• Located in the heart of central Florida, Longwood is the oldest city in Seminole County. In addition to the town's historic district, the area offers and lakes and rivers for boating. One of the most noteworthy features is The Senator, among the largest and oldest Bald Cypress trees in America. Longwood is a short drive from Orlando.
  
  

Lake Fairy Motel

• Family-owned and operated, the Lake Fairy Motel offers studio and one-bedroom units as well as rooms with a kitchen. Each room has a view of Lake Fairy. Lake Fairy Motel is within walking distance of shops and restaurants, including Flea World, a large flea market; Enzo's Restaurant on the Lake and Family Pizza.
  
  Lake Fairy Motel
  1190 S. US Highway 17-92
  Longwood, FL
  407-834-5569
  lakefairymotel.com
  
  

Candlewood Suites, Lake Mary

• Just a few miles from the heart of Longwood, Florida, Candlewood Suites offers in-room amenities including a DVD player, video-game console, coffee maker, premium TV channels, microwave and refrigerator. Candlewood Suites also provides guests with complimentary Internet access. The hotel has an outdoor pool and fitness center. Candlewood Suites Lake Mary accepts pets up to 80 lbs. for a fee, and checkout time is noon.
  
  Candlewood Suites, Lake Mary
  1130 Greenwood Blvd
  Lake Mary, FL 32746
  407-585-3000
  ichotelsgroup.com
  
  

Embassy Suites Hotel Orlando-North

• The Embassy Suites Hotel Orlando-North is an 11-minute drive from Longwood. The hotel includes a complimentary breakfast and free parking. The hotel offers an indoor pool and spa tub as well as in-room amenities including a microwave and refrigerator. Pets up to 55 lbs. are accepted for a fee; checkout is at noon. All rooms are nonsmoking.
  
  Embassy Suites Hotel Orlando-North
  225 Shorecrest Dr,
  Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
  407-834-2400
  embassysuites1.hilton.com
  
  

Magnuson Grand Hotel

• Five miles from downtown Longwood, the Magnuson Grand Hotel features a complimentary full, hot breakfast, free parking, an outdoor pool, game room and fitness center. The hotel also offers the Waterfall Cafe and Why Not Lounge onsite. Restaurants nearby include the Olive Garden, Bahama Breeze and Kohinoor. Checkout is at 11 a.m., and pets are accepted for a fee.
  
  Magnuson Grand Hotel
  230 W State Road 436,
  Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
  877-747-8713
  magnusonhotels.com