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We have been going to Florida for the past 14 years with family, we are going to be 'empty nesters' later this year so my husband and I are going alone!!!!!
Our problem is that, we much prefer to rent a villa or condo, as we are only staying in Orlando for 4 nights prior to going to Sarasota, we are having trouble in booking a condo for this period.
Does anyone have any ideas as to what we should do or just give up and book a hotel?
Sue
feathersonline
28-07-2005, 18:52
Hi Sue
Have you done an enquiry though all three sites listed above??? Someone on them must have availability...
Yes I did that, and I must admit I expected at least one or two replies but didn't get any, I can only imagine that everyone is hedging their bets and waiting for a full weeks rental.
Sue
dolphinv
28-07-2005, 19:08
We have a minimum of 4 night rental and always quote for it, i am in sales full time and we always say 1/2 a cake is better than no cake at all[msntongue]
Hi Sue,
one thought, are you sure you put the right email address on the enquiry? we get quite a few enquiries that we can do, only to have them bounce back because the email address is wrong. Just a thought [?]
christhear
28-07-2005, 19:09
Sue
I know that I allow renters for short lets and do not remeber seeing a request from you recently, if possible try again. Make sure you enquire on all 3 sites that Orlando villas, florida Villas and Orlando Vacation Homes from the list above.
50sumtng
28-07-2005, 19:11
Are you sure that you enquired on all 3 sites.
I cannot recall the enquiry, unless it was very specific.
Did you enqire ALL suitable properties.
I am sure that many owners (myself included) do not only accept full weeks
heathercobbett
28-07-2005, 19:12
Sue, first check that you put your correct email address (incorrect email addresses are almost a daily occurence)
Secondly,I would try a search for a 3 bed house on all 3 sites.We stayed in a 3 bed last year (Dennis and myself) and it worked out cheaper (and infinitely nicer) than a hotel when you took everything into consideration
Maybe if you left it until nearer the time,owners may be happier to let you have a part week.
ctgirlscout
28-07-2005, 20:01
If "later this year" means Christmas or Thanksgiving, then likely you won't get any offers until much closer to the time. I know I get lots of inquiries for just three or four days for holiday periods, but I won't book them until last minute.
feathersonline
28-07-2005, 20:18
Sue
We can't see that we've had an enquiry from you either...
Ray&Sarah
28-07-2005, 20:47
Try doing the enquiry again Sue, can't believe that no one quoted you, maybe like the others have said the e-mail address was not quite right.[msnsmile2]
Must admit I haven't seen one from you either, so it might be best to enquire again.
Thanks for all your replies, I will do another request, I am looking for 1 - 4 Sept. 05. Would you anticipate any problems.
Sue
Ray&Sarah
28-07-2005, 21:30
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Suzy
Thanks for all your replies, I will do another request, I am looking for 1 - 4 Sept. 05. Would you anticipate any problems.
Sue
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I would have thought that you would get some replies for those dates Sue, try again and see. Can't believe that everyone is booked up.[msnsmile2]
feathersonline
28-07-2005, 21:55
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Suzy
Thanks for all your replies, I will do another request, I am looking for 1 - 4 Sept. 05. Would you anticipate any problems.
Sue
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We await your enquiry...
I'm ready and waiting too - we need the enquiry before we can help you. I'm sure you'll have lots to choose from. Make sure you do all 3 sites thrn have fun choosing.
Lots of couples rent villas just for themselves. I'd love to go on our own and leave the children behind.[}:)]
alanandjude
29-07-2005, 02:57
I wouldn't panic.
Owners might be reluctant to take a short booking at this stage, but closer to the time there will be a lot who will have gaps which your days will slot into.
Most owners would probably charge you an extra cleaning fee for such a short stay though.
Good luck
ctgirlscout
29-07-2005, 06:10
Sept. 1-4 is Labor Day weekend, the last weekend of summer for most of the US. You might be able to find something at this point, as it is only a month away.
allyjack
29-07-2005, 16:10
HI
I am waiting too for an enquiry- try 4 beds as well even though they might be too big you will probably get for the proce of a hotel room
Alison
Thanks for all your replies, your right it's great fun looking at all your lovely villas I'm sure that we'll get fixed up now. Can't wait till 1 Sept.
Sue
Ray&Sarah
29-07-2005, 20:27
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Suzy
Thanks for all your replies, your right it's great fun looking at all your lovely villas I'm sure that we'll get fixed up now. Can't wait till 1 Sept.
Sue
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Have fun chosing Sue.[msnsmile2]