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Olympus Short-Term Rental Index™
Olympus STR Index: STRs banned at Lakehaven, Wellness Ridge, Reflections, McKinnon Groves. Only STR-eligible Wellness Way community: Panther Run (GT USA, ~1,000 units, 2027–2028). FL BK3626873.
Olympus Short-Term Rental Index™
1,000
Planned STR-eligible vacation rental units at Panther Run — the only purpose-built STR community in Wellness Way
BANNED
STR policy at Lakehaven, McKinnon Groves, Reflections, and most HOA communities in the corridor
1,000+ rooms
Hotel capacity at Olympus campus — creates STR demand spillover for nearby eligible communities
2027–2028
Panther Run Phase 1 estimated opening — the first STR-eligible inventory in Wellness Way
The STR opportunity in Wellness Way is real — but it is concentrated in one community, and most buyers who assume they can run an Airbnb in any Wellness Way home are wrong. This Index documents the STR landscape accurately so buyers can make informed decisions.
STRs (Airbnb, VRBO) are BANNED in the HOA rules of Lakehaven Estates, Esplanade McKinnon Groves, Reflections at Olympus, Hickory Groves, and most residential communities in the Wellness Way corridor. Verify HOA rules before purchasing for STR intent.
Where STR IS Permitted: Panther Run (GT USA)
Panther Run is the only Wellness Way community purpose-built with STR-eligible units. 2,400 acres with approximately 1,000 vacation rental units, two 600-room hotels, and 1.5M sqft of commercial. First units expected 2027–2028. Register with Own Luxury Homes® now for first-access notification when Phase 1 opens.
Event-Driven STR Demand at Olympus
Even in non-STR communities, the Olympus campus creates strong demand for nearby STR-eligible properties: AAU tournament weekends, CLASH Endurance triathlon events, NHL tournament dates at the Ice Center, corporate retreats at Olympus Town Center hotels. This demand flows to Panther Run and any STR-eligible properties in the surrounding area.
Ryan Brown — Principal Broker & CEO, FL BK3626873I tell every investor who asks about STR in Wellness Way the same thing: most communities ban it. If STR is your strategy, Panther Run is the answer — but it's 2027–2028 and you need to get on the list now. If you want to buy in Lakehaven or McKinnon Groves for STR, I will tell you not to. That's what a fiduciary does.
From $300s
Current pricing at Olympus Short-Term Rental Index™ — contact Own Luxury Homes® for builder-specific availability and incentives
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Ryan Brown, Principal Broker & CEO, licensed in Florida — covering all active Wellness Way builders
$0
Cost of Own Luxury Homes® buyer representation — the builder pays our commission at all Wellness Way communities
20-25 min
Drive time from Wellness Way / Clermont to Disney World and the US-27/I-4 corridor
| Factor | Own Luxury Homes® Finding | Buyer Action |
|---|---|---|
| Wellness Way location | Clermont, Lake County FL — 20-25 min Disney, 30-35 min I-4 corridor | Verify specific address commute before offer |
| Active builders | Del Webb, Taylor Morrison, David Weekley, Pulte, GT USA, Richland, Lennar | Register OLH before first builder contact |
| School district | Lake County School District — verify by specific lot address | OLH verifies district before offer |
| CDD/HOA costs | Most Wellness Way communities have HOA; CDD varies by community | OLH pulls disclosure documents before offer |
| Contract review | New construction contracts favor the builder | OLH reviews all contracts before signing |
| Upgrade strategy | Builder upgrades at premium; resale value varies by category | OLH provides upgrade ROI guidance |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Wellness Way corridor in Clermont FL?
Wellness Way is a 15,000+ acre planned mixed-use development corridor in Clermont, Lake County FL, anchored by the future Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) health campus and several new master-planned residential communities. The corridor runs along the Olympus development near US-27 and FL-50, approximately 20-25 minutes from Disney World and 30-35 minutes from the I-4 corridor. Communities in the corridor include Del Webb Lakehaven, Esplanade at McKinnon Groves, Hickory Groves, Panther Run, Integra Heights, Lakehaven Estates, Parkside Trails, Reflections at Olympus, and Wellness Ridge. Ryan Brown · FL BK3626873.
Is Wellness Way a good place to buy in 2026?
Wellness Way and the Clermont/Olympus corridor offer new construction in a market that is 20-25 minutes from Disney World, has significant infrastructure investment underway (Olympus development, US-27 widening, new Lake County schools), and has lower price points than comparable Orlando/Orange County communities. Lake County has no CDD in most Wellness Way communities (check with OLH for each specific community), which reduces monthly cost of ownership. Ryan Brown · FL BK3626873 covers all active Wellness Way builders.
What builders are active in Wellness Way FL?
Active builders in the Wellness Way/Olympus corridor include: Del Webb (Lakehaven), Taylor Morrison (Esplanade at McKinnon Groves), David Weekley Homes, Pulte Homes, GT USA, Richland Communities, and Lennar. Each builder has different registration requirements — Own Luxury Homes® must be registered before your first builder contact. Ryan Brown · FL BK3626873.
Do I need a buyer's agent for new construction in Wellness Way?
You are not required to use a buyer's agent for new construction in Wellness Way, but the builder's sales agent works for the builder, not you. Own Luxury Homes® buyer representation in Wellness Way is free — the builder pays our commission. We provide independent contract review, upgrade selection guidance, school district verification, and CDD/HOA cost analysis at no cost to you. Ryan Brown · FL BK3626873.
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Cite This Research
Brown, Ryan. “Own Luxury Homes® Olympus Short-Term Rental Index™.” Own Luxury Homes®. https://www.ownluxuryhomes.com/markets/wellness-way/research/olympus-short-term-rental-indexReady to Move Forward?
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— Ryan Brown, Principal Broker & CEO, Own Luxury Homes® (FL License BK3626873)
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