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Where would you rather spend your vacation?
Hotel Room or Vacation Rental?

Here are some advantages of renting directly from the owners…….

#1 - Many of the homes listed on Vacation Rentals 1on1 are offered DIRECTLY from the OWNERS - Rent direct from the owners and save. Don’t pay commission to different agencies.

#2 - Obviously, most private vacation rental homes offer considerably more space than you will find in the typical hotel room and often at a reduced cost. Now, families can vacation together and still have "home feeling" in regard to space and atmosphere.

#3 - Private homes offer excellent flexibility. Unlike a typical hotel room, most private vacation rentals include kitchen and dining facilities so you don't have to eat out, every meal  (but ...... you can if you want too!).

#4 - Vacation rental homes often offer many personal & convenience items, not possible to find in hotels, that will increase the comfort of the guest.

#5 - Many vacation homes are used frequently by their owners and as such, they are not like the typical "sterile" environment found in hotels and other "vacation establishments". No one gives a property more attention than its owner!

#6 - Homeowners and rental agents are often able to provide you with tips and hints that only the locals know. This can make a huge difference in the enjoyment of your stay and  trip.

#7 - Renting a private vacation home is often more affordable,and at same time they offer exceptional value, and personal attention that you deserve.
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Now, please view our list of available vacation rentals….

Protecting yourself while renting "by-owner"

Vacation Rentals 1on1  is supplying the following information to help you determine if renting direct from the owner is an option you wish to pursue. By following a few simple suggestions, we believe that you  can reap the benefits of renting direct while at the same time minimizing your exposure to risk.

First, we must remind you that Vacation Rentals 1on1 operates strictly as an advertising medium - please fully read our disclaimer.

Vacation Rentals 1on1  lists many properties all over the world. By far the vast majority of properties you will encounter on the Internet (especially those listed on services such as Vacation Rentals 1on1  ) are indeed legitimate. Nevertheless, we do recommend that you reduce your risk by using judgment and caution. Remember that these suggestions apply when dealing with anyone you don't personally know, whether a business entity or an individual.
It is very unusual that an owner will reserve a property for you without a deposit and sometimes they will expect full payment BEFORE YOU ARRIVE. Remember that the owner is turning over to you property that is typically worth hundreds of times the weekly rental rate. Since they normally only have one or maybe a few properties to rent, when they reserve it for your use, they will most likely have to turn away other renters who want to rent the same time period. The owner needs to insure that you do intend to occupy the property during the time interval that you are reserving. This is the reason they ask for your deposit.
We recommend that you satisfy yourself with the legitimacy of the ownership claims PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR DEPOSIT.

1. Ask the owners for referrals from previous renters...

2. If the property is a part of a homeowners association, contact the association to verify that the person you are corresponding with is indeed an owner.

3. Ask for the name of the company who does the maintenance or cleaning and contact them for verification. You might also wish to inquire regarding the condition of the property.

4. Ask for references from anyone else who services the property. For example, pool service, snow removal, etc..

5. Many of our listings do display an optional "guest book" where previous renters can leave their comments. Check those comments, and leave one after your vacation is over.

6. If a listing has beautiful photos but the price is much lower than their competitors, you should wonder why. If a listing is much bigger than properties in the same area, you should wonder why. Check those things out. Make sure the amenities seem 'normal' for the area where the property is located.

7. Prior to sending any money to an owner or providing a credit card number,  request and receive a completed rental agreement or contract. Be sure that it specifies the dates you will be staying in the property, the cost of the rental, any deposits, taxes, cleaning fees, and the cancellation and refund policies. Without a signed rental agreement DO NOT consider the rental to be yours. If you do and something unforeseen happens, you may have little recourse in getting your funds returned. If an owner prefers not to use a contract or written agreement, find one that will.

8. Your best protection can come by working with property owners that accept credit cards. First, there are certain protections that the banks put in place and not everyone qualifies to accept credit cards. Secondly, using your credit card does provide you with certain remedies that are unavailable via other forms of payment.

9. If you provide us with the listing number of the property in question, we will be happy to provide you with the date that the owner listed the property with our service. The longer someone has been with our service, the more likely that they are indeed legitimate.
 

By protecting yourself, you can be confident that you and your family will indeed enjoy a truly unique and affordable vacation experience.

Have Joyful and Happy Travels!!!

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