Learn more about vacation home rentals and FlipKey
1. What is a Vacation Rental?
Millions of people own wonderful homes that they only occasionally use. To help pay the bills many choose to rent their home to vacationers when they are not occupying the property - typically for a daily or weekly fee. Over 50M people a year choose to stay in a vacation home rental vs. a hotel to have access to a unique location, home amenities and often a more affordable lodging experience.
2. Who Represents the Home?
Vacation homes are either rented directly by the owner or by a property manager. Property managers are dedicated resources that owners use to ensure the home is kept, clean and that you have an onsite contact in the case of an emergency. Every FlipKey listing features a "More About This Manager" link that helps you understand who you are renting from.
3. How Do I Find and Reserve a Vacation Home?
Enter the location of your destination in the FlipKey Search box and you can begin to evaluate available vacation homes. Once you find the right home simply email or call the manager to request a reservation.
4. How can I determine if a home is the right one for my needs and is as advertised?
We realize renting a vacation home feels a little less predictable than staying at a hotel, but nearly 100% of vacationers rave about their vacation home rental experience. To help you make the right choice Flipkey analyzes the reputation of each home and presents additional information about who manages the property, onsite services provided and experiences from prior guests.
Homes featuring the FlipKey Verified Badge are managed by professional property managers who offer onsite services. Renting through a verified manager ensures you are conducting business with a dedicated hospitality specialist.
FlipKey created a patent pending review system to allow past vacation renters to share their experiences. FlipKey is dedicated to honest reviews, so we employ a strict review admission process. If a property does not have reviews, it's not a bad thing, you simply need to ask the manager additional questions.
5. How do I pay? Get the house Keys?
Once you have found the right home, the manager will explain their payment policies. Most vacation rentals require a security deposit, so be prepared to sign a rental agreement and to provide upfront payment and a deposit. Each manager has their own system for key exchange, so simply ask your host their particular process.
Vacation Rentals are one of the fastest growing travel options in the world. It's wonderful to stay in a real home in a unique location. FlipKey has created the first reputation based vacation rental service to help you find the right home quickly and confidentially. We hope our service can help you find a the perfect home for a great vacation.
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