| What could be better than being able to rent an | | | | money through non-refundable means such as a |
| entire house or condo for your vacation and | | | | wire transfer is that they're afraid you'll change |
| stretch your dollar? For those who are looking | | | | your mind about renting the property. The worst |
| into vacation rentals for the first time, caution is a | | | | case scenario for vacation rental deals like these |
| must. While there is extremely desirable | | | | are that the traveler arrives at his or her |
| accommodation available, there are also an equally | | | | destination and discovers the property doesn't |
| large number of vacation rental deals that are not | | | | even exist in the first place. Or, if the address is |
| what they seem. | | | | correct, it belongs to someone who has no idea |
| One of the most common complaints about | | | | that it's been "rented out"! |
| vacation rentals you might encounter are that the | | | | To avoid being the victim of such unscrupulous |
| actual property looks shockingly rundown and | | | | practices, it would be best for you to visit the |
| nothing like the pictures shown in a brochure, | | | | address in question before money exchanges |
| pamphlet or online. Most likely, the pictures you | | | | hands. If it isn't possible for you to be physically |
| saw were taken several years ago when the | | | | present at the location, you can try looking it up |
| property was still new and relatively unused. In | | | | reviews for it online. However, if you can't even |
| such instances, it may be best for you to cut | | | | find the postal address online, then it probably |
| your losses and seek out better accommodation. | | | | doesn't exist. |
| You should be wary of property owners who | | | | Always be hesitant about giving money to |
| pressure you into an agreement with them, and | | | | someone you don't know. A credit card should be |
| who demand a deposit or upfront payment as | | | | used as far as is possible, and insist that all |
| soon as possible to boot! The only reason anyone | | | | agreements be in writing before making any form |
| would be so anxious to get their hands on your | | | | of payment. Here's to happy holidays! |