5 Ways To Make The Most Of Your Vacation Rental Experience
Posted on: 28 July 2020
A vacation rental is the perfect way to enjoy a family vacation, save money, and explore the local community. Unlike hotels, they are more than just a place to sleep — they can be the center of your vacation plans. So if you're not using your vacation rental to the full, here are a few ways to dig in deeper with your rental unit.
1. Ask About Loans and Supplies. Many experienced rental landlords know what their guests want over the years, and they may provide some of these amenities as a courtesy. Beach rentals may leave a supply of beach towels, boogie boards, snorkels, or kids' sand play sets for your use. Mountain retreats may leave hiking guides and walking poles or even bicycles. Use these to enhance your local fun.
2. Explore the Neighborhood. Vacation rentals are usually in residential areas or are individual homes in tourist areas. This gives you the chance to explore the real community around the house instead of spending all your time with other tourists at tourist hot spots. If your rental is in a walkable area, take advantage of that. If not, look for local businesses in the neighborhood to visit.
3. Get Recommendations. A local property owner is an asset you can use to have the best experience. Ask for recommendations about things to do, places to visit, restaurants, coffee houses, breweries, and small businesses in the area.
4. Make Yourself at Home. When you rent a private home, you get a more personal environment. Most rentals have a fully equipped kitchen so you can make your own romantic dinner or fix the kids' favorite mac'n'cheese. You also have the space to bring your own stuff to make things more comfortable — items like your favorite small appliances, all the kids' stuffed animals, and sports equipment for outdoor adventures.
5. Travel With Friends. One of the advantages of renting a home is that you often have much more space available to travel as a group. Group travel can augment the fun of a summer vacation and a rental house can often accommodate two or more families. You'll save money as a group and be able to spend more quality time together while sleeping in separate areas.
Which of these benefits of vacation rentals can enhance your 2020 summer vacation? No matter what you want from your visit, a rental can provide a more complete, more personal, and more wide-ranging experience. Learn more by browsing for rentals in your intended destination today.
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