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What about free high speed internet and a computer provided?
Play games, check e-mail, google up directions or suggestions?
Do you consider this a "decision maker" when choosing a villa/home to rent?
Scale 1...2...3...4...5...6...7...8...9...10
Scale 1 (don't consider it at all)
Scale 5 (will use it if there)
Scale 10 (must have, or won't rent)
How do you rate it?
Don't rate this at all. My husband has enough trouble getting me off my computer here....I can't think of the protests if I did that on holiday too!
You're on holiday, leave the computer at home and RELAX!:D
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by asbaum
What about free high speed internet and a computer provided?
Play games, check e-mail, google up directions or suggestions?
Do you consider this a "decision maker" when choosing a villa/home to rent?
Scale 1...2...3...4...5...6...7...8...9...10
Scale 1 (don't consider it at all)
Scale 5 (will use it if there)
Scale 10 (must have, or won't rent)
How do you rate it?
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I'd want away from the PC if I were renting...I was in Orlando for 6 weeks and never missed it for one minute.....so I'd rate it a 1....
I guess some of the negatives on computers as posted, is that they are a distraction as opposed to TV or Playstation games (that are offered in most villas) which is entertainment?
I wasn't sure whether potential renters considered computers with high speed internet as an "added benefit" over a villa that did not offer one.
It is like most things, down to personal preferences. JosephineKelly mentioned the first thing she looked for was a fenced in pool area. Well a fence would be the last thing on my list as I like a nice view instead:)Buy a villa in a location that you like. Put in your villa what you want in your villa. Then you will attract guests who like the same things as you and hopefully you will all be happy;)
Well said, Ruth!
Arnie, you only had one guest reply re computers - the other replies are from homeowners, like me!!
All I know is that it has been a definite plus for my home. Most of my guests either run their own business or have to stay in contact with the company they work for, at least via email, so having a computer with free highspeed wireless internet access is a distinct advantage.
I had one guest who brought his family to Orlando so that they could have a holiday. He stayed in my home and worked on the computer for a lot of the time during the day, but at least they were then able to be together for the late afternoon/evenings. If I hadn't had the internet access, he wouldn't have been able to do this and may not have come with them to Florida, or they may all have had to give up their vacation because of his work commitments.
When you advertise that you have a facility such as a computer, then those guests to whom that facility is important, are more likely to request your home.
I am a guest and I have to agree with Carla, internet is a MUST for us as we have our business and need to have email access 24/7!
I feel that it will be more of a must in the future too
Julie R
Hi I am a rentor too- I would see internet connection as a bonus rather than a must ... It might be the final thing that tipped the balance between the last 2 on a shortlist.
We look for:
3 main things
1.WOW factor: BIG TV in Liv room and.. things we dont have at home- those luxuries like: Tvs in all bedrooms & Playstation 2
2. Personal Touches- decor made to look luxurious
3. facilities:Pool not overlooked
In terms of upgrading your home then the following items may be
Some additional suggestions....
Once we had a juicer in the kitchen - that was cool- we made freshly squeezed oj in am from local oranges...[msnsmile2]
Inflatables in pool for kids???
I love Baths so If there is the option of a bigger bath - rather than one of those shallow little baths then as the designated researcher it goes higher in my shortlist...
I also like to have music on - so radio is a nice touch.
[msnsmile2]