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Get to know your neighbors

Most vacation home owners don’t live near their vacation home and therefore must rely on outside help. For most, the local property manager is there to maintain the grounds, remove trash and deal with renter problems. A good property management company will also provide many other services such as a plumber, electrician, housekeeper, carpenter and pool maintenance guy.

Giving an extra house key to your local rep (Hidden Valley Foundation) may save the day. With a list of service people to contact from while at home, the vacation homeowner can quickly and efficiently provide for any vacationer issue. Be sure to post your phone numbers prominently, by the phone or on the refrigerator. I also recommend leaving any important emergency numbers.

The best property management company I have found locally is Mountain Resort Properties. They will hand out your keys, clean your unit and deal with any issues that may arise. I also recommend getting to know the staff at the Hidden Valley foundation. The foundation can be a great resource in times of need.

You can also meet a lot of local owners and neighbors at the Hidden Valley Foundation meetings. For more information check out there website.

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Rental Agreements

To protect both you and your renters, owners should use a , straightforward rental agreement that is ultimately signed by both owner and renter. Every owner should have at least 3 rental agreements. One, for short term renters, people staying only a night or two. One, for long term renters such as families renting for a week or longer. And another for seasonal rentals. Which would include anyone renting for longer that a two months. Include this info:

• 1. Agreed upon dates, including arrival and departure times.
• 2. Never surprise your renters with hidden charges! Total price, showing your rate plus any additional items such as cleaning fees, taxes, non-refundable deposits, fees
  for additional persons, etc.
• 3. Fully describe your cancellation policy.
• 4. Specify reservation and security deposits.
• 5. List extra policies for children, pets, smoking, etc.
• 6. Let the potential renter know if maintenance workers may come in for routine tasks while they occupy the property.

Remember to charge your seasonal tenant for utilities. I find the best way to handle utilities during a seasonal rental is to have the renter’s put as many of them in their name possible. Also don’t overlook the cost of firewood. Supplying the renter with the local firewood delivery companies number is also a great way to go. But make sure your renter know what you will be supplying and what they need to take care of.

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Mountain Boarding at Hidden Valley

Plenty of excitement is stirring at Hidden Valley resort in Pennsylvania with the arrival of mountain boarding. Many outdoor sport enthusiasts compare mountain boarding to snowboarding, but honestly, nothing is like mountain boarding because you can easily learn to ride on dirt, grass and rock. Hard packed dirt, damp dirt, wet dirt or even sloppy, wet dirt the mountain board swerves and turns with you in complete control. Sure it’s an extreme sport, but mountain boarding offers a keen ride that other substances never offer. At Hidden Valley resort in Pennsylvania you’ll find extensive trails where you can take your mountain board with the wheels under your feet, as you move and shift like your whole way of life is taking place right now. As one of the few east coast resorts offering full mountain board rental packages this is the place you want to start learning the new craze of mountain boarding.

Hidden Valley resort in Pennsylvania trails offers the best terrian for mountain boarding from beginners to the most advance crazed mountain boarders in the east coast area. Hidden Valley trails starts you on an adventure of conquering the dirt, grass and rock surfaces. Bring your own equipment or rent pads and helmets from the resort. Mountain boarding sets you apart from other extreme sports as you carve tracks on the trail in the sunny summer weather creating a playground unlike any other. Mountain Boarders ride the trails from sunrise to sunset starting from top of the trails to the bottom, and then back to the top of the trails again. Hidden Valley resort at Pennsylvania trails are available daily. Remember it’s an extreme sport, so wear the right gear that includes the helmet and special padding. Sure you’ll race your mountain board down on dirt, grass and rock; but you’ll also hit an ecstasy. Be ready for any terrain surprises because every nano second you will truly grip the mountain board rush. Find out why east coasters are coming to Hidden Valley resort in Pennsylvania to ride the best trails where you get plenty of turns, swerves and freestyle rush as you ride the mountain board to bottom this summer!