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Frequently Asked Questions
Why Should I rent from
" Disney Area
Vacation Homes" ?
In a word—Service! Yes, our homes are beautifully
decorated and fully appointed. Sure the location is superb—The closest vacation
homes to Disney World. Of course the value is phenomenal, not only compared to
other, older rental homes a greater distance from Disney but also compared to
even lower priced hotels. However, the biggest advantage to our homes is the
service we provide. If you are arriving in Orlando late at night and concerned
about your vacation arrangements, we are here for you. 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
you can reach someone who is less than 15 minutes from your vacation
" Disney Area Vacation Homes" .
How do I make a reservation?
There are many ways. The fastest, simplest way is to go to our
RESERVATIONS
page (just click on this link), and complete the form. On the reservation
page, you have the option of submitting your information to receive a quote,
printing out your information to send it with a check for $220 to reserve your
" Disney Area Vacation Homes"
, or reserving directly online by providing us with your credit card
information. You may also Inquire at
INFO@DAVH.COM You
may also call us at 407-933-6965, 1-877-273-6863 or FAX 407-933-6972. Our
commitment to service means we do our best to service you regardless of your
desired method of communication!
What If I need to cancel?
CANCELLATION POLICY:
If reservation is cancelled before 31 days, $170 will be returned of the $220.
If reservation is cancelled within 30 days, 50% of the $220 will returned.
If reservation is cancelled within 24 hours, the $220 will be forfeited.
Damage
Policy:
We will need to have a credit card on file with a signed document stating you
agree to pay for any damages you or someone in your party caused to the home and
it’s belongings.
How do I know you will have a beautiful home for me?
First of all, because our company is built on the foundation of honesty and
integrity, we will not rent a home to you in which we would not want to stay
ourselves. However, like any home there are times when things malfunction or
something happens beyond our control. Therefore, we offer you this guarantee, if
you are not happy with your " Disney Area Vacation
Homes" , we will do our best to find you another home.
(We have access to over 150 homes!) If we are unable to find a home that meets
your standards, then you are welcome to cancel your stay and you would only be
obligated for the number of nights you stayed in the home. It is impossible to
guarantee you that nothing will ever go wrong. But I can guarantee you that
someone from " Disney Area Vacation Homes"
will be available to solve any concerns promptly and courteously.
How do I pay for my rental?
To
reserve a home or condo I require a $220 Security Deposit. A Major card number
will be held for the security deposit. Upon receipt of full payment you will
receive directions to your home along with the security code to gain entry. I
accept all major *credit cards, Wire Transfer & *PayPal *convenience fee will
apply, Travelers Checks, Money Orders, Cashiers Check, Personal Check or Company
Check. Full payment TO BE PAID WITHIN 45 DAYS OF ARRIVAL DATE. NOTE: If the
arrival date is less than 45 days away payment will need to be settled in a
timely matter.
No 3rd Party Checks. Fees will apply for
any and all returned Checks.
Where do I check in?
At the home. We will mail you a copy of the directions with your confirmation
letter. If you arrive after hours, your key will be ready for you in the lock
box. If you have any questions or problems, you will have a number to reach us
24 hours/day, 7 days/week. Hassle Free Check-In and
Hassle Free Check-Out Service. No need to drive an extra 10-15
minutes to an office then another 15-20 minutes to your home!
How old are your homes?
We feature newer homes—The average age of our homes is less than two years! Our
oldest homes are no older than approximately 5 years. The building of new homes
to service you is continuous. Take a look at our homes on our PHOTOS OF HOMES
page and you will see the high quality we offer. The homes are very well
maintained.
Do the homes look like the ones on the Internet?
They should—We took those pictures ourselves with a digital camera at the very
homes we are offering for rent!
What all is provided in the home?
So much, it’s tough to list it all. All linens, towels, and washcloths are
provided. There is at least one cable TV, a VCR, and a music system. The kitchen
has a refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, coffee maker and
blender along with all dishes and utensils. There is a two-car garage, washer &
dryer, vacuum cleaner, iron, ironing board, and even a hair dryer.
Is there anything that is not provided?
There are a few things you may want to be sure to pack. If you like to lounge
around the pool, we do not provide the large beach towels. Also, unlike a hotel,
we do not have a supplies closet just down the hall, so we are unable to provide
the small "consumable" items which are necessary. This would include things like
dishwashing soap, hand soap , shampoo, laundry detergent, trash bags, paper
towels, spices, coffee, sugar, cream, even toilet paper.
Where is the best place to…..?
Our guests have all kinds of questions for special places. We welcome them! What
is it you want to know—Where to play golf? Where to fish? Where is the local
place of worship? Whatever you need, we will be more than happy to help you find
it. Just ask.
What
can we expect?
You
will be staying in a rental home for your trip. While we know that this will
give you a significantly larger space, privacy, and piece of mind at an
incredible savings, we also realize that there are some differences between
renting a home and renting a hotel room. We want to prepare you by making you
fully aware of these differences so you can make your stay as smooth and as
comfortable as possible.
RESERVATION NAME—We never take a reservation under the name of a company. It
will always be under the first and last name of an individual who will be
staying at the home. Please be sure that every guest knows this name. If
someone says they are staying with the XYZ, Corp. we will have no way of knowing
who that is. It is assumed that the name on the reservation is also the person
who is responsible for payment.
SELF-CATERING—These homes are self-catering. Meaning that once you arrive at
your home, no one will bother you. However, it also means that no one will be
coming in to make the beds, vacuum, etc. You are on your own. For your
convenience, there is a washer and dryer at the home.
MESSAGES—There is no way to leave a message for you at the home, unless you
bring an answering machine to hook up to the telephone. In addition, if someone
calls after hours, the person answering the phone will not be able to tell him
or her the phone number of the home you are staying in.
LONG
DISTANCE—The phones in the home are set up so you cannot make long distance
calls. However, you can call toll free numbers, so you are able to use a
calling card to make your calls. While local calls are free, the local area is
very small and limited. For example, even though the convention center is just
a short drive down the road, it is often a long distance call from the home.
CHECK
IN/OUT TIMES—Our homes stay full almost year round. Check in time is after 4pm
and check out time is before 10am. Please do not call and ask to check in early
or check out late. As it is, our cleaners are only given 6 hours to
professionally clean a large home, so these times need to be adhered to. If you
do stay in a home beyond the check out time, we might not be able to get it
ready for the next guest. In this case, we would lose the use of that home for
the night and there would be a charge for the full amount of the nightly rental
lost.
CHANGING DATES—In a hotel, it is easy to move bookings around and extend or
change a reservation date. In a rental home, it is not very easy. If you
decide to make a last minute change to your reservation, there is the chance
that we might not be able to accommodate you. If you leave early, unless we are
lucky enough to take a last minute booking, there is a good chance you will not
be able to receive a refund for the night(s) you did not stay in the home.
NO
CONCIERGE—We’re sorry, but due to the self-catering nature of our business, we
cannot provide a concierge. This means that someone might not be available to
answer questions that you would normally call the “front desk” for—Such as where
to eat, how to hire a taxi, etc. Although we do our best to be helpful, we do
ask that you refrain from calling outside of our check in hours unless there is
something urgent. In addition, we do not provide wake up calls.
SUPPLIES—Unlike a hotel, we do not have a supply closet down the hall where we
can stock every day items. So if you need things like laundry soap, paper
towels, toothbrush, etc., you will need to run to the local store. Fortunately,
there are 24 hour stores very close to your rental home.
MAIL—There is no mail service to the homes! If you need something delivered,
you will need to send it to my home office. There is normally a delivery fee of
$30 per trip. Please note, that since there may be no way to leave you a
message, we will attempt to call and let you know a package is waiting and setup
a delivery/pickup time for you.
Guest
first name, guest last name, Company
c/o Disney Area Vacation Homes
2483 Huron Circle
Kissimmee, FL 34746
We know that for guests who are used to a hotel, it
takes a little time to adapt to these minor differences. However, our guests
universally tell us that the amount of space, the comfort, the privacy, and the
convenience of having their own home with a private pool, far outweigh the
adjustments they have had to make in getting used to using a rental home. And
once they have, they often come back year after year. We are always delighted
to serve them. We hope you will also enjoy your time with us. If you have any
questions about any of this, please don’t hesitate to contact Disney Area
Vacation Homes.
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