There are many ways to save money on a vacation. Several years ago when our second daughter was getting married we started looking at where we were going to stay. We lived on the east coast and the wedding was going to be on the west coast. There were also many members of the extended family planning to attend the wedding.
We could have all stayed in the same hotel but I found an even better option, which turned out to be much cheaper than staying in a hotel. VRBO or Vacation Rental By Owner. This website allows you to find homes in the area you are planning to stay in, and rent them for the weekend or a week, or whatever time frame you need. I found the most amazing home right on the water with incredible views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountain Range. Not only were the views incredible but also the home had five bedrooms and slept 12. Perfect for our whole family and the extended family and friends that would also be attending the wedding.
You may wonder how this works? You just go to the website VRBO.com and click on the area you are planning to visit. Search through the available homes and contact the owner to see if the house is available. The bookings are made directly and your satisfaction is guaranteed.
Since our original stay in Gig Harbor, WA we have rented several other homes through VRBO. Each time we have been so pleased with the rental. We love the convenience of having your own “home” for our stay and being able to make our own meals and have a place to just relax. The week we stayed with our family and extended family was so much fun. Relaxing on the patio or enjoying a meal together made our time so special. For a short time you can imagine yourself living in the beautiful home.
Next time your planning a trip check out VRBO. You might find you enjoy it more than staying in a hotel!
Nancy on the Home Front 