Gulf Coast

Florida's Gulf Coast

Marco Beach, Florida's Gulf Coast - The Villa Company hand picked Florida Holiday Villas on Gulf Coast Florida

Florida's Gulf Coast - Overview

The Gulf Coast of Florida is an almost secret destination; far removed from the action and bright lights surrounding Orlando and the central Florida's theme parks. The Gulf Coast offers the opportunity to relax and enjoy some of the world's finest beaches lapped by warm and clear ocean waters; beautiful, sophisticated Florida resorts where sport, the arts and fine dining hold most visitors' attention.

Florida's Gulf Coast - hand picked Florida holiday villas from the Villa Company

In our view, we have chosen villas in the best locations along the Gulf coast, and these may not always be the most well known areas that everyone has heard of. The locations of our Florida holiday villas between Clearwater and Englewood are within a two hour drive of Orlando, so guests here can enjoy the best of both worlds - Gulf coast serenity with fun-filled Orlando/Kissimmee.

Florida - The Villa Company hand picked Florida Holiday Villas on Gulf Coast Florida

To the south of Clearwater in Indian Shores, away from the busiest areas, we offer 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments right on the beach. The beautiful islands off Sarasota are our next port of call, Anna Maria, Longboat Key and Siesta Key all offer up market Florida holiday villas with private pools and apartments in wonderful settings; all within easy reach of fabulous Gulf Coast beaches. Just to the south of Sarasota, the exclusive island of Casey Key is a hidden gem with its wonderful beach and beautiful waterside villas.

Seasoned visitor or your first villa holiday on Florida's Gulf Coast?

Perhaps our most frequent recommendation for first time Gulf Coast visitors is the Venice area together with Lemon Bay and Englewood. Here at the Villa Company we feature some very high quality Florida holiday villas that offer remarkable value for money when you consider that many are just a short walk from uncrowded, sandy, Gulf Coast beaches, where you can enjoy a traditional Florida family holiday.

Further south, our Florida holiday villa selection in Fort Myers and Cape Coral give great value for money in the area and the highest quality. From here you can explore the islands of Sanibel and Captiva without paying the high prices expected on the islands - of course we can also advise on island properties although it's mostly apartments that are available for weekly holiday rental.

Indian Shores, Florida's Gulf Coast - The Villa Company hand picked Florida Holiday Villas on Gulf Coast Florida

Our final stop before the Keys is at Naples and its neighbour Marco Island. These are very cosmopolitan and genteel destinations for the well heeled, with all the sophistication the clientele expects.

Gulf Coast Florida - climate and when to go:

The Gulf Coast has an immense attraction for Americans who enjoy extended stays during the winter months to escape the cold and snow in the northern states. Here, along the Gulf Coast, you'll enjoy the best of the warm sunny Florida weather, even while the UK shivers in winter. January to April is the peak season and, whilst prices are still reasonable for Europeans, finding availability can be difficult so ensure you book early.

This week's weather in Florida

Friday - heavy showers, 30°C. Saturday - heavy showers, 31°C. Sunday - sunny, 33°C. Monday - light showers, 33°C. Tuesday - heavy showers, 32°C.