Will You Regret Not Reading Our "Safe Rental Tips"?

North Conway Vacation Rentals are not all created equal!

Be an informed consumer!

We have owned Four Seasons Lodge and operated is as a New Hampshire Vacation Rental for over 20 years and have heard lots of crummy stories!!

The crummy story you're going to hear from me is VRBO and HomeAway and Airbnb charge YOU a Service Fee of 4-12% when you book online.  According to industry analysts, those fees are predicted to rise to 20% by summer 2016!

​ALWAYS book directly with the owner to save BIG BUCKS!

Here are some questions that make a great starting point for you to think about and suggestions of what to ask.

It's a jungle out there  and they will help you in your quest to find the perfect home or cabin in the maze of North Conway Vacation Rentals!

• Are you the owner of the property or are you a property manager?
• Are you (the owner) nearby in case of problems?
• How long have you owned the property?
• How long ago were the pictures taken?
• How many cars can park at the Vacation Rental?
• How far is the Vacation Rental from <Landmark>
• Is it on a main road?
• How close are the neighbors?
• Is the lot wooded or clear cut?
• Is there a rental contract for our protection?
• When do we get our security deposit back?
• Are the amenities listed in the ad private to just our group?
• When is plowing/shoveling done? 
• Is there Wifi?  Is it free?
• Is there a place outside to sit in the sun or to play a game of whiffle ball?
• How far is it from the nearest main road?
• How close are the neighbor's houses?
• Are there any adjacent or close businesses or construction companies that would wake us early?
• Do you have a 24 hour property manager/handyman available for emergencies?
• Do you have a floorplan of the Vacation Rental?
• What forms of payment do you accept?  Do you provide receipts?
• How long have you been in the Vacation Rental business?

And DON'T!

• Pay by wire or Western Union
• Conduct all your dealings by email
• Rent without talking to the Owner/Property Manager

 
LISTEN to your gut!
       
     The Internet is a wonderful resource but use it intelligently! 

Use Caution!  Call the ad company where you saw the listing and ask:

• How long has the owner been advertising on the site?
• Have they had any complaints?
• Read Reviews
• Read Reviews!!
• If it sounds too good to be true...  !
• FOLLOW YOUR GUT!  There's NO better indicator than that!

Please feel free to contact us for more information about things to do in North Conway area or renting a North Conway Vacation Rental!  

​603.662.5391   or   Teena@FourSeasonsLodge.com