Here are just 5 of the many reasons vacation rentals are better than hotels:
Money: Many times a vacation rental is less expensive than a hotel. When you break down the weekly stay at the rental versus the nightly expense of a hotel, you often come out ahead with the vacation rental.
Space: The average vacation rental is more than 1,000 square feet versus the 325 square feet of a hotel room. Need I say more?
Pets: Although more and more hotels welcome pets, there are still many who do not. If you like to travel with your pet, more vacation rentals accept pets than a hotel. It’s not always easy to leave our furry friends at home when we travel!
Fees: You know how everything in a hotel will cost you extra? Like the mini bar, the food, internet or movies are all going to run you more. With a vacation rental, all of that (if available) will be included….and you’ll know ahead of time what you need to bring with you.
Comfort: Forget being tied to the schedule of your hotel. With a vacation rental, you can use the amenities provided at your convenience, not theirs! You also get all the comforts of home like full sized appliances, cookware, laundry facilities and so much more!
Kids: Many hotels are not as kid friendly as they would like you to think. With a vacation rental, kids are not only welcome, but are often a big focus of your decision. The last time we stayed in a hotel, I felt like the staff was looking at a cross eyed because the kids were being kids! They were excited and probably talking a bit loudly and I felt like I should tell them to hush. You are on vacation, so why make the kids feel like they don’t belong, right? Find out what Kids Want on Vacation
With HomeAway, you get a rental from the world’s largest vacation rental marketplace. HomeAway is the world’s leading online vacation rental marketplace with more than one million listings in 190 countries. When you plan a vacation with a property secured through Homeaway.com or one of its partners (VRBO.com, VacationRentals.com), you are made to feel like it is your home away from home, with HomeAway, kids are more than welcome.
HomeAway is a free resource for travelers, so the whole family can rent the whole home, for a whole vacation. Oh and do not let those hotels fool you because size matters! Because the HomeAway vacation rentals offer twice the space at half the price of a hotel room, they are perfect for families and groups. Whether you are looking for a condo or a castle, there is something for everyone and every budget. Today’s family is redefining the family vacation when they opt for a vacation rental over a hotel. You can find out more here: http://www.homeaway.com/info/media-center/press-releases/2015/10thAnniversary
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of HomeAway.
Kim - Liv Life says
So, so glad you posted this… and your timing is perfect for me! We are in the midst of planning a last minute summer trip, and I love the idea of rentals as opposed to hotels. So much easier. Thanks!
Martin says
Hi Brett,
Great article on vacation rentals.
Do you come out west? We are located in San Felipe, Mexico. This is 2 hours South of the California border. San Felipe is a perfect vacation spot for the family. We (MySanFelipeVacation) offer vacation rentals in San Felipe. We would love to host you and the family on us. Look forward to hearing from you.
Debi- Travel Blogger says
I love vacation rentals. I think it makes a huge difference in how comortable you are. And especially with my big family.
Jennifer Sikora says
I am totally going to use them for the next big group trip I have to plan. Thanks for sharing about how to make your vacation better by staying in a rental home 🙂
Lauren says
We are looking for a place in California. I will have to check out that site.
Autumn @Mamachallenge says
I have not heard of Home Away but it sounds amazing! I think a rental home would be so much better for a family to stay in during vacation instead of a hotel room!
Shauna says
I have never heard of Home Away but am totally looking into it. We need something more than a room for our large family, so this sounds great. Thanks for sharing.
Danielle H says
I totally agree with all of this. We are headed to Myrtle Beach in July and have rented a condo for the week. Can’t wait!
Allie D. says
This is awesome! I have heard of this, but have yet to use the site. We will be traveling to visit family in Oklahoma, so at least we can stay with family and save money rather than forking over money for hotels.
Liz Mays says
I do think living in a home would be much more comfortable especially with a family. Being able to do laundry would be such a relief.
Daisy says
I am all about vacation rentals after we tried one of Christmas break. It’s so awesome to have a nice house to ourselves!
MyKidsGuide says
I am a huge fan of vacation rentals with the family. They are more comfortable and you can eat at the schedule you want
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
I’ve never stayed in a vacation rental before (I don’t think we have any near us). But next time we’re vacationing I’ll have to look into it. Thanks!
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
I much prefer to stay in a house when I travel with the kids. It’s much easier and there’s so much more room.
Amber Edwards says
our next trip I definitely want a vacation rental instead of a hotel.I love the idea of more space and full sized kitchen utilities!
Jenna Wood says
I love the idea of a vacation rental, but I often don’t stay in a city for more than one night- we do a lot of road trips. Is it still affordable and practical when traveling that way?