1/ Before starting your search, give preference to rentals that have already received several reviews from other vacationers and draw up a checklist of essential equipment.
2/ Before making the reservation, always examine the cancellation policy set by the owner as well as the very specific rules of life that he will have indicated.
3/ To communicate with the owners, use the interface of the Abritel.fr platform, to have secure and traceable communications in order to protect against possible usurpations.
4/ Before finalizing the reservation, ask the owner all his questions to avoid unpleasant surprises, such as ending up with an unprotected swimming pool if you are leaving with young children or an unfenced garden if the we leave with a dog… And think about discussing the route to the rental, the distances, the equipment, the check-out conditions, the cleaning…
5/ Remain vigilant at the time of payment:always make your reservation online from the Abritel.fr website to be covered by the Reservation with confidence guarantee, complete protection of payments in the event of fraudulent listing, phishing, etc. This guarantee offers also assistance in finding alternative accommodation due to a possible cancellation of the reservation by the owner at the last minute, as well as 24/7 customer service.
6/ Do not pay outside the site, especially if a reduction is offered or if other means of payment via systems such as Western Union or MoneyCorp are suggested. Online payment with a credit card on Abritel.fr remains the safest way to book your vacation rental!
7/ Once there, take a tour of the rental with the person who will welcome you in order to establish an inventory of fixtures, to ask all the questions concerning the use of the equipment of the house and to report any problems as soon as possible. their finding so that they can be resolved as soon as possible.
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