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Why Vacation Home Rentals Are Great Family Lodging Options

September 7, 2019 By Dana Vento 51 Comments

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Traveling as a large family is certainly no small feat. It seems as though anyone with a family over 4 runs into issues attempting to book rooms at typical hotels and resorts because 4+ is certainly more than most traditional rooms can handle. 

Have you ever wanted luxury appliances in your kitchen, and were unsure of what you might prefer? How about a new floor plan for your home? Are you considering a pool and a new patio? Ask me, and I will tell you as a luxury travel girl, we love our luxury home rentals and basic home rentals because they provide the best of the best in both space and amenities.

Having a family of 5 is a blessing, not a curse so don’t let a resort ruin your stay because you need additional beds, rather, learn why vacation homes rentals are great family lodging options and rock that vacation as a family. Who is ready to lavishly live travel out loud?

Why Vacation Home Rentals Are Great Family Lodging Options

A RECENT VACATION RENTAL HOME 

We located this home on HomeAway and I would tell everyone to look for homes as clean and well-presented as this one. 

Food And Kids

Bringing along the entire family can be a challenge for dining times. Kids eat day long and you can not possibly stow enough food in a bag for hungry kids. The best way to travel to the beach, popular tourist destinations and to tropical locations certainly is a luxury rental.

First, did you know that in many tropical destinations (read the descriptions at their rental site) there are often cooks? One of the most recent trips we are planning offers us a personal chef! Goodbye dish duty, hello food and filled kids bellies!

Additionally, large kitchens are fun to stock while you are away, as it gives you the opportunity to shop in a different grocery store, stock up on all the fun food you want and the kitchen is never closed.

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Amenities in these fun kitchens range from lovely ranges and built-in ovens to incredibly over-sized dining areas. What’s not to love about food, kids, and lovely cooking amenities? You may not want to cook, but this kitchen beckons those who love to prepare meals.

For those that have food allergies, as we have, kitchens in a pool home make life great. We can control everything that goes into our mouths.  Additionally, large rental homes like this, are perfect for growing kids that eat around the clock! Just saying… I do have a little experience in this area, lol!

The Kitchen – Why Vacation Home Rentals Are Great Family Lodging Options

Let’s also call this, try it before you buy it. You crave granite, or ceramic floors, or marble, and so on. However, after using, living in and being on it day-in and day-out are you still WANTING this stuff in your house? 

What a great way to live and learn and then toss that idea aside! Yup, shoppers insight does not get any better! 

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Kitchens in vacation rental homes often have those appliances we salivate over, wonder how they work, but do not purchase. A kitchen in a lovely vacation rental home is your chance to test out the goods you have been missing out on and then you will see if you truly love the products!

Bathrooms 

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A fact of life is that bathroom happens. You simply can not travel with a large family and work off of one bathroom, it does not work, because infallibly everyone has to go at once. Luxury rentals offer not only multiple bedrooms but multiple bathrooms as well.

Furthermore, when it is time to stop the party around the pool in the house, and time to get ready to go out, there are multiple bathrooms, and multiple showers so you can get out the door faster!

Sleep – Why Vacation Home Rentals Are Great Family Lodging Options

Mom and Dad snore and the kids complain, but if you have a luxury home, many bedrooms, everyone is separated. Beds are available for everyone in the family and each person gets a good nights’ rest. As parents, we all know how important a good night sleep is while on vacation because it truly leads to fewer fights during the day and less crabbiness.

 Pools –  Vacation Home Rentals Are Great Family Lodging Options

Clean pools, with chairs to lay on, an area to gather around and a place to wear off that energy are absolute requirements. I truly believe that a spa-like atmosphere is a great way to indulge fully into vacation mode, don’t you?

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On a recent trip, we enjoyed a running waterfall as part of our pool as well as plenty of alfresco patio space, large doors and a screened-in patio. Outdoor family time is a great way to be together as you can lounge, tan, swim, play a few games or indulge in libations.

FAMILY

Vacations are family time, and family time is ripe and rich when everyone is having the best time, not cramped and jammed into small spaces. Kids need space, teens need bigger spaces and adults need a bit of ‘their time’, so the solution to fun family vacations are vacation rental homes. Lavishly live travel out loud and schedule your next vacation in a spacious vacation rental home and then you can thank me later! Cheers ~ Dana XO

as a pro travel blogger, Dana Vento travels the world, in search of the best of best. Yes, this was a home I recently stayed in! ~ xo 

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  1. Yoshiko Flora says

    January 29, 2019 at 1:34 am

    Cool! I never knew that renting a vacation home will help everyone shop in a different grocery store and stock up on fun food. My sister invited me to celebrate her birthday. Reading this article convinced me to ask her to arrange one for all of us. Doing this will help everyone enjoy the pleasures of having a new kitchen, pool, and bathtub.

    Reply
  2. Jeffrey M Lonon says

    January 14, 2019 at 5:59 am

    Vacations are great way to enjoy some time away with the family. i really loved your post

    Reply
  3. Penelope Smith says

    January 10, 2019 at 7:46 pm

    My family wants to rent a lodge this winter for the holidays. It is good to know that it would be smart to try to see if we can have any luxurious features. That would be great especially since we will have a lot of people there and it would be nice if there was a bunch of fun stuff to do there.

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  4. Joanna says

    October 28, 2017 at 10:56 am

    I like the idea of a home rental but because my travel style is different I usually chose hostels or hotels for my trips.

    Reply
  5. Ickle Pickles Life says

    October 2, 2017 at 4:30 pm

    Such a great idea for larger families – I am hoping to have a holiday in something like this very soon. Kaz

    Reply
  6. Emily Leary says

    October 2, 2017 at 3:55 pm

    I think vacation homes often make a lot more sense, especially if you’re travelling with a family or large group of friends.

    Reply
  7. Sally Akins says

    October 2, 2017 at 5:33 am

    I don’t mind a hotel for a short break or weekend away, but I definitely think that renting a house, apartment or villa is more relaxing for a longer break.

    Reply
  8. Ali says

    October 1, 2017 at 3:29 pm

    We are a family of 5 and I love staying in a home rental. It’s perfect for the children and makes for a cheaper holiday in my experienceAli

    Reply
  9. Jenny says

    October 1, 2017 at 2:37 pm

    We’re a family of 5 and it can be so difficult to find hotels to accommodate us so we have started to look at vacation homes too.

    Reply
  10. Helen says

    October 1, 2017 at 2:05 pm

    Holiday rental homes sound a brilliant option, especially for bigger families. We’ve never stayed in one but it’s definitely something I would look in to when booking holidays.

    Reply
    • Dana Vento says

      October 5, 2017 at 6:35 pm

      Holidays are great times to book homes, rather than stay with Inlaws

      Reply
  11. WhatLauraLoves says

    October 1, 2017 at 1:04 pm

    Wow what fabulous places to stay; so spacious and very unique and homely xxx

    Reply
  12. hannah says

    October 1, 2017 at 12:14 pm

    I’ve never rented a vacation home before, it does look like a very good way to go on vacation

    Reply
  13. Sylvie Anne Hanes says

    October 1, 2017 at 10:55 am

    I have a friend who travels with not only her spouse, the 4 adult kids and their spouses as well. They’ve been using rental homes for years now, as this is the only way for them to travel together.

    Reply
  14. Melanie says

    October 1, 2017 at 9:08 am

    These vacation home rentals look great and a pool is a must x

    Reply
  15. Natasha Mairs says

    October 1, 2017 at 7:19 am

    I have never thought about this before, but sounds like a great idea. Would be perfect if they had a swimming pool too!

    Reply
  16. Angela Ricardo Bethea says

    October 1, 2017 at 6:31 am

    Home rentals are nice if you picked a good one. The place you picked is great as well sounds like you had quite the fun during your trip.

    Reply
  17. Rebecca Smith says

    September 30, 2017 at 12:47 pm

    I much prefer to stay in vacation homes when with family – they are just so much better for a family

    Reply
  18. Sarah Bailey says

    September 30, 2017 at 9:08 am

    What a lovely looking place to spend some time to relax, there is something wonderful about having your own home away from home when you are away.

    Reply
  19. Emma Raphael says

    September 30, 2017 at 3:54 am

    What a beautiful place (It actually looks a lot like my mother in law’s house in FLA! :D)! We are a family of five too, and I completely agree that this style of accommodation is so much easier! I LOVE the sound of a personal cook though – that would be amazing!

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    • Dana Vento says

      October 5, 2017 at 6:37 pm

      I heart homes especially with a growing family so much more possible to get everyone happy

      Reply
  20. RACHEL EVANS says

    September 29, 2017 at 4:58 pm

    OMG! I wish I had a family of 5 so I could justify a beautiful holiday villa with a cook and amazing bath tub!

    Reply
  21. Anosa says

    September 29, 2017 at 4:48 pm

    I can not even imagine how much it must cost to to go on a family vacation and have decent vacation but I agree home rentals are the best option in most cases.

    Reply
  22. David Elliott says

    September 26, 2017 at 10:20 am

    I remember renting a home for friends for a bachelor party weekend. It was quite spectacular with all of the different amenities they had. There is something great about having a good kitchen and good things in a home to use while you are away. If you can afford it, it’s definitely the way to go.

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  23. Lulubel says

    September 26, 2017 at 6:21 am

    My husband and I travel a lot and our favourite type of accommodation is vacation home rentals, so I totally agree with all the reasons you listed. The pool is a must-have for us too! If there is a spa even better!

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    • Dana Vento says

      September 26, 2017 at 4:15 pm

      Vacation home rentals make for the best R&R unless of course you end up in a bad one:) It’s all about reading, learning and looking at the area.

      Reply
  24. Lavanda Michelle says

    September 26, 2017 at 5:14 am

    I totally agree, I prefer vacation homes over hotel rooms. Therefore when I plan a trip, I usullay Plan it out around the vacation home I’d like to visit and go from their.

    Reply
    • Dana Vento says

      September 26, 2017 at 4:18 pm

      I totally agree with you, and the size of a home helps let everyone sprawl out ~ DANA

      Reply
  25. Ingrid Rizzolo says

    September 26, 2017 at 3:51 am

    Very beautiful a vacationer’s dream. I like the comfort of home away from home. However, it seems too good to be true so I wonder about affordability?

    Reply
    • Dana Vento says

      September 26, 2017 at 4:16 pm

      The affordability bypasses hotels on every level, you look for one in your price range and it will be there! THere are some amazing vacation rentals out there

      Reply
  26. AnnMarie John says

    September 26, 2017 at 3:24 am

    Vacation homes are definitely better than getting a hotel room especially if you have a large family. I think it’s more convenient too since it has everything you need, including a kitchen to help save with the costs of eating out while you’re on vacation.

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    • Dana Vento says

      September 26, 2017 at 4:17 pm

      I am so over trying to house 5+ on any trip, the room cost is ridiculous and there is no space and never enough bathrooms. With growing kids homes are a must and the ease of coming in and out a true bonus ~DANA

      Reply
  27. Laura says

    September 25, 2017 at 5:31 pm

    Yes! My husband and I took a vacation with our then one-year-old and rented a vacation home and it was wonderful! They had all sorts of baby proofing items available for us which we would not have received in a hotel or cabin rental. We also had our own rooms which was great for sleeping because my son would not sleep if we were in his sight! Great post.

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    • Dana Vento says

      September 26, 2017 at 1:27 pm

      Space makes all the difference for R&R when traveling ~ DANA

      Reply
  28. Tran Halinh says

    September 25, 2017 at 11:56 am

    this looks so good. It’s a good ideas for big family going for a vacation. It looks like an apartment with spaces and convenient. If you don’t like local food, you can cook your own dishes in the kitchen. Thanks for sharing. I hope you will write more about this topic

    Reply
    • Dana Vento says

      September 26, 2017 at 4:18 pm

      Yes, rental homes on vacation make it easy to relax and unwind. Space is nice

      Reply
  29. ChrissyAdventures says

    September 25, 2017 at 11:51 am

    I love to utilize vacation homes when we travel. Hotels have a place & time, but we generally go for a whole house 🙂

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    • Dana Vento says

      September 26, 2017 at 4:21 pm

      Hotels are great when you get adjoining rooms or suites, but that’s not always an option so it’s off to a vacation home:) ~DANA

      Reply
  30. Thena says

    September 25, 2017 at 8:14 am

    Vacation home rentals are the best. One big house for everyone to stay in and eat together and be together? Love it.

    Reply
    • Dana Vento says

      September 26, 2017 at 4:22 pm

      It is like one big party in a vacation rental home ~DANA

      Reply
  31. Lois Alter Mark says

    September 24, 2017 at 10:21 pm

    I totally agree that vacation home rentals are great, especially for larger families. You have so many more options and it ultimately comes out cheaper. You could never get a kitchen or bathroom like that in a hotel!

    Reply
    • Dana Vento says

      September 26, 2017 at 4:22 pm

      I love the food aspect with growing kids and an open kitchen:) ~DANA

      Reply
  32. Holly says

    September 24, 2017 at 9:27 pm

    Yes! We love renting the whole house! So much easier to spread out and relax!!

    Reply
    • Dana Vento says

      September 26, 2017 at 4:23 pm

      I am right there with you, so easy to just relax in a home. ~DANA

      Reply
  33. Brandy says

    September 24, 2017 at 8:51 pm

    I love the idea of a vacation home rental, I keep saying I need to get away on a vacation. The kids need it too, this place looks lovely. A nice change of scenery from the norm.

    Reply
    • Dana Vento says

      September 26, 2017 at 4:23 pm

      SO easy to do the rental online, and between TripAdvisor and HomeAway you just can’t go wrong;) DANA ~

      Reply
  34. Shibani says

    September 24, 2017 at 11:27 am

    I always prefer to stay in vacation homes/airBnB when travelling with family and hotels if alone. Completely agreed with you these kind of homes gives us privacy & freedom to on a home away from home. Loved your post 🙂

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    • Dana Vento says

      September 28, 2017 at 10:23 pm

      Vacation rental homes are all about relaxing and spreading out

      Reply

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