Why is a Gulf Shores vacation rental better than a standard hotel room? A entire book could be written on all of the reasons why a vacationer should choose a vacation rental over a standard hotel room but in short it comes down to more space, convenience, and the bottom line – cost. Plus, in Gulf Shores there are so many more vacation rental resorts to choose from than hotels.
It's irrefutable that vacation rentals offer much needed extra room for you and your family, but did you know that you can choose from one-bedroom up to five-bedroom vacation villas with more than one bathroom? That’s far more variety and range than any hotel you will ever see. Also, did you know that some Gulf Shores vacation rentals feature gourmet kitchens with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, flat-panel TVs, DVD players, and sweeping balconies with panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico? You'll never miss that sunrise or sunset again, and some even feature private marinas. With all of this in a Gulf Shores vacation rental, you’ll never want ever want to stay in a standard hotel room again.
Now, you're probably wondering about the cost for all those luxuries and how that's actually going to save you money. Well, let's calculate the savings by comparing a week's stay at a Gulf Shores vacation rental to that of a standard hotel room for a family of 4. For this particular example, we will choose a week's stay at the end of August at The Beach Club in a one-bedroom vacation rental for a total cost of $1176. Now compare that to the total cost for a week at the Perdido Beach Resort hotel (just a mile away) at $1673 and you will find that all of those "luxuries" actually saved you $500! Additionally, you can often rent just one condo for your group or family instead of booking multiple hotel rooms, extending the savings even further. Imagine that - enjoying all the comforts of home could actually save you money.
Finally, in addition to accommodations, convenience, and cost, the selection of Gulf Shores vacation rentals outnumbers that of hotels along the coast. They're ideally located in the middle of all the golf, fishing, and beach action in Gulf Shores or on a much more secluded stretch of beach. The choice is yours! Be sure to check out the Bel Sole or Crystal Tower – literally the best of the best. Once you stay in a Gulf Shores vacation rental, you'll never go back to that dreary, cramped hotel room!
