Welcome to the Ultimate Vacation Home for Gamers & Families Alike!
With the world-famous theme parks of Orlando right next door, you’ll find a vacation rental that’s truly one of a kind. The Great Escape Lakeside Retreat is where childhood games become a luxurious and fun holiday spot.
Book a stay here and you’ll find it’s quite different from any normal Airbnb. Nikivi is a lakeside property with 13 bedrooms and 10 acres filled with imagination, bright colors and fun. If you’re going on a group vacation, celebrating a family reunion or planning a themed birthday party, this is the right choice. Here’s a complete look at everything you’ll discover inside this huge escape!
First Impressions: A Giant Playground in Mansion Form
As soon as you arrive in the circular driveway, the home’s size and location hit you right away. Sitting by a private lake, this place makes you think of a luxury Florida estate, but the interior is full of surprises among every room.
Did you know? HGTV, the Travel Channel and USA Today named the mansion among “The Top 10 Most Unique Vacation Rentals in America.”
Game-Themed Bedrooms You Have to See to Believe
Every bedroom pays tribute to your favorite classic or video game.
- There’s a Pac-Man Room with walls lit up and featuring classic arcade machines.
- CLUE Room – The room uses a Victorian theme and guests will find hidden secrets to explore.
- Massive letter tiles and puzzles made up the venue’s walls.
- The Monopoly Room has beds decorated in Monopoly style, alongside wooden tokens.
- Operation Room – A life-sized edition of Operation with buzzers and lights
- Poker and slot machines are part of the Las Vegas Casino Suite’s luxurious design.
Sleeping options are also super comfy here, but every room still works great, so luxury and partying don’t have to be too far apart.
Interactive Game Rooms & Attractions
Around the center of the mansion are many arcade games, pinball stations and virtual experience areas.
Highlights Include:
- We actually invite you to come and try our Escape Room Challenge face to face.
- Laser Maze played inside
- Large Twister floor device
- There is also a Life-size Jenga & Connect Four game in 360.
- VR gaming area
- A library full of over a hundred classic board games
Each hallway opens the door to a different activity I might not expect. It’s possible to find something new in this area even after a week.
Outdoor Fun: Lake Views & Giant Board Games
Get outside to discover some more exciting things.
- A small Foosball Court fits the needs of most people.
- There are basketball and tetherball courts on the grounds.
- Miniature golf course
- There’s also a hot tub and heated outdoor pool plus a giant waterslide.
- Fishing and kayaking are possible on the private lake.
The pool area is also decorated—it has floating game items and waterproof trivia.
Dining, Kitchen, & Group Amenities
- The enormous kitchen is chef-designed, with both refrigerators and ovens.
- You can fit up to 40 guests at some dining tables.
- A spot for grilling and dining by the lake for parties
- Enjoying a few different living areas for chilling, movie nights or gatherings
You can sleep there, but it’s mainly designed for bringing people together and making entertaining big groups easy.
Ideal For:
- Family reunions
- Milestone birthdays
- Corporate retreats
- Bachelor/Bachelorette parties
- Game-loving friend groups
Anyone seeking the most epic vacation rental near Orlando
Location: Close to the Action, Far From Ordinary
You can find The Great Escape Lakeside Retreat in Clermont, Florida and it’s about:
- You can get to Walt Disney World in 30 minutes.
- You are only 45 minutes from Universal Orlando by car.
- Get to grocery stores and shopping in just 10 minutes.
- Nearby you find lovely lakes and gentle hills.
You can enjoy peace and privacy, but it’s still close to the theme park.
Final Thoughts
The Great Escape Lakeside Retreat offers much more than just a home—it’s an all-around vacation venture. If you’re a gaming pro or simply want to enjoy a unique experience, this resort is one of the best.
The giant chessboard outside and the choice of puzzles placed subtly inside every room prove that an effort was made to turn every space into a fun playground.
Ready to go ahead and book? Just say if I can help with anything, whether that’s checking availability or finding a good group rate or picking nearby attractions for you.