Tehama Country Real Estate

Tehama Country Real Estate – 3 Helpful hints for vacation rental shoppers W hen booking vacations, many families look for one with a full kitchen and, if you're vacafind vacation rentals to be a more affordable lodging tioning during the warmer months, inquire about the option than hotels. Though it's still entirely possible availability of a barbecue that allows you to spend a to find a great deal at a hotel or resort, vacation few nights enjoying dinner under the stars with your rentals have become a popular option for families family. looking to save some money and spread out a little more. * Find a rental that's accessible to local nightlife and Vacation rentals are often homes located in popular entertainment. Even the most affordable vacation tourist destinations. The rental owner may spend just rental might not work if it's not close enough to local a few weeks living in the property, then rent it out to nightlife, entertainment and restaurants. Unless vacationers when he or she is not occupying it. Vaca- you're looking for complete seclusion, you will likely tion rentals are advantageous for many reasons, but grow to dislike driving a long distance before you can there are still a few things rental shoppers should reach civilization. Isolated vacation rentals may know before signing on the dotted line. waste valuable time during your vacation and make you less likely to book * Know what you're getting activities or go out at night. and get it in writing. Vacation rentals often advertise * Make sure the rental is that everything is includ- safe. Adult vacationers ed, but that is not always won't have to focus as what it seems. Unless much you want to completely rentals safety. But adults escape from society, you traveling with children will likely want some Internet access and cable television. on a vacation should examine photos of the property closely to ensure there aren't any safety hazards that If the rental agreement says Internet is might put kids at risk of injury. The home's included, make sure the home has WiFi and high- exterior should be safe as well. Avoid cliffside rentals speed Internet. You likely won't want to pack your that aren't fenced in or heavily wooded areas where own wireless router or buy one upon your arrival, so kids can easily wander off and get lost. If the propermake sure the amenities included in your rental are ty has a pool, make sure that pool is fenced in so spelled out in significant detail. If the agreement says youngsters can't fall in when their parents aren't utilities are included, make sure that means regard- looking. less of usage. Some might only extend to a certain dollar amount, in which case you might receive a utility bill long after your vacation has ended. * Don't send money before signing a lease. A vacation rental should come with a leasing agreement similar to a traditional apartment rental. Many vaca- * Choose the right destination. Vacation rentals are often most affordable when they're located in popular destinations where rental owners must compete with one another for tenants. That competition keeps the prices down and makes rentals more feasible for cost-conscious vacationers. Less popular vacation destinations may still boast vacation rentals, but they are likely to cost more because there are fewer of them and the owners will be looking to make as much as possible. tion rentals are handled by reputable real estate agencies that are well equipped to answer any questions you have and make sure everything is being done legally. That said, research the real estate company before signing a lease and sending any money, and ask for references on the property from past tenants. Once you're satisfied with the rental and the real estate agency and/or landlord, make a copy of the rental agreement for yourself before sending the agreement and payment to the realtor. * Find a rental with a full kitchen. Another benefit vacation rentals have over traditional hotels or Vacation rentals are often a great option for vaca- resorts is they typically provide renters the ability to tioning families. By employing a few tricks of the cook their own meals. That can lead to substantial trade, families can find rentals that meet all their savings over the course of a typical vacation, espeneeds without breaking the bank. cially for families. When choosing a vacation rental,

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