What are the guidelines for contacting a property owner to inquire about a property?
If you phone and get an answering machine, please be sure to leave your name, phone number (clearly and slowly), the name of the property you are interested in (as owners may have more than one property), the name of the website you found their vacation home on, the dates you would like to book and an appropriate time for the owner to phone you back. Be considerate of time zone changes and do not phone before 8 a.m. or after 9 p.m. Sometimes it helps to send an email to inquire as to when you may phone the owner. Be sure to read the information on the property-listing page before contacting the owner. When it comes to prices, is there room for negotiation? Are prices seasonal or year round? When you find a property that you are interested in renting, please be sure to read the pricing schedule carefully as most rates are not negotiable. Most properties have seasonal rates, although some are fixed throughout the year. Here are some guidelines.
