The typical scenario goes something like this: your casual
mention at the water cooler of your family=s desire to find a suitable
condominium townhouse in or near Orlando- suddenly everyone that you
work with has become an expert in real estate, or suddenly possesses a
time share that they would like to get rid of-er, share with you. Then
your extended family comes up with advice and suggestions to call your
long lost third cousin to inquire about the condo that he owns that is
so extremely darn close to Disney World (except that your well meaning
family member neglects to mention that the cousin=s condominium is
located near the California Disney theme park, sigh).
So here
goes- you are left to your own resources (and aren=t you rather
thankful for that?) To begin the search for your perfect condominium
for rent near the theme parks, close to your favorite attractions,
cheap enough to be affordable and leave the family with plenty of
spending money yet not in a neighborhood near the bad parts of town, or
worse yet- the tawdry tourist laden discount tee shirt shop filled
International Drive. Your search isn=t that difficult if you learn a
few basic rules for finding the best price, best location and best
accommodations for your traveling party.
Rule number one- Moving away from the mouse house without staying in Zimbabwe.
The
effort of driving from one theme park to another isn=t exactly easy for
some folks, or impossible for those with disabilities. For these
travelers, Walt Disney World has established a bus system within it=s
borders to ferry guests back and forth between their luxury
accommodations and it=s myriad attractions. The only hitch to this
arrangement is that you don=t have a means to venture beyond the shadow
of the mouse, and who comes to Florida just to see only one attraction?
The alternatives to staying within the Walt Disney World resort complex
are mind boggling in number, and yet many folks are too worried about
driving in and around Orlando to begin their search for an affordable
condominium for rent outside of the kingdom=s borders. Why not be able
to have some wonderful experiences outside of the theme park=s gates?
Wouldn=t it be nicer to be able to call the shots on when you arrive at
the attractions (or which theme parks you will visit)? A Florida
condominium rental located outside of the Disney area affords you many
opportunities to save money, eat the healthy foods that you enjoy at
home and prepare them just the way you like them, pack less clothing
and be hobbled with less luggage (by seeking out a condo for rent with
amenities such as laundry facilities).
Rule number two: save a lot, spend a little, be happier!!
The
idea of a condominium townhouse makes sense for almost all families and
their budgets. In the case of a very young family with limited
resources, eating breakfast before taking the kids to the theme parks
will save on the expense of the dreaded Acharacter meals@, in which the
kids will blearily eye their Hollandaise sauce ala Mickey and instantly
cry hysterically at the sight of a larger than life Donald Duck. For
senior citizens traveling to Florida in search of a new retirement
community to live in for either part of the year or for the rest of
their days, the idea of Florida vacation rentals is a Godsend.
Countless real estate transactions are made every day in Central
Florida in which jubilant retirees had put vast amounts of savings into
having a new house built, or establishing a residence in a retirement
centered village with mobile homes...and then the reality hits. The
retired couple had begun their quest for a new life in the warmth of
Florida earnestly enough, but they didn=t count on the chilly reception
from their neighbors, or something like that. The couple winds up
selling their retirement home, and begin their search for the perfect
place anew. It might be a good time at that point for them to take a
break from the real estate investment market and wait for the perfect
residence to come into focus. But doing this doesn=t have to mean
taking up squatter=s rights on your nephew=s futon, or living in an
apartment near downtown Orlando. The solution to this dilemma is as
easy as this: take a moment to assess your needs, likes and dislikes,
and find a Florida condominium guide that will show you several types
of rental properties, condominium townhouses and such. Then while you
rest easy and partake in your condo=s amenities, you can meet with
several real estate professionals, consult with condo association
managers, and find furnishings that will fit easily into your new
Florida retirement lifestyle. Not having to sell your initial Amistake@
property while you search for your dream residence is a great beginning
to your life in the sunshine state.
Rule number three: the best place is one in which you are right at home being away from home!
The
right balance within your accommodations is essential: no one wants to
spend all of their hard earned vacation budget on luxury lodging and
not be able to afford a nice meal out on the town. Not that paying the
rock bottom price for your Florida condominium rental is always the
best answer, without looking into the reason why you are receiving such
a cheap discount. Certainly, specials and last minute deals do exist in
the central Florida condominium townhouse market, but it is up to the
savvy shopper to ask the following questions (and any more that your
family will deem quite important):
A) What is the exact square
footage of the condominium unit that I am looking to rent? How many
beds are in this unit, and what sizes are they? Be on the lookout for
the sleeper sofa horror story type lodging- if they only offer the
style of condo that has a pull out couch in lieu of a regular mattress
and box spring type bed, then make like Nancy Sinatra - get your boots
on and walk away.
B) What type of neighborhood am I going to be
staying in? You and your family want your stay to be filled with
pleasant memories and short trips, right? Then consider where your
Florida condominium rental is situated. Does your family want to take
in several theme parks, including Busch Gardens in Tampa? Then needless
to say, making your reservations for the area close to Kissimmee and
Disney might out you out of reach for some of your kid=s desired
destinations. Many vacation Condos are right near all of the
restaurants and shops of U.S. Highway 192, and the visiting baseball
team=s winter playground of Winter Haven Florida, and they are all
within the area of Davenport, Florida. Davenport can be a quick commute
to Disney (ask the countless Disney employees who make this area their
home) and yet it=s a quick hop down I-4 to Universal Studios and
Islands of Adventure. Renting a condominium in the Davenport area may
mean the difference between taking control of your vacation, or having
the vacation take control of your time and budget. It=s a pretty easy
decision after all, isn=t it?
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