It’s vacation time! Many 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 is endless. But hotels and motels are almost always booked in the summer. They also lack the comforts that children and adolescents need to feel at home. All the more reason why families today are choosing more and more vacation homes when on vacation away from home.
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 you are not within walking distance, many homes are close to public transportation or vans and transportation services operated by vacation destinations.
The feeling of a real home
Vacation homes are designed to feel as close to your real home as possible, much more than a motel or hotel. More and more families are discovering that these homes can be very child and adolescent friendly. That’s because they often have two or three bunks and multiple nests. These allow children to share bedrooms. Some of these houses also have four bedrooms, which can sleep up to 16 (for sports teams and groups of girl and boy scouts). Some homes even have sleeper sofas in the family room.
Many entertainment options
To keep kids, teens, and parents entertained, many vacation homes offer a host of entertainment options, something they need after a day’s vacation. Homes feature action-packed game consoles like X-Boxes, players DVD and smart TVs. Table football, Netflix and Wi-Fi access for smartphones, tablets and laptops. These connectivity options provide plenty of information and entertainment for all ages.
Relaxing private barbecues, pools, spas
Children, teens, and especially parents need to relax after a busy day at attractions and adventures. Vacation homes allow families to do what they normally can’t do in a hotel or motel – make burgers, hot dogs or steaks on a barbecue – in complete privacy. No need to book public barbecues or share space with strangers. Most 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.
Homemade meals
Unlike hotels and motels, which offer inflexible (and expensive) menus, most vacation homes allow families to prepare home-cooked meals that are tailored to the unique preferences of their health and taste needs. Homes feature fully equipped kitchens that come with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and stylish breakfast bars. Kitchens even include cookware, plates, silverware, pans, 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. Cleaning services are also available to keep things nice and tidy while on vacation.