How to Find a Vacation Rental on Craigslist

Go to the Craigslist Web site (see Resources below).

Choose your destination from the location navigation menu on the right side of the page.

Select "Vacation Rentals" under the "Housing" menu at the top of the page. A page containing a list of rentals will appear. You can narrow your search by price range and other variables by filling in the boxes at the top of the page. You can also specify that you only want to see ads with images. Some ads will offer you virtual tours of a home.

Peruse the list. When you see something appealing, click the link, which should bring you to a detailed posting describing the house.

To reach the landlord, send an email through the hyperlink above the posting. Or call the landlord if a phone number is listed.