Author Topic: Wi Fi - Is it important for renters? (Read 11459 times)

kalkanbelle · « **on:** October 15, 2011, 07:47:04 PM »

Would be interested to know if renters choose accommodation based on whether it has Wi-Fi or not? Perhaps those of you who rent villas or apartments could advise as to your preference. Is Wi-Fi a necessity or would you consider staying somewhere without it?

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turkeyfan · « **Reply #1 on:** October 15, 2011, 08:13:43 PM »

We don't rent anymore, but I think it depends on what market you are aiming at? For example if you have a villa, then I would definately say yes, but if you are aiming at the cheaper end of the market, then I would say it's not expected. We didn't expect it when we've rented apartments.

misty · « **Reply #2 on:** October 15, 2011, 09:09:45 PM »

For me no Wifi no rent cant afford to be out of touch with my business

felicity · « **Reply #3 on:** October 15, 2011, 10:00:05 PM »

YES - DEFINITELY important!

itstime · « **Reply #4 on:** October 15, 2011, 10:36:37 PM »

Would agree that most people would find it essential

JenJen · « **Reply #5 on:** October 15, 2011, 10:49:31 PM »

It's never been a factor for us anywhere we've visited. If it's there, we might use it once or twice. If it's not, we don't miss it. We're constantly on our laptops and smartphones at home so love being cut off from everything on holiday

TCTRAVELLER · « **Reply #6 on:** October 16, 2011, 09:09:11 AM »

Having stayed in lots of holiday villas ourselves, we definitely prefer a villa to have WiFi especially if we are staying away for more than a few days. People who are self-employed/business owners really need that peace of mind to know that they can keep in touch if necessary. Now that we are villa owners ourselves in Kalkan we have it installed for our guests to use for free and I know at least 3 or 4 of our bookings this summer were because we had WiFi available. It also just helps families with teenagers etc. who want to keep in touch with friends etc. One family even commented how they kept up-to-date with the sports results via the laptop.

onelove · « **Reply #7 on:** October 16, 2011, 09:27:15 AM »

Its a no brainer, a must have.

pw · « **Reply #8 on:** October 16, 2011, 10:47:08 AM »

Not important at all to me - when I'm on hols I don't miss the internet or the dross UK TV one bit. However, if I was away for longer than a fortnight I could possibly get withdrawal symptoms.
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deepasforever1 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 16, 2011, 12:09:46 PM »

Wi-fi's a must for us! Villa, apartment or hotel

chickengeorge · « **Reply #10 on:** October 16, 2011, 04:26:38 PM »

We get fully booked and have no wi-fi - virtually every place has it in town, so not important.

Skunk · « **Reply #11 on:** October 16, 2011, 05:43:48 PM »

There are so many places in town it's hardly worth having it - but a nice addition for some if it's there - particularly to write to friends and watch the odd programme you are following.

misty · « **Reply #12 on:** October 16, 2011, 08:03:29 PM »

Remember as Gordon Gekko said ' money never sleeps' and he is dead right on that one

pw · « **Reply #13 on:** October 16, 2011, 08:39:07 PM »

he was a sad get who never had a holiday!

MartynE · « **Reply #14 on:** October 16, 2011, 11:27:01 PM »

We do have wi-fi access but I would say only about 20% of our renters even ask whether we have it or not. So it's probably not that important.

Wendy · « **Reply #15 on:** October 17, 2011, 08:38:20 AM »

We are getting WiFi for 2012. Also a safe; more seating on the roof; ipod docking station; satellite TV; posh brollies and more.

Cosetta · « **Reply #16 on:** October 17, 2011, 08:59:24 AM »

Wi-fi is a must for a villa, because villa renters bring kids and teens who want internet access. We had one family whose son brought his X-box with him. He stayed up every night until 3 am playing games on the internet. I doubt his could do this with only a wi-fi dongle but not sure, we have a regular high-speed ADSL line.

Beware about wall safes. They get ripped off the wall, taking a large chunk of wall with them. This has happened several times here in Kalkan. When there are safes visible, it's the first place burglars go. We never put things in wall safes anywhere in the world.

Blue Lizard · « **Reply #17 on:** October 17, 2011, 09:32:46 AM »

Don't want internet etc when i'm away...no kids so no games etc...but i always look for a TV for the occasional night in...as i said previously and was snided at for....i'd prefer a safe for my stuff rather than wi-fi...we were supplied with one this year but no key...durrrrr!!!

Cosetta · « **Reply #18 on:** October 17, 2011, 09:38:56 AM »

The reason you got no key is because too many locked safes have been ripped out of walls forcefully. So now few owners give the key.

Blue Lizard · « **Reply #19 on:** October 17, 2011, 01:10:42 PM »

No......the reason was the owner was in England and forgot to leave the key with the new management man...who didn't know where the safe was anyway till we told him......a safe without a key is like owning a car without wheels..... $:-\$

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