If you're looking at this article, you've probably scanned others outlining the various routes to lodging rental. And they're probably true for most every vacation destination. So you're cool. Right$%:
Wrong.
When you rent on Sanibel beach you need to consider a few subtleties particular to Sanibel beach and probably other beachside destinations. The following five guidelines have been developed from the questions I was asked most by potential guests.
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1. Are you on the gulf$%:
Well, yes. But there's a difference between gulf front and gulf view. There are many complexes that are gulf front, but not all of their condos are. If you are offered a really great rate, you may be in one of the back units with no gulf view or perhaps the tiniest sliver of blue waves. Which is fine, if the view from your lodging is not so important. But if you were counting on sitting on the lanai with your morning coffee admiring the sunrise or checking out bird life - not so much. Determine whether the unit you are renting will be gulf view or gulf front.
2. Why are you priced so high$%:
Hmm. You do get what you pay for and "so high" is relative. If you absolutely require hot tub, pools, kids programs, tennis courts, on site restaurant, wireless internet, washer/dryer in the unit, daily maid service, you will probably pay more than you would for something gulf front with a pool and maybe shuffle board or tennis and maid service upon your departure, for example. So, if money is an issue (and when isn't it$%:), be aware of what you require and what you're willing to give up.
3. Is it clean$%:
Well, usually, but there are other quality considerations that you need to review. For example, is the brochure or web site really exciting -- and really old. So old that the resort may have deteriorated in the meanwhile$%: So old that management has become lax$%: If you're looking at a condo complex, you're probably looking at a unit owned - and maintained - individually. Find out if there is an annual unit evaluation program or a mandatory standard of d:%$eacute;cor that is regularly enforced for the unit to be admitted to the program. Ask if the condo association has a strategic plan that includes a commitment to high standards.
4. Will my kids like it$%: What's there to do$%:
Again, depends. At the bigger, more pricey resorts, the kids programs, tennis-sign-ups, walking tours, etc., are convenient add-ons. But at the smaller resorts, kids build sand castles, find other kids and make new friends and happily splash around in the pool till you have to tear them away.
You've identified your ideal lodging and what you're willing to give up and what you can't live without. There's only one more question:
5. What's available the week of ___$%:
I know that current trends are to book closer to time of a vacation, whether because the dates can't be fixed earlier or looking for last minute deals. But consider one other factor -- the best properties in your category, and the most popular weeks, book up early. Which, again, may not be a large issue for you. But if you have your heart set on that gulf front hideaway with the little lanai facing the sunrise - someone else may beat you to it. And that's okay if you have other options and can compromise without feeling cheated on your vacation.
In the end, it's all up to what you want and are willing to pay for, just like about everything else in life.
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