What's the usual cancellation policy for a vacation rental?
There is no standard policy, but most St. Croix vacation rental homes cancellation policy is the following: a full refund with 30-60 days notice, 50% refund with 15-30 days notice, and no refund less than 15 days. Keep in mind that the cancellation policy often reflects that flights to St. Croix are usually limited and often booked especially in peak season. This is particularly the case in 2023 after American Airlines cancelled a main route from Miami. Therefore it's usually difficult for an owner to fill last-minute cancellations, so the cancellation terms reflect this. If an owner can fill the property, most are more than happy to provide a full refund. It's always good business to treat people fairly. Read more about standard St Croix vacation rentals terms and policies (pdf).