Once again, as part of my research for the Ultimate Honeymoon on any Budget book we recently introduced, I investigated alternatives to staying in a hotel. We all know about B&B's, we know for certain vacations you can rent an RV and of course there is my personal favorite; camping. But shlepping an RV around Hawaii or a Caribbean island is not a pleasant thought nor is camping in a winter storm. You would love to have an apartment with a full kitchen but who is going to rent one out for only 5 days?
A not exactly new market emerged in the last few decades that has many travel sites all abuzz, especially when talking about places like Europe or Hawaii, where you are likely to be staying for 2-3 weeks: Vacation Home Rentals. In my personal research, I found numerous sites with available short or longer term apartments and homes in premier spots around the world. Some rent for very high prices - upwards of $10,000 per WEEK - but some were very affordable, such as $650 a week in Hawaii. What mostly dictates the price is of course the location (on a beach, near a major town, etc) and the size and amenities (3-4-5 BR's, with pools, on garden grounds, etc.
But before you consider something like this, read this article about Vacation Homes to see if the idea fits you and your needs. One considerable drawback is that is most places you have to clean the unit befor you leave and many vacationers do NOT want to clean a 5 BR house - that's what they are trying to get away from! So read the article and see if you are a home rental person in the making. If you then want to know some of the sites I found, simply comment here and provide your email address and I will find some suitable options for you.
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