... reputable "by owner" sites that is based on Cape Cod. www.weneedavacation.com offers home rentals that have been vetted by the owners of the site. You will find a number of realtors advertising on this site as well as local homeowners who may not want to use a realtor ... more

... a good idea that bad rental experiences are posted....they are posted throughout most Trip Advisor forums. We can't Solve anything here, but I don't think that was the OP's intent. And I'm confused...what does a bankruptcy have to do with your $500.00? Call ... more

... have a contract with this rental? Here's ... ... posts; you might get an idea for what others in your situation have done: http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowForum-g1-i10700-Timeshares_Vacation_Rentals.html Sorry your memories of this vacation have been painted with a rather dull brush. Thanks for posting ... more

... claim in court. If the rental agreement ( not date you were staying there) was after the filing then you should be fine. I am a bk atty in Md. Also, the disclaimer. I am not licensed to practice in Ma so it is important to get good local legal advise ... more

... doesn't always guarantee a smooth transaction. I went with a well known realtor for a place I rented a few years ago in Ocean City, MD. The place was dirty and disgusting. The rentals are only as good as the owners that reinvest and take care of their places ... more

... the condition of a place is determined by the owner, but a good Realtor can make sure what was promised is delivered ). Anyway, I included lots of options here for finding a vacation rental: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g185492-c120891/Cape-Cod:Massachusetts:Renting.The.Perfect.Vacation.Home.html ... more

... owner" sites that lists home rentals on Cape ... ... the property is a valid rental. In the end, unless you have actually visited a property, I'm not sure how much more of assurance you can realistically expect. Using a realtor provides some people with peace of mind but not all ... more

... own personality. For a beach vacation look closely at the outer cape where the National Seashore has preserved the ocean beaches and there is less of a hectic, commercial feeling at the height of the summer. Eastham, for example has two world-class National Seashore Ocean beaches and 9 public ... more