Our Orlando rental homes are located in the city of Debary. Debary is located on the northern shore of the beautiful St. Johns River, the gateway to sothwestern Volusia County. The City was named for Samual Frederick DeBary, a New York win importer who built a landmark residence, now known as DeBary Hall. The mansion was recently renovated and is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places.

The City of DeBary, officially incorporated on January 1st, 1994, is primarily a residential communitiy. It's small town southern charm and proximity to I-4 has made the area appealing to Orlando executives and young families commuting to the surrounding metropolitian area. It serves as a corridor between Orlando, Sanford, and Daytona Beach.

Well manicured, gated communities coexist with the older charming neighborhoods making DeBary a popular choice for relocation. Despite it's growth to a population of 16,000, the City of Debary retains it's small town character, with small retail shops and both rural and county club lifestyles. The Mayor and City Council are exceptionally business friendly and actively encourage new businesses to locate in DeBary. To further stimulate the local business climate, the City Council has established an Opportunity Fund to entice new industry. DeBary enjoys the lowest ad valorem tax rate (3.00) in Volusia County. The City contracts for public works, police, fire, growth management, and other services, which keeps costs low while providing a high level of service. As an experiment in innovative government, DeBary is an ideal candidate to serve as a model to other communities. The City of DeBary occupies 25 square miles and contracts with Volusia County for most of it's services.