Did you know that there are so many benefits of renting vacations homes in Orlando Florida instead of a hotel or motel? They provide far better value for money, offer greater flexibility and more space. Here are a few things for you to consider before choosing a vacation home:
Paying the bill
Some of the best homes will be owned by a family who can't accept credit cards. They can only accept bank transfers, checks or cash. But using a credit card will provide you with protection in case there are any issues. It is something I would insist on even if it meant a limited choice of homes.
Do you know what you are getting?
There are some rental companies which allocate homes only after you arrive at the location. It would be a lot better if you rent from a company which specifies the details of the home in advance and sends you photos before you place the booking so that there aren't any unpleasant surprises at the last minute.
Maximum accommodation
There is a law which limits home rentals in Orlando. The maximum number of people per property is carefully controlled. For example, in a 3 bed property, as many as 8 people are allowed. You should match your party size with the correct home size carefully.
Type of community
There are simple residential communities with extra facilities and then there are resort communities. These communities usually have additional facilities like community pool, club house, gym, etc. If you don't require these amenities, consider the small, quiet residential communities instead.
Type of property
There are pros and cons to choosing either condos or family homes. Condos are cheaper but the sound insulation there is sometimes quite poor. Family homes are sensational but may just end up being too big sometimes.
The key
Certain owners or companies will provide you with directions to go directly to your rental home and gain access to it. There are others who may insist to visit them at central check-in offices first. After a tiring journey, you may not be up to additional travel just to get the keys.
How far away
Most people prefer staying close to the theme parks so that they don't spend too much time traveling. You should be skeptical of people claiming that their properties are just five minutes away from Disney World. This may be true if you're travelling at midnight. What about the rest of the day?
Parking space
Most vacations homes in Orlando Florida have very small driveways. If you have more than one vehicle, you should find out about the parking arrangements before you place your bookings.
The price
Everyone loves a bargain, but you should never take it too far. Competition has resulted in a number of companies in Orlando to start offering home rentals at unbelievably low prices. These homes tend to go out of business eventually. What happens then is that a family arrives imagining the perfect home and find out that the office is closed and they are left on the road. So balance your natural desire for bargaining with a little caution.
Martin Wynn
