What do you look for?

[orlandobabe]

Yes Daniel-I had missed your other postings -and again really fascinating.

I'm just imagining going into town-and finding it over-run with moose! That would be a bit different-and those huge vegetables-without GM modifications too.

I also like the idea of the government giving you all a share in the oil-I've never heard of that before. I live near lots of petrochemical companies-I wonder if they would be prepared to fund our trips to Orlando-lol!

Those house prices sound like a dream-even without converting them from dollars into pounds-but I suppose you need a perk for putting up with the harsh winters-keep the tales coming-we love to hear it.

[chrizzy100]

quote:Originally posted by orlandobabe

Yes Daniel-I had missed your other postings -and again really fascinating.

I'm just imagining going into town-and finding it over-run with moose! That would be a bit different-and those huge vegetables-without GM modifications too.

I also like the idea of the government giving you all a share in the oil-I've never heard of that before. I live near lots of petrochemical companies-I wonder if they would be prepared to fund our trips to Orlando-lol!

Those house prices sound like a dream-even without converting them from dollars into pounds-but I suppose you need a perk for putting up with the harsh winters-keep the tales coming-we love to hear it.

We nearly got killed by a moose running across the road infront of our car in Yellowstone....they are HUGE.....the car could have gone under its body......

[orlandobabe]

That I would like to see Chrizzy-the moose I mean-I didn't think that they would be bigger than a cow!

[dbrook]

Nor did I. Don't you learn a lot on this Forum

[blott]

Sounds like you all need a dose of http://www.mooseworld.com to me!

[chrizzy100]

quote:Originally posted by orlandobabe

That I would like to see Chrizzy-the moose I mean-I didn't think that they would be bigger than a cow!

They have real long skinny legs.....and this one was huge.....I don't know if they all are....

[katy]

One thing I looked for is that there's enough sofas & the dining table seats the number of people using the villa - you'd be amazed how many villas sleep 10 but only have 2 sofas & a tiny table with 4 chairs squeezed around it! I know you eat out a lot & are often hardly in the villa, but it's nice to have the option to eat at home! Have to say the ones on this site seem pretty good in this respect though. BTW postings about Alaska were fascinating - maybe I'm taking my holiday in the wrong place!

[coombsyl]

We usually look for at least two King/Queen bedrooms as we are two couples (although the house we rent is four bedroomed). I would like to rent a house with a computer with internet access so I could email pics home to the family.

It's nice to have a pool that isn't overlooked but not essential. Nice pool furniture is a must. A little selection of books (I usually leave the ones I have brought with the owners ones to give them a new selection when they go).

We normally find that the Master bathroom has all mod cons but we would like it if the second bedroom had a separate shower cubicle too or an at least a fixed screen round the bath rather than a shower curtain. We have found that the smaller bathrooms usually have a very small bath and are fairly basic. The ones with two Masters are usually the very big ones which would just be too much for two couples.

I do like dealing with the owner as you get to trust each other and I have always liked the owners we have dealt with (although never having met them personally). The owners we currently rent from sent us a nice thank you card for renting their villa which was waiting for us on our return, which I thought was a lovely touch.

Having read my own post I think I sound really picky but I am just answering your question with my own thoughts!

[chrizzy100]

quote:Originally posted by coombsyl

We usually look for at least two King/Queen bedrooms as we are two couples (although the house we rent is four bedroomed). I would like to rent a house with a computer with internet access so I could email pics home to the family.

It's nice to have a pool that isn't overlooked but not essential. Nice pool furniture is a must. A little selection of books (I usually leave the ones I have brought with the owners ones to give them a new selection when they go).

We normally find that the Master bathroom has all mod cons but we would like it if the second bedroom had a separate shower cubicle too or an at least a fixed screen round the bath rather than a shower curtain. We have found that the smaller bathrooms usually have a very small bath and are fairly basic. The ones with two Masters are usually the very big ones which would just be too much for two couples.

I do like dealing with the owner as you get to trust each other and I have always liked the owners we have dealt with (although never having met them personally). The owners we currently rent from sent us a nice thank you card for renting their villa which was waiting for us on our return, which I thought was a lovely touch.

Having read my own post I think I sound really picky but I am just answering your question with my own thoughts!

A lot of people don't have fixed screens around a bath because they can make it easier for mold to grow.....take this from an ex house cleaner........I still always wanted one myself till I saw the damage done to my bathroom here...so I never replaced our one....a good shower curtain on a good rod is a 100% better in keeping mold away....one that can be taken down and washed in the machine.... a closed walk in shower is easy to clean....so you don't seem to get the same problems.....just my 2 cents......

[coombsyl]

quote:Originally posted by chrizzy100

Originally posted by coombsyl



We have found that the smaller bathrooms usually have a very small bath and are fairly basic. The ones with two Masters are usually the very big ones which would just be too much for two couples.

quote:A lot of people don't have fixed screens around a bath because they can make it easier for mold to grow.....take this from an ex house cleaner........I still always wanted one myself till I saw the damage done to my bathroom here...so I never replaced our one....a good shower curtain on a good rod is a 100% better in keeping mold away....one that can be taken down and washed in the machine.... a closed walk in shower is easy to clean....so you don't seem to get the same problems.....just my 2 cents......

Ah I now I understand! I didn't realise about the mould problem. I must admit that the villa we rented with the fixed screens was years ago on Lindfields. I suppose owners have learned by their mistakes and now have the curtains.

Thanks for explaining.