Not everyone buying here wants a tenant. Some just want the house.
Reunion started as a second-home community with no short-term rental at all — that only came after 2008. I still work with buyers who want exactly that original version: a home that’s theirs, that never sees a guest, that exists purely for them. This page is where that conversation starts, whether it stays in the Disney corridor or goes well beyond it.
Talk Through A Luxury Second HomeRental income isn’t the point for everyone, and it never used to be.
Before this corridor became known for short-term rental investment, communities like Reunion existed purely as second homes — families and international buyers who wanted a private retreat near Disney, full stop. Rental income only entered the picture after the market shifted following 2008.
That original buyer never actually went away. If that’s you, the calculus changes completely. You’re not underwriting occupancy or ADR — you’re evaluating privacy, lifestyle fit, and whether a place feels like yours, not like a business.
Buyers in this category are usually drawn by a specific interest — golf, water, the Disney lifestyle itself, equestrian living, or simply the privacy of a private club community. So instead of organizing this by neighborhood, here’s how I’d organize it by what actually draws you.
For buyers who want Disney as a daily backdrop, not a vacation.
Reunion, Without The Rental Strategy — Nothing stops you from buying a Reunion estate purely for personal use: skip the membership tiers built around guest access, skip the management conversation entirely, and simply own a home inside a resort with three championship golf courses and a water park you use whenever you want.
Golden Oak — The only residential community actually located on Walt Disney World property, and it is not a rental play under any circumstance; short-term rental is prohibited outright. Roughly 300 custom estate homes, prices from around $2 million to well over $20 million, with HOA and Club dues typically in the $8,000 to $12,000+ per month range — a figure that includes unlimited park access, a Four Seasons membership, and a private golf course. This is the buyer for whom Disney isn’t a vacation. It’s part of daily life.
For buyers who want the club, the course, and the privacy that comes with both.
Isleworth (Windermere)
Developed in the 1980s around an Arnold Palmer-designed golf course on the Butler Chain of Lakes, Isleworth is widely regarded as one of the most exclusive private residential communities in the country — roughly 600 homesites, deepwater lake frontage, 24-hour guard-gated security, and a resident roster that’s included prominent athletes and business leaders for decades. Home prices commonly run from the low millions into the eight-figure range, with HOA fees that vary significantly by lot and often run separately from golf club membership dues.
Bella Collina (Montverde)
Modeled on the villages of Tuscany, Bella Collina sits about 30 minutes from the parks — 1,900 acres of rolling hills and lakes, a Sir Nick Faldo golf course, and a Tuscan-inspired clubhouse frequently used as a wedding and event venue. Homes generally start around $1 million and run well past $3 million for lakefront estates. Bella Collina was designed as a private luxury golf community rather than a traditional short-term rental destination — verify current rules directly if rental flexibility matters to your plans.
For buyers whose lifestyle includes horses, not just a house.
Central Florida is genuinely one of the country’s premier equestrian regions, anchored by Ocala and the surrounding horse country — a different kind of luxury market entirely, built around acreage, barns, riding trails, and proximity to major equestrian events rather than golf or theme parks.
Let’s talk about what actually draws you.
Golf, water, Disney, privacy, acreage — tell me what pulls you toward a second home, and I’ll tell you honestly what I know, what I don’t, and who else belongs in the conversation if it’s outside my depth.
Talk Through A Luxury Second Home