Booking vacation rentals Tips
Five quick tips to booking your perfect vacation rental.
1. Start Early, by the end of January a lot of great properties will already be snatched up. If you wait until the last minute you will never get the vacation rental you want.
2. Avoid Rental Agents. There are a lot of hidden fees when you deal with rental agents. Renting directly from the owners generally include a few pictures of the property, a description of the house and what’s in the local area.
3. Get all the details. If you are expecting you vacation rental to be a home away from home you will be excepting a lot of the little things. Be sure to check if there is a highchair, or if there is wheelchair access.
4. Protect your investment. Paying by cheque or cash can be make it harder for you to get your money back if your vacation rental isn’t what you thought it would be. Paying by credit card means you may be protected by the fair credit bill act.
5. Consider your timing. The most popular vacation months — July and August — are going to cost more. You can save a ton of dough if you skip the high season. You could save at least 30% to 50% if you book your rental in late May and early June.
