... Alcott which looked like a 3 star place. Before I give up entirely on Cape May, does anyone have other suggestions for Cape May or another part of Jersey Shore which can more easily acommodate families? We're not really looking for a vacation rental this time around. Thank you ... more

... a nice room/living space, since we'll have to spend a decent amount of time there. Does anyone have any suggestions? Any advice would be much appreciated. Are there any vacation rental sites that allow you to post a "looking for" advertisement, to snag up something last minute? Thanks ... more

If you're interested in a vacation rental, most of the Real Estate offices have pet friendly rentals, but you may have some trouble getting one for only 3-4 days, especially in August. Once September hits, there are a lot more vacancies and owners are more willing to negotiate. ... more

... impossible to get a partial vacation rental? I would do a hotel too ...so any recommendations would be great. I am not interested in the Wildwood area...more of the Crest..We are more quiet people and don't want to be in the hustle and bustle..I was also ... more

... vacation. The vast majority of vacation rental homes ... ... You could however book a vacation rental, then tack on a few days at hotel or Inn. LBI, while close to AC as the crow flies, is an island and the causeway bridge is the only way off or on the island ... more

... If you go through a vacation rental office, anyone under 21 must have at least one over 25 yo chaperone. Seaside Hts. has also done a considerable job of cleaning up the boardwalk and town of drug dealers. The Ocean County Drug Task Force has made it very uncomfortable for ... more

... If you are doing a vacation rental, an odd number street address means you are on the beach side of the street ( one less street to cross with the kids and equipment.) In late August, early September we have never had a problem driving uptown and finding parking so we ... more

... fall for any NYC apt vacation rental scams ... ... 11/2008-02-11_craigslist_scams_targeting_renters_despe-2.html and http://www.nyhabitat.com/blog/2007/12/05/tips-from-the-pros-how-to-avoid-apartment-rental-scams/ and http://www.free-rentals.com/nyc-vacation-rentals-scammer-alert.php ... more

Thanks, George! Great info! Okay, anyone up for a great debate? And while we're at it, anyone have suggestions for vacation rental sources for homes/condos in the areas I'm looking at? Maybe, at this late date, availability of lodgings will trump charm ... but I doubt it. :) ... more