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Forum: Accommodation 3 Sep 23, 07:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,755
Posted By WindwoodBay
Yes last year Hurricane Ian meant we have needed...

Yes last year Hurricane Ian meant we have needed a new roof. Insurance did not pay out anywhere near what the new roof cost. We didn't even realise the insurance we had even paid that way. (Ignorance...
Forum: Accommodation 13 Aug 23, 02:04 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 21,651
Posted By WindwoodBay
We get more noise from next door LTR than we ever...

We get more noise from next door LTR than we ever do the STR the other side when we are there ourselves
Forum: Accommodation 7 Jun 23, 02:35 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 34,178
Posted By WindwoodBay
I am so sorry that you are staying in a...

I am so sorry that you are staying in a disappointing villa.
Our 1st year our management team got us 5 weeks of bookings (whole year) but the pay to the owner was awful.
I would now never...
Forum: Accommodation 11 Apr 23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,364
Posted By WindwoodBay
Agreed, Need to cover the huge costs not...

Agreed, Need to cover the huge costs not subsedise a strangers holiday
Forum: Accommodation 11 Apr 23, 05:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 871
Posted By WindwoodBay
We stayed at Sailsport Rocky Point Tampa when we...

We stayed at Sailsport Rocky Point Tampa when we flew NYE 2021. We looked around Busch Gardens but some of the areas close to Busch are not the best/safest at night. We had a 2 bed suite. Although...
Forum: Accommodation 11 Apr 23, 05:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,954
Posted By WindwoodBay
Our villa is on Windwood Bay and if neighbours...

Our villa is on Windwood Bay and if neighbours are loud I have no hesitation in calling the sherriff!
Forum: Accommodation 19 Mar 23, 09:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,630
Posted By WindwoodBay
We are staying 1 night Dockside (arrival night...

We are staying 1 night Dockside (arrival night from UK) 6th May then early next morning 7th we will move to RP then stay 1 night. This way we get 2 days express pass then 8th we move to our villa. ...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 14 Mar 23, 02:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,216
Posted By WindwoodBay
About as scary as Disney prices this year :)

About as scary as Disney prices this year :)
Forum: Shopping in Florida 14 Mar 23, 02:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,573
Posted By WindwoodBay
Make sure you put anything sugary into sealed...

Make sure you put anything sugary into sealed containers and not left out on the surfaces. Otherwise sugar ants will be having a field day.
Forum: Accommodation 14 Mar 23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 21,651
Posted By WindwoodBay
Staying in a one bed villa at Aulani cost me $1k...

Staying in a one bed villa at Aulani cost me $1k per night last May. Unfortunately prices are now catching up with reality. Florida is not a cheap holiday, and the days of paying less for your...
Forum: Accommodation 10 Mar 23, 11:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 796
Posted By WindwoodBay
We used Airbnb to book a villa for 2 nights last...

We used Airbnb to book a villa for 2 nights last year as our own one was occupied. The villa was awful and we ended up getting our money back. Airbnb are very good at dealing with guest problems and...
Forum: Photo, Video & Vlogs 10 Mar 23, 10:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,021
Posted By WindwoodBay
If you're planning on doing regular vlogging then...

If you're planning on doing regular vlogging then a camera such as this is worth the investment. If it's just the occasional holiday video for personal use then I'd be sticking with existing camera...
Forum: Accommodation 10 Mar 23, 06:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,751
Posted By WindwoodBay
I agree with Solterra Palms - Our villa is also...

I agree with Solterra Palms - Our villa is also near Junction 58 and the traffic has increased a lot since buying our villa in January 2016. Hopefully the road works will improve the congestion (the...
Forum: Accommodation 10 Mar 23, 06:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,187
Posted By WindwoodBay
We have stayed at Hard Rock several times over...

We have stayed at Hard Rock several times over the years - always came up slightly cheaper for us with annual passes, Next visit we are staying at Royal Pacific so looking forward to trying a...
Forum: Accommodation 10 Mar 23, 06:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 524
Posted By WindwoodBay
I think Florida law requires either a pool fence...

I think Florida law requires either a pool fence OR hard wired door alarms.
Personally we have fence plus battery alarms on the pool & cloakroom doors which we test on each visit
Forum: Accommodation 11 Feb 23, 09:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 456
Posted By WindwoodBay
Rhu 115

Sorry your messages are to capacity so have been unable to reply to you
Forum: General Chat 15 Dec 22, 01:53 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,110
Posted By WindwoodBay
We have just had a new roof (our roof was 16...

We have just had a new roof (our roof was 16 years old). Our deductible is £8k (as it was a named storm - Hurricane Ian). Our insurance is £4k per year. Our internet/TV package is over $200 per month...
Forum: General Chat 28 Sep 22, 04:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,619
Posted By WindwoodBay
I know 4 sets of owners out at the moment - they...

I know 4 sets of owners out at the moment - they are preparing their homes but like you are feeling worried. I luckily don't have guests this week (1st full week since re-opened in January after pool...
Forum: General Chat 28 Sep 22, 04:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 941
Posted By WindwoodBay
My daughter landed at 12.30 today. No stand for...

My daughter landed at 12.30 today. No stand for them (coming from Vegas)
It took them 3 hours to get back to the car that was at a hotel 5 mins from the terminal
Forum: Accommodation 21 Aug 22, 10:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,806
Posted By WindwoodBay
Agreed had far more issues with hotel stays over...

Agreed had far more issues with hotel stays over the years than ever in short term rentals (have my own now so biased yes). Have also stayed in more hotels but holiday cottages in Wales when I was...
Forum: Accommodation 7 Aug 22, 12:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,420
Posted By WindwoodBay
Owners recommend pool heat October - April Pool...

Owners recommend pool heat October - April Pool gets heated to around 10 degrees above the ambient temperature to a maximum of around 85 so if outside is warmer than around 75/77 the pool heater will...
Forum: Accommodation 6 Jul 22, 08:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,794
Posted By WindwoodBay
We advertise on both plus direct. DV is most...

We advertise on both plus direct. DV is most expensive - full service TA. AirBNB still a middle man
Direct - same property, no middle man = no extra fees.
DV is a reputable company
Forum: Accommodation 6 Jul 22, 08:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,794
Posted By WindwoodBay
Debbies Villas is a reputable UK travel agent but...

Debbies Villas is a reputable UK travel agent but like all TA they do not own any villas of their own - They do inspect the villa before they put it on their books.
We personally advertise on DV,...
Forum: Accommodation 28 Jun 22, 07:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,809
Posted By WindwoodBay
Ours is over $200 per month. We have...

Ours is over $200 per month. We have Cable/roku/internet but will probably ditch cable next trip out
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Dec 21, 10:19 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,738
Posted By WindwoodBay
My daughter did not get it this summer when her...

My daughter did not get it this summer when her partner did - she took LFT every day. My Brother in law got it in the summer with 1 child & in-laws, Wife & other 2 children did not get it. One of the...
Forum: Accommodation 29 Aug 21, 10:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,638
Posted By WindwoodBay
The trick is to make sure you spend longer...

The trick is to make sure you spend longer outside the US each year than in it.
Forum: Accommodation 10 Apr 21, 05:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,486
Posted By WindwoodBay
Same for us those that paid in full I provided a...

Same for us those that paid in full I provided a letter for their insurance companies and all were refunded. Those that had not paid have either moved to a later date (some have moved twice or have...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 25 Aug 20, 03:56 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 11,918
Posted By WindwoodBay
Just go for a walk in one of these. Technically...

Just go for a walk in one of these. Technically you're still indoors.

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/99536/968fa46364ab7f.jpg
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 25 Aug 20, 03:02 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 11,918
Posted By WindwoodBay
Must have been a low crime day for the police :)

Must have been a low crime day for the police :)
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 19 Aug 20, 03:20 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 11,918
Posted By WindwoodBay
We are due to be travelling on 31st August...

We are due to be travelling on 31st August (already lost 2x Orlando including Bahamas cruise for 28th Aug, Vancouver, DCL cruise to Hawaii April, EB DCL cruise Panama Canal (Nov) so booked DLP...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 23 Jun 20, 09:22 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 11,353
Posted By WindwoodBay
Fingers crossed. Out August cruise has just been...

Fingers crossed. Out August cruise has just been cancelled so just Panama left now. Really need a holiday and villa trip right now!
Forum: Accommodation 2 Jun 20, 09:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 757
Posted By WindwoodBay
Margaritaville Resort is new and of high standard...

Margaritaville Resort is new and of high standard so unlikely to get anything bad. Just means you might get a room with not the best of views etc.
Forum: Accommodation 2 Jun 20, 09:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 757
Posted By WindwoodBay
Run of the House is the lowest level room and...

Run of the House is the lowest level room and sometimes can get you an upgrade if all of the lowest rooms are booked so would be the cheapest option. Think of it as allocate on arrival, you won't...
Forum: Accommodation 30 May 20, 09:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,639
Posted By WindwoodBay
Just out of interest why did you not claim on...

Just out of interest why did you not claim on insurance as your 1st port of call? Is that not why we take travel insurance to protect against unexpected situations?

At least 4 of my affected...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 2 May 20, 12:32 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 11,353
Posted By WindwoodBay
Should be on a DCL to Hawaii right now. We also...

Should be on a DCL to Hawaii right now. We also have a double dip Castaway Cay trip for end of August & rescheduled Hawaii to Panama in November. This is the 1st week I have been thinking we may miss...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Apr 20, 06:52 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,527
Posted By WindwoodBay
They will just move you to another airport

They will just move you to another airport
Forum: Accommodation 30 Apr 20, 07:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,474
Posted By WindwoodBay
Love The Champions Gate area. There is a Publix...

Love The Champions Gate area.
There is a Publix supermarket, restaurants pharmacies etc Next to Junction 58 of the I-4

Why don't you put a request in the villa section to see what owners have...
Forum: Accommodation 25 Apr 20, 07:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 612
Posted By WindwoodBay
All villas are privately owned the travel owners...

All villas are privately owned the travel owners rely on management companies to provide. Due to this a villa may be amazing or not meeting the grade at all
Forum: Accommodation 17 Apr 20, 12:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,241
Posted By WindwoodBay
We are also not taking any more outstanding...

We are also not taking any more outstanding balances. Those who have paid in full I have provided them with letters for their insurance companies. Those that have become due or will become due up to...
Forum: Accommodation 15 Nov 19, 03:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,311
Posted By WindwoodBay
We only accept bank transfers. You are...

We only accept bank transfers.

You are risking a few thousand £'s booking with us via bank transfer but equally I am trusting my quarter of a million dollar home to you. What checks are there for...
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