If you are looking for beautiful natural surroundings and affordable rates, Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake is tough to beat. The park is run by the city of Orlando and offers a swimming pool, trails, boat rentals and fishing. You can camp and rent cabins at the park. Five cabins are available for rent, each sleeping up to 10 people on five sets of bunk beds. All cabins come equipped with grills and air conditioning--a must in the Orlando heat. While the park is pet-friendly, pets are not allowed in the cabin or camping areas. As of September 2010, cabin rentals cost $37.50 a night, although you will be expected to make a $100 deposit.
Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake
3401 S. Hiawassee Road
Orlando, FL 32835-6334
407-246-4486
cityoforlando.net
If you are traveling with children who require the full Disney experience, you may want to rent a cabin at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort. Fort Wilderness Resort is sprawled across 750 wooded acres and offers easy access to Walt Disney World Resort's Magic Kingdom. The log cabins offer 500 square feet of space and include one bedroom, a full bathroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen and a private patio. The cabins are full furnished and come with housekeeping services. Fort Wilderness Resort offers many attractions, such as a barbecue with Disney characters, swimming, fishing and horseback riding. As of September 2010, cabin rentals start at $270 a night.
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
4510 N. Fort Wilderness Trail
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-939-7429
disneyworld.disney.go.com
Tropical Palms Resort provides the opportunity to rent spacious, modern cabins just minutes from all of Orlando's attractions. The resort offers kid-friendly features, such as a heated swimming pool, playground, fishing, basketball courts and a game room. Cabins include more than 400 square feet of living space and feature one or two bedrooms, kitchens, a full bathroom, central air conditioning and cable television. Some cabins accept pets--call ahead if you are thinking of bringing your pooch along. Rates vary by season and depending on whether you book a one- or two-bedroom cabin. As of September 2010, expect to spend anywhere from $60-$150 a night.
Tropical Palms Resort
2650 Holiday Trail
Kissimmee, FL 34746
800-647-2567
tropicalpalmsresortfl.com
