Five Things to Consider When Booking Your Vacation Rental

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Planning a trip to Northern Colorado? The right vacation rental can make or break your vacation. With so many options available, it’s important to choose a rental that fits your needs, budget, and travel style. Before you book a spot, follow these five tips.

5 Things to Consider When Booking Your Vacation Rental

1. Location is Key 

a bike rack outside a vacation rental in downtown fort collins

Grand Old Town Flat is located in Downtown Fort Collins, perfect for college-town travelers.

You'll want to consider both the proximity of your vacation rental and its general setting. For example, if you're traveling on foot or with just bicycle equipment then finding one that offers plenty for guests' cars might not be necessary- but when driving standard traffic there's no way around having some sort of gas station nearby so make sure it can offer full services before booking anything else.

"Proximity", meaning how close they are located to other amenities such as restaurants/bars, etc. is important to consider as well. This will help you narrow down locations based on preferences. 

Luckily for you, Urbanize offers local guides and suggestions for all the great things to do in the Northern CO area.

2. Size Matters

a spacious eat-in area inside a vacation rental. a large countertop is lined with chairs.

Horsetooth Retreat features a spacious living room and kitchen area, perfect for up to 6 guests.

Think about the size of your vacation rental before you book it. When considering which property to reserve, consider how many people will be staying in this space and what their needs might entail so that everyone has an enjoyable stay no matter where they are located within the house!

A bachelor or bachelorette with lots of people may need lots of rooms and bathrooms to accommodate people's needs. Whereas, booking a larger property for a single-family with small children might be too much room and create more challenges.

Related Content: Vacation Homes for Short-Term Rental in Loveland, Co.

3. Amenities are Important

a view of a rental home from the bakcyard. a large grassy area provides plenty of room for pets to play and go potty. a nearby patio is lined with chairs for humans to relax.

Our dog-friendly 2nd St. Hot Tub Bungalow features a private yard.

Some vacation rentals come with a variety of different amenities, from full kitchens to pools and hot tubs, bikes to get around, and more! 

What activities do you have planned? Consider what you need when looking for your next rental so that it meets all those needs too - just like this one here at Hacienda Indoor Pool has everything anyone could hope for in their getaway weekend or week-long staycation adventure.

4. Compare Prices

exterior of a 50s style rambler vacation home. a large patio has chairs for seating, and a nearby garage offers parking.

Knock’s Hot Tub Haven is an affordable location for a large family gathering of up to 8.

Vacation rentals can vary greatly in price, so it's important to compare rates before booking. Use Urbanize to compare prices and find the best deal on your vacation rental that works with your budget.

5. Read Reviews

a modestly sized vacation rental home viewed from the front yard.

Charming Cottage in Greenely is one of the most loved homes on Airbnb, according to guests. 

When you want to find the perfect property for your vacation, don't just rely on what's listed online or in print--read all those amazing reviews from renters! Looking at how many five-star ratings they've received can give us some insight into whether this will be a great stay.

Check out what people are saying about Urbanize properties and all of the services we provide on Airbnb. We service everything from maintenance of properties, to cleaning and housekeeping, on-site hospitality services, and MORE. So if something isn’t up to your standard during your stay, you have someone to help.

Schedule Your Stay in Northern Colorado Today

Now that you know the top 5 Things to Consider When Booking Your Vacation Rental Property, it’s time to get started! Urbanize has a wide variety of properties to choose from in destinations all over Northern Colorado. So what are you waiting for?  Book one of our amazing properties today!


Urbanize provides luxury short-term rental homes in Northern Colorado. For guests, we provide beautiful, clean homes in Loveland and Fort Collins. You can book your short-term stay on our website or find us on Airbnb. For property owners, we provide critical management services, cleaning services, and inventory management so you can rent your property stress-free.