The price of our properties is based on a number of factors:
The size of the property
Obviously smaller properties have lower running costs than larger properties. Sometimes a property with more bedrooms than you actually need might, because of other factors, be cheaper, so take a look at these as well.
The number of nights you are looking for
If you only want to stay for 3 or 4 nights then the property still has to have a pre-arrival inspection, a post-departure check and a clean so these costs will be factored in. With a longer stay then these costs can be spread out over more nights. Some properties also offer a long-stay discount to encourage guests to have an extended holiday!
Seasons
Low demand periods such as January or November often mean that owners reduce the rates they require so that they can attract guests that are not restricted with their dates of travel. Other periods such as school holiday dates will always be more expensive because of the numbers of people that want to choose those dates. Other periods such as Christmas and Easter are very popular so can be even more expensive. Each property owner will have their own requirements for the various seasons but in case they leave this decision to us then we have our own default seasons.
Low Season
Mid Season
High Season
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The owner’s requirements
Some owners have invested a lot of money into their properties, in terms of purchasing it, furnishing and decor, supplying additional features such as games rooms and modern TVs as well as maintaining it on a monthly basis and paying the utility bills. Other factors to be considered are the ongoing running costs of the property, particularly if it is on a gated resort with community facilities that guests are able to use.
Exchange rates
Because each of our properties are in the US the costs involved are subject to currency fluctuations outside of our control. No longer do Brits get to enjoy the $2 to £1 situation that we had in the early eighties (and again briefly in 2007). However, once you book your holiday with us the price is fixed at the amount shown at the time of booking. We will not ask you to make up any shortfall should the exchange rate move adversely.
Whatever you’re looking for though we are sure you will find something on our site to suit your budget and requirements.
Long Stay Discount
Most of our properties offer a discount if you book them for a longer period than normal. Typically this is 10% for 21 day stays but this can vary from property to property. If your chosen home offers this new rate it will be applied automatically at the time of booking so there is nothing extra for you to do.
Late Booking Discount
Some of our properties offer a late booking discount if you make the booking within 14, 21 or 28 days before your departure. The discount will vary depending on the date you book the villa and the number of nights. Any discounts will be clearly shown as you proceed through the checkout flow. This discount will be applied automatically at the time of booking so there is nothing extra for you to do.
Other Charges
We’re not big on hidden extras here so we won’t hide these other charges:
- Each booking has a booking fee of £55.00
- Each booking has a Damage Insurance fee of £35.00 (this covers accidental damage or breakages up to £300 during your stay in one of our properties)
- Short Stay Surcharge might be applicable to some bookings, depending on the minimum number of nights an owner is willing to accept. These surcharges will clearly be shown as you proceed through the checkout flow. Occasionally, the Management Companies of our properties will impose a charge on each booking to cover fixed costs (cleaning, pre-stay inspection etc), sometimes these are added on as a small amount per night, other times they will be on a ‘per booking’ basis. Whatever system is used, the final price payable by you will be totalled up and included in the Total Cost amount shown at the beginning of the booking process.
