Booking a holiday apartment privately is not difficult, but you have to tread with some care also.
1. Ask questions - How far walking distance is the nearest safe beach? The nearest beach might be at the end of a cliff and not suitable for children swimming.
2. How far walking distance is the nearest open supermarket? And don't be fobbed off with a hut with a sign declaring "Dunnes Stores."
3. Is the cost advertised the total cost? Are there additional costs e.g. airconditioning, television set, parking, etc
4. Is there a swimming pool and a kiddies pool?
5. Do I have to rent a car? Or how much is the transfer cost and who will provide it?
6. Are the pictures provided of the actual accommodation or are they just generic and from other apartments.
7. What views are from the accommodation.
8. How many bedrooms? What kind of beds? How many bathrooms? Is airconditioning provided? Is there a security grill?
9 How far walking distance to bars and restaurants?
10. Are towels and linen provided?
11. Are sunbeds and other patio furniture provided?
Write down questions for answers you need to know. Any dithering from the property owner, then forget him/her.