To enjoy your holidays and have no surprises on the location, here are some things to read for you:

Rental Homes nonexistent, inconsistent with the announcement of the owner or even already rented to other guests, we've all heard of those famous "scams" for rent that can transform the holiday into a real ordeal. Here are some tips to reduce risks ...

1. Never pay full rent prior to your arrival at the location. If a deposit or a deposit requested by the owner: generally the amount does not exceed 30% of the rental price. ... For our location, the deposit is 25%.

2. If the rental precise classification as stars, spikes ... check with the agencies concerned (Prefecture, Gites de France ...). ... Our 3 stars are verifiable on the Order Prefectural reported in References.

3. Accurately read the lease to be prepared in duplicate and signed by both parties. ... Yes, there are indeed two copies signed by both parties.

4. Require the exact address of the holiday rental owner and verify its existence in the directory. ... The lease is located at 10 rue Faubert, Le Moulin de la Croix, 17120 Arces-sur-Gironde - Country Royannais.

5. Request additional pictures of inside and outside the location and surroundings. The owner can sometimes also provide video on demand. ... Photos and video of the house are on our site.

6. Using Google Earth and Google Maps to verify that there is a dwelling as described at the address listed on the announcement.

7. Learn about forums and community spaces to ensure that other users have not already reported on the rental scam involved.

8. The owner has confirmed the reservation? Ask friends and family recalled the owner to reserve the same location on the same date. It'sa great way to find out if the owner tries to rip off indefinitely by renting a "good" certainly exist. ... Check the booking calendar is updated when the booking is confirmed (contract and deposit received).

9. If possible, but much more complicated to move earlier to check for the rent or ask friends near your vacation spot to go check it out. ... Visits are possible!

10. Be wary of offers too good to be true.