Why rent directly from owners?

The benefits of renting directly from owners  Rates By bypassing intermediaries such as real-estate agencies, tour operators, travel agencies and booking offices, vacation property owners are able to offer rates which are, on average, 15 to 50% lower than those offered by professional operators.  Direct contact with owners You are in direct contact with those who know their properties best, i.e. the owners themselves. As such, you will be provided with accurate information about the surroundings, views, property features and amenities, directions to the property, etc....  Properties which are often better equipped Vacation properties which are directly available from owners, and which they frequently use themselves, are often better equipped than properties proposed by professional operators, who often handle large numbers of properties which, in many cases, offer the basic minimum in terms of features and amenities.  Our recommendations  Find out as much as you can from the owner about the location of the property, property features and amenities, possible inconveniences, the general state of the property, renovation dates, etc...  Ask to see photographs, if desired  Remember to clarify with the owner what is and is not included in the rate (water, electricity and heating, local taxes, house-keeping, etc...) as well as arrival and departure times.  Print a copy of the listing and keep it in a safe place  Demand a rental agreement  For security reasons, we strongly advise against the use of Western Union or Moneygram for rental payments.  Review the state of the property (preferably with the owner) upon arrival and at your departure  Get insured! The "ADAR+" insurance package is specially tailored for owner-direct vacation rental customers, providing essential cover for a range of potential risks. Click here to find out more If you find that the property does not conform to the description provided in the listing, kindly contact our team by e-mail as quickly as possible by clicking here.