Vacation Rental Listings - The Good, The Bad and the Outright Scams

Vacation Rental Listings - The Good, The Bad and the Outright Scams

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Book Private Vacation Rentals - A Whole New Ball Game

This is a new vacation rentals website which has been designed for private vacation rental owners, property managers and renters with the objective of streamlining the advertising and booking process as a whole. Each rental listing web page on ReserveMyHome.com is unique, and instant bookings or calls-to-confirm bookings with the owner or property manager can be carried out on the spot.

Renters do not have to endure the lengthy process of contacting the owner, waiting for responses regarding availability, transferring funds to someone they don’t know and then waiting again for rental contracts and directions to the property. Whereas traditional booking processes can take several days, the rentals available on ReserveMyHome can be booked and confirmed in less than 5 minutes. Aspects such as rental logistics are all taken care of automatically and instantly. This includes confirmations and driving directions. In addition to that, renters can purchase damage insurance for a nominal fee, instead of the traditional deposit that tends to amount to $300 to $800. This is carried out through the site, in an equally effortless manner.

E-mail confirmations of payment, arrival and departure dates and rental contracts are sent out once the booking has taken place. Contact information is also sent to the renter for last minute questions or emergencies. And the renter can post a review at the end of his or her stay.

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Tahoe Cabin Rentals - North or South Lake Tahoe Vacation Rentals

Tahoe cabin rentals are everywhere around Lake Tahoe and make for a fantastic vacation destination for the entire family.

Lake Tahoe is a crystal clear lake located high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains with Lake Tahoe Vacation Rentals on all shores of the lake. The lake and its surrounding area which is commonly referred to as Tahoe, has an elevation of 6225 feet. Lake Tahoe is twenty two miles long and 12 miles wide and has a shoreline that extends over 71 miles. This gorgeous lake is shared by two US states, namely California which stakes claim to 42 miles of Lake Tahoe’s shoreline and the state of Nevada which has 29 miles of it. Lake Tahoe which is the largest alpine lake in North America is renowned for its almost translucent waters that are known to evoke feelings of wonder and awe. In fact, when the famous American author Mark Twain first set his eyes on the Lake during his visit to the area in the late 1860’s he described it as “the fairest picture the whole earth affords.”

A locale of unmatched beauty The Lake which was created by volcanic activity was first discovered by an American called John C Fremont in 1844 but before that the Lake and its forested surrounding area was home to the Washo Indian tribe who called the Lake ‘big sky lake’ in honor of its sparkling, blue and clear waters. Lake Tahoe has an average depth of 989 feet and at its deepest point the lake reaches a depth of 1,645 feet. However the Lake is not too conducive to swimming as the waters of the lake are often very cold even during the peak summer months. Moreover it is also known to have extremely strong and treacherous currents. Another interesting fact about the lake, is that this lake doesn’t drain into an ocean even though nearly sixty-three streams flow into it, rather it drains into the Pyramid Lake located in the Nevada desert by way of the Truckee River. Apart from the beauty of the lake, the area around Lake Tahoe is also characterized by crisp, clear air, dense forests and much tranquility.

Bookings Tahoe Vacation Rentals include private homes, cabins, chalets, condos and town-homes. There are very few hotels on the North shore and a few nice hotels on the South Shore. In any respect, Lake Tahoe is a destination that offer four season of fun for all types of outdoor enthusiasts. There are many property management companies around the Lake to inquire with but ReserveMyHome.com will soon be offering some great deals and packages for your stay.

Welcome to Rental Homeownership - What's Your Story?

If you are like me, using your vacation rental for your own personal use is a ton of fun. I mean that is why I bought the home in the first place. Did you notice the word 'rental' in the sentence prior? That little word that is used so very often changes everything! Seriously, there is a big difference between a 'second home' and a 'vacation rental home.'

To me, the words 'second home' bring to mind: relaxation, fun, sleep, food, exploring, my own little hideaway, family etc... ." Yep, I had all of those at our little getaway. It seemed like every time it came time to pack up and leave our second home - we just had to add one more day to the trip! The extended day always seemed to be spent relaxing and taking time to enjoy the little things. You know, things like going on that last walk in the mountains, catching a great morning breakfast, taking the kids out on one last sledding hill, and a nice dinner in the evening.

I had no idea that changing that one word, that when our vacation home became our rental vacation home, I would experience a whole new set of little things. A scuff on the wall; broken fixture handles; a few months ago, I rented out our vacation rental to a respectable group of gals in their mid 30's. They were nice enough to tell me about the "accidental spill of bleach on the living room carpet." The wool carpet that was in just about perfect condition. Never mind the whole issue of what in the world they were doing with bleach in the living room in the first place...well, at least they told us instead of letting us stumble upon it. That nice bright orange mark right in the middle of the walkway to the bedrooms...and there are no fixes for that. The burned up frying pan. The broken dishes. The dishes put away dirty in the cupboard. The boogers wiped on the bedroom wall in the kids' room - I kid you not. Boogers. The thoughtfully put together collection of family games, none of which now has a complete set of anything. The hours spent providing answers to every question under the sun: How do we access the internet? How close is the nearest sledding hill? Are there sleds? Do we need to bring our own sheets and towels? Do you have stuff for kids? Are there any neighbors? How many parking spots are there? Can we bring 17 people? Can we check in early? Can we check out late? Did you find a stylus to my kid's DS?

But what's the flip side - every story has two sides after all. The guest book is crammed full of gratitude..."We enjoyed your home so very much." "It's so comfortable, we felt like we were home." "We want to start a family tradition and come back every year." "You've put so much thought into how the house is equipped." (Well, of course we did, it was our vacation home first!)
"We hope to come back again and again." And I've had many repeat renters who continue to have great experiences creating family memories in my rental vacation home.

Each moment of complaining about the administration, the upkeep, the picky renters (if that's not the pot calling the kettle black...my wife used to call property owners and ask them for all the same details to ensure our family vacations were as fun and relaxing as possible), the slight damage that occurs from time to time...each of those moments is balanced with satisfaction. Satisfaction that my home has become a part of many families' memories. Satisfaction that my rental vacation home is one of the best - it's not the biggest, it's not right on the ski slopes or on the edge of the lake - but it is a place where my guests feel at home and where their vacations can be what they should be: a time for relaxation, fun, sleep, food, exploring, their own little hideaway, family - all the things I wanted when I set out on this journey myself.

Come back soon to read more tales of our adventures managing a vacation rental home...Creating spaces that only we have access to, ensuring the snow plow doesn't break a blade on a rock, managing all the details of the rental transactions...the list doesn't really ever end, and it sure provides a wealth of funny, frustrating, and satisfying moments.