The Vacation Home Value vs. The $129 Hotel Room:

Many are intrigued with the $129/night rooms being offered by many hotels and resorts. Trust us, we have noticed the advertisements and we are intrigued as well.

We know $129/night is a bargain for many to have access to a small hotel room, double occupancy with an over-priced mini-bar.
While a $129 rate may seem attractive, when comparing “apples to apples” the vacation home rental is usually the true value proposition when considering the following:

•Multiple Rooms: A four or five (4-5) bedroom vacation rental will sleep 12-14 persons in expansive comfort usually including 3-5 bathrooms. In hotel terms, this would translate to 6-7 rooms.

•Living Room/Dining Room/Game-Entertainment Rooms: Hey, we love hotel and resort public spaces, especially having to get fully dressed to enjoy a cup of coffee or an evening night cap. Even better, dressing for breakfast or waiting in-line for the privilege to dine at the overpriced on-site restaurant. Sometimes dining al fresco in your polo shirt and shorts in your private deck is a vacation in itself.

•Kitchen Facilities: Even a small kitchen provides access to groceries and snacks anytime. Breakfast in the morning, afternoon snacks, popcorn for the home theater? All available from your 2 private kitchens? No room service, no gratuities, it all adds to cost-savings. In addition, a case of beer in (each) fridge and a blender on top of the bar drops the prices of drinks drastically.

•Private Space: From the private hot tub to the lounge chairs on the deck, it is your space. No sharing or reserving chairs by the pool. No opening and closing hours on the amenities, they are yours to use as you wish.

•Concierge/Chef Service: While hotels may have a concierge on staff, our management partners can provide concierge and private chef services based on years of experience and relationship building. Grocery delivery, private guides, dinner reservations, concert tickets, spa services, your wishes will be facilitated.

•Parking: Having a 2 car heated garage and large driveway that accommodates at least 3 more vehicles steps from the door means security and convenience. In the winter when it’s 10 degrees outside and you want to jump in the car, it’s nice walking into a heated garage and not waiting 5 minutes for the heat to come on.

So, is the $129/rate still the value proposition? You decide and call us if you have any questions. Travel Agents, please note, we are here to assist you and your clients as well.