Why Holiday Homes Are The Best Choice For Family Holidays

The choice of accommodation for family holidays has never been greater: hotels, campsites, holiday homes… It can be tough to decide which might suit your needs the best. 

However, renting the right holiday home in the perfect location is a hard combination to beat. More and more folks are switching their allegiance from the typical holiday accommodation of old to the pure pleasure of renting a luxury holiday home for those all-important days of family fun.

Still not convinced? Let’s consider the following reasons why the delights of a private house really is the ultimate location for your hols, and none more so than when it’s family affair. 

1. It’s yours… All yours: When you rent a house it really is a home away from home, without any privacy concerns from anyone else. It’s not that we’re knocking hotels, but when you’ve been woken up for the umpteenth time by late night revellers or fought yet again for some personal space to chill by the pool, the thought of your own private nirvana is one of the premier reasons holiday homes are so popular.

Choose carefully and you’ll have some decent outside space as well – just perfect for the kids to let off steam. And when it comes down to those memory-making evenings watching the sun sink below the horizon, perhaps tipping a cold one as you do (it’s holiday time, after all), then do you really want the ambiance ruined by unwanted strangers on the next table? At a hotel or campsite bar then a busy scenario is practically a given - but in a holiday home it’s down to you to decide exactly who to spend quality time with.

2. You have space. So… Much… Space… At home the family’s used to having a certain amount of personal space. So when you go on holiday and cram into a small living space area, such as a hotel room or apartment, it’s no wonder tense situations often occur. When you rent a private home you get to enjoy a healthy amount of space per person – bedrooms for all, play area for the kids, family living space, entertainment zones, kitchen, garden, pool...

3. You have all your home comforts: Need to throw some clothes in the wash? Sorted - because you’ll have all the same washing facilities as you do at home. Can’t live without your regular breakfast of poached eggs? With a full kitchen you can carry on with your usual culinary regime, utilising yummy, fresh local produce. And let’s face it, after a full day exploring and having the time of your life, the chance to put your feet up on the sofa and delve into your fav holiday read (or watch whatever your guilty TV pleasure might be) is part of the whole R&R vibe you need when enjoying your much-deserved down time.

4. Don’t forget the furries: Sure, some hotels accept dogs. But let’s be honest, a small room isn’t really conducive to a great experience (for you or Fido). Choosing a private holiday home is far more preferable. And with many owners knowing how important it is for holiday-makers to bring their dog/s means there are now loads of places that’ve opened their doors to welcome the four-legged members of the family as well.

5. Your wallet will thank you: Staying in a holiday home gives you full control over your holiday budget. Spending at least some of your meals eating in, as opposed to splashing out on constant restaurant meals, is a big budget booster. Kids treats, which of course factor highly when on holiday, are far more palatable when you can stock up at the supermarket rather than pay inflated tourist prices from bars and cafes. And for anyone with food intolerances or allergies, the ability to prepare food at home is a massive plus point for all involved.

6. A chance to live the high life: Careful selection of your holiday home can see you living a life of luxury for the duration of your holiday. The best private homes offer wonderful amenities, meaning you get to choose from houses that boast attractions such as a swimming pool, personal movie theatre, tennis court, games room, sauna, or are located in out of this world locations, such as on the beach, in the tranquil bush, with acres of private gardens or stunning views of the surrounding area…

Quite simply, the benefits of a holiday home for a family trip are tenfold. Private Properties has been welcoming guests to such homes of distinction in the stunning south west of Western Australia for over 25 years. With well over 100 homes to choose from, this family-run company knows a thing or two about what makes the perfect holiday getaway property.

To find out more and discover the perfect accommodation for your next family trip, give their friendly team a call on 08 9750 5444 or visit their website at www.privateproperties.com.au.