Planning a Tropical vacation full of lush forests, secluded beaches, and people were friendly but not too expensive? Costa Rica is the place to go! But where you live, a resort or a private villa? Do you want long lines, crowded pools, kids running up and down the corridor? I think not.
Selecting the best Costa Rica Vacation Rentals can be the difference between a great vacation and one where you feel like you are ‘doing without’.
Many tourists consider the Costa Rica Vacation Rental as ‘just a place to stay’ since most of your time will be spent in or on water, or enjoying local attractions. Do not make that mistake. There is no reason to settle for less when, with a little planning, you can find a great Costa Rica Vacation Rental that you’ll enjoy as much or more than any other part of your vacation.
Remember, your vacation home is where you will sleep, wake up, have a lot of your food, and rest.
If rain or unseasonably hot outside, you may end up stretched out reading a book to while away the day or want to watch one of your favorite movies on DVD – assuming there is a comfortable sofa. And when you meet new friends, you’ll want a nice place to entertain. Not having your vacation rental be a pleasant get-away with the amenities that make vacations a real treat? “A home away from home”
Here are 10 tips to for selecting Costa Rica vacation rental is perfect:
1. The most important factor is whether or not you can “see” actual recent photos of the interior and exterior of the vacation rental. It’s one thing to read a great description – and some of them are quite ‘free’ (sometimes too much so) – but you need to see what you get.
With the Internet, the website is the quickest most convenient way for you to get information on prospective Costa Rica vacation. If no image, you’ll know right away to keep looking. Brochures, books and guides are nice, but may have out-dated information.
2. List of facilities that are important to you, that without which you will feel incomplete. Next, write them a nice to have, but not a deal-breaker if it is not available.
With this list as a guide, you will be able to quickly eliminate those rentals that will not meet your needs. Your list might include proximity to water, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, type kitchen (full refrigerator and microwave in comparison), outdoor amenities such as decks and BBQ grills, ocean views, private pool, outdoor dining, tennis courts and other items important to you.
On your secondary list, you might have things like a hammock for lazing, or pool waterfall for the relaxing sound. Exterior stereo speakers, to enjoy your favorite music around the pool. Ice makers to mix your favorite drinks, especially in the heat of the day.
3. Wish list of activities you can enjoy while on vacation. A morning activity like scuba diving, snorkeling or canopy tour then back to the villa to relax may be a high priority for you.
You also need to consider how close the vacation rental to the airport. It is very important to know how far the rental is from your arrival airport. Some leases can take half a day drive and after your flight even an hour can seem eternal. Your time travel back to the airport at departure can also frustrate the entire vacation. Enjoying the last morning of your vacation with a private pool instead of traveling for hours to the airport can be very important to you. For Costa Rica vacation rentals are just 20 minutes from Liberia International airport visit http://www.costarica-vacation-getaway.com. This will assist you in selecting the general location.
You also need to consider how close you want to rent for your vacation to places.
Some people feel that a great vacation is being able to walk or bicycle everywhere. Others do not mind a short trip, and still others think nothing of getting on the freeway to enjoy attractions.
If you prefer a vacation without interruption of traffic, parking problems, crowds and long lines, select a villa located in the ancient port town of Playa Panama, Costa Rica. Visit http://www.costarica-vacation-getaway.com to learn more.
4. Identify your options first, second and third dates for renting the villa.
With several dates, you will save time when making arrangements.
If you find a villa that you want and you have some flexibility in scheduling, having alternate dates ready allows you to book the time, saving yourself time and hassle of having to re-check everyone’s schedule and call back – and risking losing those date while.
5. Call the phone number for a holiday that seems to meet your needs and speak directly with either the owner or the person handling the property.
Be prepared with a list of questions. This allows you to compare apples with apples, and make you forget something important during the conversation.
It also gives you a feel for the person who will contact you should you rent a villa and then encounter problems. If you do not get a warm and friendly welcome to your question, do not expect something different when you have a problem.
6. Ask what amenities are included.
You can learn from something that is not on your list, but it is suitable for your plan.
Whether the lease has a maid service? The last thing you want to do is make beds or clean the dishes, even if there is a dishwasher.
Whether the lease has a washer and dryer? If so, you will not have to take as many cloths with you. Is the maid wash your cloths before your departure? Home with a suitcase full advantage of a clean cloth.
Another thing to consider: Is there a welcome basket? Does the owner have essential items in the refrigerator for you, before your arrival? Can you make arrangements for tours? Are there plates, utensils, pots, pans and other essential to eating and food preparation – or will you have to bring your own?
Is the lease have air condition or do you have to rely on wind for your convenience?
7. Inquire about restaurants, events and activities and other forms of local entertainment nearby. This is where the list of preferred activities that are very useful. You should be able to find links to local attractions and restaurants calendar on your website Costa Rica vacation rental.
8. Whether local or their owners have a management team helping 24 / 7?
Owner of the wealth of information about the area and can give you tips on great out-of-the-way places that are not in the guidebooks. They also care about the pleasure and comfort while at their villa.
This can make a big difference, especially should something need immediate attention in the villa. There’s nothing worse than calling the rental company about stopped-up toilet and getting somebody’s bored teenager cell phone watch during the summer.
9. How long the owners have rented vacation?
If the owner has worked with rental properties, their tenants know what to expect and how to get things done.
If this is a new venture, beware. The owner may be in it for “fun” and did not know how to prepare the villa so you can have a great holiday.
10. And lastly, when you look at the picture, can you see yourself having a great time over there?
If the picture makes you want to go now, and answers to the questions above meet your satisfaction, you have found yourself Costa Rica vacation rental is great!
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