Vacation Rentals Guide

Marzzy asked:


I just booked a vacation rental posted on Craigslist. However, the guy needs me to send $100 deposit for the rental to his PO Box. I’m very skeptical to do this. Are there any kind of protection laws that Craigslist offers in cases like this?

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Gary L asked:


Any recommendations? Looking for someplace on water where we can bring dog. hopefully someplace with nice shops and restaurants close by. not real interested in golf or kiddie stuff. any recommendations?

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Teri Dale asked:


My husband and I rented a 1920 Cottage on Qualicum Beach from Sept 2-9 from VRBO.COM ID #31990. The requirement was leaving a $500 security deposit and upon our return, if no damage was noted, the cheque would be returned. Being a vacation rental owner myself, I made every effort to ensure her place was left in pristine condition. Never in my wildest dreams did I anticipate that there would be even a question on the condition of the cottage. On September 10, we received an email from the owner of this cottage accusing me of cracking the inside pane of the tiny window in the bedroom. She cashed the $500 cheque and she said she hoped this would cover the repair! I am completely shocked and I know for sure that neither my husband nor I had any knowledge of this crack. I am too short to see it and because opening/closing the very light curtain on a pocket rod didn’t provide any sunlight nor view, we left this completely alone. I feel robbed and that she can claim any kind of damage and cash the security cheque! I live in North Vancouver and hate the thought of traveling to Qualicum to file a small claims court claim, but it enrages me that I can be accused of something I know I didn’t do. I emailed her back and told her that we had no idea how this could possibly be done by us since we never touched the window pane. Her response is absurd as she told me that I could have cracked the window and not even realize this. I have kept these emails because it is truly mind boggling that I could be cracking a window without be aware of it! If that is the case, since she claims she washed the windows the morning of our arrival, this concept could also apply to her. Very disappointing and frightening that someone can cash the cheque and accuse the guests of damage that was not done by them! Does anyone know if I have any other option rather than going to Qualicum and filing a claim? She shouldn’t be allowed to get away with this. Please help if you can. I would think I am not the first person to have this happen. This makes me feel very vulnerable and very reluctant to leave a security deposit in any future vacations I go on. There must be something I can do. Thanks for your time.

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duet asked:


The scenario: For several months me and my kid have been planning on going on vacation with my gf and her 2 kids. We were splitting it 50/50, no brainer right!? NOW, her husband is coming for the week so it is now, family of 4, (2 adults, 2 kids) v. family of two (1 adult, 1 sm kid).

Question: Should it still be split 50/50 or divide the rent by # of adults?

Thanks for your input

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