HomeEscape Discusses Helpful Tips About Vacation Rentals

MIAMI, September 28, 2018 (Newswire.com) - With all of the demands of a busy life, it is important to schedule vacation time. HomeEscape, the world's fastest growing vacation rental site, explores helpful tips for travelers looking for a great vacation rental experience. 

1. Availability

Although this goes without saying, it is always wise to search for properties within specific travel dates. Most of the time, vacation rental owners keep their calendar updated, so travelers can find their vacation rentals easier. However, sometimes a property they were looking at does not appear during their dates. Most likely the property is just not available, but sometimes, it is because the owner has not correctly updated their calendar. At HomeEscape, we always recommend to reach out to property owners in the event that there is rental availability.

2. Photos and Reviews

Are the photos professional? Do they have too few of them? Photographs are the best way to determine the quality of a vacation rental, so don't gloss over them. But perhaps the most important part of a rental listing is the reviews. Reviews are unbiased and will tell visitors the good, the bad, and the unreported aspects of the property so travelers know what they are getting into before they make a reservation. 

3. Location

When travelers book a vacation rental, they do so because of the enhanced space and value for their money. But a larger home packed with amenities can still sour a vacation experience if it is too far away from local attractions. Sometimes rental listings do not accurately convey how far they are from certain attractions. It is important to always look up the area on Google Maps so vacationers know how much driving they will have to do before they book. Additionally, if a vacation rental advertises itself as being close to the beach, they may not always communicate if they are also next to a noisy intersection or commuter rail stop, so it is imperative for travelers to do their research and read the property reviews. 

4. Pricing

Often the advertised price of the property is not the only price, and this can get more complicated during holidays and popular travel times. This is why it is important to review the pricing for the dates a traveler chooses for vacation. Check-in and check-out times can also trigger additional fees if a traveler leaves after a certain hour. So, it is important for vacationers to review all the hidden fees and costs before reserving a property. 

About HomeEscape: HomeEscape is a vacation rental website that connects homeowners and property managers with travelers who seek the space, value and amenities of vacation rental homes as an alternative to hotels. With detailed property descriptions, photos and lists of amenities and nearby attractions, HomeEscape makes it easy to find and compare properties all over the world, including these popular vacation rental destinations: Panama City Beach, Florida; Moultonborough, New Hampshire; Gulf Shores, Alabama; and Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

Source: HomeEscape