Rent a House Help

[Duck143]

Hello All!! Thanks in advance for your advice.
I have been researching renting a home for our Disney stay. I'm thinking we will do 8 nights. I have looked online at homes at Windsor Hills, Emerald Island and Windsor Palms. Can anyone give me some advice about which of these you like and why. How far are these to the Parks? Also, which site do you use to rent?
Thanks again!

 

[auger]

Hello All!! Thanks in advance for your advice.
I have been researching renting a home for our Disney stay. I'm thinking we will do 8 nights. I have looked online at homes at Windsor Hills, Emerald Island and Windsor Palms. Can anyone give me some advice about which of these you like and why. How far are these to the Parks? Also, which site do you use to rent?
Thanks again!

I can't answer to any of these particular developments, but most people use VRBO and HomeAway for finding rentals. Booking through these sites gives you a bit of added security.

One thing I do recommend is that you never rent without first running a search on the property to ensure the person actually owns the home and is current on their taxes. I saved myself a bad situation recently by doing this. The owner is over three years in arrears on her taxes. If she isn't paying her taxes, it's hard saying if she is paying her mortgage. And chances are, she is not maintaining the property.
The last thing I want is to show up in Florida and find the house I am supposed to be renting has been seized by the bank or the govt!

 

[spiceycat]

right now would look for the posts on VRBO - there is some place that has taken over (withOUT the owner permission) some of their sites. so finding who really owns the place can now be definitely a problem. if you have the time and patience - finding the REAL owner can definitely be a cost saving.

it is not on your list - but close by and newer - windsor hills - can give you a person who rents them - but can't here - so email me.