With the beginning of seasonal vacations, the issue of sea recreation is becoming more and more relevant. And housing is one of the most important issues that should be dealt with with extreme caution.
Some people prefer to rent hotels, others to relax in sanatoriums, and still others are used to living in a rented apartment or in a house by the sea. The latter option has many advantages. You can cook food, be your own boss, leave and come at a convenient time.
In addition, a separate house is always convenient in terms of housing, cuisine, and accessibility to the infrastructure of the selected area, as well as the sea, sea, sea. It is nearby and usually within walking distance.
What to do before renting a house
You should not rush to book accommodation as soon as a suitable option appears in the newspaper or on the Internet. For a start, it doesn't hurt to do some preliminary research. You need to understand how good the area is the housing is. Are there shops, hospital, post office, other important elements of developed infrastructure nearby?
It is also important to find out how well the area itself is. Is there an increased criminal danger there, how well-lit the streets are, is it possible to safely walk in the evenings. This information is not difficult to obtain from sites where accommodation is booked and there are reviews from former guests.
Then, if everything is good beforehand, you can and should call the owners. By communicating with them, it will be clear how much people are disposed to rent you housing. How your questions are answered in detail. Just by communicating with them, you can learn a lot. If people are not too open and are hiding something, there is always the opportunity to step back and find another option.
By the way, if you cannot find reviews about a specific house or apartment, you can try to find information by calling the owner.
Direct booking
Booking, if the previous stages went well, also has its own subtleties. It is imperative to clarify whether the entire house is rented out or just a room. Are there any other guests. Will the owners themselves live with you?
If neighbors are expected, you should discuss with the owners the possibility of locking the room, the availability of separate keys, how exactly the security of the property will be ensured. And how late or early you can leave / come.
When booking, it is important to agree on the terms of prepayment or post-payment. If full prepayment is required, it is worth considering how safe it is. Ideal if you are offered to pay for the first day only. Then you can move out without spending extra money if you don't like something. It is important to take a payment receipt with you and send a photo of the payment to the owners via the Internet in advance. This will help avoid unnecessary questions and misunderstandings.
In principle, what has been described is enough for every vacationer to be able to secure their vacation at sea. However, 100% security does not exist. This should also be remembered.
