Leah Carroll asked:


It’s important to create a rental agreement for your vacation rental business so that you can get everything in writing from your guests.  You should clearly outline the expectation for you and for your renters so there are no disputes down the road. 

Below are 10 must-haves for your vacation rental contract:

1. Maximum Occupancy and Age Requirements. When going through the screening process for your vacation rental guests, you should be able to determine a rough estimate for their age and how many people will be staying in your vacation property. However, your vacation rental agreement should remind renters of your rules for required parental supervision of designated age groups, along with the maximum occupancy of your home in case they are considering bringing any extra guests.

2. Check-in and Checkout Dates & Times. To coordinate your cleaning and housekeeping duties, you’ll need to clearly communicate the check-in and checkout dates and times.  In the event of early arrival, the house might not be clean and could result in complaints. If your guests stay too late, your housekeeper might not have time to sufficiently clean your vacation home before the next group arrives. Your renters should be made aware of these important times, and your vacation rental lease should state the penalties if these times are not observed.

3. Cancellation policy.  Your vacation rental contract should spell out the penalties according to the time frame in the event that a renter needs to cancel his or her reservation.  As the date of the reservation nears, it will be increasingly more difficult to fill those dates with other renters. Therefore, the penalties should be higher as the date approaches.

4. Total payment due. You can not rely on your renters to write down prices from your vacation rental listing or during a phone conversation. The total rental rate, including all fees and taxes, should be included in your vacation rental contract.

5. Payment schedule.  Just because the renters know the cost of your property does not mean they know your deadlines.  Your vacation rental contract should provide a timeline for payment due dates, including deposits.

6. Pet Policy & Smoking Policy. It is up to you to let renters know about restrictions regarding pets or smoking at your vacation property. Just because a renter says that he doesn’t plan to bring a pet, you should still spell out your rules in your vacation rental agreement in case he changes his mind. Also, it cannot be assumed that people will be simply know to not smoke in your home. Your vacation rental lease should define the penalties if it is determined that a renter has smoked inside your vacation rental.

7. Checkout Policy. As soon as your renters arrive at your vacation home you should tell them what is expected at the time of checkout. Let them know in your vacation rental contract whether they need to wash sheets, take out trash, etc., so there is no confusion on the day of checkout.

8.  Weather policies. Vacation rental owners should use their vacation rental agreement as a form of protection in the event of inclement weather or Acts of God. Spell out your storm and hurricane policy up front to avoid disagreements about refunds later on.

9. Requirements for security deposit refund. When renters pay the security deposit for your vacation rental, they should be aware of what is covered and what is expected of them in order to receive a full refund. Your vacation rental agreement should also explain the penalties for violating these rules.

10. Your contact information. Although it seems obvious, your vacation rental contract should include all of your contact information and emergency contact information, including the address of the vacation rental home.

Your vacation rental agreement should be as specific as possible and include detailed information to protect yourself and your renters.

Vacation Rentals asked:


Vacation Rental Listings – The Good, The Bad and the Outright Scams

Advertising vacation rentals across the nation has changed to the property owner’s advantage. Five years ago, property owners depended on their local newspaper to advertise their vacation rentals. Newspapers charged anywhere from $50.00 to $100.00 to run a three-line cram-it-in ad for 30 days as a classified listing ($1200 per year). The reach was limited to the amount of papers that were printed and read on any particular day. Compare that to today’s global reach and on-demand access to rental listings on the World Wide Web.

This is great news for owners wishing to advertise to the far corners of the earth. Travelers from around the world now have the ability to view listings on thousands of advertising sites with relative ease. There are risks, though: RENTER BEWARE! That vacation rental you have selected in New York, Utah or Lake Tahoe may be an empty lot upon your family’s arrival at 9:30 pm after a day of traveling.

Travelers are beginning to become keen to the fact vacation rentals are a popular choice when traveling with the family, but checking to see if that perfect getaway is verified is an often overlooked step. Anyone from Hong Kong to the Idaho can post a listing for a vacation rental on the internet. Simply log on to the internet, pay your $100.00 to post your listing on a popular rental site, and field the inquiries as they arrive in your inbox. Not getting enough inquiries? Lower the price and add a few more pictures. Owners know this all too well and unfortunately so to the scammers.

98% of all the vacation rental websites do not verify their listings. It is up to the consumer to assume the risk and do their own due diligence. Scammers are good at what they do and here is why: They spend hours scouring these properties on these listing sites to learn how to create a good attractive listing, often simply cutting and pasting from other ads to create a great presentation of a non-existent property.

Just looking at some these listings, even the most experienced agents would have no clue whether or not the home, condo, chalet or cottage is legitimate until it’s too late. The renter has mailed the check or used an online means for payment and the money is transferred to a corner of the world we did not know existed. The email account is closed and the chase across the border will end right there.

As the vacation rental market expands by leaps and bounds, so are vacation rental listing scams. Without some due diligence and research, your perfect family vacation could end before it even starts.

How do you protect yourself from scammers? Obviously, be very careful before you send your hard-earned money to a listing on a vacation rentals website. Be patient, plan ahead – it might take some time and some communication exchanges before you find the place you’re looking for. Find out who the listing belongs to! If it sounds too good to be true, or if you just have a feeling that something isn’t right – stop right there and ask for proof of ownership and that the house you’re viewing on your computer screen actually exists.

To learn more about renting verified vacation rentals from real owners with real proof that the home exists visit http://www.reservemyhome.com for vacation renal listings that are carefully verified for your next family vacation.

Lamu123 asked:


Here is the list of top amazing luxury rentals in and around Lamu Island. It is the perfect place for your dream holiday.

Alice House – seafront house in Lamu stone town

Alice house is the luxury houses sits almost on the harbour front of Lamu. The house had been carefully restored and designed with carved balconies and plastered in the traditional Neru style. It has two double bedrooms with king sized Zanzibari beds, each with en-suite bathroom and bath tub. It is suitable for up to 4 people can stay. Jacuzzi spa also added for your relaxation.

Apendalo House – Private luxury house in Lamu stone town

The Apendalo house is the attractive and spacious new town house in lamu stone town was built by a highly experienced local contractor. The Apendalo house enjoys far-reaching views across both the town and the waterfront, and the open third-floor roof terrace is a lovely, romantic place on which to relax, enjoy the sea breezes and watch the passing parade of dhows in the Lamu Channel.

Baobob House – Beachfront House in Manda Beach

Baobob House is the beachfront property for a peaceful vacation surrounded by nature. The house is decorated with Swahili chairs, local kikoi’s are used for pillow covers and the whole house breathes a simple, elegant, beach atmosphere. It is suitable for up to 6 people can stay.

Baytulkher House – Luxurious house for rental in Lamu stone town

The luxurious house Baytulkher is nestled in the conservation area of old Lamu town. It is built in the traditional Swahili style with Penthouse/Honeymoon thatched rooftop suite with 360 degree island views. “House of Blessings” mean for Baytulkher, is ideally situated close to all the main attractions of Lamu Town, the museums and the seafront.

Champali Camp – Beachfront camp in Kiwaiyu Island

Champali Camp is a beautiful, eco-friendly Bush home on Kiwaiyu Island, in the heart of the Kiunga Marine National Reserve in northern Kenya. Situated on tranquil mangrove coast and the camp are self-catering, but well staffed with a good local cook. There are no hosts, so you are invited to treat the place as your own with the help and guidance of the Champali team.

Cicada House – Beachfront house in Shela

Cicada is ideally located, on the beachfront of Shela, nested in a tropical garden. You can enjoy the sea view from breakfast to sundown from your living area, and also from your bed, you can view the fishermen at sunrise, to the peaceable dhows at sunset. Suitable for up to 6 people can stay.

Makubwa House  – Classic house in Lamu Stone Town

Makubwa house, the classical house in lamu stone town, Stately Patrician Home is available for rental. The house is featured with two separate bedrooms. Suitable for 4 people can stay.

Mwenye Amin  – Old Luxurious House

In the heart of the old town, Mwenye Amin house once belonged to the Al-Bakry family, one of Lamu’s influential lineages. The house is thought to be over 250 years old.  It is named after the late mzee Mwenye Amin, a well respected elder and devout Muslim. The simple design of the house is enriched by features such as carved wooden doors and ornamental niches. This house is suitable for up to 6 people can stay.

Penny house – luxury House in old Stone Town

The house is a typically restored 400 year old house in the Old Stone Town part of Lamu. It has a beautiful courtyard with tiny plunge pool, and several other terraces on which to enjoy a sundowner. The house has 3 large bedrooms, one of them opening onto a large roof terrace, and all beautifully decorated with hand chosen antiques from India, Zanzibar and Lamu itself. Suitable for up to 6 people can stay.

Pool House – Private Home in Lamu stone town

The Pool House is situated in the old part of Lamu town, can comfortably accommodate groups of 6 people and is ideal for two couples or family with children. It has also gained a reputation as a romantic honeymoon retreat. A spacious dining room is at the center of the house, seating up to 12 people with rugs and antique furnishings, leading to a veranda overlooking the pool.

Salama house – Luxury beach house in Lamu stone town

In the historical area of Lamu, facing the ocean, Salama house is a 300 year old Swahili mansion, skilfully renovated and ideally located in Mkomani area – the Old Stone town of Lamu. The house is meticulously restored and tastefully decorated. A romantic sunset cruise and combined it with a memorable dinner under the stars.

Samaki house – unique Swahili Mansion house in Lamu stone town

Samaki House is a lovingly restored 300yr Arab Merchants Mansion – a beautiful and outstanding relic from, when Lamu Town served as a wintering point for Arab trading Dhows. Here you can enjoy spectacular sunrises/sunsets, watch the activities of the town start for the day or fold up for the evening in a unique and luxurious ambiance. The location is remarkable; you will be living through the unique experience of life in the heart of the old town.

Siani farm – Luxury Farm House in Lamu

Siani farm is set in a 12 acre plantation of centenary mango and coconut trees. The property is bordered by 300 meters shore line, with a little beach, ideal for swimming. The main house offers 2 double and 2 single rooms, tastefully decorated by a famous interior designer, with antiques collected all over the world.

The Fort – Beachfront Private houses

The Fort at Shela stands alone in the sand dunes. Beyond the Fort are 14 kilometres of deserted beach. Extremely private, it is the last house on the sea front before the next village on the island, Kipungani, 3 hours walk away. The Fort has very high ceilings, a large open interior courtyard with a swimming pool at its centre and several lounging areas. Suitable for up to 14 people can stay.

Umma House – Luxury house rental in Lamu stone town

Umma House is a tasteful fusion of the new and the old typical Swahili architecture is combined with modern additions. The house is featured with carved wooden entrance door opens into an interior courtyard, where there is a dining area and swimming pool with bar, framed by a wall of traditional zidakas (decorative plaster niches typical of Swahili architecture). The terrace which overlooks the swimming pool is a perfect place for reading, relaxing or taking a siesta, cooled by ceiling fans. Up to 6 people can stay.

Alice Shown asked:


Sad that you cannot afford a luxury room in a plush resort? Well, there’s no need to shelve your holiday plans just because of that. With the all new craze among travel bugs, you no longer need to dole out more than half your traveling budget on rooms. Inexpensive vacation rentals allow you to enjoy a dream vacation for a very low price.

Cheap vacation rentals are very attractive these days because:



You can easily find the accommodation of your choice for much less than you would imagine. Your vacation rental could be a one bedroom log cabin, a condo, a flat or a 6-room villa.





Private accommodation ensures more privacy, comfortable amenities, more space and good food – all for a song! Most vacation rentals have their own private gardens and a huge array of amenities like washer, dryer, refrigerator, high speed internet connection, spa, fireplace, a private pool and much more. These make your stay more comfortable though inexpensive.





Cheap vacation rentals help you save a lot of money. The convenience of a full fledged kitchen means you needn’t waste money on eating out. A good washer and dryer system is another money saver.



Unlike hotels, vacation rentals have fewer rules. It’s almost like staying at home. For instance, many cheap vacation rentals are pet friendly and they do not have prying eyes following your every move.

In the past, travelers had little choice but depend on travel agencies to find them suitable hotel rooms or vacation rentals. As a result, most travelers had to pay a hefty price even for cheap rentals. Also, there was the element of security. Travelers to a foreign country often felt safer booking with a hotel because they could not see the vacation rental or get any opinion about it beforehand. All that has changed.

Inexpensive communication tools and the internet have made it possible for people to arrange their own cheap vacation rentals. Vacation rental websites are dedicated to offering vacation rentals in a particular area. All you have to do is enter the required information in their search boxes and wait for the listings to appear. Most of the listings come with pictures and testimonials. This makes it possible for you to make an educated decision, in the shortest possible time.

But, the plethora of information on the web regarding cheap holidays and inexpensive vacation rentals can become somewhat overwhelming. So, given below are a few guidelines that help you find the cheapest vacation rentals easily.



Many rental websites offer free services. Of course, they make their profits elsewhere. But the point is this: there is no need for you to join a paid website.





Choose vacation rental websites that are directly associated with property managers, as opposed to individual owners. When you deal with individual owners, the risk you undertake is slightly higher. Also, there are no guarantees on timely response and security. On the other hand, property managers are only too happy to respond to your queries, make suggestions and help you find the facilities you want.





A reputed company is always the best choice when it comes to finding cheap vacation rentals. When you go directly to individual owners, you never know whether the property really exists and whether the pictures are genuine. A reputed company will verify these for you before they list the rental.

Carl asked:


It seems as if Vacation Rentals are becoming more and more popular. With the rise of the world wide web, you are able to communicate with a vacation rental owner anywhere in the world. Years ago your only option was to visit your local travel agent and book a hotel. There were no vacation rental directories or portals in the past. Now you can surf the web for the perfect vacation rental house. No need for a travel agent as you usually negotiate directly with the owner of the property. Since vacation rentals are slowly becoming the preferred method of booking a vacation, I decided to create an article to give renters some tips about finding the perfect vacation rental.

First, let’s define what we are talking about when we say vacation rental. We call it a vacation rental when a renter rents a property directly from the owner (or representative of the owner). The property usually has it’s own kitchen, living room, bedrooms, etc. They come in many shapes and sizes including condos, single family homes, townhouses, cabins, chalets, and more. Vacation rentals are usually near resort locations and activities such as theme parks, beaches, and skiing. A hotel or motel room is not a vacation rental!

What makes vacation rentals different from hotels? The comfort is the main difference. You have all of the same luxuries that you have at home. Most vacation rentals have kitchens and most of the other amenities that you have at home, plus many have additional amenities such as hot tubs, pool tables, etc. With larger groups there is definitely a cost advantage. A 3-bedroom vacation rental usually hosts more visitors than 3 hotel rooms. Make sure to keep this in mind if you do any cost analysis. Also make sure to include meal savings in your analysis since you may not dine out as often in comparison to a hotel vacation. These items alone could be substantial savings.

Imagine this scenario: Yourself and two other families pay a visit to a popular tourist destination. Your touring of the destination is complete for the day at about 3 pm. From 4pm – 6pm you dine together. It’s now 6pm with still some time remaining in the day. If you have a hotel, what do you plan to do? You can waste all of your money at numerous tourist traps (activities such as spending $3, to try to throw a ball into a bucket or $2 to throw a plastic ring around a bottle). With a vacation rental there is no need for that stuff! You can have family game night sitting in a nice comfortable home or take advatage of all the other amenities your rental has to offer. This is why it is important to learn about the amenities of the rental before you enter into a contract. As stated earlier some have hot tubs, pool tables, movies and many other activities.

Tips for Renters:

1. Bookmark as many “vacation Rental” websites as possible. This way when you are searching for a rental, you have all of the portal sites at your fingertips.

2. Always make sure to find out what items are provided and what is not provided by the owner. For example, in some rentals you may need to supply your own linens. It would be unfortunate to show up with no towels/sheets, etc.

3. Always book early. Many of the popular destinations get filled quickly.

4. Check for references if possible. The exception to this rule is if the owner is just starting out.

5. If you enjoyed your trip, try to negotiate a better price for next year. The owner would probably love to start filling his/her calendar for next year.

6. Make sure you have the owner’s contact information with you while on the trip. If there is an emergency, you may need to call.

7. Read the fine print and make sure to read all fine print on any leases or documentation that you are asked to sign. Also, read any fine print on the vacation rental web listing.

8. If you’re trying to save some money, scroll to the bottom of the list. Many vacation rental portal sites have hundreds of listings. Many times, the listings at the bottom of the list are just as good as those at the beginning. The listings at the bottom don’t get as many page views so you may find some better prices and some owner’s looking to fill a quick vacancy.

9. Make sure you ask any questions you may have before making a reservation. Questions about the amenities, pets, smoking/non smoking, handy capped accessibility, and cribs for children are some questions that come to mind.

10. Lastly, have fun on your vacation and please respect the owner’s property and follow all of his/her rules and regulations. Please remember this is someone’s personal property that you are renting.

About the author:

The author is in the business of assisting vacation rental owners in promoting their rental properties. He designed and owns the following vacation rental websites: Jersey Shore Rentals, Beach House Rentals, and Destin Vacation Rentals.

Vacation Rentals asked:


With the vacation rentals market today, you want to be picky about who you rent through and why.  There are too many sites out there that will take your information – yes, your financial info too – and use it to their advantage, not just to help you really rent a nice vacation home rental for your family vacation.  And, with more and more people booking vacation rentals instead of hotel rooms, it can sometimes be hard to find the perfect vacation home rentals when you really want one.  So how do you pick a site that will allow you the best possible choices, keep your information safe, and really hook you up with the vacation rentals of your dreams?  Well, you simply need to know where to look first.

Believe it or not, there are thousands of different vacation home rentals sites out there.  Some are much better than others, such as Vacation Rentals by Owner (or VRBO) and ReserveMy Home.  These sites offer you thousands of wonderful vacation rentals at your fingertips without the worry of them taking your information and selling it or using it in the wrong way.  They have been accredited by several different top travel sources all around the web to ensure that your privacy is the top priority and that what you book is what you get.

When you start looking at a site that you can rent vacation homes from, you want to immediately check to see if they have red flags that pop up.  These can be things like bad reviews on other sites, odd looking or broken English on their site, or links that always pass you off to “unverified” sites.  These warning signs should mean that you pass on this site and head to another asap before you do any damage to your computer.

When you find a site that doesn’t fly the red flag of death at you, you want to make sure that they are really offering you what they say they are.  They should have different guarantees that help ensure your money and information are safe, that they verify their rentals, and that they truly are there to help you find the perfect vacation rentals – instead of just taking your vacation cash.

You will easily see the differences in the sites that aren’t that great to work with, and those that are.  The ones that are good vacation rental sites will offer you thousands of different vacation home rentals all over the US and areas of the world, they will offer to provide specialized information on that area of the US or globe to help you in planning your travel, and they will go out of their way to ensure that you only get the very best in quality service when you book through them.

So before you sit down with your credit card and book any vacation home rental, make sure that you know the site you’re going to use and know that they are a good site to use by researching them online and getting a good overview of what they can offer you in the area where you want to vacation.  Don’t get caught when it’s too late with a vacation home rental that is less than what it was touted to be.

Brent Vanderstelt asked:


Do you own a vacation rental website and are asking yourself “which vacation rental availability should I use”? As a vacation rental owner, I had to ponder this question myself. After all, a Google search reveals that there are lots of free and paid options available. But which is the right vacation rental calendar to use?

 

HomeAway (www.homeawayconnect.com), formerly Renters.org, really simplifies the rental of your vacation home and is FREE to use. You can save time with the day-to-day details of your vacation rental, so you can focus on what’s really important- finding the right guests and making them feel at home.

 

Weather you rent a little or a lot? HomeAway Connect can help you.

 



Manage your reservation and payment process with online tools.

Get ideas and advice from a community of vacation homeowners.

Benefit from the experiences of a team of vacation rental experts.



 

 

How it Works

 

Already have an account on Rentors.org, HomeAway Network (A1Vacations.com, CyberRentals.com, GreatRentals.com, HomeAway.com) or VRBO?



No sign-up or registration process is required. You will be automatically upgraded to the new Reservation Calendar.



If you don’t have an account, follow these 4 easy steps to get one.

 



To open your free account, use your email address as your login ID and choose your own password – you’ll need it in order to maintain your vacation rental calendar in the future.



 

 



After you create your account and select the tools you want, you will be assigned a unique Property ID.



 

 



Use your new login ID and password on the HomeAway Connect website (formerly Rentors.org) to update your property’s Reservation Calendar anytime.



 

 



To link to your Reservation Calendar from another website, use the URL (web address) below and replace “[your property ID here]” with your unique Property ID number.

http://www.homeawayconnect.com/calendar.aspx?propertyid=[your property id here]

For example:

http://www.homeawayconnect.com/calendar.aspx?propertyid=9

Please update your bookmarks and links. All you need to change is Rentors.org to homeawayconnect.com



 

 

As vacation rental owners, we use the FREE HomeAway calendar because it allows you enter renter’s information, arrival time and special instructions, and contact information.

 

What is even better, it works across the HomeAway Network that currently includes about 8 paid vacation rental directories and your own personal site, and our FREE Vacation Rental Listing site, Your Travel Buddy.

 

So, when you make a reservation and you update your HomeAway calendar, just ONCE! Your calendar is automatically updated on all sites where it is featured.

 

You do not have to list your vacation home on the HomeAway Network to get a free calendar, but we highly recommend it, as we have our vacation homes listed with them, along with our own personal vacation rental website and our FREE Vacation Rental website, Your Travel Buddy.

 

HomeAway Network and VRBO is the largest network of paid vacation rental services and get receive millions of hits each and every day. The cost to advertise your vacation home on the HomeAway Network is just $299.00 per year.

 

We are not associated with the HomeAway Network, but we know vacation rentals and we use their FREE vacation calendar and paid listing services.

 

Please feel free to list your vacation rentals on our FREE vacation rental advertising website and be sure to include your HomeAway calendar link to your listing. We all could use additional free advertising and bookings.

Mike Smith asked:


Welcome to our apartments in Paris. This brief contains details for check-in to our Paris rental apartments. Please confirm that you have received these Paris apartment rentals details and ensure that you print both this email and the attached instructions for reaching our Paris rental apartments.

From the airport, you will need to call our Paris rentals agent on the Paris apartments number below. Whether you decide to call apartment rentals Paris agent from the airport or to head into town, please note that our apartments in Paris office needs a warning of ONE HOUR to get to our apartment Paris. A Paris apartment rental agent will be waiting for you at your Paris apartments to check you in and show you around your Paris rental apartments. Please note that your phone call is her signal to go to the our Paris rentals apartment.

Whilst we are sending you details of public transport to our Paris rentals, the easiest way to get to your Paris rental apartments is by cab. Alternatively and if you are coming to our Paris apartments from the airport, you might want to consider booking a car with our Paris apartment rentals car service. This is easily the most economical option for reaching our apartments Paris. Otherwise for accessing our apartments in Paris, booking the car clearly saves a lot of hassle. Note that as an apartment rentals Paris party you will likely have to take 2 separate taxis. To make a booking for our Paris rentals, email us. You will get a better rate on Paris rental apartments if you book two Paris apartments. As we have no involvement with these Paris apartment rentals bookings, all apartments Paris matters should be addressed directly to our apartments Paris office.

The official check-in time to our apartments in Paris and Paris apartment rentals is 2 pm, however we are happy to check you into our apartment rentals Paris from 11 am. Whilst we would sooner present the apartments in Paris to you in its finished state, we would hope that letting you drop off bags in apartment rentals Paris will make your arrival at our Paris apartments more hassle-free. We ask you therefore to turn a blind eye to it work at apartments Paris and to head out of the Paris apartment rentals to have some brunch. If you think this would be a problem for your Paris rental apartments, please let us know and we will check you straight into your Paris rentals.

Attached is a copy of our apartment rentals Paris guide. In addition to filling you in on the more practical side of our apartments in Paris, this will also give you some pointers to local bars, restaurants near our apartments Paris. Plenty of guides and maps will be at your disposal in our Paris apartments for the duration of your stay at our Paris rentals.

Have a safe and pleasant journey over. We look forward to welcoming you to Paris.

In the meantime, please do not hesitate to get in touch should you have any last-minute questions relating to our Paris apartment rentals.

Vacation Rentals asked:


How to Book Lake Tahoe Vacation Rentals at a Huge Discount

Are you Ready? The comfort, space and privacy of Lake Tahoe rental vacation homes are a “must book” for your next family vacation. If you’ve spent most of your vacations in hotels, enjoying the convenience and location, now is the time to venture out of your norm and try an accommodation with style. If you’ve never reserved a lakefront or mountain view Tahoe cabin, it is only a matter of renting your first one and you’ll be hooked for life.

No hotel experience in the world can offer the pleasures, savings and comfort of lodging in a vacation home – where just the kitchen is the size of the whole hotel room. Vacation homes offer privacy, comfort, and best of all, the amenities are free. It’s the ultimate stress-free vacation. Fully-equipped kitchens are perfect for family holidays, delicious home cooked food and visiting (what room does everyone end up in anyway?). In a vacation home, you can play board games, you have the space to spread out and scrapbook or build Lego fortresses, no one has to sleep on a rollaway bed, and you still get the convenient location to enjoy  all the wonderful summer and winter outdoor activities. These are just a few of the benefits that make nationwide vacation home rentals the fastest growing segment of the travel industry. Now, what if you could combine all of that comfort, space and fun with a cool deal on your accommodations?

Here is the secret to saving big bucks booking Lake Tahoe Rentals.

Families from the San Francico bay area travel to the Lake Tahoe region for family vacaions. Here you will find some tips on how to save money wen renting your families next Tahoe vacation home and come home with money left over.

First you you should do a cost comparison of Lake Tahoe rentals vs. Lake Tahoe hotels. For purposes of this article, I have used average nightly rate pricing on a few of the nicer hotels and vacation homes in the area.



#1) Place a call to a local Lake Tahoe hotel for pricing and ask for their best deal. You will find the average 400 square foot room rents at an average nightly rate of $200.00 per night. Since you are bringing the family you will need at least two rooms. That’s 400.00 bucks for 800 square feet of room per night. A three-night stay would end up costing $1,200.00 just for the rooms. Never mind getting to and from your rooms, the noise, housekeeping, expensive food, hard pillows, and expansive views of… the parking lot.

#2) Now let’s examine the cost on Lake Tahoe rentals. Most Tahoe vacation homes are 3+ bedrooms, averaging 1600 square feet. That is twice the amount of space vs. two hotel rooms. The average cost for a nice peaceful middle-of-the road home is $250 per night. A three-night stay would cost you just $750.00, saving you $450 for lift tickets, dinners, Sea-Doo rentals, shopping or a late night show at the casino.

So how do you find one of these Lake Tahoe vacation rentals and come home with money left over?

#3) That’s the easy part – all you have to do is hop on the internet and type a in a search like “Reserve Tahoe Rentals” or “Book Tahoe Rentals.” Your search results will provide you several companies offering accommodations at some really cool rates. This winter Lake Tahoe will be a travel hot spot and a skier’s wonderland. Now is the time to start planning your Thanksgiving family reunion, Christmas-in-Tahoe holiday or a ski week on the North or South Shore.

Don’t forget to ask “Google Maps” to show you the home. This is an amazing feature that will give you a great view of the outside of the home and neighborhood. Another tip: grab some lift tickets in advance – many resorts sell discounted tickets outside of their immediate area before and during the ski season. Just like hotels, vacation home rentals often have last-minute and early bird booking benefits, two-for-one promotions, extra-night-free deals, and more. These discounts, combined with the already much lower prices of a vacation home vacation, have me wondering what you’re waiting for.

If you don’t know where to start looking for a vacation home start right here:

STEP 1: Go to your Google or Yahoo! Search Page

STEP 2: Type in “Book Tahoe Rentals” or “Reserve Tahoe Rentals”

STEP 3: Use YouTube.com to search for Lake Tahoe Rentals.



…and your adventure starts there. If you are new to vacation rental booking and are looking for professional help in selecting Tahoe vacation rentals best suited for you and your friends and family, another great place to start is by clicking here: Lake Tahoe Rentals. This rental company has some fantastic homes and cabins with lake views, mountain views and some great nightly rates. Be sure to bookmark the site so that you can keep enjoying the savings and great vacations!

Jyoti asked:


 

Malta and Gozo situated in the heart of Mediterranean are blessed with crystal clear sea, sensational scenery and exotic places to visit that amazes tourists from all over the world.

Accommodations in Malta are available with many options including apartments, farmhouses, villas etc. Everyone looks out for accommodation facilities that last luxury, comfort and stunning views in affordable prices.

Whatever your accommodation needs in Malta and Gozo, your options includes apartments and Villas, farmhouses and more short term and long term rental property in Malta and Gozo. Luxurious and furnished apartments and other accommodation in Malta includes breakfast dining room, sitting room, study room and more. If you are looking for luxurious and extremely peaceful villas and farmhouses accommodation, then Malta and Gozo are ideal choice for you.

Luxurious and furnished apartments and Villas in Malta

There are excellent luxurious and furnished apartments and villas accommodation options in Malta to rent which you can select according to your budget. Either you can choose furnished and luxurious service apartments or rental apartments with self catering facility. Luxuriously furnished seafront apartment with marina and open sea views, accommodation includes kitchen/breakfast, sitting/dining room leading onto well sized terraces, study area, bedrooms, air-c etc. Villas in Malta are immaculate, comfortable and detached in a quiet area in which you can enjoy your holiday in fully peaceful and cheerful environment.

Farmhouses in Gozo

Look at Gozo farmhouses and get in touch with nature. Farmhouses are a type of building that are used for residential purpose and are perfect for any type of holiday. Gozo farmhouses are ideal place for vacation holidays. Here you can enjoy in old and furnished farmhouses that has been recently converted to high standard and offers several authentic features. Farmhouses in Gozo are situated in a beautiful valley and in very quiet and extremely peaceful area.