The following ten questions will help you in deciding which Florida villa to book.
2. Are all sheets and towels provided or do we need to bring our own. It is always best to check, as some rentals expect you to bring these items. The majority of rentals will be villa or condos and clean bed linens and towels are usually included. However, there may be the odd one or two that do not include these items. It is also worth checking on hairdryers etc. as well.
3. How do I get to the villa or condo ? If you're visiting Florida for the very first time and you are not used to driving on the right hand side of the road, having to find your way to your rental home can be very stressful. It is therefore vital that the home owner provides you will very accurate instructions in finding the villa. This is especially true if you are travelling at night. There is nothing worse than getting lost after a long flight. If you do have any questions, always contact the owner. They will always be please to help.
4. How do we collect the keys? This is a very important question. Having just travelled across the Atlantic, the last thing you may want is to travel to a rental company location to collect the keys. Sometimes the office may be closed and you will need to make phone calls. This is very tiring after a long trip. The easiest way is to have a Disney villa with a lock box at the house with a keycode. Really easy, turn up at the villa and let your self in.
5. What time is Check-in and Check-out? Most Florida villas and condos adhere to hotel rules, which is normally check out at 11am, with check in at 2pm. This give the home owners Management Company time to clean the villa. However, if nobody is following you in to the villa, most owners will let you check out late to help you with late take-off flights.
6. Can I bring my pet ? This is almost always clear from the start, but if you don't see any specific preferences, you should always ask.
7. Do you allow smoking in the villa ? Once again, this is almost always clear from the start, but always ask. Most owners do not allow smoking inside the villa but most allow it outside in the pool area.
8. How close are you to Disney and the other attractions. This may once again seem like a logical question but some Florida villas are located a long way from the parks. Most are usually within 15 to 20 minutes drive and that is fine. However, some may be well over 40 minutes drive which may not be to your liking.
9. Will the home I book be the actual home I stay in? You should always check this with the people you are discussing the villa with. Many sites show pictures of villas but many allocate your actual home on arrival. In effect this means that you do not know where you are staying until you actually arrive.
10.What happens if something goes wrong while I'm at the villa? F Do not panic! Before you leave home, make sure that the home owner provides you with a local phone number(s) that you can contact if there should be any problems. Ask them if there is a call out charge for unsociable hours. Some Management Companies can charge up to $100 for a call out in the late evening.
