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Forum: Accommodation 1 Feb 24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 739
Posted By Paradise Palms
Licences and property taxes are publicly...

Licences and property taxes are publicly available. They might be worried that you will cut them out and go directly to the owner.
Forum: Accommodation 20 Jan 24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 496
Posted By Paradise Palms
If you put a request on the villa request page,...

If you put a request on the villa request page, villa owners that have availability will respond to you. Then you won't have to search through all the villas.
Forum: Accommodation 20 Jan 24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 883
Posted By Paradise Palms
Our property manager knows our licence number and...

Our property manager knows our licence number and it would take them 2 mins to ask the owner for you !
Forum: Accommodation 4 Oct 23, 12:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 794
Posted By Paradise Palms
I own on Watersong and happy to answer any...

I own on Watersong and happy to answer any questions.
Forum: Accommodation 26 Jul 23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 740
Posted By Paradise Palms
As others have said, the booking platform charge...

As others have said, the booking platform charge commissions etc, and management companies add on fees too. If you can find the villa owners it would probably be cheaper direct with them.
Forum: Accommodation 6 Jul 23, 11:51 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,248
Posted By Paradise Palms
As an owner I wouldn't have the time or energy to...

As an owner I wouldn't have the time or energy to keep locking and unlocking the door and monitoring it. Our guest have their own code and a backup key is available. If the keypad doesn't work then...
Forum: Accommodation 14 May 23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 920
Posted By Paradise Palms
Hi, My villa has 3 kings, 2 queens, and a set of...

Hi, My villa has 3 kings, 2 queens, and a set of bunks. So you wouldn't have to use singles. A few of the villas are like this.
Forum: General Chat 14 Dec 22, 03:44 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,151
Posted By Paradise Palms
Half of Watersong is shingle, other half is...

Half of Watersong is shingle, other half is tiled. We are tiled.
Forum: Accommodation 26 Sep 22, 03:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,093
Posted By Paradise Palms
Hi Mike, we are here now and the pool is unheated...

Hi Mike, we are here now and the pool is unheated and lovely, we have been in October a few times and if you like to swim in the evening as I do, I would definitely get the pool heated. Most villas...
Forum: Accommodation 19 Sep 22, 01:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,542
Posted By Paradise Palms
I take Yorkshire Teabags, beans and brown sauce...

I take Yorkshire Teabags, beans and brown sauce as we like a cooked breakfast. Everything else I get in Dollar Tree/Family Dollar/Dollar general. They have everything in there you could want for...
Forum: General Trip Planning 17 Aug 22, 01:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 521
Posted By Paradise Palms
Niagara Falls

Hi, We are flying into NY and staying for a few days before we drive up to Niagara Falls for a few days. We have been before but a few years ago. When we did it last time we called into the...
Forum: Accommodation 6 Aug 22, 01:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,434
Posted By Paradise Palms
I wouldn't consider it until the end of...

I wouldn't consider it until the end of September. As has been said the heater wouldn't come on if the pool temp is warm.
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 6 Aug 22, 01:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,601
Posted By Paradise Palms
Great blog, you seem to be packing in a lot. ...

Great blog, you seem to be packing in a lot. Hope your son feels better soon.
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 5 Aug 22, 02:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,601
Posted By Paradise Palms
A welcome pack and the licence should be there. ...

A welcome pack and the licence should be there. It is a requirement that the licence is displayed.
Forum: Accommodation 5 Aug 22, 02:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,445
Posted By Paradise Palms
I know our cleaners would appreciate a load of...

I know our cleaners would appreciate a load of washing started, if your trying to wash and dry for 6 bedrooms it can get tricky. I've guests' towels left and swapped with mine, cocktail glasses, and...
Forum: Accommodation 5 Aug 22, 02:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,335
Posted By Paradise Palms
Hi, I think most of the horror stories recently...

Hi, I think most of the horror stories recently are AOA via Virgin, TUI etc. These villas are normally bought for investments and owners rarely visit or upkeep. If you book direct with the owner you...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 2 Aug 22, 12:42 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,704
Posted By Paradise Palms
Thanks that's so helpful. Enjoy the rest of your...

Thanks that's so helpful. Enjoy the rest of your stay and look forward to your adventures.
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 1 Aug 22, 04:48 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,704
Posted By Paradise Palms
Really enjoying your reports, we are doing...

Really enjoying your reports, we are doing something similar at the end of this month, we will have 2.5 ish days in NY so interested in the city pass, It may end up just the hop on/off bus, as we are...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 28 Jun 22, 04:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,126
Posted By Paradise Palms
I would deff do st Augustine, but if you have the...

I would deff do st Augustine, but if you have the time drive to Charleston, St Carolina and also stop off at Savvanah in Georgia.
Forum: Accommodation 15 Jun 22, 02:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,509
Posted By Paradise Palms
As my licence only allows me 12, I would be...

As my licence only allows me 12, I would be breaking the law. I sent my management company over to sort out the over-occupation. They were all attending a cheerleading competition.
Forum: Accommodation 15 Jun 22, 01:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,509
Posted By Paradise Palms
I have cameras on the front porch, driveway, and...

I have cameras on the front porch, driveway, and pool equipment. They are there to protect both owners and guests. As Mick has said, I've had a booking for 12 and 20 + people arrived! This is my...
Forum: Accommodation 30 May 22, 03:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,867
Posted By Paradise Palms
I take, Yorkshire tea bags, HP sauce, and baked...

I take, Yorkshire tea bags, HP sauce, and baked beans as they are very expensive there and we do like a cooked breakfast a few time. Everything else is reasonable and can be found in Dollar tree,...
Forum: Accommodation 22 May 22, 11:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,236
Posted By Paradise Palms
We have a keypad with pin for each guests and a...

We have a keypad with pin for each guests and a back up lockbox.
Forum: Accommodation 25 Apr 22, 05:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,630
Posted By Paradise Palms
Like the other owners have said. I return within...

Like the other owners have said. I return within a couple of days, once the man co so their inspection.
Forum: Accommodation 22 Apr 22, 02:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,297
Posted By Paradise Palms
As other have said, they are from a 3rd party...

As other have said, they are from a 3rd party supplier not direct with TUI. A private villa would normally either have a keypad entry or a lock box at the house. It's just a pain having to go back...
Forum: Accommodation 12 Apr 22, 04:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,764
Posted By Paradise Palms
I would definitely go for the villa, the pools...

I would definitely go for the villa, the pools and deck area are much better than the townhouses. Watersong is amazing, but I am biased.😉
Forum: Accommodation 6 Apr 22, 03:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,195
Posted By Paradise Palms
Yes you will definitely need it. 🥶🥶

Yes you will definitely need it. 🥶🥶
Forum: Accommodation 4 Apr 22, 02:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,388
Posted By Paradise Palms
I wouldn't stay in the pool. Watch it from the...

I wouldn't stay in the pool. Watch it from the lanai or inside though.
Forum: Accommodation 22 Mar 22, 01:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 711
Posted By Paradise Palms
This sounds too good to be true. Also, 2 years...

This sounds too good to be true. Also, 2 years ahead - $450 per week ! and they want half upfront, It's usually a deposit. Be very careful
Forum: Accommodation 21 Mar 22, 02:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,337
Posted By Paradise Palms
I think they are a management company based in...

I think they are a management company based in Championsgate, so look after the villas for owners. They do rentals on behalf of owners.
Forum: Accommodation 21 Mar 22, 02:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 972
Posted By Paradise Palms
Hi, The traffic is no worse than staying in...

Hi, The traffic is no worse than staying in Championsgate area. You are further out but the traffic is quieter that end. With the roadworks on the I4 exit, anywhere around there is busy. There are...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Feb 22, 01:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,158
Posted By Paradise Palms
Flew with Aer Lingus in January, thought it was...

Flew with Aer Lingus in January, thought it was on par with Virgin. Legroom I thought was better than virgin. Food comparable with other airlines, so if you're a bit picky then buy some snacks in...
Forum: Accommodation 13 Feb 22, 03:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,285
Posted By Paradise Palms
Yes, you have access to the clubhouse and all the...

Yes, you have access to the clubhouse and all the facilities. IF you need any more info just ask.
Forum: Accommodation 6 Feb 22, 03:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 830
Posted By Paradise Palms
They are both great resorts, Solterra is very big...

They are both great resorts, Solterra is very big now, and Watersong is still fairly small. Try to book direct with the owner rather than the sites, there are a few owners pages who verify the...
Forum: Accommodation 6 Feb 22, 03:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,745
Posted By Paradise Palms
Tea bags, HP sauce and Heinz beans 🤣

Tea bags, HP sauce and Heinz beans 🤣
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Dec 21, 01:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,884
Posted By Paradise Palms
We are due to go on the 4th Jan and am waiting...

We are due to go on the 4th Jan and am waiting before buying the tests. Apparently, Biden is to make an announcement tomorrow.
Forum: Accommodation 28 Sep 21, 12:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,242
Posted By Paradise Palms
I would speak to the villa owner and ask them to...

I would speak to the villa owner and ask them to delay the payment until the announcement has been made regarding the date for opening.
Forum: Accommodation 27 Sep 21, 12:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 925
Posted By Paradise Palms
It's one of the prime time of the year and tends...

It's one of the prime time of the year and tends to book up in advance. You may be lucky and find availability or cancellation, but I doubt you will get a 'Bargain' leaving it late.
Forum: Accommodation 27 Sep 21, 12:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,715
Posted By Paradise Palms
I agree, it will be too cold without it.

I agree, it will be too cold without it.
Forum: Accommodation 18 May 21, 11:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,663
Posted By Paradise Palms
Have a look at Watersong Resort, a quiet gated...

Have a look at Watersong Resort, a quiet gated community near Championsgate.
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