Top 10 Tips Renting Vacation Homes
Karen Schaler | Aug 28, 2008 | Comments 2
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So how do you find the best deals on Vacation Home Rentals?
It’s unbelievable the vacation home deals you can find! Renting a home or condo for a vacation is an especially smart choice if you have another couple you want to travel with or if you’re traveling with your kids.
Most hotel rooms are going to cost you at least several hundred dollars a night but if you find a great deal on a vacation home rental you can save more than 50%!
For example, one of the hot vacation rental destinations is Arizona where you can soak up the sun during the winter months. The Phoenix/Scottsdale are has some of the top resorts in the country but they also charge a hefty price if you’re looking to stay anytime from Labor Day to Spring. You can easily spend $400 dollars a night for an average room.
But if you research vacation home in the area you can pay around $1,400 a month for a fully furnished condo where you still have swimming pools, gym, etc, and your kitchen in case you want to make some of your own meals. Do the math. It’s a sweet deal!
Here’s one example of a great Scottsdale rental property that’s in a full gated, exclusive North Scottsdale Community where you have two bedrooms and two bathroom just steps from one of the THREE pools on the property. This fantastic fully furnished Scottsdale condo deal is offered year-round and is run by a professional realtor so you don’t have to worry about internet scams etc.
For more on this property click HERE.
Be sure to do your research when looking for a vacation home rental and make sure you’re dealing with an honest person.
The best sites to find your vacation home deals include:
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Here are the top 10 tips for Renting a Vacation Home.
1.Don’t send any money until you sign the paperwork
2. Be sure to get references and research who you are dealing with
3. Find out exactly what is included, utilities, cable, phone, etc.
4. Find out the policy for leaving early in case you need to
5. Find out who you call if you have any problems once you move in
6. Research the area you’re staying in so there are no surprises
7. Find out if home or condo is family friendly
8. Can you bring your pet?
9. Find out about deposit and cleaning ahead of time
10. Be sure you love where you pick!
Just remember popular destinations like Arizona, California, Hawaii, etc, fill up fast so as soon as you know the month you want start looking. It’s typical to rent as much as a year out to get the best vacation rental deal.
Filed Under: Family • Luxury Resorts • Travel Therapy
I really liked your post. Since I am the seasonal vacation rental owner, you pretty much covered it all. I would add that never ever send any money via Western Union or Money Gram. Also – make sure you talk to the vacation rental owner on the phone. Ask as many questions as possible – sometimes you can see in descriptions “waterfront condo” – make sure you ask it is (if you need indeed a waterfront condo).
I also want to tell you about scam in vacation rental industry. Especially if you are renting something out of state or country. It is so simple to make a listing on the portal. It is simple to create a small website to advertise your vacation rental. Make sure you are renting from the owner who exists to protect yourself from the fraud.
Thank you for the additional great tips! You can’t be too careful when you are renting a home.