Staying Safe With Spain Holiday Rentals
You've probably hard about how much cheaper and more convenient it is to rent a home or cottage instead of booking a hotel where you want to go on vacation. Of course you have - otherwise, why would you be reading this? Well, what you have heard is true - you CAN save a lot of money and have a more comfortable stay if you want a Spanish adventure. But if you want to stay safe, follow these Spain holiday rental home tips.
Never Assume
The best Spain holiday rental home tip you can follow is to never assume anything. Get it in writing. Ask that "stupid" question. This is for the protection of the homeowner and your protection, too. You need to know what you are responsible for and what the homeowner is responsible for. This saves a lot of headaches later on.
Some Questions To Ask
You need to know what is included in your Spain holiday rental home. Do you have free run of the place, or are there going to be rooms off limits? Can you use the kitchen? If there is a pool or a tennis court, are you going to be allowed to use it? Do you need to bring your own bed linens?
You also need to realize that you are a guest in somebody's home. The only reason they are renting it out is because they can't afford to live in the home year round. Be on your best behavior. You need to know what the terms are if you accidentally break something. You also need the homeowner to provide emergency phone numbers in case of accident or injury and directions to the closest hospital.
You need to ask if you are allowed to bring any guests or pets into the Spain holiday rental home. Some homeowners will charge extra. And if you smoke, you have to be clear if smoking is allowed in the home. These are questions the homeowner will appreciate you asking now, instead of five seconds before they hand you the key.
Money Questions
Many Spain holiday rental homeowners will loose a chance to make any money if you cancel. They usually charge a fee because of that. Be sure you know what they're cancellation policy is. How much is the deposit? How late can you cancel? What is the method of payment?
Don't make any verbal agreements or any "friend of a friend can get you a deal" agreements for a Spain holiday rental home. You need to see all of the details in writing in a contract (called a lease agreement).
