Renting Question

[kitty]

Hi katie we have rented a villa through this site for 2006 like you we were a bit dubious about doing all this over the internet,but after spending most of my days reading advice from the guests etc i know that we neednt have worried either.I didnt know until after we had booked ours that one of the co owners owned the villa we have booked,but after looking for a villa to rent this one caught our eye the most.It must be hard for the owners themselves not knowing who are going into their homes though,it would worry me anyway as to whether the home would be treated with respect etc[easter2]

[E. Cosgrove]

Kitty, you have a very valid point. Villa renters ( quite rightly) are worried about handing over several hundred £'s or $'s, but the villa owner is actually trusting the renter with several hundred thousand £s of his property.
This is why it is important for both parties to build up a good relationship.
Lucinda, I may be biased but I am convinced that if you can persuade your husband to book the villa you have chosen you will find it so much better than a small......or even a big[msnwink] hotel room when you have a little one. It will be so much more relaxing for you all.
Do let us all know what you decide and have great vacation.

[floridadreamvilla.co.uk]

Hi Kitty

You are more than welcome. I'll be at the villa you will be staying at later today as I'm just about to set off for the airport. Can't wait to see it again as it brings shivers down my spine every time we set foot through the door - we LOVE that house [msnsmile2]
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Hi katie we have rented a villa through this site for 2006 like you we were a bit dubious about doing all this over the internet,but after spending most of my days reading advice from the guests etc i know that we neednt have worried either.I didnt know until after we had booked ours that one of the co owners owned the villa we have booked,but after looking for a villa to rent this one caught our eye the most.It must be hard for the owners themselves not knowing who are going into their homes though,it would worry me anyway as to whether the home would be treated with respect etc[easter2]
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[wrpac00]

Liz is absolutely right.

I remember the first time I booked a villa via the internet, I was apprehensive up to the time I walked through the door. So I can see why people are worried but as Liz said us owners are risking even more. We don't know what people are like and they could cause untold damage to our properties.

The measures this site has in place is about the most anyone can do apart from John & Roger personally visiting each property and I am sure they have better things to do with their time when they are in Orlando.

[Cruella DeVilla]

I second what Liz is saying, it is understandable about guests being concerned but the owners have to trust their property often worth hundreds of thousands of dollars to people they also have never met. It is mutual trust.

The family of OV sites are peace of mind for guests as all the villa owners have to prove they own what they are advertising.

[kitty]

Hello john i hope you have had a good flight today and all is well with your villa,from the pics we saw and we had the virtual tour(15 times since booking) we alse fell in love with your villa,usually when we arrive at a property being apartment we have a good look around but dont need to when we get to yours as we know exactly where everything is(well almost).husband cant wait to see the disco pool in action (being a dj himself)[drinkpepsi]