Oct. trip, renting pool home - now, or later?

[myhoney]

We are going in October, and would like to rent a pool home. We really want one with it's own pool and hot tub. There are a bunch out there...do we rent one now, or wait and hope to get a last minute deal? I'm okay with the prices now, but the cost of pool heating is getting to me, and would always like to save a little!

Thanks!

 

[ireland_nicole]

If you want something specific in terms of theming, location, owner, etc. I would book. Sooner rather than later to ensure you get what you want.

 

[4forMe]

I would suggest booking as soon as you find a home you like.

Not all places charge for pool heat. We use Florida Sun Vacation Homes, and they offer free pool heat from October through April.

 

[Syndrome]

If you are looking for a pool home in Windsor Hills or Windsor palms, and you should be! Give a look at Romancing The Mouse.
http://www.romancingthemouse.com/

They have a nice "pay one price" payment structure. EVERYTHING is included in the price........tax, pool heat, paper products, even laundry soap.....everything! They are family owned and operated, and give nice personal attn. NO maintanance co. to deal with.
Cant recommend them enough! We stayed in the 5 bdrm home in Windsor hills for 2 weeks, and just booked the 4 bdrm Windsor hills home this time.
Mark and/or Holly (the owners) will meet you at the home when you "check in", and go through the home with you. Its at that time, after you are satisfied with the home, do you pay for it ! Kind of a nice way to operate. It really helps familys who have never rented a vacation home feel secure. They also brought fresh baked muffins, fresh flowers, fresh juices, chocolate covered strawberrys, fresh baked cookies........ REALLY !
Dont think we would ever consider renting any other pool homes.

If you need a referral let me know (you can get a discount).
When you add up all the "extras" the other homes charge for, Romancing the Mouse is a bargain.
Oh yea, you want to book as early as you can, just look at the calender page, and you will see how fast and far in advance they fill up.

Good luck.......
Syndrome

 

[jacdolfin]

I would suggest if you are looking for a pool home and you find one you like to go ahead and book it now. You never know how many people are looking at the same place you are and might snatch it up before you. I have staid at Windsor Hills and will be at Windsor Palms in June. A townhome we found at a great rate ($685 for the week with a splash pool, but no hot tub) is www.orlandosecret.com

Here are a few sights you might like to look at.

www.vrbo.com (vacation rental by owner)
www.windsorhillsrent.com
www.windsor-palms-florida.net
www.homeaway.com

At all of these sights you book directly with an owner, can look at avialiablity and get pricing. Hope you find one you like and have a great trip.