I visited Evermore Orlando, the $1.5 billion mega-resort near Disney with its own private lagoon and beaches. It's a must-stay spot for any big group.

Carly CaramannaMar 15, 2024, 23:27 IST

I visited the new Evermore Orlando resort next to Disney World.Carly Caramanna

I visited Evermore Orlando, a new $1.5 billion mega-resort next to Disney World.
The expansive resort is centered on a huge crystal lagoon and has private beaches.

I recently visited Evermore Orlando Resort, a $1.5 billion luxury spot that officially opened in January.

The 1,100-acre property took over five years to build and is located next to Disney World, adjacent to the Golden Oak gated community and Four Seasons Resort Orlando.

The resort is designed to be a luxury beach paradise that's especially great for big groups, with villas, flats, and massive homes available to rent.

Here's what it's like and what makes it so special.

It's a twist on the traditional vacation rental resort.

Evermore even has boats on the property. Carly Caramanna

Evermore has multi-bedroom flats, villas, and houses available to rent.

A nine-bedroom home on the property. Carly Caramanna

Evermore is centered on a crystal lagoon.

Evermore Bay is surrounded by areas with white sand. Carly Caramanna

The resort has a strong tropical feel.

Sand and palm trees are everywhere. Carly Caramanna

The lagoon even has bungalows similar to what you'd see in tropical resorts abroad.

The over-the-water bungalows are attached to private cabanas. Carly Caramanna

Located along a boardwalk, the property's flats are in an upscale building.

The Boardwalk Flats each sleep up to 11 people. Carly Caramanna

The flats have great views of Evermore Bay.

The view from one of the flats. Carly Caramanna

The homes are located along streets that mimic a beachy residential community.

Evermore streets are dotted with palm trees.Carly Caramanna

There are 69 homes, and they have from five to 11 bedrooms.

Homes can hold from 15 to 32 guests.Carly Caramanna

The kitchens are fully outfitted with high-end appliances.

The kitchens come with dishware and glassware, too. Carly Caramanna

Each bedroom has an en-suite bathroom.

Evermore house rentals have essentially nixed the concept of a primary bathroom. Carly Caramanna

The bathrooms are large, too.

Some bathrooms have colorful tiles. Carly Caramanna

The furnishings are more luxury hotel than vacation home.

Each home has a hotel-like feel. Carly Caramanna

The children's spaces are well-themed.

Some houses have classic arcade games. Carly Caramanna

Some homes come with a private movie theater, too.

Movie-theater rooms come with seats for adults and kids. Carly Caramanna

Every home has a private outdoor space.

Each rental home has outdoor space.Carly Caramanna

Homes also come with saltwater pools.

The saltwater pools are private. Carly Caramanna

Eleven-bedroom homes have a slide between floors.

Some houses come with a huge slide. Carly Caramanna

On-site dining options include a food hall and full-service restaurants.

The food hall has a pizzeria. Carly Caramanna

Evermore also has an on-site hotel that could be good for smaller groups of travelers.

If you want to stay along Evermore Bay but have a small group, try Conrad Orlando. Carly Caramanna

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