Weekly and Long-Term Vacation Rentals Tips
Before committing to a rental property, familiarize
yourself with the location, especially with regard to your personal needs
and preferences. Read pertinent chapters in this book, contact the local
chamber of commerce or visitor information bureau, and chat with people at
the agencies.
Most property management services offer
you the option of having the rental unit cleaned following your visit.
The charge is nominal and worth every penny, as you're just not going to
feel like cleaning after you've had such a wonderful, relaxing vacation!
If you are staying
in an oceanfront house during the months of July through October, turn
all of the outdoor lights off when possible. This is the turtle-hatching
season and newborn loggerhead turtles usually hatch in the dunes at
night. They make their way to the sea by following light reflected on
the water. Lights on the houses can confuse them and cause them to go in
the wrong direction with disastrous results. Sea turtles dig in the
dark.
