''See also the '''Travel accommodation''' article''.

'''Vacation rentals''' are houses or apartments in tourist destinations that are generally leased to leasure travelers. The residence may have been bought specifically for this purpose or the normal occupants may vacate it during some parts of the year. The guests will have full use of the residence, usually with utilities included but no servicing or meals. This approach can be cheaper than booking a hotel room or in some cases several hotel rooms for the same length of time, especially if traveling with a family or other sizable group of people. Vacation rentals are often stocked with a variety of amenities to make your stay more enjoyable, including a private hot tub or pool (without the noisy neighbors), a full size kitchen (so you don_ft have to dine out for every meal), laundry facilities (so you can pack light) Contacting the owners directly is the ideal way to make arrangements as they can answer any questions you may have about the property. Vacation rental agencies that professionally manage locations are also a popular option as you can be assured that you vacation will be successful since the facility will be clean and available.

Benefits

  • Vacation rentals offer the comfort and privacy of a home so you can have a more relaxing, enjoyable vacation.
  • Vacation rentals are often less expensive than a hotel rooms and are great for groups and families who would otherwise have to pay for multiple hotel rooms.
  • The typical hotel room is 400 square feet (37 sq. meters); the average vacation rental is a 2,000 square foot house (186 sq. meters).