Looking for a place to stay on Dauphin Island? For many, vacation planning is a necessary evil, and booking your accommodations can be one of the most difficult parts. We’re here to help you narrow down your options.
What is a Vacation Rental?
Most travelers have stayed in at least one or two hotels in their lifetime. The alternative – renting an entire apartment, house, or condominium for a vacation – might be less familiar. Unlike a hotel, vacation rentals most often come with fully stocked kitchens, living rooms, dining areas, and sometimes even laundry facilities, game rooms, and big backyards. Vacation rentals provide more flexibility and freedom for renters, and they tend to feel a lot more like home.
Things to Consider
A hotel or vacation rental – which is the better bargain? There are several factors to consider. For families or groups, a vacation rental is definitely cheaper. In a hotel, larger groups may have to book two or three rooms, while there are plenty of vacation rentals that offer enough rooms for everyone at no additional cost.
How long will you stay? This is another factor to consider. At a hotel, you will likely pay per night costs. With vacation rentals, fees are often reduced the longer you stay. For one night, a hotel might be your best option, but one or two days won’t give you nearly enough time to enjoy your vacation. Longer trips, the ones you really enjoy, are most suitable for a vacation rental.
How do you like to vacation? Do you prefer daily room service and hotel meals or the independence to cook and clean when you want? It is true that staying in a hotel brings certain perks like maid service that are not readily available in vacation rentals. At the same time, guests have a lot less freedom overall: hotel meals are only served during certain hours and amenities are not always available when you want them. If you are in favor of flexibility and independence, a vacation rental is your best bet.
Benefits of a Vacation Rental
There are many other reasons to book a vacation rental. If money is an issue, vacation rentals are not only cheaper in the long run, but they avoid many of the hidden expenses associated with hotels. Every hotel service will cost you and eating out daily adds up. With vacation rentals, you can cook at home and do your own laundry – no different than the cost of living at home.
Hotels are rarely pet-friendly, which means the extra hassle of finding a pet sitter and the stress of leaving your furry friend behind. Vacation rentals, however, often provide pet-friendly options. This way, no member of the family will be left behind!
Privacy, space, and security are more attractive features. The hard-earned cash you put towards a hotel room doesn’t give you much space. A tiny room, bathroom, maybe a TV and mini-fridge – it isn’t much. Our vacation rentals, on the other hand, provide all the amenities of home, plus top-notch entertainment. And you have the entire place to yourself, so no need to conform to hotel hours or share any of these amenities with other guests. Perhaps most reassuring of all, vacation rentals provide increased security, with fewer comings and goings from strangers.
Plan Your Next Dauphin Island Visit
If you’re convinced a vacation rental might be right for you, consider our wide array of options. The Holiday Isle Resort offers family-friendly condominiums with stunning Gulf views. Beachfront rentals are large and spacious and provide private beachfront access. From check-in to check-out, we guarantee you will feel right at home on Dauphin Island in one of our vacation rentals!