I do not think Thanksgiving is a good week for a rental - there are other timeframes that have much higher demand. Weeks [1-14*] have the highest demand.
*corrected dates
When you make a reservation that you intend to rent, it is exactly like making a reservation for yourself - the same Starwood reserve/cancel/change rules apply. (Starwood does not get involved in owner's rentals at all - you simply make a reservation for yourself, as you normally would.)
Once you have a renter, you simply call Starwood Owner Services, or go online, and request a confirmation in the guest's name. Starwood will email you a new confirmation within 48 hours, with the guest's name on it. You also need their info. as listed on their ID: first and last name, address, phone number, number of adults, number of children.
I collect a $100 non-refundable deposit first, send them the confirmation, and then the balance is due in full. No cancellations - no changes - no refunds.
Generally, by the time a renter contacts you and asks for a
different date, the best dates are gone, so it's better to start out with a strong date, and advertise that date, because the majority of the time, you aren't going to be able to move it.
Travel Demand Index: [Changed TDI to correct one]
