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by Alison
Fri Jan 14, 2005 6:10 pm
Forum: Managing your guests
Topic: Should cleaning be included or extra?
Replies: 22
Views: 28298

We ended up including the cleaning charges in our rent based mostly on personal preference. Most people dislike the seemingly endless string of "extra" charges that you often find at hotels and resorts. I should know, I used to work at a resort and there was a "Resort Incidental Fee&q...
by Alison
Mon Jan 10, 2005 7:08 pm
Forum: Handling rental enquiries
Topic: Reply speed & Blackberry remote email
Replies: 52
Views: 36648

Great forum discussion on wireless e-mail. I feel as though I am missing something here. Do other owners’ guests make booking decisions in seconds? Mine don’t seem to. I certainly believe that a fast response is a good idea – but I mean same-day not same-minute. Wireless e-mail (e.g. Blackberr...
by Alison
Sat Jan 08, 2005 1:43 am
Forum: Handling rental enquiries
Topic: Reply speed & Blackberry remote email
Replies: 52
Views: 36648

Any Blackberry (or similar) users out there?

I read with great interest the thread on reply speed. In this day and age, those tech companies are always coming out with the lastest and greatest. I have DSL and get my e-mail instantly, but I find that I miss out when I'm away from the computer (like at the park with my toddler). Now that Blackbe...
by Alison
Sat Jan 08, 2005 1:31 am
Forum: Managing your property
Topic: Spreadsheets
Replies: 7
Views: 12245

I just started trying an online property management software at www.rentalbot.com They have a free two month trial offer when you add a free basic listing. Here's what they say they do (copied from their website): As I said, I just signed up so I don't have any pros or cons to offer. It was recommen...
by Alison
Sat Jan 08, 2005 1:22 am
Forum: Website reviews
Topic: New vacation owner of Key Largo Condo needs website review
Replies: 7
Views: 3742

Awesome feedback! Thanks. My web developer (my sister)does more corporate stuff, so the personal touch is not something we considered. Very good point. Everyone's made valid points and I hope to work on more personal content over the next week. Crafting these messages take time! As far as the name o...
by Alison
Mon Jan 03, 2005 1:39 am
Forum: Website reviews
Topic: New vacation owner of Key Largo Condo needs website review
Replies: 7
Views: 3742

Hi Zelda (love your name!), Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it. The heading does say "Key Largo Condominimum Rentals" and it has "Check Rates and Availability" logo. However, I see your point about adding text to the home page. I'll discuss it with my web developer. Once I'...
by Alison
Fri Dec 31, 2004 6:18 pm
Forum: The Cafe
Topic: Happy New Year and Thanks Paolo!
Replies: 1
Views: 10962

Happy New Year and Thanks Paolo!

Hi Paolo! I found your website from your posting on the Yahoo Group Vacation Rentals (For Owners & Renters). That Group has been a huge source of education (good and bad) for me as a new owner. However, your forum is soooo much easier to navigate and I can actually FIND the topic that I want to ...
by Alison
Fri Dec 31, 2004 6:02 pm
Forum: USA
Topic: These hurricanes.
Replies: 19
Views: 43046

I'm not sure I would look at Orlando/Disney anyway, probably the Gulf coast. Is the competition as bad there as well? Where would you invest if you could anywhere in FLA, I mean to also get a return from holiday lets. Florida is a great place for an investment property because people do enjoy vacat...
by Alison
Fri Dec 31, 2004 5:29 pm
Forum: Website reviews
Topic: New vacation owner of Key Largo Condo needs website review
Replies: 7
Views: 3742

New vacation owner of Key Largo Condo needs website review

Hi all! I would love your feedback on our newly developed website. I'm more interested in content and quality and if it'd sell you over other units in our building. www.wolniaks.com Being located in Key Largo, FL, our peak season runs from Christmas thru April/May. June-November is hurricane season,...