Confirmed
In City of Davenport records.
- 1,070 units in the approved plan
- Short-term rental homes and townhomes
- 6.82 acres of amenities
- Sand & Silica CDD created in 2025
- Two-story height limit
Pre-launch · Davenport, Polk County
AquamaraPulte’s vacation home resort, south of Disney
Aquamara is the vacation home resort Pulte is developing in Davenport, Florida, on roughly 288 acres at U.S. 17-92 and Ernie Caldwell Boulevard. Realtor Daniel Dourado works with buyers during pre-launch and sends prices and floor plans to his list as soon as Pulte releases them.
Some 2026 news coverage spelled the name “Aquarama.” City of Davenport records refer to the project as “Sand & Silica.”
- homes in the approved plan
- 1,070
- set aside for amenities
- 6.82 ac
- to Animal Kingdom
- 13.5 mi
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Project facts
What the public record says
Only facts from City of Davenport ordinances, the Planning Commission minutes or a Pulte executive speaking to the press appear here. Every line cites its source.
- Developer
- Pulte Home Company, LLC, part of PulteGroup (NYSE: PHM), owner of record of the landSource: Ordinance 1354, City of Davenport
- Land
- About 288 acres bought in January 2026 for $51.82 million, according to a deed cited by the pressSource: Homes.com, Feb 4, 2026
- Location
- U.S. 17-92 at Ernie Caldwell Boulevard, inside the city limits of Davenport, Polk CountySource: Ordinance 1354
- Homes
- 1,070 units: 348 homes on 50-foot lots, 386 on 40-foot lots and 336 townhomesSource: Master Site Plan, Ordinance 1321
- Use
- Every home is a short-term rental, with the restriction in a recorded declaration; sold fee simple, not a timeshareSource: Planning Commission minutes, Mar 16, 2026
- Amenities
- A 6.82-acre amenity area in the approved plan; the list of facilities has not been publishedSource: Master Site Plan, Ordinance 1321
- Pools
- Private screened pools at the homes, according to Pulte at the public hearingSource: Planning Commission minutes, Mar 16, 2026
- Timeline
- Model homes expected in late 2026 and a grand opening in early 2027, subject to changeSource: Homes.com, quoting Pulte VP Max Perlman
Confirmed, indicated and not yet released
A lot of information circulates before a launch. Each item below sits at the level of certainty its source supports.
Indicated
Said by a Pulte executive to the press.
- Styled after Windsor Cay in Clermont
- Clubhouse, fitness and pools
- Lazy river
- Model homes in late 2026
- Opening in early 2027
Not released
Comes out at launch, to the list first.
- Home prices
- Floor plans and bedrooms
- HOA and CDD fees
- Sales start date
- Gate and final amenity list
Location
How far to the Disney parks
From the intersection of U.S. 17-92 and Ernie Caldwell Boulevard, Animal Kingdom is 13.5 miles (21.8 km) away and the Magic Kingdom parking area 18.4 miles (29.7 km).
- Disney's Animal Kingdom25 min13.5 mi
- Magic Kingdom (TTC parking)29 min18.4 mi
- Disney Springs30 min19.2 mi
- Disney's Hollywood Studios31 min17.2 mi
- EPCOT32 min17.5 mi
Driving route calculated with OpenStreetMap (OSRM), no traffic, on November 14, 2026, from the intersection (not the community entrance, which has not been publicly set). Peak hours can take longer.
The builder: Pulte, the team behind Windsor Cay
PulteGroup was founded in 1950, is headquartered in Atlanta and describes itself as the third-largest homebuilder in the United States, with more than 875,000 homes delivered.
According to Max Perlman, Pulte’s Central Florida vice president of land acquisition, the Davenport project follows the style of Windsor Cay, Pulte’s vacation home resort in Clermont, with similar but not identical amenities.
- year PulteGroup was founded
- 1950
- homes delivered by Pulte
- 875K+
- bedrooms at Windsor Cay, the reference
- 5 to 10
Guides for a careful decision
The area, drive times, short-term rental rules, taxes and buying from abroad, with an official source on every page.
The builder
Drive times
Short-term rental
How to buy
Who works with you: Daniel Dourado
Brazilian-born realtor in Orlando with 15 years in real estate, focused on vacation homes near Disney. He works in English, Portuguese and Spanish and runs the entire purchase remotely for buyers who live abroad.
- sales in the last 5 years
- 96
- in sales volume
- $56.1M
- five-star Google reviews
- 80+
- in real estate
- 15 years
- Premier Sotheby's International Realty
- Florida real estate license #3501330
- Works in English, Portuguese and Spanish
Daniel’s backgroundThe project on Daniel’s siteClient reviews
Questions about Aquamara
What is Aquamara?
It is Pulte’s vacation home resort in Davenport, Florida. The plan approved by the city calls for 1,070 single-family homes and townhomes, all intended as short-term rentals.
Is it Aquamara or Aquarama?
2026 coverage such as Homes.com spelled it “Aquarama,” and City of Davenport records call the project “Sand & Silica.” Pulte has not yet published a community page; when it does, this site will follow its spelling.
Where is Aquamara?
At U.S. 17-92 and Ernie Caldwell Boulevard, inside the city of Davenport in Polk County. On an OpenStreetMap route with no traffic, Animal Kingdom is about 25 minutes away.
How much does a home at Aquamara cost?
Prices have not been released. For reference, Windsor Cay, which Pulte cites as the model, listed homes from $522,990 as of November 14, 2026, but that is not Aquamara pricing.
Can I rent the home short term?
Yes. At the March 16, 2026 hearing, Pulte said every home will be a short-term rental, with the restriction in a recorded declaration. That also means the home cannot be a permanent residence or claim a homestead exemption.
When do sales open?
Pulte mentioned model homes in late 2026 and a grand opening in early 2027, subject to change. Daniel’s list gets prices and floor plans as soon as they are released.
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