I see Villa La Estancia rentals on Expedia.com; who owns the units that are rented on Expedia.com and what makes renting direct from an owner better?

A. The rentals that are listed on Expedia.com and other travel sites are units owned by the developer of Villa La Estancia that remain unsold (very few of these left). As the inventory of unsold villas declines, the developer has leased-back sold units from some owners to fill demand for rentals.

To view these villas (and just to compare rates), click HERE and then select "Check Rates." NOTE: Many sites quote rates, but be sure you see the TOTAL price, with taxes and "service fees" prior to comparing to our rates! For example, Expedia tacks on over 20% in fees over the quoted rate!

Be sure to compare BOTTOM-LINE costs. Typically, rentals from travel websites have no guarantee of location with Villa La Estancia (you may get a garden view unit). Also, these rental units are typically very "sterile" in nature -- that is, they are owned specifically for renting and haven't been upgraded beyond the stock furnishings package supplied by the resort.

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