15 questions to ask before renting that vacation home!
By Christine Karpinski
Director of Owner Community for HomeAway.com and author of "How to Rent Vacation Properties by Owner: The Complete Guide to Buy, Manage, Furnish, Rent, Maintain and Advertise Your Vacation Rental Investment and Profit from Your Vacation Home Dream: ery stores are the best?
Where are the best golf courses? Hiking trails? Picnic spots?
What are some fun, "non-touristy" activities we can do?
What linens do you provide, if any?
What "conveniences" do you have on hand? (i.e., hair dryers, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, laundry detergent, etc.)
What kind of cleaning chores, if any, should we do before we check out?
Can you provide directions to the nearest hospital, just in case?
What places of worship are nearby? (In case you want to attend services.)
What kind of dog-friendly activities are there to do in the area? (Assuming the owner allows pets.)
Who do I contact if there is some sort of problem while I'm here-for instance, if the water heater stops working or the power goes out?
Is there anything else you can tell me to help my family have the best possible vacation experience?
