Considerations Before Renting A Vacation Home Douglas Jenkins, September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 LinkedIn 0Shares Many people start considering a vacation this summer. However, we all know that there are many things to consider to have a safe vacation. The situation regarding to the global pandemic is slowly getting better. Many places have lifted stay-at home orders, hence many people consider having a long-waited vacation. One of necessities for a vacation is accommodation. You may need to rent a vacation home. However, some precautions are necessary to take to keep you safe. Things to consider before renting vacation home Some travelers are still anxious to rent a vacation home due to the pandemic. There is still a chance of contacting and spreading virus even if the number of case is getting low. Some concerns are around cleanliness regulations and cancellation policies. So here are things to consider when you rent a vacation home for your holiday: Find out more information about cancellation policy. Even if the situation is getting better, there are no clear time frame of when the virus will entirely stop spreading. We don’t know if there will be times when the situation is getting worse either. Thus, cancellation is still a probability. You have to read carefully and understand cancellation policies on their website. Also, look at the date stamp to see if the information is current or not. If the policies are suspicious or unclear, look for another vacation home. Sanitation is essential thing you need to consider for renting a vacation home. You need to know how the host maintain good hygiene and sanitation. The idea of cleanliness may be different from one person to another. However, there should be standards regarding to this especially with the current situation. Choose a vacation home where the host enforce rigid standards. Thorough cleaning is necessary for everyone’s safety. Even if the host maintain good hygiene and sanitation, you can bring your own supplies. It is also wise to ask the host for cleaning supplies. Even if they properly maintain good sanitation, you may want to do the cleaning yourself upon your arrival or during your stay. Make sure that they provide cleaning supplies for you. Every rental may provide differently. At least, disinfectant wipes and hand-sanitizers are provided. It is also wise to consider buffer between rentals. Providing a buffer between renters is preventative way to minimize the risk of contacting and spreading virus. The host can clean and sanitize the house properly before the next renter arrive. It can also make you safer as a renter. Try to minimize physical contacts with your hosts or staffs. You can ask your host to allow you enter the house without interacting with others. It is also wise to research the local laws as well as plans. You need to know whether the law allows you to rent a vacation home in your destination. Another thing to consider is to bring your own linens and towels. This will make you feel more comfortable. You also are more sure about the cleanliness this way. My Blog