Hotels may come with lots of amenities, but a private vacation home might just be the best option for your next family trip. Here are just some of the many reasons to rent a private vacation home instead of a hotel room.

Privacy

Private vacation homes offer the kind of privacy that hotels just can't. With a private home, there are plenty of rooms for your family to retire to so you can all have some space, and there's no public lobby or hallways where strangers can see you coming and going. You can feel a bit more like yourself without having to worry about prying eyes.

Laundry Access

Hotels do sometimes offer public laundry access, but their machines can be dirty or dated. Plus, you might even have to wait for hours to do your laundry if another family is ahead of you. A private vacation home with its own laundry setup means you can wash clothing as needed just as you would at home. This gives you the option of packing light for your trip, as you know you'll be able to wash and re-wear clothing while you are gone. It's also a good benefit for anyone traveling with babies or small children.

Kitchen Access

You might love trying new restaurants, but taking the whole family out to eat for every meal can  be a lot of work. It can also become pretty expensive. With a private vacation home, you can stock the fridge and prepare meals for your family at home. You'll be able to enjoy quiet family dinners without having to worry about reservations or long waits for seats while enjoying more of your beautiful private vacation home.

Local Living

One perk you can't put a price on is getting the chance to live like a local. Hotels aren't always situated in neighborhoods where the locals live, so you don't get the true experience of living in the city you are visiting with a hotel stay. In a private vacation home, you are living among the local population during your trip, giving you a chance to talk with neighbors and even get inside information on places to go and things to do.

Safety

Depending on where you are traveling, you may have concerns about security. A private vacation home in a gated security can provide you with added security and peace of mind while you travel. Look for a home with a home security system as well as a gated entrance to the community to help keep your family safe as you travel abroad or domestically. This can provide you with peace of mind that you can't always get in a hotel room, as hotels are typically open to the public and have doors that are easily unlocked by any number of employees.

Before you book a hotel room for your next family vacation, consider these five points and use them to decide if renting private Vacation Cottages is the right move for your family.