This stunning property in Windsor Island Resort is ideal for corporate housing, offering flexibility with multi-year leases and explicit subleasing options. The home is fully furnished, making it perfect for immediate occupancy by corporate tenants, academics, or traveling medical professionals. Its prime location provides easy access to local attractions, shopping, and dining, ensuring a convenient and enjoyable stay.
With its proximity to major hospitals and world-renowned attractions, this property is perfectly positioned for those seeking both work and leisure opportunities. The secure, gated community offers a wealth of amenities, including a brand-new clubhouse, fitness center, and recreational facilities, enhancing the living experience for all residents.
Property Features
• 8 Bedrooms / 6 Bathrooms: Spacious accommodations for large groups or families.
• Fully Furnished: Ready for immediate move-in with stylish furnishings.
• Pool and Spa: Enjoy a fully screened pool and spa for relaxation and entertainment.
• In Unit Laundry: Convenient laundry facilities within the home.
• Resort Amenities: Access to a clubhouse, fitness center, lazy river, and more.
"Davenport" is often a catch-all term for a massive vacation rental area south of Disney. It is crucial to check the specific jurisdiction because 95% of the popular short-term rental communities (like ChampionsGate, Solterra, Regal Palms) are actually in Unincorporated Polk County, not the small City of Davenport limits. The Unincorporated County is extremely friendly to short-term rentals, as its economy relies on them, but they enforce strict registration rules.
Key Requirements
- State License: You must obtain a Vacation Rental License from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
- County Tax Receipt: You must obtain a Local Business Tax Receipt (BTR) from the Polk County Tax Collector. This acts as your local "permit." You cannot get this until you have your State DBPR license.
- HOA is King: Almost every property in Davenport is in a Master-Planned Community with an HOA. While the county allows rentals, the specific HOA may have minimum stay requirements (e.g., 3 days, 7 days, or 30 days). You must verify the specific community's covenants.
Operational and Safety Standards
- Trash Rules: Polk County is strict about trash bins being left out. They must be stored out of sight on non-pickup days to avoid fines.
- Safety: You should have fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and emergency lighting. If the home has a pool, you must comply with the Florida Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act (door alarms or safety fence), which is a common failure point for inspections.
Tax Obligations
- Total Tax Rate: ~12% Total (7% State Sales/Surtax + 5% County Tourist Tax).
- Collection (Good News): Unlike Panama City Beach, Polk County HAS an agreement with Airbnb and Vrbo. These platforms DO collect and remit the 5% Tourist Development Tax (TDT) for you.
- Registration Trap: Even though Airbnb collects the tax, you are STILL REQUIRED to register for a Tourist Tax Account with the Polk County Tax Collector to report your revenue (even if it's $0 due because Airbnb paid it). Failure to register is a compliance violation.
Enforcement
- Fines: Operating without a Business Tax Receipt can lead to fines starting at $250.
- HOA Fines: Community HOAs often have their own "compliance officers" who patrol for parking and trash violations, issuing fines that go directly to the property owner (your landlord).
