| Many vacationers have transitioned to renting homes | | | | include lots of photos to show renters the exact |
| or condos for their summer or winter getaway. No | | | | property they are getting. Some websites even show |
| matter where you rent, there are a few things you | | | | 360 degree views or HD slide shows that have clear |
| shouldn't accept when renting for a short stint. Mainly, | | | | pictures of the property. Ask for more pictures if there |
| the place should be clean, uncluttered, full of light, and | | | | aren't enough pictures or if you want a specific view, |
| deliver what it promises in the brochure. To ensure that | | | | such as the "ocean view." |
| you get what you pay for, here's a renter's guide for | | | | -Determine the costs of the area. If you're going to a |
| vacationers. | | | | popular or ritzy location like the Hamptons, you can |
| -Less is more. The home or condo for rent should be | | | | expect to pay thousands more than a smaller home in |
| tastefully decorated but not overstuffed. With fewer | | | | a less-known location. To save a little money, try an |
| items in the house, you can enjoy the space and | | | | Arizona cabin rental or a condo near a deserted |
| make it your own for the vacation time you have. The | | | | beach in Florida. The season you travel will also affect |
| house should include the bare essentials of furniture, | | | | the price, as holidays and summer bring in more |
| but little more. It shouldn't include knick knacks or | | | | travelers and elevated prices. |
| pictures, or worse, life-size animals on the tables and | | | | -Determine the location. Is the vacation property near |
| walls. | | | | restaurants, grocery stores, shopping, or other |
| -Ask what is included. Ask and get in writing to bring | | | | activities? Is it in a remote location or on the main |
| with you what is included in the rental place. Check if | | | | road? Is it in a safe area? The location makes a big |
| they offer silverware and kitchen items or any other | | | | difference in the quietness of the property, as well as |
| items you want such as a grill or deck furniture. This | | | | what you pack. If you want a quiet family spot or |
| will help you know what to bring with you and prevent | | | | romantic getaway, pick a rental that only rents to |
| unnecessary trips to the store to get things together | | | | families or couples. If you're single and looking for a fun |
| when you arrive. | | | | vacation with some friends, you probably want a more |
| -Look at lots of pictures. There should be at least 8 to | | | | central location where you won't mind the partying in |
| 10 photos of the house's interior and exterior views. | | | | the area. |
| With the use of the internet, most retail agents must | | | | |