Traveling away from home can make some people feel anxious because at home, their bed feels a certain way, you know all the TV channels, and everything feels comfortable. Vacation rentals aim to make travelers feel no different about their accommodation. You should be able to see it as a “home away from home”. Better yet, because you are renting and the properties are doing their best to attract your business, you and your family may find that your potential rental can offer great benefits.
When planning your next trip, you should keep a few ideas in mind as to what you want your accommodation to provide. Here are three things that should be near the top of your list:
1. Provide the Basics – Your rental should provide basic services for you and your family. Every family has their own way of defining the basics, so it’s important for families to get together and find out what they absolutely feel they need and see which places offer those things. Do you need a complete kitchen? Are mountain views necessary? How many bathrooms are essential? It’s a simple idea, but because it’s so basic, this little detail can go unnoticed. As part of your research, shop around for rental properties and, most importantly, make a few calls.
2. Proximity to the actual vacation: As much as your vacation is the reason to travel, getting to the fun stuff can sometimes be less fun because you’ve rented accommodation too far from the hub. It may be too far to walk, which means that you will have to consider renting a means of transport. Your time is precious and you have worked hard to earn this free time for your loved ones; don’t waste it fighting the whole trip and wearing yourself out.
3. Safety – No one likes to think about what could go wrong on their vacation, but it is important to think about how your vacation rental property provides a safe environment. If a property deals with out-of-town visitors on a regular basis, no one will know that visitors can often travel with cash. Does your rental have a safe place for valuables? When it comes to amenities like a swimming pool, is there a lifeguard on duty? Is there a first aid kit available in your rental for general bumps and bruises that can occur? Be sure to research the online ratings and reviews of previous visitors and see what they have to say. Also, create a checklist of important safety items and speak directly with property employees.
It is always important to remember to do your homework when choosing your vacation rental. Choosing the right place to stay and call your “home away from home” is absolutely key to everyone’s happiness. Vacations are times to create memories for a lifetime, and you don’t want a bad lodging experience to be the only thing that ruined you.