If you’re considering VRBO, also take a look at AirBnB. We’ve rented through AirBnB in several locations, including our last two stays in Orient. When searching properties, you may also find places listed on multiple sites, in which case you could compare pricing and go with the lowest fees.

For the water question, you could also try searching the reviews. I’ve found many people will mention water outages when reviewing on AirBnB, so that’s one way to see what places might be impacted.