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Would you rent a holiday cottage with a stair lift?

126 replies

Lettucelet · 21/03/2024 18:39

Just that.

Would you rent it if you didn’t need it?

Would it put you off?

Would it be a plus if you were elderly or wanted a family holiday with elderly parents/grandparents?

OP posts:
DarkDarkTimeOfLife · 21/03/2024 22:03

If I was going without someone who needed to use it it wouldn’t put me off. As long as it had the right amount of bedrooms, was in the area I wanted to go in and looked like a nice place to stay.
If I was going with someone with limited mobility then it would be a plus point, although I probably would have automatically searched for bungalows to rent or accessible rather than stair lift as a feature.

Misthios · 21/03/2024 22:04

No I wouldn't, and yes it would put me off.

Summerdew · 21/03/2024 22:07

Definitely would, I’d want a go! I’d see it as a bonus unless the decor wasn’t nice.

KnickerlessParsons · 21/03/2024 22:10

Misthios · 21/03/2024 22:04

No I wouldn't, and yes it would put me off.

Why would it put you off?

TyneTeas · 21/03/2024 22:11

It wouldn't put me off as such, except I may hesitate as it would mean it wouldn't be available for someone who did need it

ObliviousCoalmine · 21/03/2024 22:12

Misthios · 21/03/2024 22:04

No I wouldn't, and yes it would put me off.

Why? 😂

No it wouldn't bother me. It wouldn't bother me if there were grab rails in the shower either. If anything I'd be impressed the place was more accessible for people with some disabilities.

AttaThat · 21/03/2024 22:12

Pre kids, it wouldn’t put me off.

Now, with two slightly feral little darlings, I’d probably be put off because I’d worry about them playing on it and breaking it.

FinallyHere · 21/03/2024 22:13

It would not bother me if and only if it could be parked somewhere out of the way so that I didn't need to squeeze past it when going up or downstairs.

motherofkevinnotperry · 21/03/2024 22:15

Yes it would put me off. One of the main things a holiday home has to be is exactly that. Not an old person's house who's died and the family are renting it out.

MrsWidgerysLodger · 21/03/2024 22:16

I've recently developed mobility problems so it would be a plus for me!

ButtockUp · 21/03/2024 22:21

I don't get why people would be put off.

The seat is usually folded up so you'd use the stairs as normal.

I'm beyond speechless at people saying they'd be put off.

Attryn · 21/03/2024 22:22

I don't understand why anyone would be put off. It would mean my friend would be able to get upstairs which is great. I think all holiday places should be accessible.

Tel12 · 21/03/2024 22:23

Wouldn't put me off but would search for ground floor accommodation if mobility was limited.

JobMatch3000 · 21/03/2024 22:24

Summerdew · 21/03/2024 22:07

Definitely would, I’d want a go! I’d see it as a bonus unless the decor wasn’t nice.

Me too - I'd definitely be having a go!

SpringSprungALeak · 21/03/2024 22:24

motherofkevinnotperry · 21/03/2024 22:15

Yes it would put me off. One of the main things a holiday home has to be is exactly that. Not an old person's house who's died and the family are renting it out.

@motherofkevinnotperry

that's a lot of assuming you're doing there

@Lettucelet

no it wouldn't bother me, (except if I had small kids that would want to play on it. If I could lock it so they couldn't hurt themselves or damage it. then it would be fine.)

Yes it would be a bonus if I was bringing my knees.

PBizzle · 21/03/2024 22:25

It's honestly wild that it would put you off on principle - I'd love to have a go on a stair lift.

Good point made about worrying you would be taking it from somebody who may actually need it, but I'm not sure how you can account for that really. Generally I think just nice to have accessible options for people

Muchtoomuchtodo · 21/03/2024 22:27

It definitely wouldn’t be a selling feature for us. Kids would want a go and the seat and track do get in the way when not in use.

If it was a choice between 2 properties and one had a stair lift, I’d go for the other one.

MrsApplepants · 21/03/2024 22:30

Yes it would put me off. I’m glad accessible accommodation is available for those who need it, but I wouldn’t book it as it would feel like I was booking a holiday in a care home.

SabrinaThwaite · 21/03/2024 22:32

If your target market needs a stair lift then it’s obviously a plus.

If not, and if the seat is fixed and the stairs are not particularly wide, then it’s a pain in the arse.

My DM has one where you can’t fold the seat up and it’s a nightmare to squeeze past when it’s at the top of the stairs.

Misthios · 21/03/2024 22:42

It would put me off as it would give me "care home" vibes and that's not what I'm looking for in holiday accommodation.

NashvilleQueen · 21/03/2024 22:46

Goodness there's some unpleasant views on here. Heaven forbid a holiday home might also have accessible features for guests less able than you bringing your vibe down.

DorisDoesDoncaster · 21/03/2024 22:51

I would probably try to hot wire it after a few drinks and try to reenact the scene in Gremlins where the old lady goes on her stair lift (after the Gremlins have rewired it) and go see the sights from up above.

Hours of fun!

Misthios · 21/03/2024 22:51

Why is it unpleasant? There is so much choice of holiday accommodation that you can afford to be very picky. When there is 500 houses meeting your search criteria for date, number of bedrooms, star rating etc, then you have to quickly filter them down to a shortlist. I immediately rule out places without wifi, with no dedicated free parking, with vertical blinds at the windows, because I don't like the bedding, because there's a "WASH" sign in the bathroom etc etc etc.

NashvilleQueen · 21/03/2024 22:54

Because the fact of there being adaptations to help some people to better manage their lives shouldn't be dismissed as 'care home vibes'.

Misthios · 21/03/2024 22:57

Nothing stopping the people needing adaptations booking it though, is there?

I wouldn't book it, not because I have some altruistic idea about depriving someone of a holiday, but because I wouldn't choose to stay in that place. We've stayed many places which are described as accessible, most have a downstairs bedroom and bathroom so that the person who can't manage the stairs doesn't have to go upstairs at all. That sort of set up allows you to market your property to everyone, not just the small minority who need a stairlift to access upstairs rooms.