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Vacation Home vs Hotel: Which Is Better for Your Next Trip?

It's one of the first decisions of any trip: book a hotel, or rent a vacation home? Both can be fantastic — and both can be the wrong choice for a particular trip. The right answer depends on who's travelling, how long you're staying and what kind of experience you want. Here's an honest comparison to help you decide. For families and groups, a whole home often costs less per person than several hotel rooms — and you get bedrooms, bathrooms and shared living space instead of everyone squeezed into separate rooms. Cooking breakfast and a few dinners saves money,…

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How to Choose the Perfect Vacation Home Rental: 12 Tips Before You Book

A great vacation home can make a trip. A full kitchen means lazy breakfasts instead of rushed hotel buffets, a living room gives everyone space to spread out, and a private deck with a view turns an ordinary evening into the best part of the holiday. But the wrong rental — a listing that looked perfect in photos but turns out noisy, cramped or far from everything — can just as easily break it. The good news is that most vacation-rental disappointments are avoidable. With a little homework before you click "book", you can dramatically improve your odds of getting…

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