How Much Does It Cost To Stay At One Of These Vacation Homes/Luxury Estates & Retreats?
Nightly rates (entire property)
- Sweet Escape: $1,195 off-peak · $1,395–$1,545 peak
- Great Escape Lakeside: $1,395–$1,545 off-peak · $1,595–$1,745 peak
- Great Escape Parkside: $1,100–$2,295 per night
- Lake Louisa Chateau: $1,100–$2,295 per night
- Ever After Estate: $1,985–$3,135 most of the year
- Thanksgiving / Christmas / New Year's: $1,895–$2,995 for all properties
Add-ons: $888 departure cleaning · 11% tax · $288–$488 amenities fee
Per person: From about $35/night on weekends with 45+ guests.
Last-minute specials sometimes appear on each property's Facebook page or website. Get an exact quote on our rates & availability page.
When Is Peak Season?
- Peak: Memorial Day weekend → end of the 3rd weekend in August
- Mid: mid-February → late April, plus most of October
- Non-peak: everything else (we still get busy though)
Rates fluctuate with demand & availability — the numbers above are guidelines. Ever After Estate and The Lake Louisa Chateau stay relatively flat year-round.
Use our Rates & Availability calculator to price your exact dates.
What Is The Booking Process?
Simple — use the RESERVE button on this site, or on any of the individual property sites:
Deposit payment options: credit card, electronic check, PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, wire transfer, or direct deposit.
How Far In Advance Can I Book?
- Up to 3 years in advance
- Most clients book 8–14 months out
- Some book 2–3 years out
- Last-minute is also possible when calendars open up
If you're sure about your dates, reserve as soon as you can — before someone else does.
See ONE calendar covering ALL of our homes on a single screen.
Can I Have A Wedding Or Event On These Properties?
Yes! For events of more than 55 people, you'll need to book one of:
- The Ever After Estate (wedding info)
- Great Escape Lakeside (wedding info)
- Great Escape Parkside (wedding info)
Sweet Escape allows small weddings and partners with neighboring "Bridlewood" for larger ones — see the Sweet Escape wedding page.
Requirements:
- Event fee applies for stays of fewer than 7 nights
- Event insurance policy required
Which Of Your Estates Is Best For An All-Adults Group? Which Is Best For Small Children?
All of them. Every estate has features loved by every age group.
- Small children, kids, & teens have all loved The Ever After Estate
- All-adult corporate groups have reported having the "best time of their lives" at The Sweet Escape
- The reverse is also true at both
- Great Escape Lakeside, Great Escape Parkside, and Lake Louisa Chateau are all hits across age groups too
Every property has elements designed to be unforgettable for all ages.
Which Is Better? Great Escape Lakeside or Parkside? Sweet Escape? Lake Louisa Chateau? Ever After Estate?
There is no bad choice — we only represent the best. Most guests stay at one and then try another on their next visit. The main differences:
Great Escape Lakeside vs. Parkside (next door to each other):
- Lakeside has the lake (kayaks, boats, dock); a bigger waterslide; one escape room; soccer billiards & human foosball; Pac-Man, Mind Games, and Pictionary bedrooms
- Parkside has 2 extra bedrooms; 2 escape rooms; giant inflatable darts; a bigger lazy river; Twister, Xbox/PS5, "Games Gone Wild," and Ms. Pac-Man bedrooms
Sweet Escape: VR gaming, huge family night club, indoor sauna, multiple kitchens.
The Lake Louisa Chateau & The Ever After Estate: set on dozens of acres each — full retreat experiences.
Do These Estate Vacation Home Rentals Come With Linens? How About Kitchenware & Utensils?
Absolutely. Each property is stocked with:
- Plenty of sheets, pillows, and towels
- Silverware service for dozens of guests
- Cookware, coffee makers, and Keurigs
Do You Offer Military or Florida Resident Discounts?
Sorry, no — and here's why:
- Discount programs (AAA, military, etc.) are typically associated with hotels, which have many rooms and can designate some for discounts.
- We manage whole-estate vacation rentals. When you book one of our properties, you get the entire place to yourselves — there's no separate set of rooms we could discount.
What If I Want Someone To Do The Cooking For Us While We're There?
Several catering and chef services are approved to work at our properties — all with consistently rave reviews from guests.
See the full list HERE — it also includes:
- Massage therapists
- Photographers
- Entertainment options
Are All The Estates Close To Each Other?
All located around Clermont, FL — just outside Orlando, close to the major attractions.
- Great Escape Lakeside & Parkside: walking distance from each other (minutes apart)
- Ever After Estate: about a 5k from GE Lakeside's front gate
- Lake Louisa Chateau: about the same distance away
- Sweet Escape: about 15 minutes north by car
Do You Offer Any Trip Insurance?
We refer clients to an affiliate that offers multiple Trip Insurance options to protect your deposit (e.g., if you have to cancel last minute for health reasons).
Click HERE to see your options.
What If Our Organization Is Sales Tax Exempt?
No problem — on the reservation form:
- Check the "sales tax exemption status" box
- Upload your tax exempt form via our client reservation manager
Can I Visit The Homes Prior To Booking?
Occasionally we allow site visits between guests.
- Tour length: ~45–60 minutes
- Fee: $285 ($200 refunded at booking)
- To request: use the "Contact Us" link to check availability
Alternative — view any estate online:
- Go to the individual property's website, hover over PHOTOS, and pick any room or area to see photos, videos, and fully interactive 360° virtual tours
- Click the FLOOR PLAN button on that property's home page (or email us for one)