Q:  How does renting "by owner" save me money?

A:  When you rent privately owned vacation property through rental agencies, you are often subject to paying higher rates, mostly to cover high commisions, in addition to other add-ons such as non-refundable booking fees.  Renting vacation property directly from owners saves you money because rates are not inflated since there is no third party commission, and, typically, unnecessary fees and add-ons do not apply.

Q:  What are some of the other advantages of renting directly from owners?

A:  Property specific information is usually much more accurate because vacation home owners know their properties better than anyone.  Renters are often interested in amenities such as fireplaces, picnic tables, barbeque grills, cable TV, laundry service, as well as information such as proximity to points of interest, and even such things as parking accommodations.  You want to know what to expect when you arrive for your vacation, and owners can answer your questions better than anyone.

Q:  Are there any other advantages? 

A:  The advantages are many.  One such advantage to keep in mind when attempting to make a reservation is that property availability can often be much more flexible when dealing directly with an owner. 

Q:  Does chautauquarentalsbyowner.com handle my rental reservation?

A:  No.  When making a reservation, you contact the property owner directly by whatever contact method the owner posts on their listing.  All rental arrangements including booking confirmation and methods of payment are handled directly between the renter and the property owner.  We do not represent, endorse, warrant, or guarantee any of the properties listed with chautauquarentalsbyowner.com.