Vacationing with a group can be the perfect way to make lifelong memories, grow closer to friends, or reunite with family members you haven't seen in too long. When you are planning group trips, one of the biggest questions (after you decide where to go) is what type of accommodations you'll choose. Hotels and resorts are a traditional choice, but many smart travelers are realizing the benefits of staying together in a vacation rental instead. Here's what makes a vacation rental the better choice for your group travel.
Space to Connect Without Feeling Crowded
Let’s face it: cramming a group into multiple hotel rooms often leaves everyone feeling disconnected and confined. Vacation rentals, on the other hand, offer spacious living areas, multiple bedrooms, and shared spaces like kitchens and living rooms where everyone can relax and spend time together. Instead of coordinating meet-ups in the lobby, you can hang out in the comfort of your own private space.
Cost-Savings
Of course this will vary based on multiple factors, but in many cases you can save money by choosing a vacation rental. By the time you add up the cost of multiple hotel rooms, it's usually far higher than the rental rate. By splitting the cost of a single property among the group, you’ll typically end up saving money—and you’ll get more amenities for the price.
Even if the accommodations are comparable in price, you tend to spend less on other categories of the vacation budget when you're in a vacation rental. There's less draw to go out and pay for something to do when you have a private oasis with a pool, a movie theater, and a gourmet kitchen to enjoy. A luxury vacation rental becomes the place you want to spend all your time, rather that just the place you'll sleep and shower.
Full Kitchen for Cooking Together
Luxury vacation rentals like ours come with fully equipped gourmet kitchens. This allows your group to cook meals together instead of relying on expensive room service or dining out for every meal. Whether you want to enjoy a home-cooked breakfast before heading out for the day or prepare a celebratory dinner, the kitchen becomes a central hub for connection (and savings).
Planning meals for a group can be complicated; choosing restaurants to accommodate everyone's preferences, dietary restrictions, and eating schedules quickly becomes stressful. When you are all staying in a vacation rental, you can simply stock the kitchen and relax.
If you are traveling with kids, this is particularly helpful. Many families prefer to make something at home rather than eating out with little ones who may be tired from a busy vacation day.
Privacy and Togetherness: The Best of Both Worlds
Hotels can make it challenging to strike the right balance between privacy and togetherness. Some group members might want to sleep in, while others are ready for coffee and conversation at sunrise. A vacation rental offers private bedrooms for those who want solitude and common areas for the early risers or night owls to gather without disturbing anyone else.
When you stay in a hotel, your whole trip feels like it's taking place in public. In a hotel, you’re sharing the pool, gym, and other facilities with hundreds of other guests. Vacation rentals provide a private retreat for your group, ensuring a more peaceful and relaxing experience. You won’t have to worry about finding a pool chair or waiting in line for breakfast.
Finding the Perfect Vacation Rental
If you are thinking about a vacation to Indio, California or Lake Havasu, Arizona, we can't wait to host you. At The Brooklyn Penthouse, our luxury Indio vacation rental, you'll have access to:
- 40 foot saltwater pool with tanning ledge and lounge chairs
- Outdoor kitchen with Thor BBQ, pizza oven, and more
- Outdoor living space with HDTV
- Lawn games
- Putting green
- Movie theater
- Game room
- Gourmet kitchen
At The Place, our luxury Lake Havasu vacation home, you can enjoy:
- 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
- Garage converted to game room with pool table, air hockey, jukebox and arcade games
- 25 foot pool with water slide and hot tub
- Luxury kitchen and spacious dining area
- Outdoor BBQ and pizza oven
- Cornhole, Bocce ball, and a putting green
- HDTVs with streaming in every room
We can't wait to be a part of your vacation!