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Forum: Accommodation 8 Mar 24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 579
Posted By Susan Coleman
Usually in the summer months the pool will...

Usually in the summer months the pool will naturally heat to the same temperature a heated pool will achieve...so really no need..
Forum: Accommodation 8 Mar 24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 882
Posted By Susan Coleman
You will need pool heat in April Weather has...

You will need pool heat in April
Weather has begun to warm up, but not enough to heat that amount/depth of water
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 18 Jan 24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,850
Posted By Susan Coleman
Hi Just felt needed to come on here to make a...

Hi
Just felt needed to come on here to make a relevant statement
We have used FLORIDA TRANSPORT for years now, recommended to my villa rental customers, always more than happy xx
The personal...
Forum: Accommodation 22 Dec 23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,116
Posted By Susan Coleman
Nasty scam Sounded dodgy from the beginning ...

Nasty scam
Sounded dodgy from the beginning
Clue... asking to pay via a different route
All sounded suspect though
Forum: Accommodation 24 Oct 23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 905
Posted By Susan Coleman
I would go for the villa...more space inside and...

I would go for the villa...more space inside and out and bigger pool..good for the kids especially
Also you often get gamesroom..more equipment for toddler/ kids, and in a one storey... no stairs! ...
Forum: Accommodation 17 Oct 23, 10:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 721
Posted By Susan Coleman
You are right Several villa communities in this...

You are right
Several villa communities in this area, perfect for Disney easy access, and surrounded by a range of the best restaurants.
Some have a good range of facilities, like Windsor Hills,...
Forum: Accommodation 9 Oct 23, 10:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,283
Posted By Susan Coleman
You can have either...it is a legal requirement ...

You can have either...it is a legal requirement
Personally I prefer the door alarms ince the fence takes up deck space
I have the alarms, and also provide a pack 'n play for the terrace as well as...
Forum: Accommodation 25 Sep 23, 11:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 465
Posted By Susan Coleman
Rolling Hills is a great situation for disney etc...

Rolling Hills is a great situation for disney etc
Only down side is not gated I believe, but should not be a problem xxx
Forum: Accommodation 16 Aug 23, 10:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,715
Posted By Susan Coleman
Definitely a split stay You could always try a...

Definitely a split stay
You could always try a condo or townhouse in the complex near to Universal
Or just a villa anywhere near a good selection of restaurants such as close to Margarataville
For...
Forum: Accommodation 5 Aug 23, 02:59 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 32,982
Posted By Susan Coleman
Thank you Donna xxx Lindfelds is the earlier...

Thank you Donna xxx
Lindfelds is the earlier community
Just like to add...the HOA are not responsible for villa living conditions inside the villa, totally the responsibility of the owner, with the...
Forum: Accommodation 5 Aug 23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 32,982
Posted By Susan Coleman
I do not think so...this one was sold in...

I do not think so...this one was sold in beautiful condition...really high end decor
Originally owned by a friend of mine..
Forum: Accommodation 4 Aug 23, 10:11 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 32,982
Posted By Susan Coleman
Sunset Lakes

Sunset Lakes is not a residential area...the post will not deliver there for me!
Used to be max 40 villas owned and lived in , and mostly guys in the short term rental industry
the villas were...
Forum: Accommodation 2 Aug 23, 04:56 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 32,982
Posted By Susan Coleman
Evidently , if I have the right one... 5 bed...

Evidently , if I have the right one...
5 bed sold in Feb, and supposed to have had a refit! x

To the OP , if it is the same one, the management co is Masters
So you need to contact them
Good...
Forum: Accommodation 2 Aug 23, 02:30 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 32,982
Posted By Susan Coleman
Sunset Lakes Villa

Worried about you
Obviously a dirty and dangerous situation
Have you contacted the management co
They will be immediately responsible for cleans and mends
Do you even know who they are?
If not...
Forum: Accommodation 24 Jul 23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,231
Posted By Susan Coleman
Hunters Creek is good for Universal..if you can...

Hunters Creek is good for Universal..if you can get a villa, only one on here
Best plan is probably anywhere in The Formosa Gardens area
Emerald Isle, Sunset Lakes. Oak Island etc
short cut to AK...
Forum: Accommodation 17 Jul 23, 10:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,488
Posted By Susan Coleman
Sunset Lakes

Sunset Lakes is another contender in this area...usefully near to Sherbeth road shortcut via Funie Steed Road
Forum: Accommodation 14 Jul 23, 11:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,694
Posted By Susan Coleman
Lowest temp 74/76, dors all shut tight, and...

Lowest temp 74/76, dors all shut tight, and ceiling fans on should be fine
Coolest in the garage sounds really wrong...garage is usually the hottest since no AC n there
Sounds like something could...
Forum: Accommodation 14 Jul 23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,110
Posted By Susan Coleman
I have all you require..but what are your dates?

I have all you require..but what are your dates?
Forum: Accommodation 17 Jun 23, 11:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 763
Posted By Susan Coleman
I send it when the balance is paid... But...

I send it when the balance is paid...
But everyone is different
Try asking
Forum: Accommodation 13 Jun 23, 10:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,009
Posted By Susan Coleman
Last year, and now this year again my...

Last year, and now this year again my garage/gamesroom flooded with AC turned down too low
Last year caused lots of damage to table tennis table...has diffcullty ordering new boards (it is a combi...
Forum: Accommodation 17 May 23, 11:24 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,670
Posted By Susan Coleman
This is a very old thread...2019? Sadly many...

This is a very old thread...2019?
Sadly many villa owners on here have sold up...various reasons including Covid difficulties, and escalating utility bills, insurance, property tax
Many villa...
Forum: Accommodation 4 May 23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 870
Posted By Susan Coleman
Pleased you are now all sorted x Villas...

Pleased you are now all sorted x
Villas available for rent are now in short supply due to many owners selling up following Covid problems, and most villas now sold to resident owners, often retiring...
Forum: Accommodation 27 Apr 23, 11:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,278
Posted By Susan Coleman
Would not consider Margaritaville... no private...

Would not consider Margaritaville... no private pool, just access to communual ones..so not really good for families with children. and very expensive
Sunset Lakes, Emerald Isle are all close to...
Forum: Accommodation 20 Mar 23, 03:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 936
Posted By Susan Coleman
There are several villa owners on Sunset Lakes on...

There are several villa owners on Sunset Lakes on the Dibb
None are very far from each other
Forum: Accommodation 15 Mar 23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 21,543
Posted By Susan Coleman
As an owner for 20+ years, I hate to put my...

As an owner for 20+ years, I hate to put my prices up, but huge rise in costs for utilities, insurance etc necessitates charging more to even manage
I did not even break even last year...paid out 2K...
Forum: Accommodation 6 Mar 23, 04:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Posted By Susan Coleman
Just a word...not all communal pools have that...

Just a word...not all communal pools have that vibe..because they can be little used if villas have their own pools
Somewhere like WH might be better on that score because it does have...
Forum: Accommodation 16 Jan 23, 04:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,718
Posted By Susan Coleman
Sunset Lakes is very quiet, built around 2 lakes...

Sunset Lakes is very quiet, built around 2 lakes set in conservation, yet so close to Disney using Funie Steed Road and then Sherbeth road shortcut...straight into AK, and full Disney Park access...
Forum: Accommodation 13 Jan 23, 03:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,686
Posted By Susan Coleman
Check the villa is up to date and in good...

Check the villa is up to date and in good order..then I would book
Emerald Ilse is next to me is next to me and was built about the same time, and Windsor Hills too !
On Funie Steed Road so quick...
Forum: Accommodation 28 Dec 22, 01:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,882
Posted By Susan Coleman
Hob kettle is what most US would use..sits on the...

Hob kettle is what most US would use..sits on the hob like a pan
I always think like a cowboy
I guess we would have used them to put on the fire before wide use of electricity
Most whistle when...
Forum: Accommodation 27 Dec 22, 01:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,882
Posted By Susan Coleman
You cannot buy an electric kettle in most areas...

You cannot buy an electric kettle in most areas of the US, Americans drink coffee, but can in Florida because there are so many tourists
Most villas do have an electric kettle anyway
The stove...
Forum: Accommodation 29 Nov 22, 01:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,801
Posted By Susan Coleman
Lindfields is a nice community , next to Sunset...

Lindfields is a nice community , next to Sunset Lakes xxx
The villas are all very different, some older style, some similar to Sunset Lakes style
It really is a mixed bag
As for safety, nowhere is...
Forum: Accommodation 10 Nov 22, 01:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,989
Posted By Susan Coleman
Contact the management It maybe there is a...

Contact the management
It maybe there is a fault such as a freon gas leak. The air con should work to a bearable temperature
try using the ceiling fans to lift the air up
Maybe the hurricane bad...
Forum: Accommodation 2 Nov 22, 01:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,409
Posted By Susan Coleman
A key point would be have the new owners kept the...

A key point would be have the new owners kept the original management co used by the former owners
Management companies are very important because they organise the cleans between rentals, provide...
Forum: Accommodation 15 Oct 22, 11:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,619
Posted By Susan Coleman
You really do need pool heat October and April ...

You really do need pool heat October and April
Although day time temperatures may be good..slightly lower temperatures at night , and the an mount of heat it needs to warm up the depth of water in...
Forum: Accommodation 17 Sep 22, 10:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,886
Posted By Susan Coleman
Oak Island Cove will be fine Very close to...

Oak Island Cove will be fine
Very close to Emerald Isle and Sunset Lakes(where we have our villa)
Brilliant area close to all you need and as safe as anywhere
Forum: Accommodation 4 Sep 22, 10:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,835
Posted By Susan Coleman
Virtually all my guests pay by bank transfer ...

Virtually all my guests pay by bank transfer
Never any problems
They can choose to pay by cc using my rental co contact, but hardly any do now
Guess it is good to know who your villa owner is...
Forum: Accommodation 7 Jul 22, 12:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,856
Posted By Susan Coleman
Not only the exchange rate low, but also the...

Not only the exchange rate low, but also the utility bills sky high now..esp electric, TV
Cleans that were $80 pre Covid are now $120
Owners are genuinely having difficulty to manage financials...
Forum: Accommodation 23 Jun 22, 11:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,557
Posted By Susan Coleman
Not put my prices up to recoup lost money Costs...

Not put my prices up to recoup lost money
Costs of running a villa have gone up ridiculously
Clean was $80 pre Covid , now $120 a throw!
Electric and TV costs have almost doubled
And the exchange...
Forum: Accommodation 16 May 22, 12:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,636
Posted By Susan Coleman
Many Dibb owners us this site...guests are quite...

Many Dibb owners us this site...guests are quite happy
Do not worry too much about lack of reviews...if people are happy they do not always make the effort... +covid has turned everything upside...
Forum: Accommodation 1 Apr 22, 02:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 983
Posted By Susan Coleman
Nice resort ..good location near to all you need...

Nice resort ..good location near to all you need on west 192
Across the road to where I am Sunset Lakes
But not sure unless you do not mind small pool/splash pool/hot tub only
The original builds...
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