International Travel Desk

For most European travellers they are used to staying in hotel accommodation when they go on their usual holiday however Florida is not just another holiday destination. A private villa could be a great option.

So what are the main differences between staying in a Private Florida villa against staying in a hotel or motel accommodation?

Depending on the size of the number of people travelling you may not all fit into one hotel room which would result in extra costs getting more than one hotel room. There is also the issue of privacy depending on who is travelling with you on your holiday to Florida. Most private homes or villas come with two or more bedrooms and a fold down couch giving you a lot more room and space to relax and put your belongings.

Villas are generally furnished to a very high standard and offer more space than any hotel room would. Most villas are privately owned and the owners use them at certain times of the year.

There is a if you have more than one hotel room you may not get them together. It is even possible that you might be on one floor and the other room could be on another. If the accommodation has more than one building you could have one room in one and the other room in another.

Lots of hotels can be noisy and people staying in rooms nearby are free to come and go as they please. This means that there could be noise at any time of the night, especially if the people next to you have been out all night at a club.

In your Florida villa you will have cooking facilities should you wish as well as a fridge to stock up with drinks so you don't need to keep going down to the next floor with your ice bucket and a hand full of change for a vending machine.

Some of the villas you can rent come with their own swimming pool which are generally quite small however it will only be you and your friends and family using it. Hotels generally have large pools which are shared between all the guests.

Don't forget if you are travelling in the quieter months you may need to pay extra to heat the swimming pool. Charges vary depending on the villa you rent however a charge of around $40 a day can be normal. This is an expense you would not incur if you were staying in a hotel.