CNN Article Exposes Benefits to Both Guest and Owner with Vacation Rentals

Although this article makes using your vacation home as a vacation rental seem a lot simpler than it really is, the article is an excellent primer for both vacation guest and vacation homeowner alike.How I rent my summer vacation home - Dec. 22, 2006: "Hundreds of thousands of vacation properties are available for short-term rentals. HomeAway, alone has more than 70,000 properties available worldwide. These often are bargains for cost-conscious consumers."

I personally list all of my vacation homes on the homeaway network, and when I've rented other's vacation homes I've turned to their sites: www.greatrentals.com and www.cyberrentals.com for my own vacation stays. I've had excellent stays in New York City, Lake Tahoe, and Maui using these.

If you are planning on a stay of a week or more at any of the most popular spring break and summer destinations, it is not too early nor quite to late to do so. Don't hesitate though, as most of the best (or at least those from seasoned owners) fill up in January, February, and March for the following summer.