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Beach Vacation Rentals: The Beach is the Only Place to Be

In looking at the possibilities with the beach vacation rentals I discovered that there were a wide range of prices depending on the geographical location as well as the size of the accommodations. The beach vacation rentals that were the most expensive were the ones that were located directly on the beach. If you are willing to be located within walking distance the price drops considerably. The main thing to consider when locating beach vacation rentals that are off the water is where the public access is to the beach area. For many resort areas this is not an issue, however if you are renting in an area of private homes it may be difficult to access the beach.

Beach Vacation Rentals Come in Many Flavors

Several of the beach vacation rentals I was considering were private homes. One was available for two weeks for a very reasonable rate. I contacted the owner and found out that they were going to be out of town for the two weeks that they were renting their home. The home was located directly on the beach and included full access to two bedrooms, two bathrooms an outdoor hot tub and the kitchen and living room areas of the home. The catch was they were leaving their dog so the renters would be responsible for feeding and exercising the dog daily. We like dogs so this seemed like a great way to have a longer vacation for a reasonable rate.

The Internet is a great source for finding just the right place. One place people often overlook is the time share rentals. Many time share owners have more capacity than they ever use, and in fact some buy the property just to be able to rent it and recover maintenance fees. We, as the writers, are members of Sunterra Corp which offers many outstanding locations, and both our family and many friends rent their locations a couple of weeks a year (the maximum allowed before paying taxes on that income). Also, if you are a military person, don't forget the AFV Club. Many military people don't even know about this benefit. There's also many specific base related vacation facilities that are essentially "hidden" and not publicized. If your favorite beach is near an active military facility, see if they have a beach recreation area and if there's rental units available there. This also applies if you are a military retiree.

It is important to be clear when doing beach vacation rentals with private owners on what areas of the home are accessible and what the expectations are for cleaning. This couple had a written contract that was very detailed and provided contact information in case of emergencies. We are looking forward to our two weeks on the beach.

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