-Universal-Orlando.h5398.Hotel-Information) > > [The Seagate](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Delray-Beach-Hotels-The-Seagate-Hotel-Spa.h2803783.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Miami-Hotels-Grand-Beach-Hotel.h2238836.Hotel-Information) > > [Universal's Aventura Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Aventura-Hotel.h18352896.Hotel-Information)