How to Rent a House in Jackson, Wyoming

With ski season rapidly approaching, people are planning vacations to Jackson, Wyoming, one of our nations top ski resorts. Each season Jackson Wyoming has seen a larger increase in tourism than it has in housing, which will make finding a rental house for this season a difficult task.

Start searching early: To avoid paying inflated fees for inferior rental houses in Jackson, Wyoming (or worse yet, find there is nowhere left to rent) start your search for accommodations at least two months before your trip.

However, if you are looking last minute for accommodations in Jackson Wyoming this season, and you don't want to stay in a motel six, your best bet is Craig's List. Often during this time of year, home owners in Jackson, Wyoming will decide to rent their private homes to the right person while they are out of town. However, during this time of year dozens of con-artists will place ads for rental properties in popular destination as well. If you are planning on using Craig's List to book your Jackson Wyoming vacation this year, here are a few precautions to take:

After the initial email, get a phone number. Make sure the area code matches the area in which you are looking to rent. 99% of scams will not give you a working phone number. The other 1% is very stupid and will be caught quickly if you give the police the number.

Do not give cash, send a check, or give the "property owner" your bank information (includes wiring cash from your account) or debit card number. Using a credit card is the least of all the evils.

That said Craig's list is a great way to ensure you are dealing with a person not a corporation, and to find the best deals on vacation rentals in Jackson Wyoming this ski season.

If you've given yourself more time to plan your vacation, one of the best places to start your search is Discover Our Town Jackson Wyoming. Discover Our Town Jackson Wyoming has diverse and plentiful listings for the following:

Jackson, Wyoming Bed & Breakfasts, Historic Inns & Hotels, such as The Grand Victorian Lodge, a boutique hotel featuring 11 elegant rooms, and suites which include jetted steam showers and gas fireplaces. The Grand Victorian Lodge also offers a full breakfast and afternoon homemade cookies.

Jackson, Wyoming Cabins & Cottages, such as The Spotted Horse Ranch which has ten log cabins and a main lodge. The main lodge has a beautiful rock fireplace and lounge which overlooks the Hoback River.

Jackson, Wyoming Condos & Vacation Rentals, such as Teton Base Camp, a luxury lodging for 2-6 people with two balconies, a king master suite, 42" Widescreen TV with DVD and all movie channels, a dedicated office with WiFi DSL Internet,washer/dryer, and a granite and stainless steel kitchen.

Jackson, Wyoming Guest Ranches, such as Goosewing Ranch in the Bridger-Teton National Forest which offers eight private guest cabins and a large, family style log home for large groups. This site is excellent horseback riding, first-class fly fishing, and enjoying the breath taking views.

Jackson, Wyoming Lodges, such as Split Creek Ranch which offers nine rooms which include continental breakfast. Split Creek Ranch also hosts activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, horseback riding, and covered wagon cookouts.

Jackson, Wyoming Luxury Hotels & Resorts, such as Snake River Lodge & Spa, Jackson Hole's first full-service, AAA Four Diamond award winning resort. Snake River has 88 guest rooms and 46 luxury condominiums, a 17,000-square-foot Avanyu Spa, and the a full service restaurant,

Jackson, Wyoming R.V. Parks & Camping Sites, (for those who prefer to rough it) such as The Wagon Wheel Campground which offers tent sites, dump station, showers, laundry, and drinking water.

All of the above are professionally run accommodation providers. If you choose to stay at one of the above location the main problem you will run into is availability.

Another great place to start searching for your vacation rental in Jackson Wyoming is Rendezvous Mountain Rentals and Management which acts as manager and rental agent for the following

Jackson Hole Racquet Club at the Aspens, which is a quiet resort community offering moderate to deluxe accommodations and is nestled at the base of the Teton Mountain Range. Their vacation condominiums include a fireplace, private deck, cable television and washer/dryer.

Properties in Teton Village (Including Granite Ridge & Moose Creek) located at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Rendezvous Mountain Rentals and Management accommodations in Teton village range from economy to moderate to deluxe to luxury.

Teton Pines Golf and Tennis Resort offer deluxe town-homes with a country club atmosphere in a casual mountain setting.