In Reply to: paying for villa before arrival - dodgy? posted by newhoneymooners on Friday, 1. October 2010 at 16:43 Bali Time:
i always stay in villas and only pay a deposit , then pay US when I arrive . The deposit is normally $200 - 600us depending on the cost of villa . Some people don't even want a deposit , just pay in full on arrival. I'ts okay to pay a deposit if you know the villa but what if it is a dump and you turn up and it is totally not what the adv stated !! I only pay if the villa has a good review , don't pay if know one knows about it !! I have NEVER paid a bond in 10 years !!