Swanky Vacay Rentals’ largest properties are 12-bedroom estates sleeping 30+ guests, located in resort communities including Encore Resort at Reunion and Champions Gate near Kissimmee. For groups larger than 30, we can coordinate adjacent properties or dual-home bookings within the same resort community.

For peak season, book 9–12 months in advance. Properties with 8+ bedrooms are the highest-demand category and often book out first.

For groups of 10 or more, a vacation home is almost always significantly cheaper per person. A 10-bedroom pool home at $700/night divided by 20 guests is $35/person/night. The same 20 guests in hotel double-occupancy rooms at $200/room would cost $2,000/night, nearly 3x the cost. Additional savings come from the kitchen (reducing restaurant spending) and in-unit laundry. The larger the group, the more dramatic the savings.

For 20 adults (10 couples), you need a minimum of 10 bedrooms, and ideally 11 or 12 to provide a buffer bedroom and accommodate any guests who need their own space (light sleepers, guests with young children, etc.). For 20 people that includes children, the count depends on ages: young children (under 8) typically share a room with parents, reducing the bedroom requirement to 8–9 for a group with 6 couples and 8 young children.

For groups of 12+, the five most important amenities in order are: (1) private heated pool with covered outdoor seating for the full group; (2) full kitchen with double oven and adequate dining space; (3) in-unit laundry; (4) bedroom count with appropriate bathroom distribution (aim for 1 bathroom per 2–3 guests); and (5) reliable high-speed internet. Game rooms and resort amenities are valuable secondary features but rarely compensate for deficits in the primary five.

Many Swanky Vacay properties in Kissimmee and Orlando resort communities (including Encore Resort at Reunion, Solterra, Enclave, Vista Cay, and Champions Gate) include access to resort-style clubhouses with pools, lazy rivers, waterslides, fitness centers, and organized activities in addition to the private pool at the home. The property listing specifies which community it’s in and what amenities are included. Confirm current amenity availability with the property manager, as resort amenity packages sometimes change seasonally.

Yes. A subset of Swanky Vacay’s large-group properties are designated pet-friendly with fenced yards and pet-appropriate policies. For large groups with pets, it’s important to specify both the group size and the number, size, and breed of pets when inquiring, as some properties permit small dogs only, and breed restrictions apply at some locations. A pet fee ($75–$200 per stay) typically applies in addition to the standard security deposit.

Minimum stays vary by property and season. Most vacation homes in peak areas (Kissimmee, Cape Coral in winter) require a 7-night minimum during peak season. Off-peak dates may have 3–5 night minimums. Snowbird monthly rentals in Cape Coral require 28–30 night minimums. Some properties have no minimum, but the cleaning fee economics typically make short stays less cost-effective for large groups.

The most common and conflict-free approach is an equal per-person split for all adults, with children 12 and under counted as half a person. Establish the split method before booking, as cost disputes after booking are significantly harder to resolve. Use a shared payment app (Venmo, Zelle, Splitwise) to collect individual contributions before paying the property. The organizer should collect the full amount before the stay, not attempt to collect from guests afterward.

It depends on the reunion’s primary focus. If most attendees are bringing young children and theme parks are a priority, Kissimmee/Orlando is the right choice, as the infrastructure for large-group Disney trips is purpose-built there. If the reunion is primarily adult-focused or multigenerational with mixed theme park interest, Cape Coral delivers a more memorable and authentic experience: waterfront pool homes, boating, fishing, and sunsets that are genuinely difficult to replicate. Cape Coral also tends to offer more space per dollar and more privacy.

Cancellation terms vary by property. Most large-group properties use a tiered cancellation policy where cancellations 60+ days before arrival receive a partial or full refund, while cancellations within 30–60 days forfeit 50%, and cancellations within 30 days forfeit the full payment. Travel insurance is strongly recommended for large-group bookings, particularly when flights, park tickets, and multiple guests’ schedules are involved. Comprehensive travel insurance typically costs 5–8% of the total trip cost.

For Central Florida (Disney area): October–November and January–February offer the best combination of manageable crowds, mild weather (highs of 75–82°F), and competitive pricing. Avoid Thanksgiving week, Christmas through New Year’s, and Spring Break (March–mid-April) for large groups, as prices spike and parks are at maximum capacity. For Southwest Florida: November through March is peak season with ideal weather (70–80°F, low humidity). Summer months (June–September) are hot, humid, and bring afternoon thunderstorms daily, but pricing is significantly lower and crowds are minimal.