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DestinationVillas.com is a full service, online vacation rental property listing service. Here you’ll find the easiest and most convenient way for vacationers and vacation rental owners to meet online.

DestinationVillas.com provides an easy-to-search database of:

• private vacation rental homes
• villas
• beach houses
• condos
• apartments
• chalets
• cabins
• estates
• retreats

Simply search our vacation rental listings to find the perfect place to stay on your next vacation.

Let DestinationVillas.com help you search for the perfect place to stay on your next vacation! You can search for a vacation rental by location (i.e. state or city), number of bedrooms, rental rates, or property type (house, apartment, condo, etc.). You can investigate individual property listings, review the property descriptions and photos, and contact the vacation rental owner directly via the email, fax or telephone number provided on each rental listing page.

DestinationVillas is the fastest and most efficient tool on the web for finding vacation rentals by owner.

You’ll find offer more ways to search for a property including:

• Last-Minute Deals
• search by state
• search by city
• by resort
• by personal interest (golf, beach, ski, romantic, etc.)

Enjoy tools to make it easier to narrow down your search, such as a MyFavorites list you create, and rate calculators that calculate the rate plus tax and fees so there are no surprises. Best of all, you have the opportunity to work directly with the owners who can help you find the best beaches, local attractions, favorite restaurants and more.

Yes, our service is free. There is no cost to search the DestinationVillas.com database of vacation rentals. Simply search our property listings to find the perfect place to stay on your next vacation.

Registration is NOT required. Simply search our property listings to find the perfect place to stay on your next vacation.

Once you have selected the property you wish to reserve, contact the owner or manger directly using the phone numbers or e-mail posted on that properties listing page. DestinationVillas.com does not take reservations on your behalf and we cannot answer any questions regarding specific properties. DestinationVillas.com does not act as a reservation or booking agent. All bookings and reservations are made by you directly with the vacation rental owner or representative. Please refer to our Disclaimer.

Simply enter your e-mail address and location (state and city) of the area you wish visit. Click the send button and you will be auto e-mailed Last-Minute Deal properties as they become available in that destination. You may register for as many destinations as you like. The database will send updates on available properties in the desired destination until you unsubscribe to the service.

Each time you view a property you have the option to click the Save to MyFavorites link on that property listing page. Doing so will save properties to the My Favorites list you create. Each time you come back to DesstinatonVillas.com you can review the properties you have selected by clicking on MyFavorites. The MyFavorites service will only function if you have enabled cookies on your personal computer.

No. All listing information is provided directly by the vacation rental owner or their representative. We do not warrant or verify listing information (please refer to our Disclaimer). Owners using our service strive to provide quality accommodations and service, however you must verify all details of the transaction and property directly with the owner.

Payments are made directly to the vacation rental owner/manager. Since each vacation rental is individually owned and operated, the payment methods and schedules will vary. Typically you will be required to make a reservation deposit, then the balance to be paid in one or two payments. Most owners/managers require full rent plus a deposit paid prior to your arrival. Payment methods will vary by owner. Before you send any money (even the deposit) we recommend that you ask the owner/manager about their cancellation policies. It is best to have these policies in writing.

There are typically several additional fees beyond the nightly or weekly rental fee. These fees may include cleaning fees, local taxes and a refundable damage deposit. In some cases, additional fees may exist for maid service, air conditioning, telephone calls or other things specific to the property. These fees are often spelled out in the rental agreement, however, you should confirm these fees with the vacation rental owner/manager prior to paying your deposit.

The cancellation policy should be clearly stated in the rental agreement. You should understand the policies and note that the owner has the right to implement those policies. The rental of a private residence means that you are blocking its use by any other party. Therefore the cancellation policies are enforced. Note that cancellations due to weather conditions are not usually permitted unless specified in the rental agreement.

Most vacation rental owners/managers are somewhat flexible on their pricing during certain times of the year. DestinationVillas.com encourages them to advertise discounts or seasonal rates in the specials area of their listing. However you should not expect the owner/manager to drastically discount their rent just because the unit is not booked. Generally speaking rates are firm during high seasons and holidays. The same holds true for the minimum number of nights required. If you are requesting a week that is in the low season for a given area, then the owner/manager may be able negotiate on price.

It is in your best interest to report any problems immediately to the property manager or owner. Contact information for local representative should be included in pre arrival instructions or posted in the unit.

Check out policies should be part of the instructions you were provided. Since cleaning standards vary, it is important to know how much the owners expect you to clean up prior to departure.

At minimum, the rental should be left tidy.

Vacate the property at the scheduled time so that housekeeping can get the unit ready for the next guests. Make sure you leave keys or beach badges where you found them. After your departure the owner/manager will verify that there is no damage. Assuming there is no damage, the owner will refund your security deposit within a couple of weeks.

The basic listing is FREE.
Addtionally to improve inquries and ranking on our site, you can purchase various pack that fit your budget and needs. We offer the most competitive pricing and more than 14 Special Features that you will not find offered anywhere else. We offer a one-year membership because 98% of our owners report that reservations come in year-round regardless of high seasons, low seasons or off seasons. Industry statistics show that many renters book vacations as early as 6-8 months in advance. Having a year round presence will increase your bookings!

No. There are no additional set up fees for membership listings. Everything is included in your basic membership.

No. There are no fees or commissions of any kind. The primary reason that Destination Villas was developed was to provide property owners, like you, tools to rent and manage their vacation properties independently, thus saving thousands of dollars annually. Bypass the sales commission structure, and take reservations yourself to save up to 46% in commissions previously paid to a management company. After all, isn’t an income property supposed to produce income? We believe the answer is yes. You can begin by signing up today.

No, you do not need to use a credit card to list your vacation property on Destinationvillas.com. You may create a listing and then decide how you prefer to pay. Our site is a secure e-commerce site. We do recommend payment by credit card because it allows your page to go live instantly and you will be able to take reservations the same day. Members paying by check will have to wait for the payment to clear before their page will go live. However if you prefer to pay by check, you may do so by mailing it to:

No. When you join DestinationVillas.com you do not need to do anything more than fill out a few simple web forms. We have gone out of our way to make it easy. All you need to do is type information into the forms or click on a box to select features and amenities particular to your property. Once you click on save, we take care of the rest. If you ever have a technical question, feel free to contact us at: help@destinationvillas.com. We also welcome your suggestions. Please forward any suggestions to: comments@destinationvillas.com

Yes we do. It is simple and easy to use, and is provided at no extra. Our Smart Calendar inputs the reservations for you directly from the inbound e-mail inquiries. Or click and manually enter reservations yourself in just seconds! Use your mouse to roll over the calendar dates and view guest names, length of stay and contact information. Or, view a master reservation list to see the year at a glance. It is the most comprehensive calendar on the web! And it all FREE for Destination Villas members!

You have complete control over how you set rates and policies. Our goal is to give you maximum flexibility and control. You determine the price you want to charge for specific times of the year. You may show rates per night, per week, per month, or all three. You can modify the rates and policies anytime 24/7 using the Owners Dashboard. Changes made appear instantly. Make sure to try out our Rate Calculator, which is a tool for both renters and owners. It is customized for each listing automatically when you complete your rate chart.

Renters browse listings by destination or activity. Once they find your property they call or e-mail a request to you. If it is an e-mail request, it instantly logs into your inquires tracking log for that specific property. If you receive a call, you can enter the inquiry manually into your log. Inquiries convert into reservations with just the click of your mouse. We are the only site on the web to offer a tool to track and convert inquiries into calendar reservations. Take a tour of our valuable tools now.

Results are the name of the game! We have gone to great lengths to make sure that your vacation rental listings gain maximum exposure. We have several programs that bring the renters to you! Therefore, renters that contact you are already certain they want to rent in your resort area. In addition we host ongoing campaigns in:

Paid Search Engine Placement. We have partnered with many of the top search engines and directories, to ensure that our site and your listings are given the maximum exposure possible. Search Engine Optimized Web Site. Our site is optimized for search engine indexing and is search engine friendly. We achieve excellent results with many of the top search engines and indexes on the net. Of course, we keep up with the newest strategies to make sure that our site always well ranked.

All of your information is encrypted using this secure server for maximum security. Our site is monitored 24 hours a day. When you enter a secure portion of the site (any page that shows your account information), you will see a closed lock or a solid key at the bottom of your browser as assurance that your personal account information is encrypted and secure.

You may cancel your listing at anytime. Canceling your listing is as easy as logging into the system and checking the option to de-activate your listing. We do not provide refunds for cancellations however because once your web page has been posted and optimized, the bulk of our services have been rendered. For the duration of the membership you will continue to receive value via newsletters and industry tips, until your membership expires or you choose to unsubscribe.

Get the most exposure for your property. We offer the best tools to market your vacation rental. Our site is easy to use and will get property owners up and running the same day. Our goal is to offer a simple and easy way to create rental income so your property will pay for itself.

Our owner Owners Dashboard is a one-stop tool to manage every aspect of your property. Our Profitable Properties™ section offers training, guidelines, articles and industry standards that are valuable for both a first time property owner or more seasoned professional investor. You won’t find these tools anywhere else. Best of all, our rates are the lowest on the internet!