La Manga rentals are generally regulated by standard terms and conditions. With private La Manga rentals the client i.e. the person renting the villa, is expected to pay a 25 per cent non-refundable deposit to confirm booking. The outstanding 75 per cent is payable eight weeks before the start of the holiday.
If the client cancels during this eight-week period, there is no refund. The reason is that it leaves the villa owner in the lurch – during peak times, short-term availability is generally discounted and out of peak it is unlikely the rental will be filled in the time available.
I think it’s always worth taking out a travel insurance policy to cover the cost of short-term cancellation. Annual travel policies (unlike short-term ones sold in travel agents) offer real value.
