It’s vacation time! Lots of great places to see throughout Southern California: Disneyland, the San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld, the fabulous beach events along California’s Gold Coast, the list goes on and on. But hotels and motels are almost always booked in the summer. They also lack the home adaptations that children and adolescents need to feel at home. All the more reason why today’s families are increasingly choosing vacation homes when they go on vacation.
Close to Popular Destinations
Many vacation homes are conveniently close to today’s most popular vacation destinations. Being just minutes from these fun vacation spots can save you a lot of local travel time. If not within walking distance, many homes are close to public transportation or vans and buses operated by vacation destinations.
The feeling of a real home
Vacation homes are designed to feel as close to home as possible, much more than a motel or hotel. Families are discovering more and more that these homes can be very welcoming to children and adolescents. That’s because they often have two or three bunk beds and multiple nests. These allow children to share bedrooms. Several of these houses also have four bedrooms, sleeping up to 16 (for sports teams and Girl and Boy Scout groups). Some houses even have sofa beds in the living room.
Lots of entertainment options
To keep kids, teens, and parents entertained, many vacation homes provide plenty of entertainment options, something they need after a day of vacation. Homes feature action-packed game consoles like X-Boxes, DVD players, and smart TVs. Also included are Foosball, Netflix and Wi-Fi access for smartphones, tablets and laptops. These connectivity options provide plenty of information and entertainment for all ages.
Private barbecues, pools, relaxing spas
Children, teenagers and especially parents need to relax after a busy day of walks and adventures. Vacation homes allow families to do what they normally can’t do in a hotel or motel: cook burgers, hot dogs or steaks on a barbecue, with complete privacy. No need to reserve public barbecues or share space with strangers. Most of the houses have a large outdoor dining table and plenty of chairs. They also have a relaxing spa and/or jacuzzi for the exclusive use of the family.
home made meals
Unlike hotels and motels, which offer inflexible (and expensive) menus, most vacation homes allow families to prepare home-cooked meals to suit their unique health needs and taste preferences. Homes feature fully-equipped kitchens that come with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and spacious breakfast bars. Kitchens even include cookware, dishes, silverware, skillets, bakeware, and paper and cloth towels for added convenience.
Affordable Cleaning Options
Hotel/motel laundry services can be very expensive for a family. Most vacation homes solve this problem by including a washer and dryer. Housekeeping services are also available to keep things neat and tidy while you’re on vacation.