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Re: Help with finding the right condo
[Re: dave68]
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05/09/2015 02:25 PM
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Personally, I think your budget is a little low for 3 bedrooms on the beach in February. If you could somehow make do with 2 bedrooms and a couple of rollaways or something, there would be a lot more options. One suggestion that I might have is that there are a very small number (maybe 3 or 4) three bedroom units at Royal Palm. You would probably need to check redweek or whatever for rentals. I don't know for sure how much they would go for in February because I've only seen prices for around Regatta, which do range around $2000 to $2500 per week. Royal Palm to me is the BEST place to be without a car, as you can walk to many places to eat. However, while it is on the beach, the beach there isn't the greatest. If two bedrooms and a pullout couch would work, the regular two bedroom units at Royal Palm should be available through Redweek or whatever without any problem for $2000 per week.
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Re: Help with finding the right condo
[Re: dave68]
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05/09/2015 02:34 PM
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There are some three bedroom villas in the Pelican Key area in your price range. Many of us here rent through VRBO with no problems, so I suggest you give them a try.
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Re: Help with finding the right condo
[Re: RonDon]
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05/09/2015 03:34 PM
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I love Beachside Villas, but for February, a 3 bedroom is $565 per night. From April to December, it's only $275 a night.
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Re: Help with finding the right condo
[Re: islandgem]
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05/09/2015 03:37 PM
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Elizabeth--3 bedrooms in February for $2000 a week in Pelican Key?? That seems somewhat surprising to me.
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Re: Help with finding the right condo
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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05/09/2015 06:03 PM
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islandgem
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Carol, I know of a large villa in Pelican Key that rents for 1750 a week in February and there are more. Don't be surprised as there are several properties that don't change their rental prices throughout the year.
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Re: Help with finding the right condo
[Re: islandgem]
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05/09/2015 06:23 PM
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OK, surprised at that. Sounds like you should let dave know about the specific villas you would recommend?
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Re: Help with finding the right condo
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05/10/2015 07:00 AM
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islandgem said: Carol, I know of a large villa in Pelican Key that rents for 1750 a week in February and there are more. Don't be surprised as there are several properties that don't change their rental prices throughout the year. This villa you mention. is it on a beach?
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Re: Help with finding the right condo
[Re: dave68]
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05/13/2015 10:46 AM
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dave,
I can't comment about a rental unit or Pelican Key area but I would offer the following suggesting regarding a van rental for a portion of your stay - they are often harder to park and generally considerably more expensive than renting standard Corolla type vehicles and many have found, in the long run it's easier to rent two smaller cars as opposed to one van.
The convenience factor is you don't ALWAYS have to be together and it gives you a little more freedom to go your separate ways on occasion if you're of a mind to.
On the evenings you want to travel together, a taxi or a private driver like Mr. Wilfred Brooks, could put you all in one vehicle and remove the designated driver issue. He also does island tours and might be doable for your group.
We've done both the van rental for a group and the two car rental but at this point, even when we travel with just another couple, we find it easier in the long run that each couple has their own car. Just a thought......
Respectfully,
pat
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Re: Help with finding the right condo
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05/13/2015 10:55 AM
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Pat--that would be my suggestion also--rent two rice burner cars, cheaper and more convenient than a van.
With regard to that location, I'm not sure where it is exactly, but in Pelican Key, I actually don't know where you would go that would be a public beach, per se, in walking distance. The 'beach' in front of LaVista is very rocky. Otherwise, I THINK the only real beach would be in front of Pelican (whoops, sorry, SBR!!) and Flamingo. I'm not exactly sure if you can use that beach if you're not staying there. There is also Kim Sha, but regardless I think any of them would be a hike back up the hill, from the pictures.
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Re: Help with finding the right condo
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05/13/2015 12:02 PM
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Not Phillygirl, but Jeannie is a sponsor here - go to the sponsors list at the top of the TTOL home page - under SXM sponsors - Shop and Drop Grocery service is listed there. (As is Mr. Brooks if he's of any interest to you...)
Jeannie provides a great service and is totally reliable and responsible, besides being a nice person to work with. Remember that island groceries are more expensive than at home and that said, it's all spelled out for you.
We've used her service twice a year every year since she started doing it and she's yet to get an order wrong. It really is nice to check into your island home and know the fridge is well stocked for at least the first 24 to 48 hours and the cold drinks are already on tap! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
Respectfully,
pat
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Re: Help with finding the right condo
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05/13/2015 12:12 PM
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pat said: Not Phillygirl, but Jeannie is a sponsor here - go to the sponsors list at the top of the TTOL home page - under SXM sponsors - Shop and Drop Grocery service is listed there. (As is Mr. Brooks if he's of any interest to you...)
[color:"red"]Jeannie provides a great service and is totally reliable and responsible, besides being a nice person to work with.[/color] Remember that island groceries are more expensive than at home and that said, it's all spelled out for you.
We've used her service twice a year every year since she started doing it and she's yet to get an order wrong. [color:"red"]It really is nice to check into your island home and know the fridge is well stocked for at least the first 24 to 48 hours and the cold drinks are already on tap! :handshake[/color]: <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />
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