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Why a vacation rental?

Because the average American only gets 13 days of vacation a year (and we think you deserve to actually enjoy those precious vacation days)! Vacation rentals are privately owned homes, cabins, condos and villas that are available for rent (like a hotel, but better). They are becoming increasingly popular among travelers because a vacation rental provides a variety of benefits over a traditional hotel room.

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More Amenities = More Fun

Vacation rentals are often stocked with a variety of amenities to make your stay more enjoyable, including a private hot tub or pool (without the noisy neighbors), a full size kitchen (so you don’t have to dine out for every meal), laundry facilities (so you can pack light) and more!

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More Room = Space to Stretch Out

Would you rather have a standard 400 square foot hotel room (surrounded by noisy neighbors) or a 2,000 square foot house (all to yourself)? That’s what we thought. More room means more space to hang out with the ones you love. And with a private home, you can relax with friends in your own comfortable living room after a hard day of vacationing.

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Location, Location, Location

Vacation rentals can be found nearly anywhere – beachfront, lakeside, on a mountain or downtown. The great thing is that every vacation rental is unique and offers an authentic, memorable vacation experience. And since you’re no longer limited by big, busy hotel locations, you can find vacation rentals in more private, intimate locations for you and your loved ones.

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Better Value = A Group Traveler’s Dream

Vacation rentals are often less expensive than a hotel and are great for groups and families who would otherwise have to pay for multiple hotel rooms. Think of the last time you took a trip with friends and stayed in a hotel. Multiple, expensive rooms. No common area to hang out and relax. Cramped space with nowhere to unload your suitcase. With a vacation rental, you can often save money and have a better, more comfortable experience at the same time.

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More Privacy = A More Peaceful Vacation

Vacation rentals offer the comfort and privacy of a home so you can have a more relaxing, enjoyable vacation. Have you ever arrived home from a vacation and immediately felt like you needed a vacation? So have we. With a vacation home, you can finally escape the noise, relax in your own private home and actually enjoy your precious vacation time!

People Are Saying ...

“My family and I rented a vacation home in Kissimmee FL. The house was clean when we got there, the pool was heated and the kitchen was well prepared…it was a wonderful trip for my five kids. It was great being able to swim at our leisure and not fight with crowds like at the resorts. I loved seeing the fireworks from the hot tub!”

-- The Warden Family, Wisconsin

“We were very happy with the townhouse we rented from Zonder. The rooms were comfortable and the house was a short distance from all of the main attractions. We highly recommend it.”

-- Francisco Garcia, Monterey, Mexico

“When looking for an affordable vacation condo near Sea World, I found it on Zonder. It was exactly what I was looking for. Both Zonder.com and the owner were courteous, friendly, and very helpful. We found our rental in excellent condition, and would definitely book it again.”

-- Wayne & Donna, North Carolina