10 of the most incredible homes you can rent in Florida right now – MarketWatch

While winter brings sleet, snow and cold weather to much of America, winter temperatures in Florida often hover around 80 degrees. Plus, Florida has plenty for you to do, from relaxing on one of its many sugar-sand beaches to hitting up Disney World. Below, we round up the 10 coolest homes you can rent in Florida on Vrbo right now.

For a private island with a pool

$1,500 avg/night

Located just off the shoreline of Marathon in the Florida Keys, this luxury rental on a private island features 19 sliding glass doors, as well as a 2700-square-foot veranda perfect for sipping on cocktails while you watch boats pass by. The house, which has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, can comfortably sleep six people and has features like a helicopter landing pad, private pool and dock and easy access to a coral reef.

For Movie Buffs

$1,120 avg/night

Are you looking for a place for a family reunion, or to bring a bunch of friends for a retreat from reality? This villa, located on a resort with tennis courts and a lazy river, among other amenities, has 14 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, and sleeps up to 36 people. Each room is decorated to pay homage to a famous Hollywood film, including Breakfast at Tiffanys, The Godfather, Ghostbusters, The Wizard of Oz, Titanic and Back to the Future. You can spend time outside by the villas pool, barbecuing and lounging in the sun. Or you can just take advantage of the villas game room, which features the Halo Fireteam Raven virtual arcade video game and the two-lane private bowling alley, as well as the three 120-inch projector screens installed in the common areas around the house.

For water sports enthusiasts

$1,115 avg/night

Decked out with everything you need to make your most of the time by the water, including kayaks, jet skis, paddleboards, snorkels and fishing gear, this house also features a terraced pool, a putting green and a private beach. Containing seven bedrooms and five bathrooms that can comfortably sleep up to 18 people, the house is meant for people who want to spend their entire vacation in flip flops or even better, bare feet. Located on a barrier island in Stuart, Florida, which is halfway between Miami and Orlando, this rental is named Aquarius for the water-bearing symbol in the Zodiac calendar.

For an epic family trip

$1,038 avg/night

This recently constructed manse lets you take advantage of all that Brandenton, a pretty spot on the Gulf Coast just south of Tampa, has to offer. Just a three minute walk from the beach on one side, and a five minute walk from the bay on the other, you can spend your days in the ocean; or if youd rather, lounging by the resort-style pool, replete with a waterslide, and play ping pong on the two tables located on the covered deck next to the grill. At night, watch the sunset from the rooftop deck, which has 360-degree views of the Gulf of Mexico, and a wet bar where you can make cocktails. Other features of the house include an elevator from the parking garage, a gourmet kitchen and a game room with an X-Box for kids.

For a resort experience

$529 avg/night

Decorated by a professional interior designer, this four bedroom, four bathroom house in a resort community in Rosemary Beach can sleep up to 12 people. Just a short walk from the beach in one direction, and a lagoon-style resort pool in the other, the house, which has decidedly coastal vibes, also has a rooftop deck with 360-degree views of the surrounding area, including the ocean. Rosemary Beach is in the Florida Panhandle, and is known for its bustling town square, award-winning restaurants and family friendly outdoor parks.

For funky elegance and #islandlife

$1,196 avg/night

Newly redecorated, this pink four bedroom house is nestled in a tropical landscape on Captiva Island, a barrier island known for its abundant wildlife, white sand beaches and colorful shells. The house, which is decorated in bright, happy colors, has a long heated private pool, as well as a balcony for enjoying coffee in the morning. Just a half mile from the beach, the rental also has a private dock thats perfect for launching kayaks or private swims in salt water.

For the private island exprience

$1,349 avg/night

Its not only billionaires who can vacation on private islands. If you rent this house on Seabird Key, youll have 10 acres of an island in the midst of the Florida Keys all to yourself. The property, which is accessible only via boat, comes with a 19 Boston Whaler, as well as a concierge service that can help you book services including massages and private yoga. The house itself, which was designed to be sustainable, has three bedrooms and three bathrooms, that can sleep up to 8 people, as well as a private beach.

For a private beach

$1,595 avg/night

Feel like a celebrity vacationing in paradise in this villa on the ocean in Santa Rosa Beach, a town just east of Destin on the Florida panhandle. The 7 bedroom, 7.5 bathroom house, which sleeps up to 26 people and has ocean views from every room, also features a private heated pool with an accompanying pool deck, Restoration Hardware furniture and 400-feet of private beach accessible via a path from the house. The rental also comes with eight bikes and a golf cart for exploring the surrounding area.

For true luxury

$3,180 avg/night

This rental has all the amenities of a luxury resort including a home cinema, basketball court, bowling alley and rooftop pool with a private spa room that includes a sauna and a steam room. Best of all, the pool has a lazy river where you can spend all the time you want sipping on cocktails while floating on your back. The home, which encompasses 25,410-square-feet of space, and includes 14 bedrooms and 16 bathrooms that can sleep up to 30 people, is located in Reunion, a resort community just outside of Orlando.

For an oasis in a city

$799 avg/night

Located in a private residential area in Fort Lauderdale, this home, which has a heated pool with a waterfall, an in-ground hot tub and an outdoor dining area, is located just two blocks from the beach. Its also close to all that Fort Lauderdale and greater Miami has to offer, including shopping, restaurants and nightlife. The rental, which has four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, can sleep up to eight people, also comes with a wagon so that you can tote everything you need to the beach.

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