Vacation Rentals

Vacation rentals might be an excellent alternative to staying in hotels on your next holiday. Not only can you find great deals on multiple-bedroom houses and condos, you can also cook in the kitchen facilities at your rented home and use the living and dining areas, just as you would in your own home. Less formal than staying in hotels, holiday rentals can offer a casual and comfortable holiday environment, and as demand has grown, they’re also available in many popular destinations around the world, from the Caribbean to the South Pacific. There are also many pet friendly vacation rentals, where your pet can run around in the yard or house, something that is more difficult to find in a hotel.

As it's home to large destinations such as Miami Beach or Siesta Key, Florida is one of the best places for vacation rentals, particularly pet-friendly ones, as there are lots of vacation houses for rent, many with their own yard. The ample green space in the city also makes it an ideal destination for travelers with pets. If you're traveling on a family vacation, look for large houses with multiple bedrooms for excellent value—they’re often far cheaper than staying at a hotel. You can often find pet friendly vacation rentals right on the beach.

If you'd like to get out of North America and aren't afraid to do a little adventuring off the beaten track, consider more exotic and lesser-known Asian destinations where you can get vacation rentals right on the beach. In Malaysia, the Perhentian Islands on the northeast coast feature pristine white sands and turquoise waters, just like its better-known neighbor, Thailand. Here, you can rent a cabin or chalet on the beach and spend a week soaking up the sun, snorkeling and scuba diving with schools of colorful fish, and gorging yourself on barbecued seafood. Holiday rentals on the Perhentian Islands run the gamut from upscale resorts to backpacker-friendly cabins. It’s also worth looking into destinations such as Bali, Fiji, and Tahiti if you’re looking for a tropical vacation destination with house rentals.

Rentals are also popular for winter vacations. In the US, the ski resorts in Colorado have many options for condos and other vacation rentals, as does Lake Tahoe California. Snowbirds looking to escape the cold winter in the northern US over the winter can also find excellent deals on vacation rentals in areas such as Florida, Arizona, the Gulf Coast, and the Carolinas, which all together offer plenty of opportunities to have a home away from home for several weeks during the coldest months of the year. The US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico also have lots of choices for rentals, and each is a great combination of a Caribbean destination with the convenience of domestic travel.

For skiing and winter sports in Europe, one of the most popular spots for holiday rentals is in the Alps. In the French area of Rhone-Alps, some of the vacation rentals are incredibly rustic and charming, with log chalets as well as stone villas, apartment rentals, and farmhouses commonly available in the villages around the ski areas. Many cabins and lodges feature cozy details such as hot tubs, fireplaces, and for warmer days, gardens and terraces. Imagine yourself in a quaint stone cottage nestled among the green hills and snow-capped peaks of the Alps, with a stone fireplace, rustic wooden furniture, big fluffy couches, and a warm terracotta-tiled floor. On summer trips, you can go horseback riding, hiking, mountaineering, bicycling, and more, while in the winter, you are just a few steps from the best ski slopes. Few places have more inspiring and romantic destinations than the Alps, and renting a house there is the perfect setting for a memorable vacation.