Bazaar's guide to finding the ultimate summer getaway.

White parties, moonlight rendezvous, sipping Chardonnay at sunset. Renting a summer home has all the makings of a good beach read, but when it comes to vacation homes, there's a lot to consider: location, d cor, price, owners and neighbors, just to name a few. How do you know you're getting good place at a great deal, with a little luxury?

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"Luxury doesn't always have to cost," says HomeAway.com Senior Vice President, Jon Gray. HomeAway.com recently launched their new luxury portal, Luxury Rentals by HomeAway.com, which features an exclusive set of high-end homes. "Luxury travelers want a curated experience and a high-end luxury experience that's really well-executed," says Gray. But, it doesn't have to cost a lot. Gray says 25 percent of the listings on Luxury.HomeAway.com are $500 a night or less.