| For a truly home-away-from-home experience and | | | | even have private maids and chefs and come with |
| the ultimate in space and privacy, consider a vacation | | | | the use of a car. |
| beach house rental during your next trip to the | | | | How To Rent The Perfect Vacation Beach House |
| Caribbean or other beach locale as an alternative to | | | | Start planning your Caribbean vacation by first |
| booking a room at a crowded tourist hotel. Many | | | | searching for that perfect beach house rental. You |
| hotels provide great accommodations, but nothing | | | | can either go through a direct management firm, which |
| beats the spacious and quiet seclusion of a private villa | | | | handles multiple properties or through the individual |
| or rental. | | | | owner. |
| Whether seeking a romantic get-a-way or fun in the | | | | Unless the individual has been renting the property for |
| sun for the whole family, beach vacation rentals | | | | a long time, you'll have a more secure and professional |
| provide many options. Below are some factors to help | | | | experience if you work with a direct management |
| you decide if a vacation beach house might be right | | | | company; however, many owners are very attentive |
| for your next holiday. | | | | and professional and can give you the most accurate |
| Vacation Beach House Rental vs. Booking a Hotel | | | | details regarding the property. |
| Room | | | | Because these properties are booked up quickly, you'll |
| At a hotel... even a small one... you are sharing | | | | need to schedule your reservations as far in advance |
| everything with lots of other people... strangers. More | | | | as possible. Make sure to ask about the cancellation |
| people equals more noise and commotion, which may | | | | policy for the property in case something occurs that |
| not be as relaxing as you'd hoped. Often you have to | | | | interferes with your travel plans. |
| set your alarm to get a palapa on the beach or that | | | | To secure your reservation, you will normally be asked |
| perfect pool lounger spot. Private vacation rentals | | | | to make a deposit equal to half the rental rate via your |
| often have their own beach and pool reserved for | | | | credit card with the balance usually due at some point |
| your use only. | | | | prior to your arrival date. Some properties require a |
| True, hotels offer activities and services that you and | | | | damage deposit in addition to the rental rate that will |
| your family may like, but many private rentals come | | | | be returned after you have vacated. |
| with things like bicycles, snorkeling gear and games. | | | | Turks & Caicos: A Great Beach House Destination |
| Spa service will often come to your rental and | | | | Located in the West Indies not far from the Bahamas, |
| certainly, you can still partake of all the local attractions. | | | | the Turks & Caicos Islands as a group are one of the |
| Of course, it's nice to have a restaurant on the | | | | least developed islands in the Caribbean. Providenciales |
| premise like most hotels. However, many people like to | | | | has been discovered with recent growth, yet remains |
| keep snacks and drinks in their own fridge, be able to | | | | a wonderful vacation destination offering many |
| cook some meals or even have a private chef cook | | | | vacation beach house rentals. |
| for them. | | | | Turks and Caicos villa rentals can even be found on |
| Typically the biggest difference concerns personal | | | | the more secluded sparsely populated islands where |
| space. Private rentals almost always offer more | | | | you'll find deserted white sand beaches with views of |
| space, privacy, peace and quiet both inside the | | | | crystal clear turquoise water. That beautiful water is |
| residence and its surrounding outdoor environment. | | | | perfect for fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming |
| Types of Vacation Rentals | | | | with dolphins. |
| Once you decide a beach vacation rental is for you, | | | | Of course, the beaches are fabulous. Grace Bay on |
| you'll need to decide what type of property you want. | | | | Provo is consistently rated as one of the ten best in |
| In most tourist locations, you'll find three options: private | | | | the world and many other equally stunning beaches |
| homes, apartments or condos, and condotels. That last | | | | exist on surrounding islands. Hiking, biking, whale and |
| option refers to condos that have been built at hotels | | | | bird-watching, especially the abundant flamingos, are |
| and include use of the hotel facilities. | | | | popular activities. |
| Private homes will usually provide the most room and | | | | Seasons/Pricing |
| will cost the most, but that can vary depending on | | | | If you're interested in renting a vacation beach house |
| location and the degree of luxury offered by the | | | | on the Turks & Caicos Islands, then be aware that the |
| property. | | | | most popular season for travelers is between |
| Amenities | | | | December and April with the Christmas holiday period |
| The amenities offered with your vacation beach | | | | representing the peak season. |
| house rental will vary depending on the property | | | | The best time for beach house rental on the islands is |
| owners. You can expect all to be fully furnished and | | | | from May to November when the costs are much |
| most provide things like, plates, utensils, coffee makers, | | | | lower. They range from $1,500 to $16,000 per week |
| blenders, etc., along with maid service. Some properties | | | | during the low season compared to $3,500 to $35,000 |
| have private beaches and pools. Some properties | | | | per week during the peak season. |