Cabin rental

[tortuga]

After reviewing my notes:
C21 and Teri were/had the best cabins of who/what we saw. ‘Best’ to us meant clean and well-outfitted with kitchen supplies. We weren’t looking for fancy interiors or flatscreens.

DonFry had the not-well-kept cabins.

Coldwell/Action failed to meet us as planned so ability to be professional seemed in doubt.

Barry Ward was late to reply to inquiries, we never saw their offerings. Agent was professional and apologetic about missed/slow reply and followed up to make sure we had closed a lease and were no longer in need.

Other agencies never responded: might not deal with season leases?

[skipamy]

We started renting in mid 2012, so have a year and a half under our belt (using Century 21). Issues have been relatively small (spots on rug, missing items such as laundry basket, dog dishes) but renters for the most part have been good. If you’re a picky person, you won’t like it. Dishes/bowls/pots/utensils are in a different cupboard every time you come up. If you’re a distrustful person, you won’t like it because you’ll worry about people running off with stuff. But I trust people for the most part, and have gotten used to the little problems. The upside is extra $$, which we’ve used in part to upgrade (new TV, DVD, blankets, bedspreads) over time to make the cabin more inviting and cozy. Tax-wise, part of the maintenance/repair/utility costs can be taken from the income. And, getting good reviews from guests about their stay at your cabin is satisfying.

[caleach]

Thanks to all for the comments and well taken under consideration.

I guess the next question is what positive experiences or benefits have any of you experienced as a result of renting?

Thanks for the comments.

Steve

[Sierrashoo]

We don’t rent, but have friends that do. Be prepared for silly things like stolen kitchen spoons and small electronics (alarm clocks, irons, etc.). To major issues like maggots/fleas suddenly appearing in the family room carpeting (and yes this was after a “professional” cleaning). Urghh. Seems like lots of work for a minimal offset of costs…

[jibwaylarry]

No experience personally, but regarding downsides: I’ve heard that renters and hot tubs often don’t do well together. The salesman at the hot tub store told a funny story of a clogged pump. The renters had tried to poach eggs in the tub. A sobering failure!
Larry

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[1Buddy]

Contact Kelly Stellar at Cedar Creek Realty (kelley@cedarcreekrealty.com)
Toll Free: (866) 746-5050 She is the best.

[tortuga]

before we bought we did ski leases for two seasons, two different homes, both through Teri Slankard. We also looked at homes from all the other agents offering ski leases, C21, barryWard, donfry, and coldwell. We liked a number of Teri’s homes whereas the other agents’ homes varied widely in quality, some pretty abysmal. So in terms of my viewpoint as a leaser, Teri only showed us houses that were clean, comfy, and suitable. She did her homework so we got places suited to our needs. And one agent consistently showed us the worst of the lot but I’d have to check my notes. Teri quickly addressed any concerns we had and was pleasant to work with, I have no experience from the landlord side though.

[caleach]

We are are thinking of renting out our cabin part of the time to help offset some of the maintenance costs and have some questions.

1- who are the more active and reliable rental agents handling BTV cabins?

2- are there any downsides to renting?

Thanks,
Steve

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