Where To Start with Vacations and More
So it’s final – a cabin rental for the family’s next vacation. But how or where do you start? With so many cabin rentals today, you’ll be looking at a sea of choices in front of you. You could be overwhelmed.
To make your job of finding the right cabin rental easier, follow these tips:
Start ahead.
For most people, vacation planning starts immediately after New Year’s. Also, in a lot of the popular vacation destinations, there will be loyalists – people who’ll want the same house for the same period every single year To get the widest selection, start even before New Year’s, and remember to ask they offer early bird discounts. This discount can be as great as 10%, so don’t think twice about asking.
Define your wants and needs.
Want to bring Fido? Ask if they allow pets. Planning cookouts? Grill should be in great shape. Yes, you should have a written contract that specifies all these details and more, especially a name and phone number you can call when something goes wrong.
If it pays to wait, wait.
This may seem like the antithesis to the first tip, but in very popular destinations, supply outweighs demand. This is why as the high season nears, owners and agents will be found in a rush to rent out their properties.
So unless with your dates and amenity requirements are set in stone, you holding off that cabin rental search until the last minute can offer you savings. Just don’t get too attached to a particular rental, and remember what this really is: a game of risk versus chance.
Review the fine print.
Before committing yourself to a cabin rental, know what it involves. Check the terms and conditions and all the nitty-gritties. Will furnishings be included? Transportation? Cleaning services? Insurance? What are your responsibilities? Whatever other details you’re concerned about, ask the agent or owner. When you’re vacationing and having a good time, the last thing you want is an unpleasant surprise.
A lot cabin rental sites feature reviews and feedback from past guests. It’s wise to spend a few minutes reading around. Don’t forget that a cabin rental is far from booking a hotel room – you have a binding contract between you and the owner. You can’t just terminate your plans and the contract and get your complete refund. Sometimes, you may have to wait a few weeks or even an entire month. So don’t think you’re being overacting, especially when you know you have some questions to clear up. That’s just how it goes.