What a surprise to check the board and see a post asking for me
Yes, we did rent from Wendy. She was wonderful to deal with. She always answered e-mails quickly, sometimes within minutes of my sending them. I swear she must live at her computer.
We rented her place Jersey Week last year, first week of November. We paid $100/nite minus the 10% discount for paying upfront for a final price of $90/nite.
Can you get a cheaper 3-bedroom at Windsor? Yes, you should definitely be able to find a better rate. Should you take the cheaper unit? It all depends on your budget, your taste and your needs.
We've rented various homes in Kissimmee over the years and Wendy's was definitely the one with the nicest, most comfortable and most homey furnishings and supplies. Most rental properties have this generic Florida-style furniture that the developer sells when someone buys a home. It is all perfectly fine and functional. But Wendy's home was clearly furnished with a more personal touch (and, I suspect, a larger budget). The living room sofas were plush and very comfortable. I napped there one afternoon. There is a beautiful wood and metal dining room set. The kitchen has everything you could possibly need - even a blender which I don't think we've had in any other rental properties. The beds and linens were also very comfortable, a better grade than a typical hotel or rental property. Every room had a ceiling fan. There were 3 tv's, a stereo system and a DVD player.
One other thing to consider, though a somewhat minor point, is that WP has more than 1 floorplan for the 3-bed condos and Wendy's is the largest floorplan.
The main reason why I would recommend considering Wendy's condo is the personal service. People are always posting questions on this board asking about various companies and who its okay to rent from. All of my dealings with Wendy were absolutely flawless. I sent her a series of questions before booking and after booking. She answered all quickly, accurately and friendly. Her management company in Florida was very good and responsive to us during our stay. I even e-mailed her a couple of times during our stay with questions and comments and she took care of everything instantly. And after returning home, we exchanged a series of e-mails about my comments and suggestions for the condo. She was truly interested in my opinion and suggestions. There is a whole different feel when you are renting direct from the owner than when you rent from a big company that handles dozens of properties.
All of that said, there are cheaper 3-bedroom condos at WP and Wendy is certainly not the only owner who is trustworthy or responsive to guests. The furnishings might not be quite as nice everywhere, but unless you are really picky, they would be perfectly fine. If I was looking to rent at WP again, I honestly would shop around. We are not very picky. As long as the room is clean and has the basics, we're happy. It was nice to have such a well appointed condo, and it really impressed my MIL who was with us, but we likely would have been just as happy in any of the units, especially if the rate had been cheaper.
If you are comfortable renting from a stranger, which I certainly am, then go for the best rate as long as the unit fits your needs. If you would rather rent based on a good recommendation from a past guest, and don't mind spending a little more, then consider Wendy's place.
Happy to answer any other questions.
