loveofamouse
Well-Known Member
Do you have experience with renting the homes off site? Someone here brought it up to me. Ive glanced at it before but was really iffy. What are good "rules?" How about tips? thanks!:wave:
I highly recommend it, especially if you're driving anyway. We've been renting homes every year for the past 10 years, and we have never had a bad experience because of it. Check sites like VRBO or Villa4Vacation for an idea of what's out there, and I think you'll be amazed. Every home we've had has had its own pool and hotub, laundry facilities, fully applianced kitchen, and multiple bathrooms. many have had game rooms with air hockey, pool tables, foosball, darts, etc.Do you have experience with renting the homes off site? Someone here brought it up to me. Ive glanced at it before but was really iffy. What are good "rules?" How about tips? thanks!:wave:
The first time we rented I went through the same worries that you are going through, but,as I've said before, we've never had a major problem. And if you stick with legitimate group websites, rather than individual websites, you really have nothing to worry about. Generally cleanup fees are applicable for stays less than a week, and I've found this year that if you e-mail the owners, you often find that their rates are quite negotiable. If you find an area you like, post it on here and I'm sure you'll find someone who has stayed there and can reassure you.How do I make sure I don't get burned? Are the terms set by the owners? I noticed one that said $350 upfront, balance due prior to check in. Then HUGE fees for heating pool and clean up fees. DH is actually liking the idea, especially since our main issue ith WDWRs are wheelchair space and feeling cramped in a rom with 5 of us and parking is hell at the resorts(value anyway)
How do I make sure I don't get burned? Are the terms set by the owners? I noticed one that said $350 upfront, balance due prior to check in. Then HUGE fees for heating pool and clean up fees. DH is actually liking the idea, especially since our main issue ith WDWRs are wheelchair space and feeling cramped in a rom with 5 of us and parking is hell at the resorts(value anyway)
I think you'll love it - sure beats squeezing that many people into a hotel room. And eating breakfast at the house, and late-night snacks, really is a big savings.sure! Thanks!
This is looking like a strong option for us. We are a family of five. We usually travel with my parents and my brother and his wife. It seems to be much cheaper to do the house and we'd have more space which is a huge plus because my son travels with a chair and many hotels are tight for that. I'm sifting through these websites. One thing that is kinda difficult to find are homes with decent decor. Minor detail, I know, but I want my kids to feel like it's a special trip which you do get with the themed WDW resorts. Many don't have that but I have found a few. I'm going to keep searching
My family of four plus another couple we travel with always stay at a 4 bedroom home at the Emerald Island Resort. Beautiful gated community, our own private pool, laundry, games room, 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2 living rooms, 2 eating areas ... it's unbelievable !! From our driveway to the Magic Kingdom parking lot is only a 6 minute drive .. with traffic ! We always go in November and the cost is .... $80 per night !!! The gentleman that we deal with is unreal. No security deposit .. just a $200 booking deposit. No hidden fees ... he is so great to deal with. I can give you all the information if you like.
Happy Planning !
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