There's a very interesting readers forum over at the New York Times this month on the advantages and drawbacks of renting a private house or cabin for your vacation. Check it out if you're so inclined:
LINK: [Practical Traveler: Readers Sound off on Private Rentals]
The article also mentioned some quality websites we'd only vaguely heard of before:
Several readers recommended Web sites where travelers can find reviews of vacation rentals, like www.vacationrentalscommunity.com and www.slowtrav.com. Bob Kelly, who owns a rental property in Pacific Beach, Wash., pointed out that reviews, like those on www.cyberrentals.com, often include the renter’s e-mail address so travelers looking for feedback on a specific property can contact past renters for more insight.
