About this Property

ArtLoft is an historic loft apartment located in the heart of Downtown Beaufort. Readily located to all the Waterfront Park, Historic Old Point, and all the eateries, stores Downtown Beaufort has to offer.

Money Saving Strategies

• Many management companies and vacation homes provide Beaufort, SC area printed travel books which include deals, either offered independently by merchants, or through a relationship between the property management company and the local itself. These guides provide a good start to your rental search.
• Willing to change your dates? Off-season rates are usually a fraction of peak pricing.
• Active Duty and veterans of the U.S. Military may qualify for special discounts. Make sure to ask property management company to see if your travelling gang is eligible for a discount.
• Some rental homes are essentially designed to serve specific customers, whether it is downtown units with weekly pier passes, city-center condos with walkable access to night life or waterfront homes that feature their own boat launching areas. If there's a specific Beaufort, SC atteaction you simply love, search for rentals that cater especially to your needs.
• Think about getting trip insurance with your lease agreement. Trip insurance, which generally costs somewhere between 1% - 5% of the base rental cost, offers buyers reimbursement of their vacation costs for any days missed a result of health emergencies or weather, and additionally ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, like an unforeseen hotel room stay or additional fuel.

The Rental Process

Some people are surprised to discover how many rental homes are located in Beaufort, SC. Rental home accommodations have gained in popularity with the rise of international research sites like Tripadvisor and VRBO.

The vast majority of vacation homes in Beaufort, SC are privately operated and many are represented by well-known local rental management companies. Vacation home management companies leverage scale, systems and practical experience to provide painless operational administration on behalf of the property owner..

Below are some tips and methods to help you understand the rental search and reservation process.

How to find and reserve a great vacation home:

Before you decide to book "ArtLoft Historic Loft Apartment located in the heart of Downtown Beaufort", go through our short list of considerations.

The Sooner You Begin, The Better The Choices

Beaufort, SC vacation homes start booking early. To guarantee the most desirable selection of vacation homes, we advise searching and reserving your Beaufort, SC vacation home Six-Twelve months in advance, whenever possible. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years are excellent times to plan and book your rental..

Pick a Town and Date

Agreement can be difficult among loved ones, but as soon as this challenging part is finished everything will start to drop in place.

How Many Bedrooms?

How many family members are planning to share your vacation? Consider that many properties advertise maximum guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds in the home's living room. It is important to figure out what is suitable for your family. Most rental listings will outline each of the unit's specific bedrooms and beds.

Decide on Your Budget

Many rental homes are presented with a cost range. Determine the price for your preferred stay. It could be at the top end of the range. Be sure to get cost-sharing commitments from travel companions before reserving a costly rental home. Most rental documents call for a single individual to be in charge of the full reservation.

Let's Talk Amenities

What home features is your group trying to find? Is a screened-in deck a necessity? Are you more interested in wildlife or amusements? Are bed linens offered with the rental, or will you need to bring your own? Create a list of priority features to facilitate narrow your search.

Accessability

Do a few members of your party have specialized needs? If wheel chair entry, elevators, pool lifts or other special equipment is needed, factor that into your search. Nearly all property listings will include a list of amenities.

Your Puppy Needs a Holiday, Too

Do not forget to include your companion! Even though a number of rentals allow furry friends, rules and charges vary per rental. Many constraints may possibly eliminate a prospective rental. Examine your contract carefully! Additional fees or deposits may be applied to your contract. If in doubt, ask the property manager and get it in writing.

It Is Time to Search

. In combination with Homeaway, VRBO and Tripadvisor, we suggest searching Google for "Beaufort, SC local rental homes" for local rental management companies. Besides having exclusive rental properties, local agencies offer you top-notch service..

Negotiate the Price

When you've located the rentalhome of your dreams, double check to make sure your trip dates are available.

Some rental home owners will negotiate rates, and some will not. If they are hesitant to budge on a highly-desirable week, try asking for an extra night. Negotiating rates is most effective during the off-peak season when many rentals sit empty.

Read the Total Contract

Discover which of the following is included in your quoted rate:

• Power bills
• Internet
• Phone service
• Pool and hot tub heating
• Pay Per View Movies
• Cleaning services and housekeeping
• Trash collection
• Maintenance policies
• Key exchange
• Parking Space

Get a total that includes taxes, animal and other additional fees.

Cancellations Happen

Be sure to are familiar with the cancellation policy prior to booking. You will probably be offered trip insurance. Trip insurance shields the renter against emergency situations and weather events, It provides comfort should tragedy strike.

Book your Rental Home

As soon as you believe you've found "the one", start the reservation process. Remember that most rental agreements will require a considerable rental down payment and/or security deposit to cover the rental home owner.

Where to Get Help

Put the rental manager's contact information into your smartphone and wallet for convenient access to answers during your visit.

Congratulations! All that is left is enjoying your vacation!

During your Stay

• Take pictures at your arrival. Take notes of any damage when you arrive. We also recommend promptly phoning the property manager with a report of any damage, together with your request for any critical fixes. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded problems and communication attempts will probably be very helpful.
• Should there be any ambiguity about vehicle parking, rules of the property, condo access, swimming pool functions, etc... we advise you ask the property manager immediately. A brief phone call prevents many complications.
• Remember to be a good neighbor. More often than not, nearby properties are lived in by permanent residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a vacation a lot more enjoyable.
• Ask a local. Local people can frequently point you in the right direction.
• Make sure to protect the property owner (and your stuff!) by keeping the rental home locked up when you are away, just like you would in your own home.

Leaving Paradise

• Double-check each room of the rental to make certain you've packed all belongings.
• Once everything is out, begin a walk-through of the rental home to make certain no property damage occurred during your stay. If at all possible, do this walk-out inspection with the property manager present. If the property owner is not available, make sure you take photos of the property to record its condition.
• How was your trip? Nearly all rental web sites ask for feedback after your stay is complete. Owners and property managers will thank you for favorable critiques. If anything was wrong and they didn't correct it in a reasonable manner, or if the rental home was not as described, you will want to make it a point as part of your critique.

Learn and Improve

Hold a meeting with your family. Does everyone want to return next year? Maybe everything ended up being wonderful and you're ready to reserve the same rental home for next year. Maybe the rental home was not ideal, and you will better know how to perfect your search for the next time.