Balmoral Resort

Balmoral Resort is a short-term rental (STR) resort community in Haines City, Polk County, developed and managed by DeLex Hospitality. The community is purpose-built for vacation home ownership and short-term rental operation — all homes within Balmoral are permitted for STR use under the community's governing documents and Polk County's zoning. The resort features a large amenity complex including a lazy river, resort-style pool, splash pad, clubhouse with food and beverage service, and organized activities. Homes range from 3-bedroom townhomes to 8-bedroom single-family homes designed to accommodate larger vacation groups. Balmoral's proximity to Walt Disney World, Universal, and other Orlando attractions — approximately 20–25 minutes north on US-27 or US-192 — drives its rental demand.

Balmoral's price range spans the typical vacation home investor spectrum for the Polk County Disney-corridor market. Townhomes (3–4 bedrooms) run $350K–$500K. Smaller single-family vacation homes (4–5 bedrooms) run $450K–$650K. Larger single-family homes (6–8 bedrooms designed for group rentals) run $600K–$950K+. Premium positions with pool and conservation backing run higher. Prices reflect both the real estate value and the embedded STR operating infrastructure — all homes at Balmoral include HOA-managed amenity access, community management, and proximity to Balmoral's on-site rental management operation. The community competes with Storey Lake, Solterra, and Champions Gate for the vacation home investor market.

Yes — Balmoral Resort is specifically zoned and governed for short-term rental use. All homes within the community are permitted for STR operation under Polk County's tourist development zoning and the community's HOA governing documents. Owners can self-manage rentals (listing on Airbnb, VRBO, etc.) or use Balmoral's on-site rental management program operated by DeLex Hospitality, which handles guest services, housekeeping, and booking for a management fee. The community's resort amenity infrastructure — lazy river, splash pad, clubhouse — is a key marketing feature that drives rental demand over standard vacation home inventory in the area. Ask Ryan for current occupancy rate ranges and management fee structures from the available data.

Balmoral Resort in Haines City is approximately 20–25 minutes from Walt Disney World's main gate via US-192 west toward Kissimmee or US-27 north. Universal Orlando is approximately 35–40 minutes north. SeaWorld is approximately 30 minutes north. LEGOLAND Florida — Winter Haven's major attraction — is approximately 10–15 minutes east. The community's position in Haines City on the US-192 corridor places it in the heart of Central Florida's tourist demand zone. I-4's Osceola Parkway interchange is approximately 15–20 minutes north, providing expressway access to both coasts. The Polk Parkway (SR-570) connects west to Lakeland and Tampa approximately 30 minutes.

Balmoral Resort HOA fees are higher than typical residential communities because they fund the resort amenity complex — lazy river, pool, splash pad, clubhouse operations, and community management. HOA fees vary by product type (townhome vs. single-family) and typically run $600–$900+ per month in total assessments. The community may also be subject to Community Development District (CDD) assessments, which appear as a line item on property tax bills and fund infrastructure bonds. Investors evaluating Balmoral should model HOA and CDD costs as operating expenses against rental income projections. Ask Ryan for current fee schedules for specific homes as they vary within the community.