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Old 01-23-2024, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Laker14 View Post
Absolutely! On a website you see what someone wants you to see, and you don't see what they don't want you to see.

Our first rental experience taught us, among other things, how loud the golf cart traffic can be on Canal St. We had a nice villa, but the living room sliders faced Canal St. Despite the wall, we would have to close things up to hear the TV. Also could smell gas cart exhaust at times.

The vibe is so different depending upon what area you are in. North of 466 feels different and looks different from south of 466, and likewise between "the sixes", and north and south of 44. While I wouldn't say any one area is better or worse than the others, they are different, and you can't get that online.
If you're coming from a metropolitan area, such as NYC, Boston, or parts of Los Angeles, those sounds and smells would make it feel a little more like home.

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