Vacation Rentals - What Can Go Wrong?
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Vacation rentals are a popular topic, and with good reason. The idea of staying in a nice vacation hotspot in a rental seems more affordable that time spent at a typical hotel. But you have to understand a few principles of the game, or you might end up regretting your decision.
Here’s an excellent recap of the possible problems of vacation rentals, including:
# 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. If you want a grill, make sure that is included. Same goes for deck furniture, beach chairs, linens or silverware. Agents say that too many renters forget to ask and then must scramble when they show up.
# Ask for more pictures if you don’t see enough or want a closer look at any room. Case in point: The often-touted “ocean view.” I’ve gotten burned on this one before. Just last summer, the description of my rental condo in Wildwood Crest, New Jersey, said it had an ocean view, which was true — if I craned my neck to the right while standing on the edge of the patio. Now I know to ask for a photo that shows the exact view.
All great points. Make sure to give all of these issues some serious thought before you go to rent your next vacation property. If something goes wrong, there won’t be any savings.
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