Windsor Hills vs Vista Cay is a question of which part of Orlando you want to be near. Both offer condo-style vacation rentals with full kitchens and resort pools. Vista Cay is next to the Orange County Convention Center near International Drive and Universal. Windsor Hills sits right next to Walt Disney World.
Vista Cay's strengths
Vista Cay is a strong choice for convention trips and for Universal or SeaWorld-focused vacations. It offers 2- and 3-bedroom condos and townhomes, several pools, hot tubs, a splash pad, a fitness center and a game room. Depending on the unit and rental program, Vista Cay may charge a separate fee for amenity access.
Location: pick the park you'll visit most
If your trip is mostly Disney, location decides it. Windsor Hills sits off Old Lake Wilson Road on Disney's southwest edge: Disney property is roughly 5 to 10 minutes away, and Magic Kingdom is usually about 10 to 12 minutes, depending on traffic. From the International Drive area, Disney days usually start with a longer drive on busier roads. See how close Windsor Hills is to Disney.
Condo living at Windsor Hills
Windsor Hills condos come in 2- and 3-bedroom layouts with full kitchens, and many have balconies. Some pool-view condos look straight out over the lagoon pool and water park. And if you need more room, Windsor Hills also has townhouses with private splash pools and houses and villas with private pools.
Resort amenities compared
- Water park. Sir Windsor's AquaVenture water park has dueling racer slides, more slides and a giant splash pad.
- Heated lagoon pool with a hot tub and a separate toddler pool.
- Clubhouse. A movie theater, games room, fitness center and the Marketplace & Grill in the clubhouse.
- Setting. A gated resort with quiet streets, away from the International Drive traffic.
Who each resort suits
Windsor Hills suits families whose trip centers on Disney and who want a water park to come back to. Vista Cay suits convention travelers and families focused on Universal, SeaWorld and International Drive.
The verdict
Vista Cay is a smart pick near the convention center. For a Disney vacation, Windsor Hills puts you right next to the parks with more to do when you get back. See Windsor Hills' location or book direct with a Windsor Hills owner.
