{"id":447370,"date":"2023-02-14T09:39:26","date_gmt":"2023-02-14T14:39:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/?p=447370"},"modified":"2023-02-14T09:39:33","modified_gmt":"2023-02-14T14:39:33","slug":"how-far-in-advance-should-you-book-a-vacation-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/how-far-in-advance-should-you-book-a-vacation-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How Far in Advance Should You Book a Vacation Home?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Searching for that perfect vacation rental for your next trip? With limited inventory and constantly fluctuating prices, you could get left out in the cold if you don\u2019t plan ahead.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to vacation home booking site VRBO<\/a>, private home rentals are filling up earlier in 2023 than they have in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIf you\u2019re looking to book a private vacation home for a major holiday in 2023, mark your calendars,\u201d said Melanie Fish, head of Expedia Group brands public relations. \u201cAll of these dates are two weeks earlier than they were in years past. Those two weeks can make or break snagging a coveted mountain cabin for a spring break ski trip or a beachside cottage for that annual summer vacation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s the latest VRBO advises booking by in order to snag the best vacation rentals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Travel Period<\/strong><\/th>\nBook By Date<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr><\/thead>\n
Memorial Day Weekend<\/td>\nApr 6, 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Summer Vacations<\/td>\nApril 17, 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fourth of July Weekend<\/td>\nMay 10, 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Labor Day Weekend<\/td>\nJuly 14, 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thanksgiving<\/td>\nOctober 6, 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ski Season<\/td>\nOctober 16, 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Winter Break<\/td>\nNovember 3, 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Booking Vacation Rentals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you start your search for a vacation rental, here are a few tips to keep in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check Cancellation Policies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Feeling hesitant about committing to a pricey vacation rental months in advance? Search for places with lenient cancellations policies that won\u2019t charge you huge fees in case your plans change.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expand Your Search Range<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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According to VRBO, more than half of vacation properties are already fully booked in July for popular summer beach destinations in the Northeast. If you were considering a trip to summer hotspots like Ocean City or the Outer Banks but can\u2019t find a property you like, think about widening your search to quieter destinations that will tend to have more options\u2014or, change your date range to shoulder season (when kids are back in school, but the weather is still good) to find great options and more deals.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can\u2019t change your dates? VRBO recommends the following destinations for under-the-radar summer vacations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Corpus Christi & Port Aransas, Texas\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Blue Ridge, Georgia\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Miramar & Rosemary Beach, Florida\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Savannah & Tybee Island, Georgia\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Branson, Missouri<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Search by Total Price<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Many vacation rentals charge huge cleaning fees that can nearly double the total cost of your stay. When you\u2019re searching for a property, make sure you search by \u201ctotal price\u201d rather than nightly price to avoid getting sticker shock when you go to book.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Some of the links featured in this story are affiliate links, and SmarterTravel may collect a commission (at no cost to you) if you shop through them.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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