Frequently Asked
Questions on renting a villa in Greece:
Paros Villa & Vacation Rentals by Paros Villa Rentals - As an
experienced and respected industry leader in European villa and
apartment rentals, Paros Villa Rentals is pleased to offer you a
fine portfolio of properties and our many years of expertise in
arranging villa and holiday home rentals for clients from all over
the world. We realize that renting a villa or apartment abroad is a
new experience for many travelers to Europe; so we are pleased to
supply the below information that should cover many questions you
might have and if you have any further questions, please
e-mail. Our
experienced European property specialists have all lived abroad in
Europe and have first-hand experience. Renting a vacation villa or
an apartment has long been the way European travelers vacation, and
in recent years the U.S. demand has grown tremendously. Still, we
realize it's a new experience for many of you who aren't yet repeat
clients. Below please find answers to the most common questions we
receive, along with some information that should help you refine
your interests.
Why have
villa rentals become so popular?
Paros Villa Rentals along with its parent company, European
Escapes, boasts over 15 years of experience in the travel industry and
has become a leader in the villa rentals due to our superb level of
service combined with our expansive and exclusive property portfolio. As
travel & tourism have grown to become the world's leading industry,
travelers have become not only more knowledgeable, but more
discriminating. This added knowledge, positive word of mouth referrals,
and strong desire of people to really experience their destinations has
sparked ever-increasing interest in home and villa rentals, leading more
and more travelers to our agency each year. More people are choosing to
rent villas & apartments for their holidays rather than stay in hotel
rooms. As international travel becomes easier, people want to take every
opportunity to get to know their destinations and feel a part of local
life. As experienced experts at offering rental properties abroad, we're
pleased to be able to provide our services to meet this increased
demand.
Why a villa or apartment instead of
a hotel?
Many reasons: Enjoyment. Cost.
Space. Comfort. Safety. Privacy. More space, comfort and amenities --
for less money. No tips, taxes or service charges. Kitchens for cooking.
Living rooms for gathering together. The appeal of living in a real
neighborhood and soaking up the rhythm of the locals. There are numerous
obvious advantages to renting a a villa or apartment for your
holiday. Firstly, the cost is generally much less than any comparable
hotel room and you can get more value for your money. Instead of being
limited to a small hotel room with limited space and throngs of
tourists, by renting a villa or apartment you get space -- and the
opportunity to inhabit a home and an area or neighborhood of your
destination just as the people who really live there. Your Paros Villa
Rentals rental will have private bedrooms, private bathrooms, living
room, kitchen or kitchenette (depending on size desired) and whatever
other amenities you require...stunning views, private pool, secluded
location, private beach access...all these and many more options can
actually be yours. With a portfolio of over 4,000 vacation, villa
rentals, we're sure to have one that fits your travel dreams.
How do I rent a villa or apartment?
Paros Villa Rentals does all the work in order to make your
holiday as carefree, fulfilling, and enjoyable as possible. We represent
a premier portfolio of exclusive Greek island villas and vacation
rentals, some of which can be viewed right here on our website, along
with pictures, descriptions, and prices (ranges are low to high
season). Properties listed on our website can be booked within 48 hours
once we confirm availability for your dates. Otherwise, we're delighted
to offer you custom selections from our remaining portfolio.
All of our properties are
inspected and our rental agents have all been selected for their
experience and passion for European travel. They've lived abroad and
traveled extensively in order to update and expand our constantly
growing inventory of properties available for rent. With such travel
insight, we're happy to help you decide if you want to be in one of the
well-known tourist areas or off-the-beaten track. Our network of
European agents and our partners are on-hand and accessible in order to
facilitate your your holiday rental.. We want you to consider your
vacation villa rental as truly your home during your stay.
Rental duration & procedures
Most properties are rented on
a weekly minimum basis, and during peak summer travel season, most rent
on a Saturday to Saturday basis. Once you have informed one of our
agents what type of property (more on this below) you're looking for,
they will do a personalized search through our vast inventory to find
you the a selection of several perfect choices (or we invite you to
browse through some of our favorite and most popular rental pictures &
descriptions here on our website. When you've selected the property that
is perfect for your vacation, email your requested dates & property and
let our agents know. The property will be held for you for five days
after being invoiced and our receipt of your 50% deposit guarantees your
reservation. Final payment for your rental is due at least 8 weeks
prior to the commencement of your rental period at which point you will
be supplied with a Voucher, with all the particulars of how to move into
your "home away from home".
Do I have to pay in foreign currency?
Rental fees are payable in USD or Euros and Paros Villa Rentals
handles all foreign money transfers. Your property may be booked and
reserved up to a year in advance and all transactions are carefully set
out and explained by Paros Villa
Rentals Terms & Conditions in order to safeguard your holiday
accommodation plans. In order to most fully protect all of our clients,
Paros Villa Rentals strongly recommends that clients take out some form
of cancellation insurance and such information is also detailed on
Paros Villa Rentals Terms & Conditions.
What type of rental properties are
available?
Our exclusive portfolio is as diverse as your travel needs. We
have rentals for budget travelers - and luxury seekers, ranging all the
way to lavish villas and estates with private beaches, heli-pads and
household staffs.
Pricing
Prices vary according to the type of property, location, and
season. The first considerations: where in Europe you wish to be and
what type of rental you're seeking. Some countries are more affordable
than others, and renting in periods that are not high season will save
you money. Some of our vacation homes are simple and basic for those
with a tight budget, while others are lavish and luxurious villas for
those looking for the trip of a lifetime.
For our best
recommendations for your holiday rental, please
Email Paros Villa
Rentals with the following information:
Your preferred/maximum rent per week,
most important so that we can concentrate on
finding the ideal properties in your price range.
Desired location: country, area, island, city
Desired dates (Our rentals are
one-week minimums, and most rent only Saturday to Saturday)
Number of people, beds/bedrooms, if children, their ages.
Special requests
(i.e. beach access, city center, balcony, private pool,
tennis court, etc.)
Email us directly with
your request for personal response from our villa rental experts!
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