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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not to derail, but what if someone offers?  A friend has a vacation place in a highly sought after seasonal resort area.  They rent it out for many weeks in-season, but get few, if any, rentals in the off-season, though it's still a very fun place to go.

A month or so ago, they offered to let us use it during the off-season.  It turns out that we may have the opportunity to go, and we're thinking of taking them up on it.  It's not a place we typically would go off-season, but it'll be fun, and relaxing.

So, would it be rude to say, "Hey, remember when you offered your place? We'd like to take you up on that."  
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Only if you offer to pay.[/quote]

Hmm.  That's the thing - if we have to pay for a place to stay, there are other places we'd rather go.  Part of the appeal is that it is free lodging.  And even if we were going to go to that location, this is a 4 BR place where there are only two of us traveling (kids will be occupied this summer).

I didn't interpret the offer as a solicitation to rent, and I doubt they meant it that way.  This is a 4 BR place where there are only two of us traveling (kids will be occupied this summer).

We definitely would offer to pay for the cleaning fee, for their regular cleaner.  [/quote]

You're fine. We own a beach house and would offer it for free to friends and family who we trust (meaning responsible people who won't trash the place) in the off season. I'd be offended if you offered to pay. The only thing we'd ask is that you cover the cleaning cost, which you've indicated that you'll do. So it's all good. It's beneficial to the owners too since they wouldn't want the house to sit empty. [/quote]

Wouldn't they rather actually rent it out at market value?  At some point, it costs money to leet someone rent for below market - it's not worth the hassle to practically give it away. [/quote]

Not PP, but absolutely not. Random tenants could trash the place. Also, it’s a ton of work to prep a home for rental if you do it to minimize wear and damage. I’d offer to a trusted family member or friends rather than do this.

It sounds to me like they are offering to house sit. Do you plan to be there during this time? Do you trust that they will take good care of the property? If so, I’d be grateful for the house sitting offer. If I was going to be there, I’d say, no, we will be using it at that time, but I’ll keep you in mind the next time it’s vacant.[/quote]

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