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Our Vacation Rental Cancellation Policy, Published in Plain English
Our vacation rental cancellation policy: 96% refund up to 14 days before arrival, 46% up to 7 days, shown at checkout before you pay a cent.
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Questions to Ask Before You Switch Vacation Rental Property Managers
Twelve questions to ask before switching vacation rental property managers — including the ones we’d rather you asked us. From an OBX management company.
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The Best Large Outer Banks Vacation Rental for a Group of 14 to 16
Which large Outer Banks vacation rental fits a group of 14-16? Baths per bed, elevators, game rooms, real bed counts. Book direct and save about 10%.
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Finding a Pet Friendly Vacation Rental: Five Homes, and Honest Notes on Each
Five of our homes are confirmed pet friendly. Which yards are genuinely fenced, which aren’t, and how to book direct when you’re travelling with a dog.
Palm Springs
Best Neighborhoods to Stay in Palm Springs: A Straight Answer
The best neighborhoods to stay in Palm Springs come down to two things: distance from downtown and how quiet you want it. Here’s how to choose.
Owners
What’s Actually Inside a Vacation Rental Revenue Audit
What a vacation rental revenue audit actually includes — market data, a 52-week rate map, and a written plan. Free for OBX owners in 5 business days.
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Can You Book a Private Chef for a Vacation Rental? Yes — Here’s the Honest Case
Yes, you can book a private chef for your vacation rental. We arrange it for direct guests in our large group homes. Message us for menus and pricing.
Indio
Indio Vacation Rental With a Private Pool: Which Homes Have One, and Should You Heat It?
Which Indio vacation rentals have private pools, and when pool heating is worth paying for. Honest guest notes. Book direct and save about 10%.
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Meet Al and Elissa: What Family Run Vacation Rental Management Actually Looks Like
Family run vacation rental management across 32 homes in the OBX, Palm Springs, Indio and beyond. Message Rather Be Properties and you reach us.
Owners
How to Tell If Your Outer Banks Rental Is Underperforming
Seven signs your Outer Banks vacation rental is leaving money on the table — from a local management company. Free Revenue Rescue Audit, no obligation.
OBX
Things to Do in Corolla, NC (Beyond Lying on the Beach)
What to do in Corolla NC beyond the beach — lighthouse, wild horses, sound piers, rainy-day picks — plus where to stay and how to book direct.
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Where to Stay in the Outer Banks with Kids: Soundfront vs. Oceanside
Corolla, Duck, Avon, or Frisco? A local host guide to choosing the right Outer Banks town and vacation rental for your family, plus soundfront versus oceanfront.