Everyone is different. Checkout PRWest.com for that area. They will usually require a deposit to hold the place, say 50%. Remainder when you get your keys. Damage Deposit varies from none to $500. That stuff is usually listed. Some take crdit cards, some do not.

VRBO.com

Vacation Rental By Owners

There are many ways to inquire about these, many sites in internet. Some may have staff to provide service, assistance & even help out with tours.

Easy as typing "vacation rental, aguadilla rental, etc." There's an owesome villa overlooking Crashboat beach with very helpful & corteous staff. Access: www.cyberrentals.com/rental/p181910

I don't think PRWest.com is a good idea...they seem to have gone out of business and have left a lot of people with no place to stay and no refund of their deposit, from what I hear.

There are many sites where vacation rental owners post their properties. If you Google "Vacation Rentals Aguadilla Puerto Rico" you'll come up with many to check.

Look at homeaway.com, vrconnection.com, vacationrentals.com, vacationrentals411.com

As stated by other posters, every owner has their own policy. Some take credit cards or Paypal, some don't. You can expect to pay half the rental up front and the other half a month or so before your arrival date. Most owners will ask for a security deposit which is refunded after you depart.

Generally, what you will get is a nice, comfortable place to stay with a full kitchen (usually) bedroom, living space, etc. for the same price as (often less than) a hotel room. Also, if you rent with another couple or family, you can often get an even better deal by renting, for example, a two-bedroom, two-bath apartment.

Ask lots of questions when you make your inquiry. You'll be able to judge from the owner's response whether renting with them will be a good experience.

Agree PR West is defunked, But this original post if from a year ago.