Off-site condo style hotels with balcony/patio

[theotherblonde]

Hi Everyone,

I am looking for recommendations in the Kissimmee/Orlando area for off-site Disney hotels that are like condos with a balcony or patio.

I have looked at regal oaks and The Grove resort but, are there any similar. I have seen some nice places on airbnb but seems a bit dodgy booking through them for Florida or so I have read.

I was looking into a villa but, can't see any booking websites that don't require a lot of money up-front. On-site would be the best but, I just can't afford the deluxe resorts sadly at this time and I need a balcony or more space. DVC is also up-front cost or 50% payment and I want to be able to pay it up as I intend to go in 2022.

I think in the future I could probably swing a deluxe on-site but, I am starting maternity leave (SMP only ) in April and I just need to be realistic about what we can afford for our 2022 trip.

Can I also ask, if anyone has experiences of off-site, where you stayed etc. I like the idea of having somewhere to relax when not in the parks and we also intend to do 1 day at universal, Sea world and maybe the Kennedy Space Centre.