| Renting a Vacation Home can be intimidating if this | | | | about toiletries? Is the kitchen fully equipped? Will |
| is your first time. Here are some suggestions on | | | | you need to bring salt and pepper, tea bags, |
| what to ask before making your reservations and | | | | sugar? What about paper goods such as napkins, |
| what to expect once you arrive. | | | | paper cups. Getting details will help you save |
| 1. Before you reserve your vacation rental, make | | | | money if you decide to shop before you get to |
| a list of things you need for accommodations. | | | | your destination. |
| Next list things you want to do on your vacation. | | | | 4. Things to Do: If you have children, proved the |
| Ask the homeowner lots of questions before you | | | | ages to the owner. Ask what type of activities |
| make a commitment to avoid surprises upon | | | | are in the area and how close are they to these |
| your arrival. | | | | activities. If you are traveling without children and |
| 2. Location: Many homeowners say they are close | | | | would like some nightlife, you should ask this |
| to the beach. What does that really mean? Can | | | | question as well. I was quite surprised when hubby |
| you walk out of their unit, take a few steps and | | | | and I stayed in a small town where the carpets |
| be at the beach? Or is a mile down the road? Can | | | | were rolled up each night at 9pm. It was not |
| you see the water from their unit? Or do you | | | | exactly what we had planned for our vacation. |
| have to stretch your neck to get a glimpse of it. | | | | 5.Cleaning Deposit: What is required of you in |
| This may be important to you if you have | | | | order to get a full refund? Understand exactly |
| children and want to be close to the house in case | | | | what you need to do before you leave. The word |
| you need something. | | | | "clean" can mean different things to different |
| 3. What is Provided: Are linens included? What | | | | people. |