WHY YOU SHOULD STAY IN A VACATION HOME INSTEAD OF A HOTEL

Next time you’re planning a vacation, consider renting a home instead of staying in a hotel. There are a lot of advantages to being in a home.

You have a full kitchen to work with, versus the microwave and fridge that many hotels offer. This can save you money, by allowing you to cook some meals at “home.” In addition, you can mix up something to eat anytime hunger strikes. And, you don’t have to worry about scrambling in the morning so you don’t miss out on the hotel breakfast. Instead, you can stay in bed a little longer, and serve up breakfast when it suits you.

You also have more privacy than you would at a hotel. You won’t have to be concerned about the sounds coming from other rooms or the pool being filled with people. There are no strangers passing in the hallways or strangers you have to share facilities with — like the fitness center. Instead, you only have to share extra amenities like an outdoor pool with your family or friends.

Vacation homes also can offer larger accommodations. This allows you to invite more people and avoid cramped quarters. This will also give you a better price point when staying with a group, since you can all split the cost of the home. This can be a great advantage when you consider the cost of multiple, separate hotel rooms for each family/couple in your group. Plus, it will allow everyone to be in the same location with a shared living area. In addition, if any of you have pets, you will have more options because many property owners will allow pets under certain conditions.

There’s something comforting about staying in a home away from home. You get to experience the advantages of being in a home, while also reaping the rewards of being on vacation. This allows you to get the best of both worlds. It’s a win-win. You don’t have to give up your home comforts to experience new adventures. You can have both. And, on bad weather days, you won’t feel confined to a hotel room all day. You’ll be able to play games at the table, watch TV while lounging on the couch, share a meal with your family in the kitchen, all while avoiding stepping on each other’s toes.

A vacation home gives you more freedom to enjoy your time away. You can go away without having to give up your home comforts. You really can have it all.