The Duck & the Whale

The Duck & the Whale: Florida

Set in an exclusive lakeside resort, this deluxe apartment is on the outskirts of Orlando. You can spot Sea World’s fireworks from your terrace and it’s just a twenty-minute drive to Disney World for family days out, and fifteen minutes to Universal Studios. Within the resort itself, you’re footsteps from the huge shared swimming pool lined with loungers. The clubhouse can provide meals and drinks and there are myriad playgrounds and spots courts for active days.

The open-plan living area is stylish and sociable, with a granite breakfast bar separating the kitchen and providing plenty of prep space. Big windows flood the plush lounge with natural light and there’s a second seating area in the family snug, so the group can easily spread out. Our favourite spot has to be the private terrace which overlooks the lake so you can settle in to one of the comfy chairs with a cold drink and watch the ducks paddle by.

Home truths:
*There is free secured parking here – there's also an EV charger for electric vehicles
*The swimming pool, gym and clubhouse are shared with the building's other residents
*Your host can provide a cot and high chair for free upon request
*The host kindly asks guests to observe quiet hours from 10pm to 8am
*The dedicated laptop desk is in the living room rather than in a separate office space
*At capacity, one gust will be on the sofa bed in the living room