Want to rent a summer vacation home? Here’s what you need to know before you book one
As summer heats up, so does the demand on vacation homes. But there are few things that you should keep in mind when booking to avoid bad summer rentals.
In this video Kim and Paul Walz rented a vacation home online in Cocoa Beach, Florida and paid $12,000 upfront for three months. The couple claimed they lost $4,000 after they had to move out a month early due to terrible conditions at the property.
Consumer experts from the Better Business Bureau advise renters to critically analyze reviews and pictures of the property, ask for photograph dates and request referrals you can call.
This story was originally published June 23, 2022 at 2:15 PM with the headline "Want to rent a summer vacation home? Here’s what you need to know before you book one."