Vacation Rentals are THE Best Value in Lodging
Still not convinced a vacation rental property is the way to go?   Learn how to rent a vacation rental
property and the clear advantages a vacation rental home, cottage, condo or cabin can have over a
traditional hotel or motel.

10 Vacation Rental Myths:   Busted !!

Don’t let these unfortunate vacation rental myths prevent you from taking the most affordable
and memorable vacation of your lifetime! There are many, many advantages to a vacation rental.  
Once you go vacation rental, you never go back.

Myth #1: Staying in a vacation rental property can be expensive.
The advantages and value that vacation rentals hold is immensely superior to hotels or motels and this
argument gets even easier to make when you actually price out the various options.  Hotel packages?  I
don't think so.....  Advantage:  Vacation Rentals


Myth #2: Vacation rentals are hard to find.
Once upon a time, vacation rentals were difficult to track down – at least in comparison to hotels.  
Obviously you've heard about the "Internet"?   Online directories and websites like this make it very easy to
search for
vacation properties and sort through them to find those that fit your needs best.  Advantage:  
Vacation Rentals



Myth #3: Vacation rental properties are hard to book.
It’s not only easy to find a vacation rental property, but it's also easy to make reservations too.  Simply
inquire about the
properties you’re interested in and property manager and vacation rental owners will get
in touch with you directly.  Many also offer safe and secure online reservations.  Internet payment
methods are accepted and you can reserve a property well in advance of your expected arrival date to
make sure you get the exact property you want to help make lifetime memories.  Advantage:  Vacation
Rentals


Myth #4: Vacation rentals require guests to "clean-up".
Most vacation property rentals provide reasonable cleaning services, usually for a reasonable charge.  Sure
it costs, but after all, You're On Vacation.  Sometimes the cleaning fee is broken down, other times it's
included in your rate.  Either way, you always pay for cleaning fees in a hotel, even if the charge isn't
detailed for you to see.  Someone has to pay for it.  


Myth #5: Vacation rental properties don’t have desirable amenities or activities.
The amenities and activities of a hotel pale in comparison to that of many vacation get features like these
at a hotel, you'll spend big bucks!

As for activities, those offered by vacation rental owners run the spectrum. Chill out on your lakeside cabin
balcony and then stroll down to your private dock and hop into a canoe for a scenic trip around the lake;
rise and shine in your
beach rental to gorgeous views and catch the waves without having to catch a cab;
or venture outside your cozy ski-in ski-out condo and walk about a hundred feet to a ski lift.  Yeah, lacking
amenities...  Advantage:  Vacation Rentals


Myth #6: Vacation rentals make dining difficult.
Even though it's fun and convenient to order room service, doing this will cost you. You can still enjoy
quality nights out on the town and order food in at your
vacation rental property, but you can also cook
and prepare meals in your own fully-stocked kitchen and save money.  Advantage:  Vacation Rentals


Myth #7:  Vacation rental properties are far away from attractions
For the most part, where there’s a hotel, there’s a vacation rental and where there’s not a hotel, there’s a
vacation rental.  That's an advantage.  Besides, sometimes "far away" is exactly where you want to be!   
Advantage:  Vacation Rentals

Myth #8: Vacation rentals are not as luxurious as hotels.
Vacation rental properties are whatever you want them to be… reserve a rustic cabin in the wood,
executive home, luxury condo or a hundred-acre ranch or cozy cottage on a lake.  Advantage:  Vacation
Rentals

Myth #9: Vacation rental properties are not safe.
Hotels try to give guests peace of mind that all their worries and cares are taken care of… but is this peace
of mind warranted?  Are you all that protected in a hotel room – with hundreds of neighboring strangers
just steps away from your door?  Or are you more protected in a private home or condo that may be
secluded from others and often has a built-in security system?   (Your security system may also be the latest
in electronic surveillance, or your family's pet dog...after all,
pet-friendly rentals are common!)  Keep the
family close together and keep tabs on the little ones without juggling several hotel key cards.  Advantage:  
vacation rentals.

Myth #10: Vacation rentals aren’t well-maintained.
Vacation rental properties are usually someone's second home.  You're not the only one with a vested
interest in the quality and upkeep of it. One vacation home is considerably more valuable than one hotel
room, so rest assured the most property managers and owners share the concerns you have with
cleanliness.  Besides, the cleaner and more maintained a property, the more often is gets rented.  Many
vacation rental properties feature on-site maintenance and if they don’t, property managers are typically
available 24/7 to help you handle unexpected emergency issues.
Advantage:  Vacation Rentals



There you have it!
 10 Myths:  Busted!    
Myths About Vacation Rentals - Jimmy Mack Vacations
Vacation Rentals  --  Homes - Condos - Cottages - Cabins  
Jimmy Mack Vacation Rentals Traverse City
231-715-1167     info@JimmyMackVacations.com
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