Will there be a vacuum cleaner?

[firsttimer]

Silly question I know, but is there likely to be a vacuum cleaner?
We are booking thro a brochure, so have very few details- just general comments like nicely furnished with pool!
The reason I am asking is that I have some of those storage bags which you suck the air out of with a hoover to make them smaller. If there isn't likely to be one, then coming back everything will be bulkier and may not fit in the case.

Also a general point- are things like cleaning materials, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, washing powder (laundry) likely to be supplied, or does every visitor have to buy new?

And if 'to wash up' means to wash your face, how do you say to wash up (wash the dishes?)

[Ruth]

A vacuum cleaner should be supplied. Sometimes cleaning materials are supplied (maybe just a starter set), sometimes the previous guests leave some, sometimes there is nothing and you need to buy new.

You say you are booking through a brochure. Have you considered doing a DIY holiday as then you can choose the exact villa you wish to stay in and get to know the owner well along the wayYou usually get a much better standard of villa by taking this route too

[kevinprewett]

quote:Originally posted by firsttimer

Silly question I know, but is there likely to be a vacuum cleaner?
We are booking thro a brochure, so have very few details- just general comments like nicely furnished with pool!
The reason I am asking is that I have some of those storage bags which you suck the air out of with a hoover to make them smaller. If there isn't likely to be one, then coming back everything will be bulkier and may not fit in the case.

Also a general point- are things like cleaning materials, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, washing powder (laundry) likely to be supplied, or does every visitor have to buy new?

And if "to wash up" means to wash your face, how do you say to wash up (wash the dishes?)

Hi,
listen to Ruth! - have you booked yet? if not, as she suggested, take the diy route. It's simple, you'll get a better quality villa and & probably better value for money. Most villa owners are very proud of our properties and are very helpful throughout the booking process AND during your stay unlike some 'commercial' companies who I am not allowed to mention. If you need any help with anything, accommodation,flights, tickets, cars etc. just ask the questions and you'll find someone here will have all the answers/solutions you need. Have a great holiday![msncool]

[steph_goodrum]

We generally don't leave cleaning products available for our guests unless there are soap powder or dishwasher tablets, if we left nay sort of liquid and a small child came along and drunk it obviously as well as the danger to the child we would be deemed liable so much as it seems we are being mean - there is a good reasoning behind it.
I must admit, I don't know about the other homeowners but it always makes me feel better when people ask about things like vacuums and cleaning because you know they are the sort of guests we all like who will treat our homes with respect when they are thinking in advance.

[tinkerbell]

There's a vacuum in most villa's you visit in Florida! We tend to lock our cleaning things away in the owner's cupboard, but previous guests do tend to leave washing powder etc, which the cleaners pass on tot eh new guests.

[SunLover]

As Ruth and others have said, booking a villa yourself is the best option.

If you book through an agent, they will simply place you into any villa they have available that suits your sleeping requirements (eg 3, 4, 5 bed etc). By booking direct with the owner, you have the opportunity to have all your individual requirements taken into account, before you part with a penny.

Happy hunting, and have a great vacation

[chrisj]

Must admit I just assumed there would be a vaccie, or else the place would need a dam good
clean up at the end of your holiday.

We always clean up as we go along, and then on the last day blitz the place, praps we should
send a bill to the owner

[DISNEYDIVA]

Firsttimer, we encountered a problem when trying to describe washing up liquid for dishes (in a small on site store), we were told it was liquid for washing "crockery" [msnwink]

[firsttimer]

Yes, we booked before we found this website. If we go again we will definitely book direct! (this visit we'll keep our eyes open and try to remember the communities we like the look of. We had to book very fast because of the flight situation at Easter.
Think I'll pack my customary washing up sponge and J cloths then!
Apparently we can pay extra for maid service throught our stay or have a mid stay clean (both declined).

[steph_goodrum]

Extra black sacks may be useful as well firsttimer as most villas supply one in the bins but when you go to buy them you may find only rolls of 40 or so, (it's also handy to put one in your day bag in case you go on any water rides and don't want to get cameras etc wet ), or if you want to take a break after the showers and can't find any dry seating, or if it tips it down and you have a youngster sleeping in a stroller to keep them mostly dry. Maybe we should start a thread on how many uses we can find for them?
I'm sure wherever you stay you will have a great time.