Tips for Renting Luxury Vacation Rentals
March 24, 2007. CNN.com published a story this week entitled "What to watch for before renting a vacation home." The story has some great tips and anecdotes based on the author's trip to the Jersey Shore, so we thought we would share some of them.
* Ever heard the saying, "A picture is worth a thousand words?" The author says visitors should be able to view photos of a property, and we wholeheartedly agree. In fact, unlike many web sites, VacationRental.org features photos "front and center" on our pages, rather than forcing visitors to navigate several pages or visit another web site.
* "Don't assume anything. Make sure you get a checklist of what is included in the house, and then bring that with you when you begin your stay." Again, we concur. That's why VacationRental.org requires home owners to list amenities.
* Know where you're renting. The last thing you need to find out when you arrive is that your home for a week sits in the worst part of town, far away from the beach. We include a Google map of each property's location to save you time and effort.
We urge all of our customers to research their luxury vacation rental before making the commitment. You work hard for your money, and you probably don't receive nearly enough vacation time to waste it on shabby accommodations. That's why we require all properties to meet our standards of quality before listing with us.
