In this economy you want to make sure you get the best deal when you’re headed out on vacation so don’t miss checking out some great deals on vacation home rentals! Renting a luxury condo or home instead of staying in a hotel can save you big bucks plus you have more space to relax and enjoy!

So how do you find the best deals on Vacation Home Rentals?

 It’s simple! You can do most of your research online.

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:

www.vacationhomerentals.com

www.vacationhomes.com

www.apartments.com

www.craigslist.com

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.