Few would think twice about visiting the Faroe Islands. Breathtaking views seem to be everywhere. Of course visiting these Islands that are situated between Iceland and Norway, one should expect nothing less. One of the best ways to both enjoy your trip is by staying in a vacation rental - a rental cottage or a privately owned house or apartment. Rental agencies and residents alike will rent out cottages and local homes to tourists.


There are some important tips to keep in mind when selecting the right home to fit your vacationing needs: 

Your first important step is to choose a region. There are six distinct regions to choose from. Each region touched by history to give it a distinct charm. Take time before you plan your vacation and read about the different regions, choosing the one that fits best for your needs. 

• Eysturoyar sýsla - Eysturoy region.
• Norðoyar sýsla - Norðoyar ("Northern Isles") region. (KG) Borðoy, Fugloy, Kalsoy, Kunoy, Svínoy, Viðoy.
• Sandoyar sýsla - Sandoy region (SA), Sandoy, Skúvoy, Stóra Dímun.
• Streymoyar sýsla - Streymoy region (TN). Streymoy, Hestur, Koltur, Nólsoy.
• Suðuroyar sýsla - Suðuroy region. Lítla Dímun, Suðuroy (TG).
• Vága sýsla - Vágar region. Mykines, Vágar (VA).

What's the weather like?

These are islands that sit out in the ocean so you can expect it to change at a moment's notice. Going from clear and sunny to a sudden fog or possibly rain is never a surprise to the locals. While it may be raining one moment, wait it out and the sun will appear shortly.

 

Once you have decided on the region you need to decide on your budget. Your budget will be a major factor in choosing the type of home you will be able to afford. Once you have your budget set use the power of the internet to aid in finding the right home for your vacation. You can choose to rent an entire home while you are visiting the Faroe Islands.

If you require less space you can rent a separate apartment within a home. This is a popular choice as often vacationers will get many traveling ideas and tips from the home owner. Some require little more then a room. Indeed renting a room for your stay is another excellent option to consider. Regardless of your choice there are a few things you should expect. 

Expect the homeowner or rental agency to tell you the rental fees per week or per night ahead of time. You may want to verify those costs either through email or on the phone.

You will also want to know the size of the space you are renting. The size will directly affect the number of guests you will be vacationing with as well as. While a single room is a viable choice here as well you want to know if you have access to the kitchen for example.

Since this is a vacation you should ask about any and all fees that will be charged. In the event that you need to cancel the trip there may be fees that the homeowner or agency will charge you.

Almost all homeowners or rental agencies will charge a cleaning fee. These vary all across the islands so ask about them as well. 

When searching for the right rental type for your vacation the internet can be a great source of information. Websites such as https://www.airbnb.com/s/Faroe-Islands and http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rentals/faroe-islands/r1178 are only a couple of examples of the type of homes and apartments you can rent when vacationing on the Faroes.