Orlando Vacation Home iphone App- Now This Is Just Plain Cool

One of my past clients, Dave Pollock, has recently developed one of the coolest iphone apps I’ve seen for a vacation rental. This nifty little app not only showcases his Sandy Ridge vacation rental home but also contains information on the Orlando area for tourists, which is very convenient for those traveling to the area.  From your iphone you can view photos and a virtual tour on the Blue Jay Way property and if you like it, you can even view the calendar and contact Dave and Lois to book it right from your phone! There is a tab for attractions, local news and even car rentals. My favorite part about the app are the cool Orlando facts that you can read over. . . did you know that Orlando sees an estimated 52 MILLION tourists every year? I didn’t, until I just read it on my iphone. This app is way cool and way handy, every owner and renter should download this into their iphone before traveling to the area. Don’t forget to become a fan of the Pollock’s vacation rental home on Facebook and you check out the iphone app here or download it in itunes. The best part about this app. . . IT’S FREE!

Why Orlando is a Great Choice for Canadians to Own a Vacation Home

Guest Post by Dave Pollock, Davenport Vacation Homeowner

As a Canadian, living in Ottawa, Ontario, I can relate to many people wanting to escape to the warm climate of the southern United States. Having a young family, we were drawn to Florida because of its unique qualities: It is very easy to get there by a relatively short plane ride, or for the adventurer you can drive, and of course there is so much to see and do for all ages. We had been renting houses in the Orlando area for several years; and after a couple of years I said “Honey, we should look into buying a house in Orlando” – “Sure, dream on” my wife says with a smile.

We love Orlando; it has so much more to offer then just the well known theme parks, shopping, and restaurants. You could be in the countryside in less than 20 minutes, and on the beach in approximately 1.5 hours. It also has great neighborhoods with highway access nearby. Oh, and let’s not forget NHL hockey in Tampa, less than 1 hour away! We discussed buying a home more seriously, about a year ago, and while there on another 2 week vacation we hooked up with a Realtor from the Pink Flamingo Group, and went and looked at around 10 houses. Not only did we want to own “a piece of paradise”, in our own minds, this would also be a great location to rent out to people from all over. We had certain criteria in-mind, which the house had to meet. It had to be in a neighborhood that was under 5 years old, within 15 minutes to the theme parks, 4 bedrooms, south facing heated pool, reasonable HOA fees, and need little or no repairs. We thought it was crucial to have these qualities to help rent the house out as well as meet our own needs. We had experience with renting, so we knew what renters would want.

We finally found the perfect house in a great neighborhood named Sandy Ridge, which is in the city of Davenport. Davenport is a very attractive location for renters because of its close proximity to all that Orlando has to offer. It feels like a country retreat because of the undeveloped area and it’s just far enough away from all the hustle and bustle. Looking back…would we do it all again? Absolutely! Orlando has turned out to be a great location to own a rental home. Not only do we get to take our vacations with friends and family to our very own “Sun Retreat”, we help supplement the expenses of the home by renting it when we are not there.

About The Author: Dave Pollock and his wife Lois own a beautiful Davenport vacation home in Sandy Ridge. It’s the perfect retreat for anyone looking for an afforable vacation home with a private pool. The home is located  within a short 15 minute drive to Disney and other Orlando attractions. Consider renting the Pollock’s “Sun Retreat” next time you come to Orlando.  www.OrlandoHouse.me

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Sandy Ridge Bank Owned Vacation Home Testimonial

A Pink Flamingo vacation home testimonial.  This lovely Canadian couple recently closed on their bank owned vacation home in Sandy Ridge.  They had the entire house furnished and put under management within in days of closing.  The property is already booked out for the summer and they are as happy as can be.  If you are interested in renting this Sandy Ridge beauty for a holiday visit to Orlando you can visit their site at: www.orlandohouse.me

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