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Comparison

Consider these points:

	Hotel:	Private Home:
Sharing the Room	Often sharing a room with other members of your family.	Much more privacy separate bedrooms and bathrooms.
Room Size	The rooms are generally of a basic nature in furnishings and space.	Homes are furnished to an excellent standard with far superior furniture and facilities than a hotel.
Bathrooms	All the members of your party will be sharing a bathroom.	All of our homes have 2 to 5 bathrooms.
Beds	Standard size beds	All of our homes have at least one king or queen size bed.
Privacy	As soon as you step out of your room, whether for a cold drink, a bucket of ice, or to go to the pool, you've lost all privacy.	Want to walk to the kitchen in your robe? Want to relax at the pool without worrying about how you look in a bathing suit? Our homes are private!
Laundry	If you want to do your own laundry the hotel might have a facility. You will have get in line and also pay extra for machines and dryers.	All of our homes are equipped with full size washer and dryer at no extra charge. Put in the wash and go out and enjoy yourself!!
Maids Knocking	You have to vacate your room to allow cleaner s access.	If you have had a late night, no problem, have another hour in bed! No cleaner will be knocking calling out "housekeeping!"
Noise	The hotel can be a noisy place.	All of our homes are located in tranquil locations, yet close to the action.
Meals	You have to eat.	Some or all meals.
Swimming Pool	If the hotel has a pool, your sharing it with others, sometimes unpleasant guests. Plus, often hotel pools are not heated, and you'll have to be quick to get a sun bed.	All of our homes have there own private screened in pools which can be heated if required. Some even have Jacuzzis! All of our villas have pool deck furniture, chairs sun beds, tables, etc.
Hidden Charges	Upon arrival there are often extra charges, taxes, deposits, etc.	There are no hidden charges. You are charged upon arrival. All you are asked for is a security deposit which is refunded as long as the home has been respected and no breakages have occurred.
Personality	The hotel has no "character."	The home will have its own unique character and you will soon be calling it "home."
Location	You could be located many miles away from the attractions.	All of our homes are located close to the attractions and also major highways giving easy access to all of Florida.
Keys	You have to check your key in and out every time you leave your room.	You get the keys on arrival and keep them throughout your stay, just as you would if it were your own home.
Pets	Most hotels will only permit service animals to stay with their people.	Some of our homes are pet friendly, and you're welcome to bring your dog or cat to stay with you. Contact us to find out which homes will permit pets!
Ownership	You will be staying at a facility usually owned by a large company who make their profits simply by getting as many guests in as they can.	Each home is privately owned by an individual who will take great pride in their home. They do not make vast profit from renting out their home. The owners simply hope to offset some of the running costs by renting it out when they are not there.