4 Reasons Vacation Rentals and Beaches ALWAYS mix!
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I love vacation rentals. I have a husband, 2 kids - and a couple dogs - so when we vacation it’s a moving department store/zoological park. We are dragging around the favorite bunny for sleeping, the special pillow, extra pup treats and the video games. That’s a bunch of junk to cram in your run-of-the-mill hotel room. Vacation Rentals are the perfect alternative - there’s plenty of room, you can cook breakfast (or throw donuts at everyone, including the dogs) so you dont have to get up at 7am while you’re on VACATION. Bonus points - they usually have a washer and dryer - and more than one TV. It’s like being at home - but you’re not! A vacation rental at the beach is a necessity - here’s why:
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Beaches mean sand, and sand gets EVERYWHERE. Being able to wash off and throw the sandy beach stuff in the washing machine is priceless.
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More and more vacation rentals are pet-friendly. Many more so than hotels. It’s
a bonus when every member of the family can enjoy the vacation. If you need to, you can even throw the dog in the tub! -
Shells are everywhere - and believe it or not - even the dead ones stink. LUckily in a vacation rental - you probably have room to bleach them BEFORE you cram them in your suitcase for a day of traveling - leaving your clothing and other things smelling decidedly “funky”
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Privacy and convenience are important when we’re on vacation. I love having a little beach cottage we can sit on the back deck and the kids can run on the beach til they pass out. Hotels usually involve a lengthy gathering of junk and hauling it down to the beach - and lots of “back and forthing” to restroom, eat, etc. If you’re staying ON the beach - you’re right there - no need to travel far to soak your feet.
Westie photo courtesy RandySonofRobert
Beach House photo courtesy The Wolf
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April 15th, 2008 at 9:07 am
Nice article - excellent points I had not previously considered
April 15th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
It’s nice to meet another mom who understands how hectic a family vacation can be. It’s a little refreshing to know that you find places to really enjoy your vacation with out worrying about people in the nest room.
Check out my blog “Brady Bunch Vacation” at my website whyrentaroom.com. We are also having a monthly kids coloring contest where the prize is a $25 Toys-R-Us gift certificate. Great blog.