These days it is pretty easy to go to most Floridian beach towns or cities and find a vacation rental. Deciding if this relatively new way to spend your few weeks of time off each year is right for you depends on what your needs are. Many people swear by what is often called VRBO (Vacation Rental by Owner) and rely on this for all their vacations, rather than staying in pricier hotels or resorts.
Vacation Home Rentals are usually set up by the week, but you can often find monthly rentals too. You rent a home that is privately owned directly from the homeowner and have the right to stay in it and use all of the amenities for the duration of your stay. VRBO's vary in size from smaller and more compact condominiums to spacious homes that can comfortably fit up to twenty people. So why are so many people turning to vacation home rentals? Here are a just a few of those reasons:.
It is usually less costly to rent a privately owned home than a hotel room. Because you are renting an entire house, most people share the cost with another couple or family because there is plenty of room. The smallest VRBO's usually have two bedrooms, two full baths as well as a kitchen, living room and patio, so when you look at prices, remember to divide them by how many people will actually be paying, and the cost per person can work out to be pretty low.
Staying in a hotel for a week or two can get very confining. Add in not being able to relax or eat somewhere other than where you sleep then a house with multiple rooms seems to be a much better option.
Or late night revelers in the hallways and other disturbances when you're staying in a private vacation home rental. You can come and go when you please, lounge on your balcony or porch without prying eyes and generally feel safer and more secure knowing you're in a private home.
You save money in other ways. With a complete kitchen, you have the chance to make your own meals. Over a week or two in an expensive area, a vacation home rental can save you hundreds of dollars just on food bills-- and you can eat whatever you want, whenever you want!
Don't you hate dragging home two weeks worth of dirty laundry at the end of your vacation? Not a problem in a VRBO - just use the washer and dryer whenever you want to.
Vacation home rentals are great for family reunions. How many times have you tried to get everyone together in one place? It's hard to decide where and when, but planning a family vacation together in a beautiful vacation spot is always a great way to have a family reunion. Many people end up using a vacation home rental for a group vacation year after year.
So how do you find a good private vacation rental? Look for listings that state they are "vacation rental by owner" (as opposed to renting through a company or agency). The fact that owners don't have to pay commissions to agencies means they can pass on the savings to you. Also look for VRBO's that list references or testimonials from previous visitors. After that it's just a case of finding the perfect property to rent for you and your family. Should you decide to select this type of accommodation for your next vacation, and it works out, then you will probably find yourself wanting to go back again in the future. Keep in mind that it can be tougher to book rental accommodation at certain times in the year. Resorts in Florida are very popular with students during spring-break, so trying to book one of the better VRBO Siesta Key, for example, has to offer, may be harder to do during spring, compared to trying to do the same in the later months of June or July. Before you book your next vacation it may well be worth considering a vacation rental by owner. It might just be the best vacation you have ever had.
Vacation Home Rentals are usually set up by the week, but you can often find monthly rentals too. You rent a home that is privately owned directly from the homeowner and have the right to stay in it and use all of the amenities for the duration of your stay. VRBO's vary in size from smaller and more compact condominiums to spacious homes that can comfortably fit up to twenty people. So why are so many people turning to vacation home rentals? Here are a just a few of those reasons:.
It is usually less costly to rent a privately owned home than a hotel room. Because you are renting an entire house, most people share the cost with another couple or family because there is plenty of room. The smallest VRBO's usually have two bedrooms, two full baths as well as a kitchen, living room and patio, so when you look at prices, remember to divide them by how many people will actually be paying, and the cost per person can work out to be pretty low.
Staying in a hotel for a week or two can get very confining. Add in not being able to relax or eat somewhere other than where you sleep then a house with multiple rooms seems to be a much better option.
Or late night revelers in the hallways and other disturbances when you're staying in a private vacation home rental. You can come and go when you please, lounge on your balcony or porch without prying eyes and generally feel safer and more secure knowing you're in a private home.
You save money in other ways. With a complete kitchen, you have the chance to make your own meals. Over a week or two in an expensive area, a vacation home rental can save you hundreds of dollars just on food bills-- and you can eat whatever you want, whenever you want!
Don't you hate dragging home two weeks worth of dirty laundry at the end of your vacation? Not a problem in a VRBO - just use the washer and dryer whenever you want to.
Vacation home rentals are great for family reunions. How many times have you tried to get everyone together in one place? It's hard to decide where and when, but planning a family vacation together in a beautiful vacation spot is always a great way to have a family reunion. Many people end up using a vacation home rental for a group vacation year after year.
So how do you find a good private vacation rental? Look for listings that state they are "vacation rental by owner" (as opposed to renting through a company or agency). The fact that owners don't have to pay commissions to agencies means they can pass on the savings to you. Also look for VRBO's that list references or testimonials from previous visitors. After that it's just a case of finding the perfect property to rent for you and your family. Should you decide to select this type of accommodation for your next vacation, and it works out, then you will probably find yourself wanting to go back again in the future. Keep in mind that it can be tougher to book rental accommodation at certain times in the year. Resorts in Florida are very popular with students during spring-break, so trying to book one of the better VRBO Siesta Key, for example, has to offer, may be harder to do during spring, compared to trying to do the same in the later months of June or July. Before you book your next vacation it may well be worth considering a vacation rental by owner. It might just be the best vacation you have ever had.
About the Author:
Martin Stallard is a freelance copywriter and a resident of Siesta Key, FL. If you are looking for Siesta Key accommodation, or perhaps you are specifically searching Siesta Key beachfront rentals, Martin suggest visiting the popular review sites and checking to see what kind of reviews the properties are showing online.
