A Room? How About a Whole Vacation Home

By Mandy Morris

Discover the secrets of vacation rentals and cabins that are spread across most of the world. Imagine all the comforts of home for your family vacation in the perfect location: on your favorite river, near Disneyland, close to the ski slopes in Lake Tahoe, or on the beaches of Maui, Hawaii and the Gulf Shores. The comforts, perks and amenities are many, but the location and cost for a week-long family vacation may surprise you, in a good way.

Picture your kitchen in your home. Now picture your family in your kitchen. Sleeping. Showering. Playing. For a week. Your kitchen is about the same size as a hotel room. Now picture a fully stocked kitchen. Surrounded by 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a living room, a dining room, a laundry room. Add your family to that picture for a week. Aaaaaah, much better. Space for meals. For the kids to play. For you to relax with a book. No hotel room has that much space (not even the fancy end suite) - at least no hotel that your average vacationing family can afford.

Hotels have to cover extraordinary costs with their nightly rate, their room service and restaurant prices, and their fees for services. That's why even tiny 400 square foot rooms can be so expensive (and that's before you've even eaten or gone anywhere). Vacation rental owners have much more modest costs to cover to maintain their property. And they pass those savings on to travelers. Vacation rental homes begin less expensively, allowing you to enjoy more of the things you're on vacation to enjoy: the attractions, a couple of really good meals out, peace of mind.

The power of choice. It's worth a lot. And it costs a lot when it's taken away by Housekeeping entering your room at 7:30 am, or by noisy neighbors in the room above or next door, or by the raucous partiers returning to their room at 3:00 am. In a vacation rental home, you have the choice - party all night, or curl up with a good book next to a fire. Take some friends along to enjoy the company of others, or keep it low key. Either way you like it, the choice is yours.

Have a party and where does everyone end up? All together now: THE KITCHEN! The most important part of any home, it's where home cooked meals are created and eaten. We can't say enough about the kitchen. From a "these are the moments life is made of" perspective, having your own kitchen on vacation is priceless. From a hard cash perspective, having your own kitchen on vacation can save you bundles. Eat out two nights instead of every night. Pack picnic lunches instead of dining out. Enjoy breakfast in bed, and not for those exorbitant room service rates. Put leftovers away to enjoy the next day. That extra money? Sock it away and save it. Or spend it on one more day of lift tickets, Sea Doo rentals, a Mickey hat, or one last fabulous meal at a fabulous restaurant.

Locating the travel route for the next shuttle crammed with others is not an ideal way to plan your own schedule. The last time I checked hotels did not offer a board games for the family, a private hot tub, books, pool tables, free WIFI, romantic fireplace or how about a backyard. The cool amenities are truly endless when it comes to these type of accommodations. The best thing about it is you say when, where, how and who is going. Plan your travel schedule on your time which may simply include leaving Dad at home for a daytime nap. Personally, I love leftovers so the option to munch on the leftovers from the backyard grill is a complete treat not to mention the savings.

Lake Tahoe rentals for Tahoe family vacations are a great choice Lake Tahoe hot spots are fantastic for family vacations but did you know that aside from the Lake Tahoe area most all top travel destinations offer vacation rentals in addition to hotels? Here are some of the well known getaway destinations that offer beach homes, cabins, houses, condos, chalets, villas and cottages:

If you have not stayed in a vacation rental check out some of the most desired travel destinations that offer vacation rentals for all budgets. Cape Coral, Myrtle Beach, Indian Shores, Orlando, Destin, Breckenridge, Vail, Keystone, Telluride, Steamboat, Lake Tahoe, Mammoth Lakes, Big Bear Lake, Table Rock, Shawnigan Lake, Davenport, Hilton Head, Fripp Island, Scottsdale, Cancun, Palm Desert, San Diego, Las Vegas, Oregon, the Virgin Islands...just about any destination you can think of, you will find a vacation rental, not just hotels.

How about that cute little cabin along the river where the kids can play in the swimming hole throughout the afternoon or that ski home next to Northstar ski resort in Lake Tahoe? A nice bungalow in the Caribbean can have its advantages. Don't get me wrong, hotels do have their place, but for family travel, take advantage of some of the great deals on your next beach home down in the Gulf Shores or wherever it is you like to vacation.

ONLY BOOK VERIFIED VACATION RENTALS! - Finding a verified vacation rental means that what you see is what you get, guaranteed, without you doing the legwork beforehand, or worse, arriving at your destination only to find the property is not what you signed up for (and spent your money on). Most websites that display vacation rentals do not verify the listings. This means that you must do a little homework before plunking down several hundred dollars for your accommodations.

To find vacation rentals simply type in to your browser "BOOK LAKE TAHOE RENTALS" or "BOOK VERIFIED VACATION RENTALS" or BOOK MAUI, HAWAII CONDO RENTALS" and away you go. Sometimes half of the fun is researching that special beach house or rental home that fits what you and your family desire. These homes come in all price ranges and are sure to fit even the most critical traveler needs. Here is a great vacation rentals website for booking verified vacation rentals which allows rental bookings as fast as booking hotel rooms, and yes they come with discount too. Many Disneyland and Disney World vacation rentals come with kitchens the size of hotel rooms.

Searching for vacation rentals to book? Simply type in "BOOK VACATION RENTALS IN LAKE TAHOE" or "BOOK VACATION RENTALS IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA" or whatever destination you and your family have in mind. Many sites that list vacation rentals provide you with fantastic resources for your next holiday adventure. Remember to spend a little time on the site and most of all look for vacation rental listings that are NOT too good to be true! Talk to the owner of the site to inquire about their process of verification. And when you get tired of hotels with views of the parking lot check out a mountain top vacation rental with views of the canyon may be right for you and your family for your next family vacation. - 31515

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