Staying in a rented
property instead of a hotel can give you more space and additional privacy
while you enjoy your vacation. Many people rent an apartment, house, condo or
other type of dwelling when they go away to feel like they have a home away
from home. Most coastal destinations have plenty of rental properties to offer
in every price range, size and just near to the beach. Choose a vacation rental
by planning out what you want in a rental, establishing a budget and reviewing
the properties available on the rental market.
Start Planning
Early
Plan your vacation
in advance. Some vacation rentals are booked six months to a year ahead. You
can always book last minute for ultimate vacation rental deals, but that’s a
difficult way to go about things. Instead, think ahead and book ahead. This
gives you plenty of time to determine whether or not a vacation rental is right
for you. Once you’ve picked a destination, look through the site for available
vacation rentals. Many owners feature an availability calendar, so use this to
rule out vacation rentals that are booked for your dates. Some vacationers
prefer to choose a destination after they choose a vacation rental.
Decide what you
want
Imagine your ideal
vacation rental. Does it have five bedrooms or just one? Do you need a fully
equipped kitchen or will a partial kitchenette be good enough. Will your pets
feel welcomed in it? Does it have a swimming pool for the kids to splash around
in? Is it close to attractions or away from distractions? Do you take taxis or
is it important to be near public transportation. What district, urban or
rural, do you want a house or a high-rise. What about shops and services maybe
a park, river or ocean. Make sure you list everything you can think of and
decide what you must have, what would be nice and what you could live without.
Then go on the internet and Google what you want.
Do your own
research
It is easy to
check-out the site of the company for you to review details regarding the
rental property. If the current listing photos don’t tell the whole story, ask
for additional, up-to-date photos to help you assess the property. Find reviews
of the property on the web if possible or ask the owner for references. If
there’s a way you can visit a property in advance. Scope the area for nearby
attractions.
Review the Contract
Before you give a
single thought to reserving a vacation rental and paying the advance deposit,
make sure you have a contract in your hands, Verbal agreements are worthless.
Not only is a written contract standard for any rental transaction, it should
be carefully reviewed. What’s the cancellation policy? Is the deposit
refundable? Is there a cleaning service or are you responsible for tidying up?
It is very important to have a second look of the contract and make sure that
you understand it very well. You can ask a guidance of a liable lawyer to help
you understand the contract and discuss its legalities.
Make a deal
If you feel
confident about your chosen vacation rental, confirm your travel dates and
reserve the property before anyone else does.
About the Author:
Raymond Maduro
works for Ocean 105 Apartments and loves to travel. He loves to write, Aruba
Accommodations and Rental Businesses are his topics of interest and he finds
immense pleasure in writing article about Aruba apartment rentals.
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