Questions About Renting?

rentmainecamps.com is a "self-serve" rental portal supported by subscriptions paid by people listing on the site. All information is provided by the property owners. All contacts about the property needs to be made directly to the property owner. rentmainecamps.com is not responsible for the accuracy of the information on the website.

Q. I am a property owner and I heard this listing was free, do I have to pay?

A. Currently we are offering FREE listings for anyone that wants to put their properties on this site. We need listings so people will come to this portal to rent properties. January 2008, we will ask all the listing property owners if they would like to renew their property listing. Then and only then we will ask listing property owners if they are interested in CONTINUING their listing. What we hope is that you have all rented your properties through this portal that you will want to pay for an annual subscription.

Q. When you start charging, how much will it cost?

A. 3 months = $75, 6 months = $125, 12 months + $145. You will be able to log on and pay through a secure area with a credit card. You will also have complete access to change your listing YOURSELF as many times as you want, add photos or change a description, it is easy as a couple key strokes.

Q. How do I know the rental properties are "legit"?

A. These listings are comparable to those shown by a newspaper or magazine where vacation homes are seen in classified or other online ads
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rentamainecamps.com does not personally check out properties prior to their listing with us, our recommendation is that you request references and a list of past renters from the property owners.

Q. How do I contact the owner?

A. All rental listings provide contact information of the owners. There is usually a link to send an e-mail inquiry, or a phone number. The owners of the properties provided the information for the website listing, however you choose to communicate, the listings allow you to directly contact an owner and can answer specific questions for you.

Q. How do I rent a property?

A. Individual property owners rent their properties the best way it works for them and previous renters. When making the reservation, be sure and discuss your arrival and departure dates, number of adults and children, any pets you want to bring along, or other special needs.

Though each property owner handles his/her own rental, rentmainecamps.com suggests that details of the rental are discussed, a written rental agreement or lease is recommended. A legally binding contract, the rental agreement or lease should include defined arrival and departure dates, payment schedules, detailed instructions, and terms and conditions related to cancellations and refunds.

Q. How are cancellation and refunds handled?

A. The cancellation policy associated with your rental agreement or lease should clearly communicate penalties associated with canceling your contract.

Q. What type of pre arrival instructions should I expect?

A. In addition to directions to the property, you should be provided with either a key or the name of the person who will greet you at the rental, as well as the name and telephone number of some one at the location who you can contact if anything goes wrong. If a security deposit is due on arrival, the expectation is that it will be paid in cash, local currency, check or traveler's check.

Q. What happens when I arrive at the property?

A. Some owners send you a key in advance, some actually live on site and will meet you, and some arrange for their representative to meet you at the property. Make sure you are given details of some one you can contact if something goes wrong.

Q. What if there is a problem during my rental period?

A. It is in your best interest and the owner's interest to fix any problems immediately. Contact information for the owner or their local representative should be included in pre arrival instructions and posted in the rental. The person you have been directed to contact will be your best resource to quickly resolve any issues.

Q. What happens when I leave?

A. Check out policies should be part of the instructions you were provided from the property owner. It is important to know how much the owners expect you to clean up prior to departure. When you are ready to leave, the owner or their representative should check you out of the property.

Q. How can I make the process of renting a camp easy?

A. Take these 5 steps!

#1. If you can, make reservations early!
Planning ahead and booking early guarantees you maximum choice and access to the optimal rental. Avoiding last minute bookings can also save you money.

#2. Get lease or rental agreement!
Be sure to get everything down on paper and ask questions if you don't understand.

#3. Don't miss deadlines for deposits and payments!
Depending on the property owner, missed payment deadlines can result in a forfeiture of monies and a cancellation of your reservation.

#4. Know your cancellation policy!
Get a clear cancellation policy. Be prepared to sacrifice at least a portion of your deposit should you have to cancel. Some owners have non-refundable cancellation policies during peak travel times, such as holidays.
#5. Get complete instructions in advance!
Pre arrival instructions should include details on how to gain entry to the rental. Keys, the owner's phone number, or that of a local representative should be made available. If keys are forwarded to you, you should also have the name of a local contact if something unplanned comes up.