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Old 07-11-2012, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ijusluvit View Post
Yes, but renters beware. This website will not take an entry from an owner who uses a property manager. This means the renter may not have anyone to take care of things if the owner is not around. Also I have seen properties advertised on this site which claim to have amenities they do not. The classic one is that the home has a pool, while the pool is a Villages pool some distance away.

If I were renting I'd consult vacationrentals.com and the very first question I'd ask would be if there will be an on-site owner or manager there to welcome me and available if I need something during my stay.
Good point. When I rented last month, there were a couple of problems with internet access (the dreaded Comcast) and a problem with the garage door. Fortunately the owner lived only a few minutes away and took care of the problems right away.