We have a family cabin in NC that we'll rent out every now and then based on referrals from friends and family. It works out okay. A deposit and rental agreement is a requirement before anything moves forward. I rented it to some strangers once and the stress that it caused the family (OMG! The house will be destroyed by strangers! OMG!) made it more hassle than it was worth and that was with a surgeon, his wife, and another couple. I won't do that again.