| More and more people are finding that vacation | | | | multiple paid for listing sites. Better yet look for |
| rentals by owners are the new way to vacation. | | | | rentals that have a professionally build website. |
| Weather you rent from a property owner or | | | | The website should have their contact information. |
| property management service here are some | | | | Look for owners that take credit cards even if |
| very important things to help you select the best | | | | you pay by check. This guarantees you are |
| vacation place in the listings. | | | | renting from an establish rental owner. You should |
| The number one thing when making a vacation | | | | always be able to pick up the phone and contact |
| rental decision should not be the price. You get | | | | then and not just via email. Never rent from an |
| what you paid for is still the theme to remember | | | | owner who will only deal with you via emails! |
| here. There are a lot of different vacation rental | | | | Communicating with the own and asking questions |
| accommodations by owners and selecting the | | | | is the best way to guarantee you get a safe, |
| perfect one is not hard. If you do your research, | | | | clean, secure and proven rental accommodation. |
| ask the right questions and follow the below you | | | | Always read the rules and regulations in advance |
| will be fine and have a great vacation. | | | | and know exactly what you are paying for. Know |
| Look for vacation rental accommodations that | | | | what the amenities are, these should be clearly |
| have plenty of pictures of their rentals. You | | | | listed on the website. Prices should also be clearly |
| should only deal with owners that are willing to call | | | | listed on the website along with information on the |
| and speak to you. Owners who like to qualify | | | | area and attractions. |
| their potential guest are ones who care about | | | | The final price should be in writing in an email and |
| who stays in their rentals. This is a good thing | | | | always insist on a payment confirmation with |
| since they are concerned about keeping their | | | | every payment made. Owners that have |
| rentals in prime condition. They want guest who | | | | property managers who meet and greet you and |
| will take care of their place and things. | | | | show you the rentals are always a nice touch. |
| You want to rent from someone who has plenty | | | | They will usually be your point of contact. Owners |
| of testimonials from prior guest. This is your best | | | | should also provide you with a phone number you |
| source of information about the accommodations, | | | | can contact them at in the event you cannot |
| services and the general area where the rentals | | | | reach the property manager. |
| are. | | | | Always do your research and contact the owners |
| Always look for rentals that offer parking off the | | | | at least four to five months in advance. The |
| street and offer safe secure comfortable | | | | decision process should take three to four days |
| accommodations. The testimonials are a great | | | | of back and forth telephone conversations after |
| place to confirm this is true. | | | | the initial email. Most owners will email you |
| If you are still note sure speak to the owners and | | | | information and follow-up with a phone call to |
| ask if they can provide you with references and | | | | review the details on the email and get to know |
| or review the testimonials for emails and names | | | | who they are renting to. Always provide a call |
| of prior guest and ask for permission to contact | | | | back number and the best time to call you back. |
| them. | | | | What you will finally get is a great vacation rental |
| Price should not be the determining factor in your | | | | accommodation that will be like a home away |
| selection. If you have a price in mind, speak to | | | | form home with all the comforts of home. |
| the owner and negotiate with them. Always | | | | Vacation rentals are great for a family of three |
| remember that the more inquiries they get for | | | | or more as you will have room to rest and relax |
| the same time period and the more popular their | | | | in after a day of exploring, hanging out by the |
| rentals are the faster you need to move to | | | | beach, whatever the area has to offer. |
| secure said rental. Ask them if they have | | | | Vacation rentals are lot better than cramp hotel |
| availability and if there are other inquiries for the | | | | room that you will probably pay twice as much |
| same time period. | | | | for as you will for a vacation rental. Plus you will |
| If you have never been to said destination ask | | | | always have the option of eating in or going out |
| questions as to how the area is during the time | | | | for your meals. |
| of year you will be visiting. A lot of beachfront | | | | Another great thing about a nice vacation rental |
| rentals will get a lot of local traffic during high | | | | with a master bedroom is that you will be able to |
| beach season for said area. | | | | spend some private time with your loved ones |
| Look for rentals that have their rentals listed on | | | | after the kids are tucked in for the night. |