Worldwide Listing of Agencies That Handle Rentals

[To our readers: Below is a list of vacation home rental agencies that appeared in the October 1997 issue of Consumer Reports Travel Letter, published by the nonprofit Consumer’s Union organization. Please note that some telephone numbers or other information may have changed.]

All agencies in our list rent to the public. We also provide information on travel clubs that specialize in vacation rentals, and directory sources. Agencies that operate primarily through Web sites are only illustrative samples; new sites are cropping up almost daily. Listing does not imply endorsement by CRTL.

The following agencies arrange pre-paid rentals in the geographical areas listed. To arrange your rental, call (or have your travel agent call) a listed agency to ask what’s available in the area you want to rent for the dates you need, make special service requests, and get brochures. Others may want to access rental-agency Web sites or contact them by e-mail, where available (noted in listings). The most popular weeks in many locations are rented up to a year in advance. Check cancellation policies before you rent.

Many listed brokers offer other travel services as well as rentals, air tickets, car rentals, housekeeping services, tours, etc. Many pay commissions to travel agencies.

Payment procedures vary. Some agencies require a flat service charge that may or may not be applicable to an actual rental. Some agencies require a deposit, with the balance due up to 45 days before arrival; others require you to pay the balance directly to the owner upon arrival, in traveler’s checks or cash. Many rentals require a housecleaning fee in addition to the rental payment. Most agencies accept payment by personal or travel agency check. Those that accept charge cards are noted. Some agencies add 2% to 5% to the total cost if you use a charge card.

AA Oceanfront Condominium Rentals, 2439 S. Kihei Rd. #102-A, Kihei HI 96753; (800) 488-8004, (808) 879-7288, fax (808) 879-7500, www.makena.com, aaocean@maui.net. Hawaii (southern Maui). MC, V.

Abaco Vacation Res, 40 Stone Hill Rd., Westminster MA 01473; (800) 633-9197, (978) 874-5995, fax (978) 874-6308, www.abacovacations.com, abacobahamas@prodigy.com. Bahamas (Abaco), Caribbean. Disc, MC, V.

All Destinations, 19 Scodon Dr., Ridgefield CT 06877; (800) 228-1510, (203) 744-3100, fa x (203) 744-1320, www.alldestinations.com, alldestinations@ridgefield.com. California, Florida, Caribbean. AE, Disc, MC, V.

American Caribbean Real Estate, 9141 Overseas Hwy, Marathon FL 33050; (800) 940-7636, (305) 743-7636, fax (305) 743-3387, www.americancaribbean.com. Florida Keys.

American Property Exchange, 2800 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco CA 94109; (800) 747-7784, (415) 447-2000, fax (415) 440-1008, www.we-rent-sanfran.com, ampropex@aol.com. Hawaii (Maui), San Francisco. AE, DC, MC, V.

Anguilla Connection, Box 1369, South Hill, Anguilla, BWI; (800) 916-3338, (264) 497-4403, fax (264) 497-4402, www.luxuryvillas.com, axaconnect@anguillanet.com. Caribbean (Anguilla). AE, Disc, MC, V.

Anini Beach Vacation Rentals, Box 1220, Nanalei Bay HI 96714, (800) 448-6333, (808) 826-4000, fax (808) 826-9636, www.anini.com, anini@aloha.net. Hawaii (Kauai).

Antigua Small Properties, Box 820, South Dennis MA 02660; (800) 219-0118, (508) 385-8174, fax (508) 385-4306, www.ultranet.com/-phelana/asp, phelana@ma.ultranet.com. Caribbean (Antigua, Barbuda).

At Home Abroad, 405 E. 56th St., Suite 6H, NYC 10022; (212) 421-9165, fax (212) 752-1591, athomeabrod@aol.com. Caribbean, England, southern Europe, Ireland, Mexico. $25 service charge applied to rental.

At Home in Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, Isla Mujeres & Akumal, 18356 Coral Sands Way, Boca Raton FL 33498; (800) 833-5971, (561) 488-8938, fax (561) 488-9385, wwte.com/cozumel.htm. Mexico.

At Home in France, Box 643, Ashland OR 97520; (541) 488-9467, fax (541) 488-9468, www.athomeinfrance.com, athomeinfrance@wave.net. France.

At Home in Paris, 18 rue Mederic, 75017 Paris, France; 011-33-1-4212-4040, fax 011-33-1-4212-4048. Paris and environs. MC, V.

B&V; Associates, 140 E. 56th St., Suite 4C, NYC 10022; (800) 755-8266, (212) 688-9489, fax (212) 688-3778, www.apartmenthotels.com, sales@apartmenthotels.com. Brussels, Geneva, Lisbon, London, Paris. AE, MC, V.

Bahamas Home Rental Cooperative, 230 Lawrence Ave., Pittsburg PA 15238; (412) 828-1048, fax (412) 828-4120, wwte.com/homes4u.htm. Bahamas. $49 service charge (except for most Internet users).

Bali Hai Treasures, 31939 Lyndbrock Ct., Westlake Village CA 91361; (800) 688-2254, (818) 991-4222, fax (818) 991-5666, www.vacation2hawaii.com,info@vacation2hawaii.com. Hawaii. AE, Disc, MC, V.

Barclay Intl Group, 150 E. 52nd St., NYC 10022; (800) 845-6636, (212) 832-3777, fax (212) 753-1139, www.barclayweb.com, barintl@ix.netcom.com. Austria, Belgium, England, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain. Catalog, $10 ($20 credit after booking). AE, Disc, MC, V.

Beachwalker Rentals, 3690 Bohicket Rd., Suite 4D, Johns Island SC 29455; (800) 334-6308, (803) 768-1777, fax (803) 768-0920, www.beachwalker.com, bchwlkr1@ix.netcom.com. South Carolina (Kiawah Island).

Bermuda Accommodations, 184 Prince Edward Dr., Toronto M8Y 3W9; (416) 232-2243, fax (416) 232-9138. Mainly Bermuda; also Bahamas and Caribbean (Barbados). Also arranges some budget rentals.

Bonaire Sunset Resorts, Box 115, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles; (800) 344-4439, 011-599-7-8291, fax 011-599-8470, www.interknowledge.com/bonaire/sunset, deeb.52@aol.com. Caribbean (Bonaire). AE, MC, V.

British Travel Intl., Box 299, Elkton VA 22827; (800) 327-6097, (540) 298-2232, fax (540) 298-2347. England, France, Italy, Scotland, Spain, Wales. Catalogs, $2-5 (applied to rental). AE, MC, V.

British Vacation Rentals, 519 E. 5th St., N. Vancouver, BC V7L 1M5 Canada; (800) 663-6330, (604) 986-3669, fax same, britvac@directca. England, Scotland, north Wales. MC, V.

Caribbean Destinations, 658 Brockenbraugh Ct., Metairie, LA 70005; (800) 888-0897, (504) 834-7026, fax (504) 834-7023, www.caribbeandest.com,island@caribbeandest.com. Caribbean. AE.

Caribbean Fantasy, Box 7606, Loveland CO 80537-0606; (800) 523-6618, (970) 663-2299, fax (970) 669-0707, www.caribbfan.com, caribbfan@aol.com. Mexico (Akumal).

Caribbean Villas & Condos, Box 546168, Bay Harbor Island FL 33154; (800) 321-3134, (305) 861-9538, fax (305) 861-0411. Caribbean (Barbados, Jamaica, St. Martin).

Caribbean Villas & Resorts Management, 136 Commercial St., Portland ME 04101; (800) 338-0987, (207) 871-1129, fax (207) 871-1673, www.caribbeanvilla.com,caribvilla@nswtonline.com. Caribbean (St. John). 13% tax and service fee.

Castles, Cottages & Flats, 7 Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston MA 02109; (800) 742-6030, (617) 742-6030, fax (617) 367-4521. England, France, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Wales.

Catered To . . . , Box 704, St. John US Virgin Islands 00831; (800) 424-6641, (809) 776-6641, fax (809) 693-8191, www.caterdto.com, cateredto@islands.vi. Caribbean (St. John).

Chez Vous, 1001 Bridgeway, Suite 245, Sausalito CA 94965; (415) 331-2535, fax (415) 331-5296. France, London, also B&Bs.; $25 service charge.

Condo Club, Box 8280, Red Bank NJ 07701; (800) 272-6636, (732) 872-0788, fax (732) 872-8193, www.condoclub.com, info@condlclub.com. California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, North Carolina, South Carolina, Caribbean (US Virgin Islands), Mexico. AE, Disc, MC, V, for deposits only. $10 service charge.

Condo & Villa Authority, 305 N. Pontiac Trail, Suite D, Walled Lake MI 48390; (800) 831-5512, (248) 669-7500, fax (248) 669-7506, www.travelsource.com/Villa/CVA.html, coviau@aol.com. California/Nevada (Lake Tahoe), Florida, South Carolina, Bahamas, Caribbean (Anguilla, Antigua, Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, Grand Cayman, Granada, Jamaica, Nevis, Puerto Rico, St. Lucia, St. Martin, U.S. Virgin Islands (Virgin Gorda), Mexico. AE, MC, V.

Condo Villa Hotel World, 4230 Orchard Lake Rd., Suite 3, Orchard Lake MI 48323; (800) 521-2980, (248) 683-0202, fax (248) 683-5076, www.condolink.com,condoinc@villaworld.com. Florida Keys, Caribbean, Costa Rica, Mexico (specializes in Yucatan). MC, V for some rentals.

Condolink, 7811 L. St., Omaha NE 68127; (800) 733-4445, (402) 592-3525, fax (402) 592-4122, www.neonramp.com/condolink/, condolink@neonramp.com. Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nevada, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Austria, Bahamas, Caribbean (Aruba, Grand Cayman, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, St. Maarten, St. Thomas), England, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Mexico (Baja California, Cancun, Ixtapa, Puerto Vallarta), Portugal, Scotland, Spain. AE, DC, Disc, MC, V.

Condominium Rentals Hawaii, 362 Huku Lii Pl., Suite 204, Kihei HI 96753; (800) 3367-5242, (900) 663-2101 in Canada, (808) 879-2778, fax (808) 879-782, www.maui.net/-crh/, crh@maui.net. Hawaii (Kihei, Maui). AE, MC, V.

Condominium Travel Associates, 2001 W. Main St., Suite 140, Stamford CT 06902; (800) 492-6636, (203) 975-7714, fax (203) 753-6076, www.condotravel.com, info@condotravel.com. Condo-rental consortium that compiles lists of properties for rent in the U.S. (including Hawaii), the Caribbean, and Mexico, through participating agencies in the U.S. and Canada. Call to locate nearest participating agency. Payment arrangements vary.

Country Cottages, 2300 Corporate Blvd. NW, Suite 236, Boca Raton FL 33431; (800) 674-8883, (561) 988-4000, fax (561) 988-0016, www.mja.net/cottage.com, cottages@worldnet.att.net. England, France, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Wales. AE.

Cozumel Vacation Homes, 4539 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, OK 74105; (800) 484-9014 ext 7070, (918) 742-7070, fax (918) 742-3353, www.cozumelhomes.com,margaret@okusa.net. Mexico (Cozumel).

Cozumel Vacation Villas, 3300 Airport Rd., Boulder CO 80301; (800) 224-5551, (303) 442-0258, fax (303) 442-0380, www.info@cozumel/villas.com, info@cozumel/villas.com. Mexico (Cozumel).

Creative Leisure Intl, 951 Transport Way, Petaluma CA 94954; (800) 413-1000, (707) 778-1800, fax (707) 763-7786, www.creativeleisure.com, res@creativeleisure.com. Hawaii, Caribbean (St. Croix, St. John, St. Thomas, Tortola, Virgin Gorda), Mexico. AE, Disc, MC, V.

Culebra Island Vacations, Box 216, Culebra PR 00775; (800) 440-0070, (787) 742-3171, www.inview.com/harbourview. Caribbean (Culebra Island PR). MC, V.

CyberRentals, 138 Main St., Ludlow VT 05149; (802) 228-7158, fax (802) 228-7716, cyberrentals.com, help@cyberrentals.com. Worldwide coverage, but mainly lists properties in the U.S., Canada, Caribbean, Europe. Contact owners directly. Also lists vacation rentals for $12 per month. AE, MC, V.

Dolphin Vacations, 13205 Overseas Hwy., Marathon FL 33050; (800) 875-4555, (305) 743-9876, fax (305) 743-2081, dolphin@reefnet.com. Florida Keys. AE, Disc, MC, V.

Down Island Villa Rentals, Hillsborough, Carriacou, Grenada, West Indies; (473) 443-8182, fax (473) 443-7086, www.islandvillas.com, islander@caribsurf.com. Caribbean (Carriacou, Grenada). Disc, MC, V.

Elite Properties, Box 5273, Lahaina HI 96761; (800) 448-9222, (800) 665-0561, fax (808) 669-2417, www.maui.net/-elite, elite@maui.net. Hawaii. AE, MC, V.

Endless Vacations, Box 820, South Dennis MA 02660; (800) 219-0118, (508) 385-8174, fax (508) 385-4306, www.ultranet.com/-phelana/ASP/, phelan@ma.ultranet.com. Bermuda, Caribbean (Aruba, Dominican Republic, Margarita, Nevis).

Euracom, 52-53 Margaret St., London W1N 7FF; 011-44-171-436-3201, fax 011-44-171-436-3203, www.euracom.co.uk, info@euracom.co.uk. Amsterdam, Barcelona, Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Munich, Paris, Rome, Zurich. AE, MC, V.

Europa-Let, 92 N. Main St., Ashland OR 97520; (800) 462-4486, 541-482-5806, fax (541) 482-0660, www.europa-let.com, europalet@wave.net. Florida, Hawaii, Caribbean, Europe, Mexico. $50 service charge. AE, MC, V.

Executive Suites, 150 4th St., Suite 528, San Francisco 94103; (888) 878-4837, (415) 495-5151, fax (415) 495-4435, www.rent.net/ads/executivesuites, esuites@aol.com. San Francisco. Geared to business travelers. Operates apartments much like an extended-stay hotel. With a preapproved charge card, pay at checkout. AE, DC, Disc, MC, V.

Florida Vacation Homes, 322 E. Buffalo Church Rd., Washington PA 15301; (800) 258-9474, (412) 225-7632, fax (412) 225-3806. Florida (Kissimmee, Disney World area).

Four Seasons Villas & Travel, Box 848, Marblehead MA 01945; (800) 338-0474, (781) 639-1055, fax (781) 631-8718, wwte.com/4seasons.htm, 4seasons@shore.net. Florida, Caribbean (Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Jamaica, St. Martin, U.S. Virgin Islands), England, Ireland, Mexico, Scotland, Wales. Catalogs for British Virgin Islands, England, Scotland, St. Martin, U.S. Virgin Islands, Wales, $3-$8; applicable to rental. AE, MC, V.

French Experience, 370 Lexington Ave., NYC 10017; (212) 986-1115, fax (212) 986-3808, www.frenchexperience.com, info@frenchexperience.com. France. $25 service charge, applicable to rental.

Friends in France, 40 E. 19th St., Apt. 8, NYC 10003; (212) 260-9820, fax (212) 228-0576, www.friends-in-france.com, stay@friends-in-france.com. France. Printed directory, $15; list only, $10.

Global Home Network, 1110-D Elden St., Herndon VA 20170; (800) 528-3549, (703) 318-7081, fax (703) 318-7086, www.globalhomenetwork.com/ghn, ghn@globalhomenetwork.com. Europe (major cities), Bangkok. AE, DC, MC, V.

Hana Plantation Houses, Box 249, Hana HI 96713; (800) 228-4262, (808) 923-0772, fax (808) 922-6068, www.keystroke.net/-hana, hana@keystroke.net. Hawaii (Hana, Maui). AE, DC, MC, V.

Hanalei Aloha Rental Management, Box 1109, Hanalei HI 96714; (800) 487-9833, (808) 826-7288, fax (808) 826-7280, www.hanalei-vacations.com, rentals@aloha.net. Hawaii (north shore of Kauai). AE, DC, MC, V.

Hawaii Resort Management, Box 39, Kailua-Kona HI 96745; (800) 622-5348, (808) 329-9383, fax (808) 326-4137, www.konahawaii.com, islande@konahawaii.com. Hawaii. MC, V.

Heart of England Cottages, Box 2923, Savannah GA 31402; (800) 642-0577, (912) 231-0577, fax (912) 231-0886, thatchcott@aol.com. England, Scotland, Wales. MC, V.

Heart of the Caribbean, 17485 Penbrook Dr., Brookfield WI 53045; (800) 231-5303, (414) 783-5303, fax (414) 791-4026, www.hotcarib.com, hotc@execpc.com. Caribbean (Barbados, St. Lucia, St. Martin).

Holiday Homes of Orlando, 9521 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Suite 118A, Orlando 32837; (800) 288-2187, (407) 240-5527, fax (407) 240-5530. Florida (Orlando area). MC, V.

Holiday Homes Unlimited, 255 Bolivar St., Suite 136, Salinas CA 93906-1798; (800) 853-1243, (408) 443-4479 (also fax), www.dedot.com/holiday/, holiday@dedot.com. Hawaii.

Holiday Serviced Apartments, 140 Cromwell Rd., London SW7 4HA; 011-44-171-373-4477, fax 011-44-171-373-4282, www.holidayapartments.co.uk,reservations@holidayapartments.co.uk. London, Paris, other major European cities. AE, MC, V.

Home at First Detours, Box 193, Springfield PA 19064; 800-523-5842, 610-543-4348, jfahn@aol.com. England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, Wales.

Homes 7 Villas in Paradise, 116 Kekili St, Suite 201, Kailua, HI 96734; (800) 282-2736, (808) 262-4663, fax (808) 262-4817, planet-hawaii.com/homes-villas,hvhi@aloha.net. Hawaii. AE, MC, V.

Hometours Intl, Box 11503, Knoxville TN 37939; (800) 367-4668, (429) 690-8484. England, France, Israel, Italy, Portugal. $5-10 for brochure. $50 deposit ($25 of which is applicable to rental). Also arranges B&Bs.;

Interhome, 124 Little Falls Rd., Fairfield NJ 07004; (800) 882-6864, (201) 882-6864, fax (201) 808-1742, interhome@aol.com. Florida, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Scotland, Switzerland, Wales. 33% discount on last-minute bookings (space available). $20 service charge. MC, V.

Intl Lodging, 300 1st Ave., Suite 7C, NYC 10009; (800) 772-4644, (212) 228-5900, fax (212) 677-1815, www.ilcweb.com, ilc@ilcweb.com. Southern Spain, including Costa del Sol and Ibiza. Also arranges hotels and paradores.

Island Villas, 6 Company St., Christiansted, St. Croix U.S. Virgin Islands 00820; (800) 626-4512, (340) 773-8821, fax 340-773-8823, www.ecani.com/island.villas. Caribbean (Barbados, St. Croix, St. John, St. Martin, St. Thomas).

Jamaica Villa Vacations, 31-33 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge IL 60068; (800) 323-5115, (847) 698-9303, fax (847) 698-5058. Caribbean (Jamaica).

JAVA Reservations (Jamaican Association of Villas & Apartments), 1690 Meridian Ave., Suite 504, Miami Beach FL 33139; (800) 845-5276, (305) 673-6688, fax (305) 873-5666, www.getawaynet.com, javavillas@aol.com. Caribbean (Jamaica).

Kauai Vacation Rentals, 33311 Kuhia Hwy, Lihue HI 96766; (800) 367-5025, (808) 245-8841, fax (808) 246-1161, www.kauaivacations.com, aloha@kure.com. Hawaii (Kauai).

Keith Prowse, 234 W. 44th St., Suite 1000, NYC 10036; (800) 669-8687, (212) 398-1430, fax (212) 302-4251, www.keithprowse.com. Major cities in Canada and Europe; also NYC. AE, DC, Disc, MC, V.

La Cure, 275 Spadina Rd., Toronto M5R 2V3; (800) 387-2726, (416) 968-2374, fax (416) 968-9435, www.lacure.com, info@lacure.com. (In the U.S.: 1661 San Vicente Blvd., Suite 1010, Los Angeles 90049). Hawaii; Caribbean, Europe, Mexico, Morocco. AE, V.

Lancaster Resort Rentals, Box 7887, Hilton Head Island SC 29938; (800) 845-7017 (East), (800) 699-5407 (West), (803) 686-6008, fax (803) 686-2333, www.hhislandrentals.com. Hilton Head, South Carolina. Disc, MC, V.

London Connection, Box 12086, Ogden UT 84412; (888) 393-9120, (801) 393-9120, fax (801) 393-3024, www.londonconnection.com, london@relia.net. London, Cotswolds, Paris. MC, V.

Lowe Kelley & Associates, 23/181 Clarence St., Sydney, NSW Australia 2000; in the U.S., Box 927136, San Diego 92192; 011-61-2-9299-8942, fax 011-61-2-9290-3216; in the U.S., (619) 550-9622, fax (619) (550)-9644, 74444, 1603@compuserve.com. Australia. MC, V.

Lynott Tours, 350 5th Ave., Suite 2619, NYC 10118; (800) 221-2474, (212) 760-0101, fax (212) 695-8347. Ireland. AE, Disc.

Martinique Select, 5009 Norrisville Rd., White Hall MD 21161; (800) 823-2002, (410) 692-2093, fax (410) 692-9579, wwte.com/select. Caribbean (Martinique). AE, MC, V.

Maui Condominium and Home Realty, Box 1840, Kihei HI 96753; (800) 822-4409, (808) 879-5445, fax (808) 874-6144, www.kihei.com/mchr@maui.net. Hawaii (Kihei-Wailea area of Maui).

Na Pali Properties, Box 475, Hanalei HI 96714; (800) 715-7273, (808) 826-7272, fax (808) 826-7665, napaliprop.com, kauai-1@aloha.net. Hawaii (Kauai).

Nakea Kauai Vacation Rentals, www.planet-hawaii.com/nakea/main.htm. Hawaii (Kauai).

Oakwood Corporate Housing, 2222 Corinth Ave. Los Angeles 90064; (800) 888-0808, www.oakwood.com. U.S. (most states). Caters to extended-stay business travelers and seasonal travelers to resort areas. AE, DC, Disc, MC, V.

Overseas Connection, Box 1800, Longwharf Promenade, Sag Harbor NY 11963; (888) 728-4552, (516) 725-9308, fax (516) 725-5825, www.overseasvillas.com, overseas@i.2000.com. California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, New York’s Hamptons, Caribbean, Europe, South America.

Paris Connection, 301 N. Pine Island Rd., Suite 106, Ft. Lauderdale FL 33324; (954) 475-0615, fax (954) 475-0630, paris_connection@compuserve.com. Paris (Left Bank, 5th and 6th arrondissements).

Paris Sejour Reservation (PSR), 645 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago 60611; (312) 587-7707, fax (800) 582-7274 or (312) 587-9887, www.qconline.com/parispsr, psrusa@aol.com. Paris. MC, V.

Parker Co, 319 Lynnway, Lynn MA 01901; (800) 280-2811, (617) 596-8282, fax (617) 596-3125, parkercoltd@aol.com. Italy. Catalog $10 (includes $25 off coupon). AE, Disc, MC, V.

Passport Ltd, 290 Dunwoody Creek Circle, Atlanta 30350; (800) 331-8681, (770) 998-1725, fax (770) 642-7465, www.mindspring.com/-passportltd. Caribbean (Barbados, Jamaica, St. John, St. Lucia, St. Thomas).

Preferred Vacation Rentals, Box 161, Route 25, Center Harbor NH 03226; (800) 639-4022, (603) 253-7811, fax (603) 253-8150, www.preferred-nh.com, preferred@lr.net. New Hampshire; Caribbean (St. Thomas). Disc, MC, V.

Prestige Villas, Box 1046, Southport CT 06490; (800) 336-0080, (203) 254-1302, fax (203) 254-7261. Caribbean (Anguilla, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Jamaica, St. Barthelemy, St. Martin, U.S. Virgin Islands), England, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Mexico (West Coast), Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Wales.

Property Management Plus, 1176 Los Robles, Palm Springs CA 92262; (760) 325-5283, fax (760) 416-6647, kgnib@aol.com. Caribbean (Virgin Gorda), 1% service charge and taxes.

Ravenel Associates, 2 Ravenel Center, Beachwalker Dr., Kiawah Island SC 29455; (800) 845-3911, (803) 768-2304, fax (803) 768-8016, www.ravenel.com. South Carolina islands. AE, Disc, MC, V.

RBC Enterprises Maui Vacation Condos, 1557 E. Douglas, Gilbert AZ 85234; (800) 207-3565, fax (602) 892-2906, www.getnet.com/-shoguns/maalaea.html, maui@extremezone.com. Hawaii, specializing in Maui. AE, Disc, MC, V.

Rent A Home Intl, 7200 34th Ave. NW, Seattle 98117; (800) 488-7368, (206) 789-9377, fax (206) 789-9379, www.rentavilla.com, rentahomeintl@msn.com. Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, New England, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Australia, Caribbean, Europe, Mexico. Catalog, $15; applicable to rental. $35 service charge. Disc, MC, V.

Rent A Vacation Everywhere (RAVE), 135 Meigs St., Rochester NY 14607; (716) 256-0760, fax (716) 256-2676, www.travelchannel.com, ggioia@aol.com. Hawaii, Caribbean, England, France, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland. $20 service charge.

Rentals in Italy (and Elsewhere), 1742 Calle Corva, Camarillo CA 93010; (800) 726-6702, (805) 987-5278, fax (805) 482-7976, www.rentvillas.com, mail@rentvillas.com. France, Italy, Portugal, Spain. Catalogs $4-$15 (MC, V.) $50 service charge.

Resorts Management, 201 1/2 E. 29th St., NYC 10016; (800) 225-4255, (212) 696-4566, fax (212)-689-1598, rmiresorts@worldnet.all.net. Pennsylvania, Caribbean (Antigua, British Virgin Islands, Grenadines, St. Vincent, Turks and Caicos), France, French Polynesia (Huahine). Charge card acceptance varies by property.

Roberta Vailns, 213-05 Union Turnpike, Flushing NY 11364; (800) 338-4552, (718) 464-0769, fax (718) 217-5240, www.e4ads.com/waterfront, bvalins@aol.com. Caribbean (St. Martin).

SandSea, Box 240-460, Honolulu 96824; (800) 442-6901, (808) 373-1945, fax (808) 373-1163, www.pixi.com/sandsea/, sandman@pixi.com. Hawaii (Oahu). MC, V.

Shoreline Rentals, Box 6275, Hilton Head Island SC 29938; (800) 334-5012, (803) 842-3006, fax (803) 842-8857, www.hhisland.com/shoreline.htm, shoreline@hhisland.com. South Carolina (Hilton Head). AE, Disc, MC, V.

Southern Cross Apartment Rentals, 1200 Harris Ave., Suite 408, Bellingham WA 98225; (800) 799-4329, (360) 738-2939, fax (360) 671-1550, www.sthmcross.com/apartments/,dtepper@sthrncross.com. Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand). Disc, MC, V.

St. Martin Rentals, 91 S. River Rd., Bedford NH 03110; (800) 308-8455, (603) 625-2500, fax (603) 625-1295, www.stmartin.com. Caribbean (St. Martin).

Sterling Tours, 2707 Congress St., Suite 2G, San Diego 92110; (800) 727-4359, (619) 299-9010, fax (619) 299-5728, www.sterlingtours.com, sterlingtours@worldnet.att.net. England, France, Italy, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Wales. $3 for brochures; applicable to rental. AE, MC, V.

Suite Paradise, 2827 Poipu Rd., Poipu-Koloa HI 96756; (800) 367-8020, (808) 742-7400, fax (808) 742-9121, www.suite-paradise.com, mail@suite-paradise.com. Hawaii (Poipu Beach, Kauai). AE, DC, Disc, MC, V.

Sunquest Vacations, 77-6435 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona HI 96740; (800) 367-5168, (800) 800-5662 in Canada, (808) 329-6488, fax (808) 329-5480, www.sunquest-hawaii.com, sqvac@sunquest-hawaii.com. Hawaii (most areas). Disc, MC, V.

Suzanne B. Cohen, 94 Winthrop St., Augusta ME 04330; (207) 622-0743, fax (207) 622-1902, villarenta@aol.com. England, Italy, Ireland, Scotland, Wales.

Swiss Touring USA, 5537 N. Hollywood Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53217; (414) 963-2010 (also fax). Switzerland.

Tour-Host Intl, 295 Madison Ave., Suite 1714, NYC 10017; (800) 843-4678, (212) 953-7910, fax (212) 370-7893, www.tourhost.com, tour-host@forman.net. Caribbean (Barbados, Cayman Islands, Jamaica). AE, Disc, MC, V.

Twelve Islands and Beyond, 5431 MacArthur Blvd., Washington DC 20016; (800) 345-8236. Greece, Turkey. AE, DC, Disc, MC, V.

Unusual Villas and Island Rentals, Mt. Vernon, 409F N. Hamilton St., Richmond 23221; (804) 288-2823, fax (804) 342-9016, www.unusualvillarentals.com, johng@unusualvillarentals.com. Caribbean specialists; also Hawaii, Europe, Mexico. AE.

Urban Ventures, 38 W. 32nd St., Suite 1412, NYC 10001; (212) 594-5650, fax (212) 947-9320, www.bandbnet.com/ny/, urbanven@ziplink.net. NYC. AE, Disc, MC, V.

Vacanza Bella, 2261 Market St, Suite 281, San Francisco 94114; (415) 554-0234, fax (415) 241-9686. Italy.

Vacation Inc, 261 E. 10th St., NYC 10009; (800) 700-9549, fax (212) 460-9879, www.vacation-inc.com/home.htm/, italianvillas.com. Hawaii, Florida, East and West coasts of U.S., Caribbean, France, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Spain.

Vacation Villa Referral Center, Raub’s Internet for Business, 14 Rolling Rd., Wynnewood PA 19096; (610) 896-5815, fax (610) 649-5422, www.lfb.com/vvrc/, braub@onix.com. Worldwide; most listings in U.S. and Caribbean.

Ventura Resort Rentals, 5946 Curry Ford Rd., Orlando FL 32822; (800) 247-8417, (407) 273-8770, fax (407) 658-6530, www.ventura-resorts.com. Florida (Orlando area). $20 service charge. AE, MC, V.

VG Villa Rentals, Box 63, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands; (800) 848-7081, (800) 483-9396 in Canada, (809) 495-7421, fax (809) 495-7367, www.britishvirginislands.com/leverickbay, leverick@caibsurf.com. Caribbean (British Virgin Islands). AE, MC, V.

VHR Worldwide, 235 Kensington Ave., Norwood NJ 07648; (800) 633-3284, (201) 767-9393, fax (201) 767-5510, klyu87a@prodigy.com. California, Florida, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Bahamas, Caribbean, Central America (Belize, Costa Rica, Honduras), England, France, Italy, Mexico (Acapulco, Cancun, Cozumel, Manzanillo, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta), Portugal.

Villa Leisure, Box 30188, Palm Beach FL 333420; (800) 526-4244, (581) 624-9000, fax (561) 822-9097, www.villaleisure.com, villaleisure@prodigy.net. Hawaii, Bahamas, Caribbean, England, South France, Italy, Mexico (West Coast), Portugal, Spain.

Villas and Apartments Abroad, 420 Madison Ave., Suite 1003, NYC 10017; (800) 433-3020, (212) 758-1025, fax (212) 755-8316, www.vaanyc.com/index.html, leonjones@worldnet.all.net. Caribbean (Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Grenada, Jamaica, Mustique, St. Lucia, St. Martin, U.S. Virgin Islands), England, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Mexico (Puerto Vallarta), Portugal, Spain. Catalog for France and Italy, $7. DC, Disc, MC, V.

Villas by Linda Smith, 8029 Riverside Dr., Cabin John MD 20818; (301) 229-4300, fax (301) 320-6963, www.jamaicavillas.com, linda@jamaicavillas.com.Caribbean (north coast of Jamaica).

Villas Caribe, 5656 S. Wasco Court, Aurora CO 80015; (800) 645-7498, (303) 680-3100, fax (303) 680-3900, villascaribe.com, villas@aol.com. Caribbean.

Villas Intl, 950 Northgate Dr., #206, San Rafael CA 94903; (800) 221-2260, (415) 499-9490, fax (415) 499-9491, www.villasintl.com, villas@best.com. Austria, Caribbean (Barbados, Jamaica, Nevis, St. Bartholomy, St. Kitts, St. Martin, U.S. Virgin Islands), England, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Turkey. V.

Villas of Distinction, Box 55, Armonk NY 10504; (800) 289-0900, (914) 273-3331, fax (914) 273-3387, www.villasofdistinction.com, villas2000@aol.com.Caribbean, South Frane, Italy, Mexico, Portugal. AE, Disc, MC, V.

Villas of Hawaii, Box 26083, 4 Poipu Dr., Honolulu 96825; (800) 522-3030, (808) 735-9000, fax (808) 735-9895, villas@hula.net. Hawaii. AE.

Villas St. Lucia, 5008 Norrisville Rd., White Hall MD 21161; (800) 823-2002, (410) 692-2093, fax (410) 692-9579, wwte.com/villas. Caribbean (St. Lucia). AE, MC, V.

Ville et Village, 2124 Kittredge St, Suite 200, Berkeley CA 94704; (510) 559-8080, fax (510) 559-8217. France, Italy, Spain.

Virgin Ultimate, 370 Lexington Ave., Suite 1505, NYC 10017; (212) 922-0999, fax (212) 922-9644, louise.millman@fly.virgin.com. Virginia, Africa (South Africa, Zimbabwe), Australia (Orpheus Island), Caribbean (Necker Island), England, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Spain (Majorca). Also arranges yacht charters in Caribbean and Mediterranean.

WIMCO Vacation Villas & Hotels, Box 1461, Newport RI 02840; (800) 932-3222, (401) 849-8012, fax (401) 847-6290, www.well.com/-wimco, wimco@well.com. Caribbean (Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Mustique, Nevis, St. Barthelemy, St. Martin, Saba, U.S. Virgin Islands), England, South France, Italy. Catalogs, $11. AE, MC, V.

World Wide Travel Exchange, Box 93, Santa Maria CA 93456; (800) 549-9076, fax (805) 934-3957, wwte.com, info@wwte.com. Worldwide, especially U.S., Canada, Caribbean, Europe, Mexico. Contact owners directly. Also offers B&Bs;, cruises, tours.

DIRECTORIES

Two organizations publish printed directories of vacation rentals. Purchase directory, then call owners to arrange rental.

RDI-The French Connection, 2044 Rittenhouse Sq., Suite 200, Philadelphia 19103; (215) 985-4001, fax (215) 985-0323, rentdirect@aol.com. Sells directory of rental properties in France. Renting instructions and contact numbers are included in listings. $28.95 per directory including shipping. AE, MC, V.

RDI-World, Box 329, Wayne, PA 19087; (610) 353-2335, fax (610) 353-7756, worldrdi@aol.com. Sells tour directories of rental properties for Europe (England/Ireland, Italy, Spain/Portugal) and directory for Caribbean/Hawaii/Mexico. Renting instructions and contact numbers are included in listings. $23 per directory including shipping. AE, MC, V.

World-Wide Home Rental Guide, 1112 San Pedro NE, Suite 105, Albuquerque 87110; (800) 299-9886, (505) 255-4271, fax (505) 255-0814, www.homerentalguide.com, mayfairgrp@aol.com. Directory listings for Bahamas, Caribbean, Central America, Europe, Mexico, South America, US. $18 for biannual directory. MC, V.

CLUBS

Two clubs offer vacation rentals:

Hideaways, 767 Islington St., Portsmouth NH 03801-4433; (800) 843-4433, (603) 430-4433, fax (603) 430-4444, www.hideaways.com, info@hideaways.com. Africa, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, Europe, French Polynesia, Mexico, US. Rental instructions in directory. Membership, $99. AE, Disc, MC, V.

Villas of the World, 4501 Forbes Blvd., Lanham, MD 20706; (800) 638-0930, (301) 459-8020, fax (301) 459-3247. Directory. 15%-20% discounts on villas in Caribbean, Europe, Mexico, South pacific, U.S. Membership, $60 per year. AE, DC, Disc, MC, V.