Posted on January 30, 2011.
Southern Dunes Villas? Do all Southern Dunes Villas have a playroom. Ive booked through Thomas Cook and we have allocated a 3 bedroom villa for 2 adults and one child. And when will we get the code to the safe house for the keys or do we get the keys to a polling station.
Southern Dunes in Haines City is a newish subdivision of large houses. Most are privately owned and a large proportion are rented as holiday homes.
Some owners prefer to manage their own villa and advertising on sites such as vacation rentals and vrbo (see below) Just enter the southern dunes in the search box to view all properties different offers.
The disadvantage of booking a holiday package villa by Thos Cook rather than directly from the owner is that you do not know what you'll get. They do not guarantee that all are of a particular standard (which is high and I do not think you'll be disappointed)
You can check with Thos Cook only if their luxury villas have a game room (aka the garage - ok in winter but hot in summer)
otherwise you'll just have to wait until you get there.
As for your keys you will take the direction of your villa rep when you get there and they also give you the code for the key box to be on or near the front door. They do not usually send you the hunt of a polling station.
Hopefully they will tell you all these things when you receive your final details. And if they are unwell, they should!
Have a good time
Well, there are only two villas, and they both have four bedrooms, and both are with the same amenities. I see nothing that says list "game room" on their website:
http://southerndunes.net/villas.html
It does not say on their site when you get the lock code, it may come with your confirmation. If you have booked through an agent or company, you need to lock all the details through them as soon as possible.