have selected an area – Orlando – entertainment capital of the world and home to Mickey Mouse and all his friends. First thing is to contact some realtors to show you around some properties. You should look for communities which are centrally located with easy access to all that Orlando has to offer and which welcome homeowners renting out their properties on the short term to holidaymakers.
Better quality furnishings last longer
Having chosen and bought your perfect property abroad, you must then (if it is a brand newly built house) turn your thoughts to furnishing it throughout. You would be well advised to stay neutral and select colours and styles, which will not go out of date too quickly and easily. Also it is not the best idea to pick any hues that are too outlandish or purely to suit your own personal taste. You wish your Orlando vacation villa to appeal to the broadest spectrum possible to ensure interest and repeat bookings for your vacation home, thus turning it into a profitable business venture.
With regards to furniture for the home, the cheapest may not always be the best in the long run. If the furniture is so cheap that it does not last and needs to be replaced regularly then this could prove to be a false economy. You may get longer life out of a slightly higher priced set of furniture.
Be careful when choosing a management company
You will need to turn your thoughts to some form of caretaker or management firm to look after your investment in your absence. Never just settle for the first or only one you speak to. Contact several as their styles (and prices) vary. These people will represent you if you do not live locally so they must be someone you can get along with and trust to look after your vacation rental villa in the manner you would like and expect.
Beware guaranteed rentals
Naturally a burning question on homeowner’s lips concerns bookings. A word of warning: – beware companies who “promise” you a set number of “guaranteed” bookings per annum. This promise is rarely upheld. Also do not rely heavily on family and friends to rent your Orlando vacation villa. The reality is whilst they may seem willing, extended family often look for a bargain and a reduced rental rate from the one you advertise and as you set up your new venture in the vacation rental market you are aiming to achieve maximum exposure in order to optimise your rental potential.
Finally, you want to do all you can to promote your Orlando vacation villa. You can do this through word of mouth, good photographs of your home, a website, advertising and subscribing to websites which display vacation rental properties to those wishing to rent a home in the sun.
If you put in the effort we are sure you will reap the rewards and see your vacation villa fill up with bookings – just remember to keep a couple of weeks for yourselves to enjoy all Orlando has to offer. After all your hard work, you’ll deserve the break!
Peter Kenny has been travelling to Florida for the last 20 years and runs two vacation rental sites http://www.reunionresort.us.com/ and http://www.windsorpalmsflorida.com/ Please visit for more articles on vacation rentals and ownership.
Roseann
It’s rare when you can combine both economy and luxury, but when it comes to vacation accommodations in Orlando, Florida it is indeed possible. The secret of getting luxurious accommodations at a bargain price is to rent an Orlando vacation villa instead of staying in a hotel. In case you are not familiar with vacation villas in the Orlando area, then read this short introductory article and you will have a good overview of what to expect when renting a villa or vacation home in the Orlando area.
The first thing to appreciate is that these villas and vacation homes are fully equipped and ready to enjoy. All of the homes have private, screened swimming pools and some even have spas and game rooms. The homes are fully furnished and the kitchens are well-equipped and ready to use. These villas are also air-conditioned and have home entertainment systems that include cable TV, VCR and DVD players. Some of the homes even have game rooms that include billiards, table tennis and air hockey, and play stations for kids.
How big are the villas and rental homes? You can start with a two bedroom condo and go right up to a six bedroom, four bath mansion. It all depends on how much space you need. But whatever size rental home you choose, you will always end up with more space than you would get if you had chosen to stay in a hotel. The amount of space that you have is perhaps the greatest advantage of staying in a vacation villa. Think about it; you don’t normally live in one or two rooms, so why spend your vacation cramped up into small accommodations?
In case you are wondering about the location of the vacation villas, you will be happy to know that they are very close to Disney World and the other attractions of Orlando. In fact, if you like you can rent a vacation villa that is only five minutes away from the gates of Disney World. Not only are the homes well situated in regards to their proximity to vacation attractions, they are also near shopping centers and restaurants. To sum it up, you will not be stuck out in the sticks, but rather, you will be in a prime location where you can easily enjoy your stay in Orlando.
This might sound like it will cost you a lot but when you look into the actual prices of these rental homes, then it gets mighty interesting. If you need a four bedroom villa you can have one for as little as $160 per night in the low season and no more than $199 per night during the peak holiday season. Suppose you are traveling with a family or group of six people then the per-person cost is less than $40 per day even during the peak period.
One thing to remember, because these vacation homes are such a bargain it is best to reserve your home well in advance, especially if you plan to visit Orlando during Christmas, New Year’s Day, Easter or Thanksgiving. So, start looking for the vacation villa that is best for you and get ready to enjoy your vacation in style.
Ortensia
does the rent go up? I see these extremely nice villas and they say like 1,000 per month….if i wanted to get it…would it be like my own home?
Letizia
I saw this one about a vacation home in mexico, probably on the pacific. They were these little huts/villas, probably made of palm tree. They are very open and there are probably eight of them. They are all connected mainly by stepping stones in the pool. Please help!
Kingsley
Me and my partner are thinking about buying a vill/condo in orlando to rent out as a vacation home. Has anyone done this? Is there i high demand for it or is there too many over there already?
Thank you
Roda