Villa owners adverts

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Sally D
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Mach 2
I am sorry you can call them what you like but pictures speak volumes[msnwink]

The times you see a villa discribed as any of the above and when you look the photos they are nothing like luxurious or any of the other words chosen to discribe the home[msnscared]

Im sorry but floral sofas and basic furniture, and villa back to back with another villa is not my idea of luxury[msnwink]
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Julie, these are the things we look for, firstly a nice outlook from the pool, lake or conservation, then we look at furniture, we do not like floral or basic.

It always takes me so long going through them all, but worth it in the end[msnsmile2]
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I know Sally, I am constantly looking[msnwink]

[ShirleyCottam]

It is very difficult to describe your own villa, as we villa owners all think our own villa is the best[msnwink]
But after all the words are just the icing on the top, because for me personally I like the pictures, they tell what 2,000 words can never do!

Shirley

[Arby]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Mach 2
I am sorry you can call them what you like but pictures speak volumes[msnwink]

The times you see a villa discribed as any of the above and when you look the photos they are nothing like luxurious or any of the other words chosen to discribe the home[msnscared]

Im sorry but floral sofas and basic furniture, and villa back to back with another villa is not my idea of luxury[msnwink]
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Ok Mach has basically hit on the head what I was originally trying to say. Like hotels there are levels of accommodation. 2 star, 3 star etc. And virtually every advert is saying prestigious, luxury etc and in fact - all the villas on this site are lovely homes, I think you all have something to be proud of, but the reality is that a lot of them aren't luxury or prestigious, they are basic accommodation. I think a star rating would help with this. Because the prices are so close in a lot of instances, it's very hard for a novice to tell whether they are actually getting luxury, upscale accommodation or your usual villa. And I think to this end it's very important to actually clarify this because if it was a honeymoon or something and I had booked 'luxurious', 'prestigious' accommodation to find my house overlooked a dozen others immediately at the back, and it was really basic furniture package furniture, then I would not be at all happy. The pictures do obviously speak volumes but it's not until you actually get into the property do you often see carpet stains, rips in furniture or how MFI looking the furniture is...not saying that's the case with these villas, but you get my point.

[chrizzy100]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Arby
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Mach 2
I am sorry you can call them what you like but pictures speak volumes[msnwink]

The times you see a villa discribed as any of the above and when you look the photos they are nothing like luxurious or any of the other words chosen to discribe the home[msnscared]

Im sorry but floral sofas and basic furniture, and villa back to back with another villa is not my idea of luxury[msnwink]
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Ok Mach has basically hit on the head what I was originally trying to say. Like hotels there are levels of accommodation. 2 star, 3 star etc. And virtually every advert is saying prestigious, luxury etc and in fact - all the villas on this site are lovely homes, I think you all have something to be proud of, but the reality is that a lot of them aren't luxury or prestigious, they are basic accommodation. I think a star rating would help with this. Because the prices are so close in a lot of instances, it's very hard for a novice to tell whether they are actually getting luxury, upscale accommodation or your usual villa. And I think to this end it's very important to actually clarify this because if it was a honeymoon or something and I had booked 'luxurious', 'prestigious' accommodation to find my house overlooked a dozen others immediately at the back, and it was really basic furniture package furniture, then I would not be at all happy. The pictures do obviously speak volumes but it's not until you actually get into the property do you often see carpet stains, rips in furniture or how MFI looking the furniture is...not saying that's the case with these villas, but you get my point.
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I don't think John would want a star rating here......you would have to find an outside company to do that............like the AAA..or something........

[Snapper]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Arby
Ok Mach has basically hit on the head what I was originally trying to say. Like hotels there are levels of accommodation. 2 star, 3 star etc. And virtually every advert is saying prestigious, luxury etc and in fact - all the villas on this site are lovely homes, I think you all have something to be proud of, but the reality is that a lot of them aren't luxury or prestigious, they are basic accommodation. I think a star rating would help with this. Because the prices are so close in a lot of instances, it's very hard for a novice to tell whether they are actually getting luxury, upscale accommodation or your usual villa. And I think to this end it's very important to actually clarify this because if it was a honeymoon or something and I had booked 'luxurious', 'prestigious' accommodation to find my house overlooked a dozen others immediately at the back, and it was really basic furniture package furniture, then I would not be at all happy. The pictures do obviously speak volumes but it's not until you actually get into the property do you often see carpet stains, rips in furniture or how MFI looking the furniture is...not saying that's the case with these villas, but you get my point.
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Even a star rating might not help that much Arby. It would be way easy for villa owners to manipulate their star rating by simply making sure their home had the requisite bits and pieces and ticked all the right boxes.

The beauty of this site is that it hooks you up directly with the villa owner so, in theory at least, it's as good as it gets for allowing you to make you own informed decision as to whether a villa is prestigious, luxurious or otherwise. Ask the owner to send more photos including close-ups of the furnishings, or different angles of the pool deck, or the house in situ to see how close the other villas are, or the view from the pool to see if it is overlooked. Ask if the furnishings shown in the photos are still in the house, or whether it's gone floral. Ask if there are any visible marks, tears or stains on the carpets. Ask when the carpets were last steam cleaned, or even how much they cost to fit in the first place. Ask what temperature the pool heater is set to, how many channels the TV has or whether the kitchen has a coffee grinder and waffle maker. Ask the owner to justify why they believe that their villa is prestigious or luxurious.

Everyone booking through this site has the most amazing opportunity to know exactly what the villa is like before they even book it, let alone before the arrive and set foot through the door. There should be absolutely no surprises whatsoever; other than a very pleasant one when the reality exceeds even the highest expectations.

This next statement might sound a little harsh, but if anyone books a villa direct with the owner and is then unpleasantly surprised when they set foot in it; well, they've only really theirselves to blame.

[Jo]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by LiesaAnna
if you write "orlando villas" is good enough for me!![laugh]
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You are right there Leisa. The capital letters, however, are very important - Orlando Villas means so much more than orlando villas.

Or if you want to vary the words you could say Online Florida Villas or Villas Florida convey just the same message of quality properties with reliable, honest , trustworthy owners[msnwink].

[ellie]

Well said, Steve!

But just to add another thought, to keep any villa up to a superior, luxury, prestigious or whatever standard is not cheap. So if you book a 'prestigious' villa at £350 a week, peak time, then ask yourself why it is so cheap.

And another important question to ask is also how often an owner visits their home. If they haven't visited for a long time, then how do they really know what their home is like? [msnwink]

[luckylady]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by ellie
Well said, Steve!

But just to add another thought, to keep any villa up to a superior, luxury, prestigious or whatever standard is not cheap. So if you book a 'prestigious' villa at £350 a week, peak time, then ask yourself why it is so cheap.

And another important question to ask is also how often an owner visits their home. If they haven't visited for a long time, then how do they really know what their home is like? [msnwink]
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Ellie you are spot on yet again,you are so wise for someone so young [msnwink]

I think a homeowner should visit their property atleast 2/3 times a year. I not saying the MC doeen't overall do a greatjob.
But it's all the little thing that don't get done.
You have gueats in your home constantly back to backs, not a great
lengh of time to catch up on all the little extra tasks.
We always seem to spend the first few days when we go,painting, weeding.making lists what we need to replace, thats before we tackle any major jobs
All good fun [msnsmile2][msnsmile2]

and making lists

[ellie]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by luckylady[br
Ellie you are spot on yet again,you are so wise for someone so young [msnwink]

I think a homeowner should visit their property atleast 2/3 times a year. I not saying the MC doeen't overall do a greatjob.
But it's all the little thing that don't get done.
You have gueats in your home constantly back to backs, not a great
lengh of time to catch up on all the little extra tasks.
We always seem to spend the first few days when we go,painting, weeding.making lists what we need to replace, thats before we tackle any major jobs
All good fun [msnsmile2][msnsmile2]

and making lists



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I was a child prodigy, Barbara.

But of course you are so right about the need to check a villa personally. I would not be happy unless I visited several times a year to make sure everything is up to standard, and to do the continuous round of extra jobs that are so vital in ensuring that our guests enjoy the sort of holiday experience we would like for ourselves.

[Ray&Sarah]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by luckylady
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My website reads
A fantastic air conditioned games room

Alternative

A fabulous air conditioned games room
A sensational air conditioned games room
A tremendous.air conditioned games room
A groovy air conditioned games room
A divine air conditioned games room

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I like the groovy one.