Select a destination for your family. City or beach? Disneyland or Disney World? Vacation rentals are available near almost any spring break destination. More than 150,000 vacation rentals in more than 100 countries are listed on Vacation Rentals By Owner, a website where property owners can be contacted directly.
Determine your needs. How many beds needed may be different than how many bedrooms needed. If the baby needs quiet or the teens want privacy, make sure there are separate spaces to guarantee both.
Research rentals. Search for vacation rentals online using vacation rental websites such as VRBO or HomeAWAY or simply type "vacation rentals" and desired location into your search engine. View rental options and photographs. Choose a rental and input desired dates to check availability. Contact owners by phone to follow up and confirm.
Reserve the rental early. Spring break is one of the most popular times of the year for families to travel. Booking early will help guarantee the widest array of available accommodations.
Investigate further to make sure the rental is appropriate for your family. Pictures don't tell the whole story. Ask the owner or manager how close the rental is to town, the beach, the grocery store, the nearest neighbor. Check the property address on Google Maps to get an accurate sense of the surroundings.
Read the fine print and check the contract. Some vacation rentals don't allow smoking, pets or small children. Other properties have hefty cleaning fees or higher prices during holiday seasons.
