FAQ - Renting a Colorado Vacation Home

Coast 2 Coast selects thousands of Colorado rental properties that having been approved by our company receive the C2C "Seal of Approval". All our Vail, Aspen, Beaver Creek or Breckenridge vacation homes have professional management who are in place to ensure the comfort of the guest. Coast 2 Coast does not promote private owner homes as private vacation home owners rarely have the quality of upkeep and professional on site emergency repair and maintenance service critical to the comfort of a Coast 2 Coast guest. Due to our high level of quality properties vacation rental complaints are extremely rare.

The first step in making a vacation rental reservation is to view the wide array of Coast 2 Coast properties on our web site. Our award winning web site has photographs of all major rooms as well as the all important view from the rentals or balcony. Coast 2 Coast invites guests to view the thousands of vacation accommodations on our sites in order to get a good idea of the wide varieties of vacation rental options available. The next step is to speak with our live, 24hr Travel Coordinators who are available to answer any detailed questions you may have about the properties you have selected. The Travel Coordinator will also discuss other possible options that may best meet your needs.

Coast 2 Coast strongly suggests not booking a Colorado vacation rental online. It is extremely important to speak with one of our live agents who are familiar with Vail, Aspen, Beaver Creek or Breckenridge. Our well trained, knowledgeable Travel Coordinators will guide you to the best locations and Colorado accommodations that will ensure total guest satisfaction and a happy and memorable vacation experience. Take the time to discuss your Vail, Aspen, Beaver Creek or Breckenridge vacation needs with one of our professional staff.

To obtain the best value Colorado vacation the only way to go is to rent a Colorado vacation home. When staying at a Vail, Aspen, Beaver Creek or Breckenridge rental you will experience the comfort of home while basking in paradise. Hotels and resorts in Vail, Aspen, Beaver Creek or Breckenridge can be expensive and for families the cost of renting a 2-5 bedroom vacation rental property certainly is the most cost effective way to plan your trip. Most Colorado rentals have excellent amenities and typically are strategically placed where guests can enjoy sweeping mountain views. When selecting your vacation rental be sure to focus on the area and proximity to the areas you plan to spend time in. Vail, Aspen, Beaver Creek or Breckenridge have an abundance of spectacular condo's to meet everyones taste and pocket. Enjoy the option of staying in a well appointed charming condo.

To obtain discounts ask about AAA discounts and AARP discounts, if you belong to either of those groups. If you are looking at a hotel call the hotel directly, as well as asking your travel agent what is the best price he/she can get you. Email us at Coast 2 Coast Vacation Rentals and see what deals they can get you.

The biggest mistake first time visitors to Colorado make is in not speaking to a qualified local representative and booking on line based on photos and price. We strongly suggest not booking a Colorado vacation rental online. Lets face it, the trip will likely cost several thousands of dollars and the risk in booking blind without speaking with a professional Travel Coordinator could result in disastrous results.

Without an in depth conversation it is not possible for Coast to Coast to determine what specifically you are looking for in your Colorado rental home. Our guests ultimate level of satisfaction is based on the amount of detail the guest shares with us. How satisfied you are with your Colorado Vacation home will have a lot to do with your verbalizing your property expectations. To this end we encourage you to begin a dialogue with one of our Coast 2 Coast Travel Coordinators as soon as possible. Focus first on the best possible Colorado location and priorities and then discuss the list of your property requirements. While everyone has a budget and is cost conscious, a property should not be booked purely on the basis of saving of a hundred or couple of hundred of dollars. The Colorado vacation rental home typically costs a fraction of the overall costs of flights, entertaining, food and car rental, yet is the most vital component in the success of the vacation. Coast 2 Coast recommends speaking with our professional Travel Coordinators and allow them to guide you to the best possible Colorado Vacation home for you and your family.

The biggest mistakes made by some vacation renters is to be fixated on price. The number one most important reason for renting a Colorado vacation home is that it provides guests with a home away from home. NOTHING can be more disappointing than securing a Colorado mountain retreat that actually borders on a freeway. A "deal" where guests may save as little as $100 could turn out to be located in a noisy bar ridden area where one can feel unsafe and very dissatisfied with the vacation experience. The first objective should be to set a budget but build in a level of flexibility. Remember renting a vacation rental is not like booking an airline ticket where all in coach are in similar seats. The Colorado accommodation you select will be your home for a week or more. Your comfort is paramount. Identifying youre specific needs and working with a professional who can work side by side to fulfill these needs is critical in the vacation process.

Always select the Colorado location first. Speak with a reputable agent and focus on one or two location options. Avoid speaking with an individual building reservation office as they will promote only their property and lack objectivity.

Determine your "must haves" such as view, hot-tub, walk to dining, etc.

Highlight some must have interior features that you can't live without... washer, dryer, King bed, etc.

Coast 2 Coast properties are all professionally managed by independent licensed property managers and as such provides a great amount of security and comfort to our guests. Licensed companies are strictly regulated and the violation of any rules result in significant fines and in some cases the loss of a license.

The following suggestions should make the renting process go as smoothly as possible and protect your investment.

1. Only book a rental property if the company can provide a rental contract agreement and is licensed.
2. Ask for confirmation that your funds are held in escrow and not released until after you have checked into the property.
3. Research the area carefully to make sure it fits your needs.
4. Avoid renting directly from a private owner who may not keep your funds escrowed and whom you may have to sue if the property is not available or has been falsely advertised.
5. Make sure to have a complete written confirmation which outlines all terms and conditions.
6. Establish what items are included in the vacation rental such as towels, linens, hair dryers etc. Also if you need beach towels make sure you bring some as they are not always provided.
7. Cleaning is included with many rental properties, some offer it at an extra charge, and some may expect you to do some cleaning. Regardless of the policy it is important that you should always leave the property in decent condition to ensure that you will receive prompt return of any security deposit.
8. Obtain complete check in instructions at least 2 weeks in advance of your arrival date. Make sure you have a 24 hr emergency managers telephone number to call, should you not be able to access your vacation home.