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Deals for new skiers and snowboarders

Want to learn to ski or snowboard? Consider taking an adult clinic at Pats Peak in New Hampshire and get a lesson, half-day lift ticket, and lunch for less than the cost of a regular half-day lift ticket. The Weekday Adult Ski/Snowboard Clinics run Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings (with a few holiday exclusions) through the end of the season. Clinics cost $40 per day for a one-time pass to $300 for a 10-clinic package. Or sign up for Passport Program PLUS, a weekend program that includes four beginner lessons, lift ticket, and rental packages. After finishing the program, you get a free Pats Peak Unlimited Season Pass, a free pair of Elan skis and bindings (limited quantities available), and discounts at ski shops in Concord, Salem, Nashua, and Manchester, N.H., and at The Ski House in Somerset, Mass. The prepaid program costs $389, for 18 and older. 888-728-7732, http://www.patspeak.com.

Bostons annual Celtic festival

Celtic musicians, singers, and dancers from around the world gather in Cambridge Jan. 16-19 for the 17th annual Boston Celtic Music Festival, known as BCMFest. The event includes more than 60 performances at Club Passim, The Sinclair, and The Atrium in Harvard Square, showcasing artists from Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton, and other Celtic communities. Enjoy performances by renowned Cape Breton fiddling duo Mary Jane Lamond and Wendy MacIsaac, Irish step dancer Kevin Doyle (a US step dancing champion), and dozens of local dancers and musicians. Dont miss the Boston Urban Ceilidh Jan. 17, a Celtic dance party with live music at The Atrium, and Dayfest, which features more than 12 hours of Celtic music Jan. 18 at Club Passim and The Sinclair. Tickets range from free to $25, depending on event. Two workshops on Cape Breton music and dancing take place Jan. 19 at The Passim School of Music ($45 per person). 617-492-7679, http://www.passim.org/bcmfest.

Reel fun in Belmont

Bring your kids to Belmont World Films 17th Annual Family Festival and enjoy animation workshops and more than 35 films from around the world. This years festival, themed Where Stories Come Alive, features live action, animated, and documentary films geared to children 2 to 12. It begins Jan. 17 at Belmonts Regent Theatre with the East Coast premiere of Hacker, a Danish film about a boy whose mother, a scientist, disappears under mysterious circumstances and that ends happily. Subsequent days focus on different themes: the animal kingdom (Jan. 18), short films (Jan. 19), and the ideals and values of Martin Luther King Jr. (Jan. 20). Also attend The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show Storytime with storytelling and an audience participation puppet show, and talks and workshops with writer/director Cinzia Angelini, the head story artist for Abominable. Tickets: $6 (shorts) to $20 (workshops); $50 festival pass includes all programs except workshops. 617-484-3980, http://www.belmontworldfilm.org.

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Tis the season for Drunk Yoga

Two people walk into a bar and their discussion over a glass of wine leads to the founding of Drunk Yoga, a program that encourages people to try something new without feeling intimidated. Eli Walker, the founder of Drunk Yoga and a certified astrologer, isnt a proponent of getting drunk though youre welcome to enjoy a complimentary wine, beer, or mimosa in her yoga classes but its about getting drunk, in a sense, on the good feelings of connecting with others, celebrating community, and trying something new with supportive strangers. Walker has teamed up with CheapCaribbean to offer a three-day New Year, Do You Retreat in Cancun, Feb. 20-23, which focuses on self-care, mental wellness, and beachside fun. It includes Drunk Yoga classes (with cocktails, coffee, or water in hand), one-on-one birth chart readings, sunrise (sober) beach yoga, Walkers character-development workshops, and a copy of Walkers book, Drunk Yoga: 50 Wine and Yoga Poses to Lift Your Spirit(s). Cost: $1,299 per person, includes roundtrip flight from Boston, three nights at Haven Riviera Cancun Resort and Spa, and the above activities. http://www.tiny.cc/3ul2hz.

New hotel within Austin city limits

Austins newest hotel has a state-of-the-art gym overlooking Lady Bird Lake, an in-house yoga studio, and a welcoming dcor thats influenced by the areas historic craftsman-style homes and art nouveau flair. Austin Proper Hotel, the areas first LEED Gold-certified hotel, offers 244 rooms and suites that come with Nespresso machines and Apple TVs. Borrow an electric bike to cruise around town or have a Peloton bike sent up to your room for a private workout; the hotels full-service spa and swimming pool with private cabanas open this spring. The property has a Mediterranean grill with Israeli- and Turkish-inspired fare and an elegant sunken bar with signature cocktails. A coffee shop and caf with take-out options opens soon. Rates start at $350 per night, double occupancy. 888-333-0546, http://www.properhotel.com.

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Keep warm on your winter adventures with Helinoxs portable Chair One and Seat Warmer. Chair One has rugged aluminum poles with internal bungee cords that make setup and breakdown a breeze they spring into place during setup and easily come apart for packing and a durable canvas material that quickly attaches to the frame. Slip Helinoxs new Seat Warmer, made of synthetic down, over the chair for extra warmth on colder days; cinch the cover in place using the drawstring cord so it doesnt shift around when you do. The low-riding chair packs down to the size of a loaf of bread and comes with a handy zippered travel bag so you can stuff it in the corner of your car or backpack. It weighs less than a pound and supports up to 320 pounds. $100 chair, $70 seat warmer. 877-267-2882, http://www.helinox.com.

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Legoland has plenty of your standard amusement park fare with some worthwhile and highly edible standouts. Its on a much smaller scale than megaparks like Disney, and the nicer restaurants are located inside the hotel and beach resort. But inside the park, the food is completely on theme.

In The Lego Movie, Lord Business masterminds Taco Tuesday, an event when he will attack Bricksburg with the Kragle, putting an end to everyone messing with his stuff. In the Lego Movie World, one of its dining options has turned a once a week event into a daily occurrence with Taco Everyday. Chicken, brisket, and crab are filling options, with guacamole, cilantro or chipotle vegetable slaw and pickled onions. You can also get a pair of specials: Bennys Out of This World Taco and Unikittys Cuckoo Taco, served in blue and pink soft tortillas, respectively, with Double Decker Sofa-Pilla bites for dessert.

In Lego Kingdoms, the Dragons Den, as youd expect, serves medieval-inspired fare. Turkey legs, bratwurst, honey-battered corn dogs, and beer from Winter Havens first and only craft brewery. Grove Roots Brewing Co. has ownership of multiple taps, so there are a few choices, including a rotating selection of seasonal and special-release brews.

Another thing to keep an eye out for: apple fries. Yes, theyre a thing at Legoland, and theyre just what they sound like: Granny Smith apple sticks fried, dusted with cinnamon and sugar and served with whipped cream or a la mode. They make a great snack stop that isnt totally unhealthy and is unique to Legoland.

At the Kickn Chicken Co., choose from a menu of salads, wraps, or tenders (including vegetarian-friendly chicken), but the best bets are the chicken and waffles or the chicken BLT. This spot is seasonal only, and the closest options are Firehouse Ice Cream for floats, shakes, and ice cream or the Panini Grill (which has great sides like the corn salad, potato salad or kale salad, but skip the panini).

Within the Legloand Hotel, there are two dining options: Bricks Family Restaurant, a buffet-style restaurant that serves breakfast (included in your stay) and dinner; and the Skyline Lounge, serving an a la carte lunch and dinner menu. And the Beach Retreat part of the park features Sandys Lighthouse Restaurant, with a breakfast buffet thats included in your stay and a la carte lunch and dinner menus with apps (nachos, eggrolls, wings), salads, sandwiches, burgers, and pizzas.

One super-cool thing about Legoland dining is that if a visitor has any food allergies or special dietary needs they don't have to miss out: a quick email to the Legoland chefs will be responded to with a list of restaurants and dishes that best suit their needs, or theyll even offer to prepare a special meal to be served at a specific restaurant at a specific time.

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The list of skills a custom homebuilder needs to be successful is extraordinarily long. The ability to effectively collaborate with architects and property owners is certainly a big one, but so too is an encyclopedic knowledge of building materials, construction techniques, and the intricacies of zoning and permitting.

But one quality that is easy to overlook is empathy with clients. Greg Reynolds, the owner of Reynolds Custom Homes, is convinced that hes better at what he does because he goes through the process of designing and building the home his family lives in every few years. I think it makes you a better builder because you have gone through the process and understand there are limitless choices of materials and fixtures and tiles, he says. There are so many options that it can be overwhelming.

Reynolds most recent experience designing and building a home is in West Lake Hills, where lots are both difficult to find and generally on sloping terrain. So, Reynolds and his family were particularly happy to find a 1-acre flat lot to build on. To help with the design, Reynolds turned to James LaRue of LaRue Architects and Julie Evans of JEI Design, the team he has worked with on two previous homes hes lived in. We have a familiarity and understand each other, he says. Its a good collaborative effort.

As is the case with all of his clients, LaRue started the process by taking Reynolds on a walk of the site, part of a four-lot subdivision, in order to develop an overall concept for the design. The lot is distinguished by the presence of oak and cedar trees, which city regulations said needed to be preserved.

To accomplish that, LaRue and Reynolds agreed to put the design emphasis on facilitating outdoor living. The result is a two-story home built largely around a pool and cabana. Its unusual to say youre going to focus a house on the cabana, so it has to be a beautiful part of the home, LaRue says. In this case, it provides the home a visual focus and a gathering space to draw people outside of the house.

Given the importance of the pool and cabana, its no surprise that LaRue and Reynolds agreed that both had to be special. The cabana has a slatted wood screen in the back to give it a spa-like experience, while ensuring that a cooling breeze and natural light can circulate easily while also providing privacy. The lines between inside and outside space are also blurred within the cabana, with a limestone fireplace, television, and a dining area located just a few feet from the pool.

Ensuring a connection between those splashing in the water on a hot day and those seated inside the shaded cabana was also a design objective. The solution: setting the cabana three steps below the surface of the pool. When Im in the pool and youre in the cabana, we are more eye-level, LaRue says. If you set it level with the pool, then I lose connection to people in that space.

The aspiration to turn the pool and cabana into the homes focal point has very much become a reality for the Reynolds family. Its our favorite spot, and we orient around it year-round, the builder says. Even in the winter, we put a wood-burning fire out there and watch football. Its a destination.

By no means is the outdoor space the sum total of this five-bedroom, two-story home. But in thinking about how to design indoor spaces, Reynolds and LaRue still had the outdoors in mind. One thing we try to do is get a lot of natural light in the house, so theres a ton of glass in the house, Reynolds says.

Indeed, the faade and the back of the home are largely made up of glass. This was achievable without transforming the home into a hothouse because it has a north-south orientation. Even the decision to detach the cabana from the main home was largely driven by natural light considerations. When you dont have a deep porch on the house, it allows for more natural light on the house, Reynolds says.

Maximizing family connections was also part of the thinking in designing the breakfast room and kitchen. Instead of creating a traditional alcove with a table as a breakfast spot, LaRue wanted to make the area part of a larger family living space. That way the kids can play a game or watch TV, and it gets you in a nice table setting so that youre not always eating at the kitchen island, he says.

Its a reality of life as a homebuilder that even the houses you design and construct to live in wont be yours for all that long. In other words, you always have to have an eye on features that will attract future buyers. Which is why Reynolds was insistent on creating a spacious master bathroom and closet. We used to see big master bedrooms, he says. Not anymore. We put the space in the bathrooms and closets.

The result here is what LaRue calls the worlds coolest powder room, which is enhanced by Julie Evans choice of black and white, zebra-like wallpaper.

Another nod to the possible needs of a future owner is the versatility of the house, which is suitable either for a family or a retired couple. For example, the upstairs of the house has three full bedroom suites. We built it for a family, but you could live in it as an empty nester, where you live on one story and have the other for friends and family when they come in town, Reynolds says.

Typically, the builder says his family will stay in a home for two to three years before moving on. While moving so frequently certainly has its challenges, he says its also a good reminder about why he got into the business in the first place. This is fun for me, he says. Its cool to take a raw piece of dirt and build something amazing on it. That is the best part of the building business; you get satisfaction at the end.

But when it comes to actually moving away from this particular home, Reynolds may have some explaining to do to his youngest son, who has thoroughly embraced the outdoor living that the pool affords. He has lived in plenty of houses, Reynolds says. He has told us he would be happy to stay here.

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Developers have filed plans to build a 916-unit multi-family development featuring amenities such as mini golf and a movie theater on an expansive site near of I-94 in Kenosha.

Conceptual plans for the development, called Strawberry Fields Apartments, were filed by West Allis-based Cardinal Capital Management Inc. along with project partner Kenosha-based Land Quest. The project was also crafted with input from Al Namath.

The plans call for six 94-unit buildings and 22 16-unit buildings on a 77-acre site north of Highway 50 and east of 72nd Street and 142nd Avenue. The site lies west of the interstate and just east of the Strawberry Creek golf course.

Renderings also depict a clubhouse/office building with cabanas and an outdoor pool.

The units would be high end and market-rate, according to the developers. The proposed development site is mostly vacant, and is partially used for farming.

Proposed amenities could include a dog park, beach, mini golf, volleyball courts, pool, spa, workout facilities, tennis courts, a playground, walking and running paths, bike paths, a community garden, sports lounge, golf simulator, mini bowling alley, movie theater, game room and work space, among potentially more unnamed possibilities.

The conceptual plans will be reviewed by Kenoshas Plan Commission during a public hearing on Thursday, Dec. 5. The commission will only discuss the plans and wont be taking a vote.

Great effort and research have been expended to develop the building size, design, layout, and amenities to attract high end clientele to this location, the development team writes in a letter to the city. Given the proximity to 1-94, it is our belief based on our research that we will pull talented workforce from Milwaukee and Chicago.

The team further states Strawberry Fields will be a one of a kind development for Kenosha.

Representatives of Cardinal and Land Quest did not immediately return calls seeking further comment.

According to the letter, Cardinal is responsible for about 10,000 housing units across the U.S., and Land Quest has developed more than 1,000 units of housing in Kenosha and is managing more than 400 units locally.

If detailed plans were to move forward, the property would need to be rezoned, according to a city staff report. Currently, the site is largely zoned for single-family homes and duplexes, with the land nearest the highway zoned for multiple uses and a small portion on the northern end for multi-family residential.

The city and developers would also need to sign a developers agreement related to all public improvements on the project. For instance, the development team is proposing the creation of two public roads to provide access into and out of the site.

Staffers also noted in the report a number of concerns they had with the proposal as-is. They suggest more than two building types for the site and that the developers use higher-quality building materials than what has been presented so far.

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Of course, there's more to Lil Wayne's mansion that just the bedrooms and bathrooms although they're impressive enough. Anyone in the home will also be able to check out what Architectural Digest describes as "a grand mahogany-clad entryway and a great room with windows that extend from the floor up to the 22-foot ceilings."

They also note that there's an "entire wall of sliders [that] opens onto the backyard which, in addition to the sizeable pool, outdoor dining spaces, and cabana, has direct access to the clear blue water just off the property." And because the home takes advantage of its idyllic location, the large living room also features the same kind of glass sliders that, in this case, "open onto a wide deck with views of the water."

There are also two kitchens yes, two! The first is a full-sized kitchen with light wood cabinetry and a dining table that's big enough to seat each guest that comes over for a meal. The second is a pristine galley kitchen with a range and oven, large sink, and plenty of counter space as well as cupboards which can be accessed from the home's outdoor space.

And, of course, no celebrity mansion would be complete without an elevator and private movie theater. In this case, Lil Wayne can enjoy a screening room that features suede wall coverings, which you'd surely expect from an abode that cost $17 million.

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Where does Lil Wayne live and how big is his house? - Nicki Swift

ELMHURST, Ill., Nov. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- LMC, a Lennar company and leader in apartment development and management, today announced the groundbreaking of The Fynn, a contemporary apartment community located within the Elmhurst City Centre, one block west of the North York Corridor.

The Fynn, which will feature 212 apartment homes contained within an eight-story midrise, is situated within one of the most vibrant and actives areas of the neighborhood. More than 40 dining options and 275 retail merchants are within walking distance or a short drive. The amenity-driven community will also cater to the increasingly prevalent remote-working resident with a variety of work-from-home suites. First move-ins are anticipated for Jan. 2021.

"Elmhurst offers a taste of downtown life in a relaxed, upscale suburb," said Travis Nordgaard, real estate development manager for LMC. "Everything a resident might need is at their fingertips. We're excited to join the neighborhood and look forward to offering one of the finest living experiences in the area."

Situated at 183 North Addison Avenue, The Fynn will offer residents commuter-friendly access to a variety of primary thoroughfares. The community is less than three miles from Interstates 290 and 294, which provide access to the greater Chicago area. Additionally, the Elmhurst Metra Station, only blocks away from The Fynn, provides a 30-minute express train to Downtown Chicago.

Within the neighborhood, residents will also have access to Classic Cinemas York Theatre, The Elmhurst Center for Performing Arts, Elmhurst History Museum and the Elmhurst Art Museum, which was designed by modern architecture pioneer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The Wilder Park Conservatory is located about a mile south of the community.

The Fynn will offer studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment homes ranging from 565 to 1,745 square feet. The community will also include two levels of below-grade parking and three EV-charging stations. Apartment interiors will feature expansive windows, wood-style flooring, stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops, elevated tile backsplashes, pendant lighting, under-cabinet lighting, ample closet space, oversized tubs and tile shower surrounds. Select homes will include wine refrigerators.

The community will include a host of lifestyle-enhancing amenities, including a sky deck terrace that overlooks downtown Elmhurst and the Chicago skyline. Additional community amenities will include poolside cabanas, grilling stations, clubroom with a fire hearth, entertaining kitchen with pool table, indoor/outdoor dog run with pet spa and a club-inspired fitness center with motivational wall and active group fitness. Residents will also have access to digital package lockers and a bike lounge.

The Fynn represents LMC's seventh community in the greater Chicago area. Others include The Marlowe (Chicago), The Emerson (Oak Park) and The Brook on Janes (Bolingbrook).

About LMC LMC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lennar (NYSE:LEN), is a multifamily real estate development and operating company with a diverse portfolio of institutional quality multifamily rental communities across the US. LMC has a 26,300-unit pipeline of communities ranging from operating to under development that exceeds $9.6 billion and consists of high-rise, mid-rise and garden apartments.

LMC creates extraordinary communities where people can live remarkably.

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Media Contact Marlena DeFalco LinnellTaylor Marketing303-682-3943marlena@linnelltaylor.com

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Enjoy luxury comfortwith modern pool cabana designs from ShadeFLA. Whether you want to provide guests with a peaceful refuge from the sun or just hang out inyour backyard or by the pool, custom cabanas and canvas gazebos are an ideal choice. Allow guests at your spa or resort toenjoy the shade and amenities by installing a cabana.

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Resort Cabanas(a division of Eide Industries, Inc.) offers contemporary beauty, comfort, protection and privacy alongside the swimming pool, on the beach, in the garden and in any lounging area with custom cabanas and canvas gazebos.

It didnt use to be this tough getting bookings. And so here you find yourself, pulling out all the stops to fill those rooms and bring sufficient meetings-and-events business in through the front doors. Improve your chances of success. How?

By maximizing your propertys visual cachet, its Wow! factor. The temptation in times like these is to cut corners on site optics and instead rely on brand reputation to carry you. But you know better. Name alone is no longer enough. You need your place to stand out as never before in order to convince the world that yours is the only hotel or resort worth visiting, worth spending money at. Whats imperative is that travelers, tourists and event-goers fall madly, passionately in love with you the instant they catch sight of your grounds. And thats exactly what Resort Cabanas can do for you!

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These are amazing poolside houses, cabanas and pergolas for your backyard. Whether you need a shaded area or a full pool house for guests, get ideas for your poolside structures here.- Advertisement -

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As if having a pool isnt lucky enough, some very fortunate swimming pool owners splurge for a pool cabana.

The cabana is a structure adjacent to a swimming pool. Its a broad term and as you can see in our photo gallery below, can include a variety of structure types including fully enclosed, partially enclosed such as gazebo and entirely open (i.e. pavilion).

The above-featured pool house photo was provided by Pool Craft.

Poolside house designed by Wael Farran Studio. See the entire pool house here.

A pool-side house with a modish built and warm white lights. Theres a pergola on the side featuring a romantic swing.

A stunning swimming pool area with modish sitting lounges and a pool slide, along with a modern pool house on the corner.

A stunning backyard with a pool-side house and lush trees, plants and lawns. Theres a deck leading to the swimming pool as well.

A beautiful pool side house lighted by warm white lights. The swimming pool looks so luxurious.

A nicely setup swimming pool surrounded by lush lawns, trees and plants. The outdoor also offers multiple sitting lounges.

The following pool houses are by Pool Craft.

A modish swimming pool with a deck and a pool-side house surrounded by trees and plants.

A custom made swimming pool offering beautiful views of the surrounding. The colorful flowers and plants add liveliness to the property.

This custom made swimming pool also has a pool-side house featuring a bar area and a fireplace near the living space.

A close up look at this pool side houses rattan sofa set near the fireplace, set on the concrete tiles flooring.

Kidney-shaped swimming pool featuring a classy poolside house on the side, offering a bar area and a living space with a fireplace and TV on the wall.

A glamorous pool-side house featuring a bar outside. The property boasts a luxurious swimming pool surrounded by healthy trees, plants and flowers.

This home offers a stunning swimming pool with a modern pool-side house on the side lighted by warm white lights for a romantic vibe.

A close up look at this pool-side modern cabana. The swimming pool looks handsome with its infinity style.

This cabana looks very charming. It is surrounded by the stunning infinity pool of the property.

A swimming pool area surrounded by tropical trees and plants. It also features traditional sitting lounges and a cabana.

This home boasts an Asian-inspired swimming pool area and a cabana with a bridge. The surrounding mature trees and plants make the property stay cool.

An infinity pool with a pool-side cabana offering a breathtaking view of the surroundings.

A modern home featuring a rectangular swimming pool with a modern pool-side cabana.

An infinity swimming pool with a jacuzzi and a pool-side cabana, surrounded by magnificent mature trees.

A focused shot at the propertys pool-side cabana. The swimming pool looks stunning as well.

A close up look at the swimming pools deck. On the other side is where the pool-side cabana is located.

Large swimming pool surrounded by colorful plants. Theres a cabana as well, providing a great spot for relaxing.

A close up look at this propertys pool-side cabana with a dining table set and a barbecue grill.

Very charming pool-side cabanas overlooking the breathtaking ocean view. The home also boasts an infinity-style swimming pool.

This swimming pool area is surrounded by mature trees and plants. The tropical vibe makes the deck and cabana a more relaxing place.

A tropical style outdoor area featuring a swimming pool leading directly to the traditional cabana.

This mansion offers a large outdoor area featuring a swimming pool and a pool-side cabana offering multiple sitting lounges.

This mansion offers a custom made swimming pool and a traditional cabana on top.

This mansion boasts a stylish infinity-style swimming pool with a lovely pool-side cabana and a couple of sitting lounges on the side. Theres a patio area as well.

This mansion boasts a stylish infinity-style swimming pool with a lovely pool-side cabana and a couple of sitting lounges on the side. Theres a modern patio area as well.

A close up look at this pool-side cabanas modern pieces of furniture set on the backyards deck.

A stunning pool-side home with a handsome rectangular swimming pool featuring a cabana on the end.

This home boasts a luxurious swimming pool and pool-side cabana. The flooring adds class to the swimming pool area.

A modern swimming pool area and a pool-side cabana surrounded by lush lawn and beautiful trees, plants and flowers.

A focused shot at this pool-side cabana offering classy seats and lighting. The pool area offers multiple sitting lounges.

The following poolside cabanas are by Pool Craft.

Large backyard area with a stunning custom made swimming pool along with a pathway leading to the cabana.

A stunning swimming pool with multiple lounges. Theres a bar area and a classic cabana as well.

This home boasts a swimming pool and a pool-side cabana with a modern set of furniture and a firepit. The area is protected by a wooden fence.

A close up look at this cabanas bar with a stunning countertop.

A close up look at this propertys jacuzzi just beside the pool-side cabana with modern furniture set and a firepit on the center.

Poolside gazebo designed by Wael Farran Studio. See the entire pool house here.

A large pool-side pergola with multiple rattan seats and classy lighting. The area overlooks the breathtaking surroundings.

Poolside gazebo designed by Wael Farran Studio. See the entire pool house here.

A large pool-side pergola with multiple rattan seats and classy lighting. The area overlooks the breathtaking surroundings.

A luxurious custom made swimming pool with a pergola on the side, offering a couple of sitting lounges.

Rectangle-shaped swimming pool with a pergola on the end, featuring two sitting lounges surrounded by beautiful greenery.

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About Davenport - Known for its golf, lakes, and its close proximity to Orlando attractions, Davenport offers a more quiet and friendly setting. Located in Polk County, Central Florida, choosing a vacation home in Davenport is a convenient yet luxurious and relaxing way to spend time with family and/or friends. Want to be close to popular attractions in and around Davenport? Owner Direct Vacation Rentals provides options for accommodation that you will love.

Where to Stay & Why - Whether you want to enjoy a full day at the theme parks or spend most afternoons golfing and want to unwind at the end of the day in a home that offers peace and tranquility, then youve come to the right place! The well-appointed vacation rentals have been designed and decorated to provide an abundance of luxury amenities and are well equipped with all the usual items youd expect to find in a home.

Choose how many bedrooms and bathrooms you want, youll surely find a vacation home or condo rental that will provide ample space for everyone. Some homeowners even make up some of the beds (twin or bunk beds) with Disney-style bedding for a theme vacation. Theres comfortable furniture and flat-screen TVs for you to lounge in the living room. The kitchen includes all necessary appliances and utensils to prepare a home-cooked meal. Some have a poolside kitchen with a grill, burner stove, a fridge, and a bar!

Since most of the homes have a pool, everyone can gather on the pool deck with comfortable sun loungers, a shaded lanai perfect for Alfresco meals with plenty of seating and an overhead paddle fan for your comfort. If youre feeling luxurious, other homes even have a home theater! Other amenities can include game/entertainment room with game tables, game consoles, computer, and TV. While the internet, phones, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning is available in most homes, others go the extra mile by providing stuff for groups with little kids, like strollers and high chairs. If you require transport, attraction tickets, restaurant reservations and more, all you have to do is let the owner (some of them) know for them to arrange it for you in advance.

What to See & Do - While some of the rentals are located in a gated community where you can enjoy the clubhouse with pools, arcades, spa, gym, and bars, Davenport has its own attractions that should not be missed. Play in one of Davenports two large golf courses: The Highlands Reserve Golf Club and The Ridgewood Lakes Golf and Country Club. Most often, visitors of Davenport use the town as a jumping-off point to visit places like Disney World, Universal Studios and more!

Where to Eat & Drink - Since Davenport is centrally located, youll have access to many restaurants and chains near the rentals. Some of them are: The Davenport Cafe - perfect for breakfast and lunch, and for dinner, and the 11th St. Bar & Grill - a pub and restaurant combined so you can enjoy nights when you want food and entertainment all in one place.

How to Get Here & Getting Around - Davenport is located along Interstate 4 and is connected to many of Central Floridas main cities and attractions. Its also within driving distance from Orlando International Airport, Lakeland Linder Regional, and Orlando Sanford.

Youll want to have a car during your stay, and utilize Interstate 4 to head to the theme parks, or US 17/92 for Kissimmee. The city is set up on a grid system and is fairly easy to navigate.

When to Go - The peak season, like March, is where you can enjoy absolutely everything in and around Davenport. It gets very busy during Spring Break and over the summer, meaning it can get very hot and humid. Consider the shoulder seasons, like September, for cooler weather. Families flock here during school vacation weeks and throughout the summer months too.

Want to know more about what you can see and do while staying in Davenport? Read up on our Davenport Travel Guide.

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