About Daniels Landing Neighborhood
Daniels Landing is a gated townhome community in the central section of Winter Garden, sandwiched between Daniels Road and Winter Garden Vineland Road (CR-535) just south of Florida's Turnpike. The community was developed in 2004 and largely completed by 2005, making it one of the more established townhome enclaves in the 34787 ZIP code. Homes are arranged along Daniels Landing Circle, Harbor Shore Lane, and Deepcove Road, with a mix of interior and end-unit townhomes accessed by private rear alleys.
The community is built around shared amenities — a clubhouse with fitness center, a community pool, a playground, and a nature path that gives residents a quiet break from the surrounding commercial corridor. The gated entrance and townhome density make this a different proposition from the larger single-family subdivisions further west; this is closer to a lock-and-leave lifestyle community than a traditional Florida suburb.
Daniels Landing's central position on the Daniels Road corridor is its single biggest practical advantage. Residents are minutes from the 80+ stores at Winter Garden Village, the full-service emergency and surgical care at AdventHealth Winter Garden, and the historic Downtown Winter Garden district anchored by Plant Street. The townhome footprint and price point make this an entry point for buyers who want a 34787 address without single-family lot maintenance.
📊 Quick Facts
🏘️ Townhome Features
Townhomes in Daniels Landing are two-story floor plans with attached one-car garages accessed from rear private alleys, which gives the streetscape a pedestrian-friendly front-yard orientation. End units offer additional natural light from side-facing windows.
- Interior: Open downstairs living/dining/kitchen layouts with bedrooms upstairs
- Outdoor space: Screened patios on most units; some offer water or tree-line views
- Garage: Single-car attached, rear-alley access
- Exterior: Irrigation systems, sidewalks throughout the community
🚪 Gated Community & Lock-and-Leave Lifestyle
Daniels Landing operates as a gated community, which appeals to buyers prioritizing security, controlled access, and a low-maintenance ownership profile. The townhome format combined with HOA-managed exterior maintenance makes this a frequent pick for first-time buyers, downsizers, investors, and second-home owners who want a Central Florida base without lawn-care obligations.
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Daniels Landing Location & Connections
Daniels Landing sits in the central retail corridor of Winter Garden, bounded by Daniels Road on the west and Winter Garden Vineland Road (CR-535) on the east, with Florida's Turnpike forming the northern edge of the broader area. The community's interior streets — Daniels Landing Circle, Harbor Shore Lane, and Deepcove Road — connect via a single gated entrance to the Daniels Road corridor.
Position-wise, Daniels Landing puts residents at the intersection of two useful arteries: the Daniels Road / CR-535 north-south spine connecting the retail corridor to historic downtown, and the SR 50 / Turnpike east-west corridor connecting 34787 to Orlando and Clermont. The SR 429 (Daniel Webster Western Beltway) sits a few miles east, completing the highway triangle that gives this part of the city its commuter advantage.
🏘️ Adjacent Neighborhoods & Areas
- The Orchard — to the west
- Bradford Creek — to the south
- Deerfield Place — to the east across Daniels Road
- Commercial development — to the north along the Turnpike frontage
- AdventHealth Winter Garden Hospital area — within a half-mile north along Daniels Road / Fowler Grove Boulevard
Surrounding roadways include Daniels Road, Winter Garden Vineland Road (CR-535), Florida's Turnpike, and SR 429 (Daniel Webster Western Beltway). Internal streets include Daniels Landing Circle, Harbor Shore Lane, and Deepcove Road.
🚗 Detailed Commute Times
- Downtown Orlando: ~25–30 minutes (~15 miles via SR 408 or SR 50)
- UCF Campus: ~35–40 minutes (~25 miles via SR 408)
- Walt Disney World: ~20 minutes (~12 miles via SR 429 South)
- Universal Orlando: ~20–25 minutes (~14 miles)
- SeaWorld Orlando: ~25 minutes (~17 miles)
- Cocoa Beach: ~60–70 minutes (~70 miles via SR 528 / FL-528)
- Lake Nona Medical City: ~35–40 minutes (~25 miles via SR 417)
- Clermont: ~20 minutes (~13 miles west on SR 50)
✈️ Airport Access
- Orlando International Airport (MCO): ~30–35 minutes (~22 miles via SR 429 South to SR 417)
- Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB): ~45 minutes (~35 miles via SR 429 North)
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Daniels Landing Amenities & Lifestyle
The Daniels Landing lifestyle is defined by location: a quiet, gated townhome interior steps away from one of Winter Garden's most active retail and healthcare corridors. Residents use the on-site amenities — pool, clubhouse, fitness center, playground — for daily routine, then drive a few minutes for everything else.
The neighborhood appeals to buyers who want a 34787 ZIP code address with townhome ownership economics and walkable access to Winter Garden's retail and hospital infrastructure. It is not a downtown-walkable neighborhood like the Plant Street townhomes, but it is far closer to daily errands than the lakefront single-family communities further out.
🏊 Neighborhood Amenities
Amenities found within Daniels Landing:
- Gated, controlled-access entry
- Community swimming pool
- Clubhouse
- Fitness center
- Playground
- Nature path / walking trail
- HOA-maintained common areas and exterior landscaping
🛍️ Shopping & Services
Daniels Landing sits within a half-mile of Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves, the 80+ store open-air lifestyle center that serves as the regional shopping anchor for 34787. Grocery options including Publix, Walmart, ALDI, and Target are within a short drive along SR 50 and the Daniels Road corridor.
For comprehensive shopping information: View our Winter Garden Shopping Guide →
🍽️ Restaurants
Daily dining options surround the community via Winter Garden Village and the SR 50 corridor — sit-down chains, fast-casual, and grocery prepared foods are minutes away. For destination dining, residents drive 5–10 minutes to historic Plant Street downtown, home to Plant Street Market and Crooked Can Brewing and the Edgewater Hotel tasting room.
For comprehensive restaurant information: View our Winter Garden Restaurants Guide →
🎭 Arts & Culture
Winter Garden's arts and culture scene is concentrated in the historic downtown district about five minutes north of Daniels Landing — anchored by the restored 1935 Garden Theatre, the Winter Garden Heritage Museum, and the SOBO Art Gallery.
For comprehensive arts & culture information: View our Winter Garden Arts & Culture Guide →
🏃 Health & Wellness
Daniels Landing's closest full-service hospital is AdventHealth Winter Garden, located on Fowler Grove Boulevard within walking-and-driving distance of the community. Orlando Health's Health Central Hospital in neighboring Ocoee is a secondary option.
For comprehensive health & wellness information: View our Winter Garden Hospitals Guide →
🌳 Parks & Recreation
The West Orange Trail runs through Winter Garden a short drive north, offering 22+ miles of paved cycling and walking corridor. Newton Park on Lake Apopka provides the city's downtown lakefront access point.
For comprehensive parks & recreation information: View our Winter Garden Parks & Recreation Guide →
⚽ Sports & Athletics
Private golf, tennis, and pickleball are available at West Orange Country Club. City of Winter Garden athletic programs offer youth basketball, football, soccer, and baseball leagues for residents.
For comprehensive sports & athletics information: View our Winter Garden Sports & Athletics Guide →
🎉 Fun Things to Do
The Winter Garden Farmers Market runs Saturdays in historic downtown and is voted among the best in the U.S. Fridays on the Plaza offers a free weekly outdoor concert series during the cooler months.
For comprehensive events & activities information: View our Winter Garden Events & Things To Do Guide →
🎓 Schools
Daniels Landing is likely zoned for the following Orange County Public Schools — verify current attendance zones with OCPS before purchase:
- Elementary: William S. Maxey Elementary (the hub school zone mapping for the SR 50 / Daniels Road corridor lists Maxey or Tildenville Elementary — Maxey is most commonly cited for Daniels Landing specifically)
- Middle: SunRidge Middle School
- High: West Orange High School
Note: School assignments are subject to change. Always verify current zoning directly with OCPS before relying on school zones in a purchase decision.
For comprehensive school information: View our Winter Garden Schools Guide →
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Daniels Landing HOA & CDD Information
Daniels Landing operates under a standard townhome HOA structure, with fees covering exterior maintenance, gated entry, and shared community amenities. As a 2004–2005 build pre-dating most of the CDD-era developments in the wider Winter Garden / Horizon West area, Daniels Landing is not currently reported to carry a CDD assessment — buyers should confirm this with us before closing.
💰 HOA Fees & Management Contact
HOA fees and management company information often change. Please contact us and we will be happy to provide you with the current HOA fee, payment schedule, and direct contact information for the HOA management company. We can also check for you to see if there are any current or upcoming special assessments.
📋 What HOA Fees Cover
Townhome HOA fees in Daniels Landing typically cover items that single-family HOA fees do not — exterior maintenance is a major component. Coverage typically includes:
- Gated entry maintenance and access control
- Exterior building maintenance for townhome units (verify scope with HOA documents)
- Roof maintenance and replacement reserves (verify in HOA documents)
- Community pool and clubhouse upkeep
- Fitness center operation and maintenance
- Playground and nature path upkeep
- Common area landscaping and irrigation
- Master insurance for shared structures and common areas
- Reserve fund contributions
Townhome HOA coverage varies significantly by community — confirm what is and is not covered in the HOA disclosure documents before purchase.
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