Orlando vacations are popular for a reason ... Known as the Emerald Coast, the Florida panhandle is a must-visit destination.

Disney, Universal Studios, and downtown Orlando are about a 35- to 40-minute drive away, and Cocoa Beach is about an hour and 10 minutes away. Ranked among Airbnb's top 10%, the treehouse often ...

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