Follow our step-by-step guide: start by establishing your criteria in terms of location, capacity, type, budget, vacation theme...

Steps:

1. establish your criteria: location, capacity, type, budget, vacation theme
2. search for potential properties that fit your criteria
3. narrow down to a shortlist
4. submit a reservation request – this goes to the property owner or agent
5. correspond with the property owner or agent to validate and confirm all information
6. negotiate for the best rate
7. make the final choice decision
8. read the rental agreement with all the terms and conditions, including the cancellation and refund policies
9. make the deposit and obtain a receipt
10. obtain all arrival information including location map, driving direction, check in time and place ,or meet-up point for key pickup
11. make the final payment and obtain a full receipt
12. have your credit card or cash ready on the day of arrival for security and damage deposit
13. enjoy your vacation
14. upon returning home, visit the webpage of the property you have rented, click on comments to share your vacation experience