A vacation rental can be a wonderful alternative to staying in a hotel on your next vacation. A vacation rental is a property that is owned by an individual or property management company that is located in a prime vacation area and rented out to vacationers for up to a week or month at a time. A vacation rental can have many of the same amenities as a hotel such as a pool, spa, and a maid, but the biggest difference between the vacation rental and a hotel is the inclusion of a kitchen. Another great advantage of the vacation rental is that you usually have a living room where you can relax and unwind.

Vacation rentals come in all shapes and sizes. You can find anything from a studio apartment to a villa with a car, driver and servants. Normally, these rentals take the form of a condominium with a view and enough space to make you feel totally at home.

The price of a vacation rental will vary depending on the location, amenities, number of bedrooms, and the time of year. Look for off-season bargains and negotiate with the owner/manager to have extras included such as a car or perhaps an extra day for free. Depending on the demand and occupancy, you might find these little extras make the vacation rental a huge upgrade from staying in a hotel.