GOOD QUESTIONS. CLEAR ANSWERS.
A few things before you settle in.
How do I find a home?
Browse all homes, choose an area, or use the map to get started. Filter by dates, bedrooms, budget, and amenities. Yearly Rentals shows homes advertised for long-term stays.
Can I book and pay on this website?
Rent Villages Direct connects you directly with the homeowner. Send an inquiry, discuss your plans, and arrange the rental agreement, rent, and deposit with the owner. The website does not collect booking payments.
How do I confirm availability?
Your dates exclude homes with overlapping blocked periods in their owner-managed calendars. Always ask the owner to confirm availability, the total price, and minimum stay. Sending an inquiry does not reserve a home.
What is included with a stay?
Check each listing and ask the owner about utilities, cleaning fees, pets, golf carts, and guest IDs. Recreation access, eligibility, and fees depend on your arrangements and community requirements.
What are Cancellations, Special Offers, and Trending?
Cancellations displays openings owners identify as cancellations. Special Offers displays owner-written offers. Trending ranks live rental listings by saved favorites from other active accounts. Confirm offer dates and terms with the owner.
What does owner advertising cost?
The introductory rate is $49 per property for the first 12 months, then $99 for each additional year. Renew from your dashboard; your card is not charged automatically.
How do I list my property?
Create your own owner account, add property details and photos, and save your listing. Once payments are available, activate your annual advertising from the owner dashboard. A complete paid listing publishes immediately without admin approval.
Can I edit or pause my listing?
Yes. Sign in to your owner dashboard to update your details, photos, rate, offers, and blocked dates. You can pause a published listing when you do not want new inquiries.
How do I manage availability and offers?
Add blocked date ranges in the listing editor and keep them current. Use the special-offer field for offer details; include the word “cancellation” for a cancellation opening. Calendar imports and synchronization are not available yet.
Where do I receive messages?
Inquiries and replies are stored in your account’s inbox. Sign in to read and respond to conversations. Email and text notifications are not enabled yet.
Are owners and properties verified?
Listings are self-published. Rent Villages Direct does not verify ownership or conduct background checks. Confirm identity, the property, and agreement terms before sending money.
Are sample homes available?
No. Clearly labeled sample homes illustrate the directory and cannot receive rental inquiries. You can turn off sample homes in the rental filters.
