The Dragon's Cave

Kids who are mad about dragons will want to move in permanently – the themed adventure bedroom, complete with a slide into bed, is the kind of detail that makes a family holiday. Beyond that room, this apartment sits within a sprawling 80-acre resort next door to Universal Orlando, where Aqua Bay water park, a Grand Pool, and a Topgolf swing suite are all on the doorstep. A private pool with a covered lanai and outdoor grill gives you a quieter retreat, and a daily shuttle runs to Disney World and Universal Orlando whenever the bigger thrills call.

Home truths:
* The kitchen and bathrooms come stocked with essentials to see you through your first evening, but you'll want to do a grocery shop early on to cover the rest of your stay.
* You'll have access to the on-site swimming pool, sports courts, playground, fitness centre and water park here. They're shared with the resort's other guests.
* Your host offers free round-trip shuttle services to Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World. You'll need to reserve seats in advance – speak with your host for more information.
* The swimming pool isn't fenced.