More value for your money
You stand to get more value for your money if you go for a beach vacation rental compared to a hotel room and here's why:
Space
With a vacation rental, you will have plenty of space for yourself, and this will come at a considerably fairer price compared to what you've have spent on a hotel booking.
Privacy
Privacy is important, and especially when you are on your vacation. You do not want a situation where your privacy is interfered with to the extent that you cannot enjoy your vacation (either alone, or with your significant other). Unlike in hotel rooms where you get to share a floor with other people, a vacation rental guarantees that you have the entire place to yourself, which means more privacy.
Make your dreams a reality
If you have always wondered what it's like to own a property by the beach, a beach vacation rental gives you the opportunity to experience this. You do not have to wait for years to find out what living at the beach is like. With a few hundred dollars, you will get to find out early enough.
Great activities
Living at the beach, even though it is for a short while, gives you access to great activities such as fishing, sailing, hunting, bicycling, hiking and so much more. And don't forget that you will also get to sample the great seafood restaurants that are usually the hallmark of great beaches.
All onboard
Usually, travelling and holidaying as a group (say, if you have children) can be quite hectic, especially in terms of getting the accommodation you need. Instead of booking a hotel room that will probably not meet your needs for an extended stay, a beach rental is the best choice. This way, you can even make the meals you want and continue living as you would at home, except this time you will do it at the beach. Basically, you will be at home away from home.
If you are looking to rent a beach vacation home, there are several things that you should consider. Top on the list should be what you're looking to get in terms of space, and this should be determined by the kind of vacation you are planning i.e. are you vacationing alone, with a spouse, with your family or with a group of friends?
It is also necessary to consider what other holiday goers have to say about that particular beach vacation home, so pay attention to customer reviews.
Find out specifics about the beach rental by talking to the management, so you know what will be provided and what you will be required to carry.