Renting a summer house in the Hamptons can be exciting. Renting a vacation home provides many of the same benefits of owning a home in the Hamptons without the stress of homeownership. Whether you are a seasoned pro or looking for your first Hampton vacation rental these are the fours things you should look for.
Amenities
There are plenty of luxury homes in the Hamptons and each of them have their own range of amenities. Whether it be pools, tennis courts, spas, gyms, wine cellars or something else the options can be endless and even overwhelming. In order to narrow down the list, it is important to consider the amenities that you value/would use the most during your rental.
The standard amenity among most Hampton vacation rentals are the pool/tennis court combinations. With that being said, when it comes to amenities be sure to have a firm understanding with the landlord as to who will be responsible for servicing these amenities during your rental
Location
Almost equally as important is the location of the rental. Rentals closer to the beach and south of Montauk Highway tend to be more expensive than those that are further away and are north of Montauk Highway.
It is also important to keep in mind that there is increased traffic during the summer season so if being close to town or the beach is important to you then it may be worth paying the premium.
Size
Before you begin your rental search, you should plan whether you will be having any guests as that could impact the number of bedrooms as well as your budget. If you think you will have frequent quests then it may make sense to spring for that extra bedroom or bathroom in order to avoid any potential conflicts.
At the same time, it is important to understand the guest policy as some rentals may have different policies on the number of guests as well as the duration. While it should be included within the agreement, this is something that should definitely be discussed during the early stages of the process.
Length Of The Rental
Most homeowners are looking to rent their property to one renter for the entire season as it allows them to make the most amount of money. Depending on when you begin your search, many homeowners may be unwilling to rent to anyone for less than the entire season or for at the very least 1 month.
If you find your dream rental but do not want to rent for the entire season you can certainly wait but there is a high probability that you may lose the property entirely or be stuck with random smattering of available dates.
If you prefer a monthly rental, it is important to note the differences in prices. Prices tend to be the least expensive at the beginning of the season and peak during August.
Alternatively if you find yourself priced out of summer house in the Hamptons, the off season is always an option. Renting in September still comes with many of the perks but often at a fraction of the cost.
The perfect Hamptons summer home rental is out there. Get in touch today and let's find it together.