Florida By Owner Vacation Rentals

The Sunshine State
"In God We Trust"
 

Capital-	Tallahassee
Biggest City-	Jacksonville
Largest Metro Area-	Miami
State Bird-	Mockingbird
State Song-	Swanee River
Major Sports Teams-	Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Florida Gators, Florida State Seminoles, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, Florida Marlins, Tampa Bay Lightning
Time Zone-	Eastern Standard Time (peninsula)/Central Standard Time (panhandle)
Famous Floridians-	Janet Reno, Jim Morrison, Ben Vereen, Butterfly McQueen, Faye Dunaway

 
 

Just one look at Florida on a map can tell you what the majority of vacation rentals in this Sunshine State are all about - the famous beach! Between the beautiful southern climate and the amount of coastline surrounding the peninsula state, the sun, sand, and surf opportunities are virtually endless! From the crystal white sands of the Emerald Coast's Destin and Pensacola, to the exotic beaches of Miami's South Beach, to the Caribbean-like waters of the Florida Keys, there's room enough for everyone to lay down a towel, rub on some sunscreen, and start working on that sandcastle!
 
This coastal state has not one but TWO state fish - one saltwater (the sailfish) and one freshwater (the largemouth bass)! This alone shows how important the oceans, gulfs, and bays are to Floridian vacation rentals. There are many opportunities to go surfing, sail, kite board, sea kayak, go coastal fishing, or even swim with dolphins. You may even sight a Florida manatee - the state’s endangered State Marine Mammal.
 
Besides the famous beach, what else comes to mind when you think Florida vacation rental? Orlando! This entertainment hotspot houses Sea World, Universal Studios, and Disneyworld, home of the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, the Animal Kingdom, and MGM Studios. These family-friendly theme parks are all in close distance to each other and are very easy to get to and get around. Just visiting these large parks alone could make for a lengthy and fun-filled vacation rental.
 
A vacation rental in the Florida Keys might feel like one spent in the Caribbean. The warm, aqua waters and the laidback local restaurants define a different way of life from that one the mainland. Enjoy the three-day mini-lobster season on the fishing key of Islamorada, take a boat around Marathon Key, or have a drink at the southernmost point in the nation in the widely-celebrated Key West.
 
So kick off your shoes, pour a glass of fresh orange juice, the State Beverage (or Gatorade, the unofficial one!), stick your toes in the sand, and have a "blast" as you watch a shuttle take off at Cape Canaveral! Whether you’re enjoying the annual Mullet Festival in Niceville, cobia fishing in Destin, or shopping "The Avenue" in Palm Beach, you'll be glad you chose a vacation rental in the sunny, coastal state of Florida.