Condos And Other Types Of Vacation Rentals

Condo. This word is a bit misleading in that it implies ownership. Perhaps when being used to describe a vacation rental, the word is meant to advertise a privately owned apartment home that is being offered to tourists. You should expect this accommodation to be part of a multi-home building like an apartment complex, or other type of adjoined home. Often, when offered to tourists, the properties come with comparable amenities of resort hotels. You may get a doorman and housekeeping. But unlike a hotel room, you may get personal touches like private location, more comfortable furnishings, and full size kitchen amenities.

Townhome. The real definition of a townhome is "a house attached to another house." These are popular in beach front area, but that does not mean that an advertised townhome is on the beach. The term "near the beach" is not a measurable constant, so be sure to ask about true distance. These are less likely to come with on-site maintenance simply because the structure's lack of internal corridors. This is still a comfortable choice for a traveling family, however.

Sometimes, a place is just offered as a "vacation rental." This generally means that its primary goal is to serve tourists, so you may find that it is closer to the attractions, the boardwalk, the beach, or other things that attract travelers. A advertised tourist unit could be a condo, a townhome, a house, or any type of structure, and the company promoting it may own several types of rentals in the area. So ask about options.

Cabin: This is usually self-explanatory. A cabin is usually a wilderness experience. It will be private and secluded, or it will at least give the feel of seclusion. Advertised cabins as vacation rentals will often come equipped with the things you need for the location. There may be a boat, skis, and rafts for the lake or jet skis and a beach umbrella for beach fronts. Hiking equipment and ski gear are also popular amid rentals as they are often found in wooded areas or at ski resorts.

The term "villa" is cropping up as a vacation rental moniker. This term implies luxury, but be wary. It may be misleading. Terms like villa, resort, and spa are key marketing words. Make sure you are getting what the title of the vacation rental implies.

By: aardis

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