About American Vacation Homes
American Vacation Homes offers private residences for rent in communities around Orlando, Florida.
The accommodations vary by location. However, they all feature multi-bedrooms. The amenities may include ensuite, phone, TV, DVD players and video game consoles. However, guest must supply their own toiletries (soap, shampoo, toilet paper, etc.).
The agency requires a deposit and cleaning fee for the use of the property. Some locations offer garage parking, pools, hot tubs, grills, playgrounds, trails, tennis courts, golf courses, gated communities and the use of amenities within communities like fitness centers, meeting spaces and concierge services.
For food and drink, the locations feature fully equipped kitchens and, quite often, dining areas. Guests can use stoves, refrigerators, microwaves, dishwashers. Furthermore, some locations may be near dining establishments.
American Vacation Homes are located near many Orlando attractions such as Disney and Sea World with Universal and International Drive also being within driving distance.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Convenience the Theme Parks
Most people mentioned that they have locations close to the theme parks, particularly the Disney parks. Some stated that Universal Parks tend to be a bit further away. Overall though, the homes were conveniently located for their needs in Orlando.
positive:
Spacious for Larger Traveling Parties
Vacationers who had a large group found the home option is quite economical. Plus, depending on the size home you rent, the homes can also be rather spacious. So for people traveling with a large family or more than one family at a time, this made a nice alternative to hotel rooms.
positive:
Privacy Is a Plus
Some guests mentioned that they like having their own place in Orlando that included features like the swimming pool. They found it a nice getaway from the usual hotel stay.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Issues with Amenities
A number of guests reported that the swimming pools were unclean and unusable. They also cited issues like the Wi-Fi or phone not working during their stay. Many of the homes also need general maintenance like light bulbs replaced, worn furniture and carpets, dated electronics and appliances, broken microwaves and damaged blinds, to name a few.
negative:
Could Use a Good Cleaning and Makeover
Guests mentioned that although there required to pay a cleaning deposit, it doesn't show with some homes. A number of visitors said their homes were dingy and dirty. The homes also may not include cleaning supplies or toiletries (including paper towels and toilet paper).
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Beware of Extra Charges
While the agency does point out that guests are charged a cleaning fee some guests were surprised they had to pay extra. Others remarked that they were concerned with not getting their deposit back since some of the homes are in very rough shape.