Think Summer: How to Find Rentals before the Weather Heats Up
- 21.04.2008
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Even though temperatures outside are still hovering near freezing and Fourth of July heat is months away, now is the time to find better oceanfront summer rentals on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, the New Jersey Shore or the Maine Coast.
Families, couples and adults 55-years or older usually want different types of summer homes. Local agents will guide renters by - providing details about communities, recreational activities, nightlife, restaurants and special events that occur during the summer.
With those facts, prospective renters can view the properties by visiting, for example, www.Rent.Fizber.com. The website has photos and details about each home. The Web is a useful tool when searching for a summer rental. Taking the time to see the property is a good idea.
Now, during the off-season it is easy to visit a number of rental homes in less than hour. Before searching for your summer rental, here are some questions to ask:
- Who is going? - Count heads including guests, then decide how many bedrooms and bathrooms will be needed.
- What are price ranges for properties? - Prices begin at $950 a week for a modest cottage and go up to $12,000 a week for a grand Victorian by the ocean.
- When is your vacation? - Families can save money by renting in May, late September or October, while rents are market rates during July and August.
- Get the rental agreement in writing. Make sure it specifies dates, check-in and check-out times, specific deposit and payment requirements and clearly spells out your responsibilities.
- Ask lots of questions. Do I need to provide bedding or towels? How many parking spaces are available for the unit? Are a washer/dryer provided, or will I need to visit a Laundromat? Will I be responsible for any cleaning when leaving the house?
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