About Solara Resort Neighborhood
Solara Resort is a purpose-built short-term vacation rental and resort-eligible residential community located in the far western Westside corridor of Kissimmee, accessed from Westside Boulevard near the intersections of Sunset Palms Terrace and Hilton Ridge Avenue. Developed by Mattamy Homes — one of North America's largest privately owned homebuilders — the community launched in 2017 and has grown to approximately 549 total homesites across a range of floor plans from townhomes to expansive single-family pool villas.
The community's defining feature is its 18-acre amenity campus, which rivals dedicated resort hotels in scope and quality. At the center of this complex is a 13,000-square-foot clubhouse housing the Solstice Bar & Grill (poolside restaurant and bar), a full-service fitness center, a teen center with multi-sport simulator, a coffee bar, an ice cream parlor, a sundries shop, and a yoga lawn. The outdoor amenity zone includes a zero-entry grand pool with cabanas, a FlowRider® wave surf simulator, water slides, a children's splash pad, a soccer field, full-sized basketball court, and sand volleyball courts — an amenity package that positions Solara among the most generously equipped resort communities in the Kissimmee market.
Floor plans at Solara range from approximately 1,982 to 4,760 square feet with 4 to 9 bedrooms, making the larger homes well-suited for groups and families seeking a full vacation villa experience. Every home includes a private swimming pool as standard, and many include themed game rooms, home theaters, and professionally decorated interiors that are move-in or rental-ready from day one. The community operates under 24/7 gated security, and the HOA — managed by Leland Management — oversees the resort-wide amenity complex, giving owners and rental guests continuous access to all facilities.
For investors, Solara's combination of brand-new construction, resort-grade amenities, Disney proximity, and legal short-term rental eligibility creates a compelling income-generation platform. For families seeking a permanent or seasonal home, the on-site resort lifestyle means entertainment is always a short walk away — no car required for pool days, fitness, or a casual dinner. There is no Community Development District (CDD) fee applicable to Solara; for more on what CDDs are, see our guide: What's a CDD?
📊 Quick Facts
🏡 Home Features & Floor Plans
Solara Resort offers a diverse range of Mattamy Homes floor plans, all with private pools as standard. Key plans include:
- Bayside: 1,962 sq ft — 2 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, private pool
- Clearwater: 2,090 sq ft — 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, private pool
- Delray: 2,294 sq ft — 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, private pool
- Laguna: 2,748 sq ft — 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, two-story, private pool
- Laguna II: Two-story — 6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, private pool
- Malibu II: 7 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, private pool
- Bali: 3,505 sq ft — 7 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, private pool
- Cabo II: 4,139 sq ft — 8 bedrooms, 6 baths, private pool
All homes include private screened pools, spacious open-concept living areas, fully equipped kitchens, and are available furnished or unfurnished. Many resale homes are professionally decorated with themed bedrooms and game rooms configured for maximum rental appeal.
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Solara Resort Location & Connections
Solara Resort is located in the far western portion of Kissimmee's Westside corridor, off Westside Boulevard near Sunset Palms Terrace, Hilton Ridge Avenue, and Carey Palm Circle. This position places the community in the heart of the Four Corners resort zone — the area where Osceola, Orange, Polk, and Lake counties converge — which is home to one of the greatest concentrations of vacation resort communities in Central Florida.
Solara's highway access is exceptional. US-192 (W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway) provides the primary east-west corridor, connecting Solara to the Walt Disney World resort area and to downtown Kissimmee. SR-429 (Daniel Webster Western Beltway) is nearby and provides fast connections northward to Winter Garden, Apopka, and I-4 — or southbound toward the Reunion area and eventually I-4 near Celebration. This combination of US-192 and SR-429 access makes Solara one of the most highway-connected resort communities in the Kissimmee Westside zone, giving residents and guests easy reach of the full Orlando metro. The SR-429 Expressway is a key route for commuters and travelers alike.
🏘️ Adjacent Neighborhoods & Areas
- Windsor at Westside — luxury gated resort community adjacent to Solara
- Murano at Westside — Westside corridor modern community
- Magnolia at Westside — Westside corridor community near Disney
- Happy Trails — Westside corridor residential community
- Conservation land and wetlands — natural buffers to the south and west providing wildlife habitat and open views
The community's western and southern edges border conservation land and wetlands, which provide natural privacy and an open, park-like setting around portions of the resort campus. Westside Boulevard, Sunset Palms Terrace, and US-192 provide the primary road infrastructure for the area.
🚗 Detailed Commute Times
- Walt Disney World: Approximately 10–15 minutes (8–10 miles)
- Universal Orlando Resort: Approximately 25–30 minutes (20–22 miles)
- SeaWorld Orlando: Approximately 20–25 minutes (16–18 miles)
- Downtown Orlando: Approximately 35–45 minutes (27–30 miles)
- Lake Nona Medical City: Approximately 40–50 minutes (30–35 miles)
- Cocoa Beach: Approximately 70–80 minutes (65–70 miles)
- UCF Campus: Approximately 45–55 minutes (36–40 miles)
- Kissimmee Lakefront Park: Approximately 25–30 minutes (16–18 miles)
- Winter Garden (via SR-429 north): Approximately 25–30 minutes (22–25 miles)
- Four Corners Area (US-192 / US-27): Approximately 5 minutes (2–4 miles)
✈️ Airport Access
- Orlando International Airport (MCO): Approximately 35–45 minutes (approximately 45 km / 28 miles)
- Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM): Approximately 25–30 minutes (15–18 miles)
- Orlando Executive Airport (ORL): Approximately 40–50 minutes (28–32 miles)
- Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB): Approximately 60–75 minutes (55–60 miles)
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Solara Resort Amenities & Lifestyle
Solara Resort was designed from the ground up to deliver a full resort experience within the gates of a residential community. The lifestyle here is defined by the 18-acre amenity complex at its center, which provides daily access to pools, dining, fitness, sports, and entertainment without requiring owners or guests to leave the property. This is the defining characteristic that separates Solara from comparable vacation-home communities in the Westside corridor — the quality and breadth of on-site amenities is genuinely resort-grade.
Beyond the gates, Kissimmee's Westside corridor provides immediate access to world-class theme parks, outlet shopping, golf courses, dining, and the natural spaces of the Four Corners area. Residents and guests who tire of the on-site resort can step outside and find the full Orlando entertainment ecosystem within minutes. The location between US-192 and SR-429 also ensures that residents who work or study in Orlando, Winter Garden, or Lake Nona have highway access in every direction.
🏊 Neighborhood Amenities
Amenities within Solara Resort include:
- 13,000-square-foot resort clubhouse
- FlowRider® wave surf simulator — a rare on-site feature in residential communities
- Grand zero-entry resort pool with cabanas and sun loungers
- Multiple waterslides
- Children's splash pad and water play area
- Solstice Bar & Grill — poolside restaurant and full-service bar
- Coffee bar and ice cream parlor
- Sundries shop for quick snacks and essentials
- Full-sized soccer field
- Full-sized basketball court
- Sand volleyball courts
- Modern fitness center
- Teen center with multi-sport simulator
- Yoga lawn
- Children's playground
- Private pool included with every home
- 24/7 guarded gated entry
🛍️ Shopping & Services
Solara's location near US-192 and US-27 places it within easy reach of the Four Corners area's extensive retail corridor. The Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets and Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores provide designer outlet shopping within a short drive. Flamingo Crossings is also accessible nearby. Grocery stores, pharmacies, and everyday services are available along US-192 and US-27. The Loop Shopping Center on John Young Parkway offers broader retail options for residents making longer trips into the Kissimmee core.
For comprehensive shopping information: View our Kissimmee Shopping Guide →
🍽️ Restaurants
The on-site Solstice Bar & Grill serves as the community's primary dining venue for owners and guests who prefer to stay within the resort. For those venturing out, US-192 along the Irlo Bronson corridor provides extensive dining options including casual chains, family restaurants, and the legendary dinner show district — including Medieval Times and Capone's. Downtown Kissimmee's thriving Broadway dining scene and the city's celebrated Latin cuisine corridor are accessible for residents seeking more diverse culinary options.
For comprehensive restaurant information: View our Kissimmee Restaurants & Dining Guide →
🎭 Arts & Culture
Kissimmee's cultural anchors are accessible from Solara. Osceola Arts hosts professional theater, concerts, and community programs near downtown Kissimmee. Pioneer Village at Shingle Creek offers a living history museum experience preserving Old Florida heritage. The Florida Mosaic arts festival and lakefront art markets bring cultural programming throughout the year. For art lovers in Central Florida, Disney Springs also offers galleries, world-class dining, and live entertainment just minutes away.
For comprehensive arts & culture information: View our Kissimmee Arts & Culture Guide →
🏃 Health & Wellness
Within Solara, the fitness center and yoga lawn provide daily wellness options. For medical care, AdventHealth Kissimmee and HCA Florida Osceola Hospital serve Kissimmee residents and are accessible from the Westside corridor. Urgent care clinics along US-192 and US-27 provide convenient non-emergency care close to the community. The Bob Makinson Aquatic Center offers community aquatics programming in central Kissimmee.
For comprehensive health & wellness information: View our Kissimmee Health & Wellness Guide →
🌳 Parks & Recreation
The conservation land and wetlands bordering Solara's western and southern edges provide a natural environment backdrop immediately adjacent to the resort. Beyond the community, Shingle Creek Regional Park — the headwaters of the Everglades system — offers kayaking, hiking, and wildlife observation. Kissimmee Lakefront Park & Big Toho Marina on Lake Tohopekaliga provides boating, fishing, and waterfront access. Wild Florida airboat and wildlife tours are accessible from the broader Four Corners area.
For comprehensive parks & recreation information: View our Kissimmee Parks & Recreation Guide →
⚽ Sports & Athletics
Within Solara's gates, sports amenities include a full-sized soccer field, basketball court, sand volleyball courts, the FlowRider® surf simulator, and a fitness center. The broader Kissimmee area offers golf at Falcon's Fire and Oaks National — championship public courses — as well as the private Kissimmee Bay Country Club. Find the complete guide to championship golf in Kissimmee, plus pickleball, tennis, and youth sports throughout Osceola County.
For comprehensive sports & athletics information: View our Kissimmee Sports & Athletics Guide →
🎉 Fun Things to Do
Solara Resort's location is exceptional for entertainment access. Walt Disney World is approximately 8–10 miles away, while Universal Studios Orlando and SeaWorld are within 25–30 minutes. Kissimmee's theme park proximity is unmatched. Gatorland, Old Town Kissimmee, Sunset Walk, and Island H2O Water Park are all accessible. Disney Springs offers shopping, dining, and entertainment without a park ticket.
For comprehensive events & activities information: View our Kissimmee Events & Things To Do Guide →
🎓 Schools
Solara Resort is zoned for Osceola County public schools. Typical assignments for the 34747 ZIP code include:
- Elementary: Westside K-8 School (verify with district)
- Middle: Westside K-8 or Celebration High School feeder zone (verify with district)
- High: Celebration High School or Gateway High School (verify with district)
⚠️ Publisher note: School zone assignments in the 34747 ZIP code — particularly at the high school level — should be verified directly with the Osceola County School District before publishing or advising buyers. Celebration vs. Gateway assignments in the western Westside corridor have been inconsistent across third-party sources.
For comprehensive school information: View our Kissimmee Schools & Education Guide →
Osceola County also offers countywide specialty schools including NeoCity Academy (STEM magnet) and the Osceola County School for the Arts, both accepting students by audition or application from throughout the county.
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How Solara Resort Compares
The Kissimmee Westside corridor is home to several world-class vacation resort communities, and Solara distinguishes itself through the breadth and quality of its on-site amenity package — particularly the FlowRider® surf simulator, which is rare in residential communities of any size. Compared to nearby resort communities, Solara tends to attract buyers who prioritize community-level amenity quality alongside their home's private pool and rental income potential.
The table below compares Solara Resort against two well-known neighboring resort communities to help buyers understand where Solara fits in the market.
| Feature | Solara Resort | Windsor at Westside | Magnolia at Westside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2017–Present | 2016–Present | 2016–Present |
| Builder | Mattamy Homes | Various | Meritage Homes |
| Vacation Rental Eligible | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gated | Yes — 24/7 guard | Yes | Yes |
| FlowRider® Surf Simulator | Yes | No | No |
| On-Site Restaurant | Yes — Solstice Bar & Grill | No | No |
| Home Sizes | 1,982–4,760 sq ft | Varies | Varies |
| Private Pool Included | Yes — every home | Most homes | Most homes |
💡 Value Proposition: Solara Resort's standout advantage is its on-site resort infrastructure — particularly the FlowRider® surf simulator and Solstice Bar & Grill, which create a genuine hospitality experience within the community gates. For investors seeking maximum rental appeal or families who want resort amenities without leaving home, Solara is among the most fully equipped options in the Kissimmee Westside market.
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Solara Resort HOA & CDD Information
Solara Resort has a mandatory HOA that was established in 2017 concurrent with the community's development. The HOA is managed by Leland Management and encompasses the resort's entire 18-acre amenity complex. Because the resort amenities are the core product of the community — and must be maintained to a hospitality standard for both owner use and rental guest expectations — the HOA's scope and corresponding fee reflect the cost of operating a genuine resort facility rather than a typical residential HOA.
Buyers should budget for a higher HOA fee than is typical in standard residential communities, reflecting the operational costs of the FlowRider®, pools, sports courts, on-site restaurant, 24/7 security, fitness center, and extensive landscaping. The HOA fee is mandatory for all homeowners and covers full amenity access for both residents and rental guests. Contact us for the most current HOA fee schedule and any information on special assessments before making a purchase decision. For context on what HOA fees cover, see our guide.
💰 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 (Leland Management). We can also check for you to see if there are any current or upcoming special assessments.
📋 What HOA Fees Cover
- Full access to the 18-acre amenity campus for owners and guests
- Operation and maintenance of the FlowRider® surf simulator
- Grand resort pool, waterslides, and splash pad maintenance
- Solstice Bar & Grill and common dining area operations
- Fitness center and teen center maintenance
- Sports courts (soccer, basketball, volleyball) upkeep
- Landscaping of all common areas and resort campus grounds
- 24/7 guarded gate security operations
- Playground and yoga lawn maintenance
- Management services through Leland Management
- Insurance for common areas and resort facilities
- Reserve funds for amenity replacement and major repairs
🏠 Short-Term Rental Policy
Solara Resort was explicitly designed and zoned for short-term vacation rental use. The HOA permits short-term rentals and the community's infrastructure — including the on-site restaurant, guarded gate, and staffed amenity campus — is built to accommodate a constant rotation of rental guests. Buyers intending to rent their homes should confirm the current HOA rental policy, any registration requirements, and Osceola County's short-term rental regulations prior to purchasing. Contact us for current guidance on operating a vacation rental at Solara.
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