Vacation Rentals in Gulf Coast Central, Florida

Get back to Nature by choosing a vacation on Florida's Nature Coast. Spanning 8 counties along the Florida Central Gulf Coast, this region provides thrills and adventure unlike any you'll find at the theme parks of Central Florida or at the beaches of the Panhandle. Central Gulf Coast Florida vacation rentals put you in the middle of it all in this region of recreation and conservation.

• For help planning your trip, check out our detailed Florida Travel Guide.

Where you stay on the Nature Coast in Florida will depend on how you want to spend your time each day. If white, sandy beaches and emerald Gulf waters are your thing, consider Longboat Key house rentals or Clearwater Beach condo rentals. If you'd prefer to take advantage of the Nature Coast's fabulous fishing spots or want to swim with the manatees, Crystal River rentals and Homosassa vacation rentals are great locations to start each day's adventures. Whatever vista you want to look out on each day, you'll find that Nature Coast vacation rentals provide you with something you won't find in Central Gulf Coast hotels -- a sense of being at home.

Florida's Central Gulf Coast vacation homes offer all of the conveniences of home, including fully equipped kitchens, cable or satellite TV, Internet access, and separate bedrooms, which can turn an ordinary family vacation into a wonderful experience. Many Central Gulf rentals have added luxuries, such as swimming pools, Jacuzzis, and private boat slips. No other Central Gulf Coast lodging option allows you to vacation in luxury while feeling like a local at the same time.

Once you visit the Nature Coast of Florida, you'll want to come back again and again. And Vacation Rentals.com has the vacation home you will long to return to each year.

Sarasota beach rentals and Siesta Key condo rentals are great options if you are looking for alternatives to a hotel while on your outdoor adventure. Tampa vacation homes provide easy accessibility to local theme parks during your stay in Florida.

Remember, when it comes to affordable yet luxurious vacation houses, Florida is a great place to start looking!

Sites and Tours to see:

Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay
Adventure Island Water Park in Tampa
Botanical Gardens
Big Cat Habitat in Sarasota
Museum of Science and Industry in Tampa
Jungle Gardens in Sarasota
Classic Car Museum in Sarasota
Dolphin Cruise in Clearwater Beach
Parasailing