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Now updated with VRBO/HomeAway&#x27;s own words about charging more via the service fee, depending on the number of guests.  Shameful!

Now updated with VRBO/HomeAway&#x27;s own words about charging more via the service fee, depending on the number of guests. Shameful!

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Thank you for sharing this story, I shared it to a few groups that I am in.

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Feel free to do share, share, share!

Everyone should share to every page they are on!  We really need to educate and inform if we want them to change.  Or at least know what they

Everyone should share to every page they are on! We really need to educate and inform if we want them to change. Or at least know what they are paying and what they are paying for!

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Have you seen your Houfy today?

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As this very well put together article is a year old one should mention that VRBO now does not hold security deposits anymore and has gone to

As this very well put together article is a year old one should mention that VRBO now does not hold security deposits anymore and has gone to payout after Check OUT!

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You are right! I haven't updated it yet! On my to-do list!

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Travel Insurance ~ Before It&#x27;s Too Late     You have chosen and booked the perfect dates to visit Tiki House Pensacola Beach.  Now don&#x27;t

4 Tips for Protecting Your Trip During Hurricane Season

Travel Insurance ~ Before It&#x27;s Too Late You have chosen and booked the perfect dates to visit Tiki House Pensacola Beach. Now don&#x27;t skip the important step of buying travel insurance. Don&#x27;t wait until you think your plans might be in danger.

Funny, I saw this and thought hey.. we need to post this. (You were faster)

Funny, I saw this and thought hey.. we need to post this. (You were faster)

I didn&#x27;t want to loose the info, so I used HOUFY as a clipboard hoping to go back and edit it later.  

I didn&#x27;t want to loose the info, so I used HOUFY as a clipboard hoping to go back and edit it later.

While planning your vacation, why not check out travel insurance.  Nobody can predict when you will have a cancellation, but being prepared is

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While planning your vacation, why not check out travel insurance. Nobody can predict when you will have a cancellation, but being prepared is a good start. Always read the fine print in your rental agreement and travel insurance policy to weigh out the cost and benefits.

Travel Insurance - Trip TipsTiki House recommends all travelers to purchase trip insurance for any visit to any vacation rental home or any trip

Trip and Travel Insurance Guide

Travel Insurance - Trip TipsTiki House recommends all travelers to purchase trip insurance for any visit to any vacation rental home or any trip you take. Many times travelers have coverage they do not even know they have through their credit cards or other insurance products. But if you don&#x27;t, or if it is incomplete, check out this informative article from Clark Howard, consumer affairs guru.

10 Questions to Ask Owners Before Renting Whether it is your first time renting, a new vacation home rental, a new area, or a vacation home you

10 things you MUST know before you book a vacation rental

10 Questions to Ask Owners Before Renting Whether it is your first time renting, a new vacation home rental, a new area, or a vacation home you have rented many times before, know before you go! Things change, owners offer different amenities, and what is standard in one area is not necessarily in the next. At Tiki House Pensacola Beach we offer so many amenities that we don&#x27;t always list them all. And we are always adding things as well. Use this guide for suggestions on what to ask and why. But don&#x27;t be afraid to ask more. Want to know? Just ask.

Use this guide for suggestions on what to ask and why. But don&#x27;t be afraid to ask more. Want to know? Just ask.

10 Questions to Ask Owners Before Renting Whether it is your first time renting, a new vacation home rental, a new area, or a vacation home you have rented many times before, know before you go! Things change, owners offer different amenities, and what is standard in one area is not necessarily in the next. At Tiki House Pensacola Beach we offer so many amenities that we don&#x27;t always list them all. And we are always adding things as well.

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The Right Way to Avoid Paying Service Fees for a RentalRenting Tiki House Pensacola Beach or any rental can be a frightening process.  But don&#x27;t

The Right Way to Avoid Paying Service Fees for a RentalRenting Tiki House Pensacola Beach or any rental can be a frightening process. But don&#x27;t let the big on-line booking companies scare you into paying more than you should! Owners are ready and willing to make the rental process as easy as possible and make you feel comfortable during the process. Here is a good article for those new to renting.

Vacation Rental Packing List – 10 Items Guests Forget:Vacation rentals are quickly becoming more popular for longer vacation stays than hotels.

Top 19 Things to Pack for a House Rental Vacation

Vacation Rental Packing List – 10 Items Guests Forget:Vacation rentals are quickly becoming more popular for longer vacation stays than hotels. No matter how long you’re staying, the benefits of having an entire home like Tiki House Pensacola Beach, can&#x27;t be beat. We provide so many amenities, that people really don&#x27;t have too much to bring. But here are somethings you SHOULD bring. If you wonder if it is provided, just ask! Or check out our amenities Guide in More About Tiki House.Aluminum foil, baggies and plastic wrap – We usually have some in the house, but can&#x27;t guarentee how much. Groceries – 2 refrigerators and freezers for storageSpeciality kitchen items – Just ask in case we have it already.Disposable plates, glasses and utensils – We have plenty of dishes and drink ware and 2 dishwashers. But if you don&#x27;t like doing dishes AT ALL...Reusable water bottle – Great for the beach or just around the house.Chargers – camera, phone, computer, Kindle –Our alarm clocks have USB and outlets on them for multiple plug-ins.TV stick – TVs have HDMI capabilities – bring that AppleTV or Roku stickPortable Bluetooth speaker – We have outdoor speakers, but they are connected to our stereo. If you have your own device and playlist, bring it too.House slippers – if you regularly wear these at home you might want to pack, Tiki House has wood and tile flooringPortable phone charger – we know the scenario: you’re out all day exploring the city and snapping pics and taking video. You’re miles from home but you’re losing juice – bring a charged and portable phone charger in your day bag in case you’re running low.For more ideas about what to bring or what to ask about check out this great list from eBay.

Aluminum foil, baggies and plastic wrap – We usually have some in the house, but can&#x27;t guarentee how much. Groceries – 2 refrigerators and freezers for storageSpeciality kitchen items – Just ask in case we have it already.Disposable plates, glasses and utensils – We have plenty of dishes and drink ware and 2 dishwashers. But if you don&#x27;t like doing dishes AT ALL...Reusable water bottle – Great for the beach or just around the house.Chargers – camera, phone, computer, Kindle –Our alarm clocks have USB and outlets on them for multiple plug-ins.TV stick – TVs have HDMI capabilities – bring that AppleTV or Roku stickPortable Bluetooth speaker – We have outdoor speakers, but they are connected to our stereo. If you have your own device and playlist, bring it too.House slippers – if you regularly wear these at home you might want to pack, Tiki House has wood and tile flooringPortable phone charger – we know the scenario: you’re out all day exploring the city and snapping pics and taking video. You’re miles from home but you’re losing juice – bring a charged and portable phone charger in your day bag in case you’re running low.For more ideas about what to bring or what to ask about check out this great list from eBay.

Vacation Rental Packing List – 10 Items Guests Forget:Vacation rentals are quickly becoming more popular for longer vacation stays than hotels. No matter how long you’re staying, the benefits of having an entire home like Tiki House Pensacola Beach, can&#x27;t be beat. We provide so many amenities, that people really don&#x27;t have too much to bring. But here are somethings you SHOULD bring. If you wonder if it is provided, just ask! Or check out our amenities Guide in More About Tiki House.

Want to avoid service fees?  Or new to renting?  Whether you rent Tiki House Pensacola Beach or another vacation rental home, learn what to do

Vacation Rental Shopping 101: How to Book a Vacation Home Directly with the Manager or Owner - VRM Intel

Want to avoid service fees? Or new to renting? Whether you rent Tiki House Pensacola Beach or another vacation rental home, learn what to do and what you are paying for. Check out the article below.

Owners Educate Renters     Great information about booking direct.

#BookDirect: Guest Education Day, February 7 - Let your guests know it pays to book direct, book smart, and book local. - VRM Intel

Owners Educate Renters Great information about booking direct.

Service Fee, Fi, Fo, Umm?A good explanation of fee driven rental sites and how to be a savvy renter. 

VRBO Alternatives

Service Fee, Fi, Fo, Umm? Not interested in paying the giant listing sites&#x27; fees? Tiki House Pensacola Beach is on a variety of sites, free and fee! A good explanation of fee driven rental sites and how to be a savvy renter.

Protect Yourself - Verifying OwnersThe biggest listing sites have started hidding information and contact between owners and renters.  But this

Protect Yourself

Protect Yourself - Verifying Owners How do you know we really own Tiki House Pensacola Beach? The biggest listing sites have started hidding information and contact between owners and renters. But this wasn&#x27;t always the case. The site, VRBO, once shared and encouraged this contact so that renter (and owners) felt comfortable in the renting process. Take a look at their great article on how to protect yourself. Unfortunately, this may be difficult unless you are booking on a site where you can freely communicate, like HOUFY!

Protect Yourself - Verifying Owners How do you know we really own Tiki House Pensacola Beach? The biggest listing sites have started hidding information and contact between owners and renters. But this wasn&#x27;t always the case. The site, VRBO, once shared and encouraged this contact so that renter (and owners) felt comfortable in the renting process. Take a look at their great article on how to protect yourself. Unfortunately, this may be difficult unless you are booking on a site where you can freely communicate, like HOUFY!

Listing, Renting Sites and Service FeesThere is a lot of questions about service fees charged to renters on a variety of listing/booking vacation

Say No to VRBO Service Fee

Listing, Renting Sites and Service Fees There is a lot of questions about service fees charged to renters on a variety of listing/booking vacation rental sites. What do you get for that fee? Some people believe the owners are paying the fee, but remember all fees and taxes in every business are passed on to the consumer. Vacation Rentals are no different. But fees are not all bad. If you get something worth having or worth the cost of the fee, then it may be worth paying. But buyer beware! Promises to find you another place to stay in case your booked rental burns down, can only work if there IS another place to book. Secure transactions are not impossible on other sites either. And even people on these site (as reported on national news) need to be vetted by renters. Know what you are paying for and if the company can really deliver. The following facebook page is a great place to see real people&#x27;s experiences with the fees and the companies that charge them. At Tiki House Pensacola Beach, we want you to feel comfortable and secure in all our transactions with us. But you need to take a look before you book.

But buyer beware! Promises to find you another place to stay in case your booked rental burns down, can only work if there IS another place to book. Secure transactions are not impossible on other sites either. And even people on these site (as reported on national news) need to be vetted by renters. Know what you are paying for and if the company can really deliver. The following facebook page is a great place to see real people&#x27;s experiences with the fees and the companies that charge them. At Tiki House Pensacola Beach, we want you to feel comfortable and secure in all our transactions with us. But you need to take a look before you book.

Listing, Renting Sites and Service Fees There is a lot of questions about service fees charged to renters on a variety of listing/booking vacation rental sites. What do you get for that fee? Some people believe the owners are paying the fee, but remember all fees and taxes in every business are passed on to the consumer. Vacation Rentals are no different. But fees are not all bad. If you get something worth having or worth the cost of the fee, then it may be worth paying.

Tiki House is more than a vacation rental. It is our vacation home!  We purchased the home in 2015 because it is located in a quiet residential area right on the beach and the Gulf of Mexico. This beautiful area is full of beautiful homes, quiet beaches with the Emerald Coast's signature white sand. It is still close enough to walk, ride a bike on the trails, or take the free trolley during the summer to restaurants, bars, and shops. Or you could head east to the visit some of the most beautiful and preserved beaches that are part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore. But we chose Tiki House specifically for its charm, character and amenities.  It has the largest private pool on the beach (according to our pool pro) and the perfect views from its many decks.  We want to make a stay at Tiki House as wonderful and memorable an experience for you as it is for us. Dedicated to making Tiki House THE vacation home of your dreams. We love Tiki House and know you will too!

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