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Fifteen Questions to Ask
Before You Book a Vacation Home
CT Vacation Rentals - Cabins, Cottages, Homes and Condos
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Renting a great Connecticut vacation home, waterfront cottage or condominium is easy, fun and a wonderful way to enjoy a CT vacation. CT Living suggests working with one of the professional Connecticut vacation agencies and websites found in our Connecticut Vacation Rentals section. Short-term vacation rental homes and condo lease choices are now available here in the Nutmeg state. Waterfront luxury homes, condos, and luxurious country estates are available. Quality Connecticut vacation rental property however, is in high demand and often is reserved well in advance. It is always best to look and book well in advance of your planned visit, especially when seeking the perfect vacation rental property.
There many thing to consider when shopping for a Connecticut vacation rental home or condo. Renting a private vacation home or condo is different than staying at a chain hotel. Some of the things you may not think about but may want to ask your rental property owner or agent include:
- What’s the best route to take in order to avoid traffic?
- Do you have a DVD player? What movies do you have on hand?
 What kinds of “extras” do you have that I might want to know about, and where can I find them? (A lobster pot under the kitchen sink, board games in the hall closet, a sand bucket and shovel under the kids’ bed, etc.)
- What CT restaurants do you recommend? What are your favorite entrees there?
- Which grocery stores are the best?
- Where are the best golf courses? Hiking trails? Picnic spots?
- What are some fun, “non-touristy” activities we can do?
- What linens do you provide, if any?
- What “conveniences” do you have on hand? (i.e., hair dryers, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, laundry detergent, etc.)
- What kind of cleaning chores, if any, should we do before we check out?
- Can you provide directions to the nearest hospital, just in case?
- What places of worship are nearby? (In case you want to attend services.)
- What kind of dog-friendly activities are there to do in the area? (Assuming the owner allows pets.)
- Who do I contact if there is some sort of problem while I’m here, for instance, if the water heater stops working or the power goes out?
- Is there anything else you can tell me to help my family have the best possible Connecticut vacation experience?
The best place to start is to visit a respectable vacation home marketplace like HomeAway. The website will explain all the “hard” logistics like contacting the owner, making payment, checking in, checking out, cancellation policies, and so forth.
By Christine Karpinski, director
Owner Community for HomeAway.com
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Connecticut Vacation Rental Homes & Condos
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Litchfield County CT Vacation Rentals
Bridgewater, Cornwall, Kent, Litchfield
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Hartford County CT Vacation Rentals
Hartford, New Britain, Suffield, Enfield
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Tolland County CT Vacation Rentals
Andover, Stafford Springs, Mansfield, Tolland, Somers, Willington
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Windham County CT Vacation Rentals
Canterbury, Eastford, Plainfield, Putnam
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Fairfield County CT Vacation Rentals
Bridgport, Fairfield, Norwalk, Stamford
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New Haven County CT Vacation Rentals
Hamden, New Haven, Seymour, Waterbury
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Middlesex County CT Vacation Rentals
Cromwell, Essex, Middletown, Old Saybrook
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New London CT Vacation Rentals
New London, Ledyard, Norwich, North Stonington, Mystic Village, Old Lyme
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HomeAway offers a tremendous selection of Connecticut vacation rentals. If you are into sandy beaches or fishing, the Connecticut shores of Guilford, Clinton, Old Saybrook, New London and Westbrook offer many choices. Or check out the historic cities of Chester, Essex, Hartford and Danbury. Other Connecticut vacation destinations include the beautiful Litchfield Hills, the Housatonic River and the Connecticut River Valley. View all rental properties.
Connecticut vacation rentals.
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