If you are thinking of vacationing in Creswick or in Ballarat then you could consider renting a cottage that gives you your privacy and also allows you to come and go as you please.
Cottages also allow you to have the real experience of living in the city where you are vacationing.
Renting a Cottage FAQs If you are travelling as a family or a large group then renting a cottage is good idea as all you can stay together under one roof and still have your privacy and security.
Staying in a cottage, cabin, resort or anywhere else it is important that you know exactly what you are getting into.
Ask these questions before finalizing your vacation rental: o How many people will be able to sleep in the cottage? It is very important that you know the exact number of people the cottage sleeps so that there is no problem later on.
Ask about beds, bedrooms, day beds, pull out sofas as they should be included in the total count as well.
Ask if the extra bedrooms are indoors or are in an extension building? o What is the maximum occupancy? It is best that you get this clarified before hand as some cottage owners have a restriction on the maximum number of people allowed.
This could be for many numbers of reasons like water storage, septic tank capacity or they simply don't want to overcrowd the cottage and make it dirty.
o What about linen, water, extras? This is very important as some vacation rentals require you to bring along your own linen or drinking water, etc.
Some cottages provide everything as so all you have to do is be there, but it is advisable that all these details are confirmed.
o What is the policy on pets? If you are thinking of taking your pet along then please confirm if they are a pet friendly facility or not as most places, due to the inconvenience it could cause to future residents by allergies don't allow pets.
o How is the plumbing? Is the plumbing indoors or outdoors is a very important question as you would be completely inconvenienced if you had to use the toilet in the middle of the night or during rains and snow.
o What conveniences and appliances are available? As you will be staying in the cottage with no service it is important that the cottage is fully equipped with a good kitchen and appliances.
If you are looking for particular instruments like computers, fax machines, TV, CD/DVD player, etc it is advisable that you confirm with the cottage owner.
o Is the property child friendly? Some properties might be situated on a cliff or by the sea which can be dangerous if the children are left unattended.
So make sure the property is well fenced in and protected and all the security measures are in place.
Cottages also allow you to have the real experience of living in the city where you are vacationing.
Renting a Cottage FAQs If you are travelling as a family or a large group then renting a cottage is good idea as all you can stay together under one roof and still have your privacy and security.
Staying in a cottage, cabin, resort or anywhere else it is important that you know exactly what you are getting into.
Ask these questions before finalizing your vacation rental: o How many people will be able to sleep in the cottage? It is very important that you know the exact number of people the cottage sleeps so that there is no problem later on.
Ask about beds, bedrooms, day beds, pull out sofas as they should be included in the total count as well.
Ask if the extra bedrooms are indoors or are in an extension building? o What is the maximum occupancy? It is best that you get this clarified before hand as some cottage owners have a restriction on the maximum number of people allowed.
This could be for many numbers of reasons like water storage, septic tank capacity or they simply don't want to overcrowd the cottage and make it dirty.
o What about linen, water, extras? This is very important as some vacation rentals require you to bring along your own linen or drinking water, etc.
Some cottages provide everything as so all you have to do is be there, but it is advisable that all these details are confirmed.
o What is the policy on pets? If you are thinking of taking your pet along then please confirm if they are a pet friendly facility or not as most places, due to the inconvenience it could cause to future residents by allergies don't allow pets.
o How is the plumbing? Is the plumbing indoors or outdoors is a very important question as you would be completely inconvenienced if you had to use the toilet in the middle of the night or during rains and snow.
o What conveniences and appliances are available? As you will be staying in the cottage with no service it is important that the cottage is fully equipped with a good kitchen and appliances.
If you are looking for particular instruments like computers, fax machines, TV, CD/DVD player, etc it is advisable that you confirm with the cottage owner.
o Is the property child friendly? Some properties might be situated on a cliff or by the sea which can be dangerous if the children are left unattended.
So make sure the property is well fenced in and protected and all the security measures are in place.
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