Why Vacation Rentals Are a Better Choice

When you compare staying in a hotel to booking a vacation rental in Crystal Beach, the difference is clear. At a typical hotel, you’re often limited to one or two rooms, sharing common spaces, and a single bathroom. At our vacation rentals, you will find plenty of room for the whole family, with full kitchens, living areas, private amenities, outdoor living spaces, and close proximity to the beach. Let’s dive into why we believe there’s a clear winner of the vacation rentals vs a hotels debate.

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Imagine starting your morning making coffee in a sunlit kitchen, making pancakes with your kids, and then enjoying a short stroll on the beach … listening to the Gulf waves. These are things a hotel room simply can’t match.

When you stay in a rental home, you are afforded so much more space! Hotels often lack living rooms, a necessity when traveling with your family. Let the kids spread out their games and play, then gather for a family movie night. You can avoid that feeling of being in a small hotel room with your children (teens included) where the walls are closing in. That’s a thing of the past when you have your very own vacation rental. Count us in for that reason alone!

Add the perks of a kitchen, where you can cook your own meals (with provided pots, pans, dishes, and more), skip the crowded restaurants, and save money, and it becomes difficult to justify a hotel! And with amenity options like private pools, washers & dryers, elevators, and game rooms, your family will be in heaven.

Enjoy all the comforts of home during your stay. This means everyone can have the space they need to comfortably enjoy their vacation without worry or disruption. With our impressive selection of pet-friendly accommodations, there’s even room for furry family members!

Each of our properties have been uniquely designed for optimal enjoyment by their owners, who are excited to share their slice of paradise with you.

Vacation rentals on the peninsula give you that “home-on-the-beach” feeling with expansive deck or patio spaces, sand at your doorstep, and the laid-back pace of a neighborhood rather than high-rises and concrete. Here, you are only a short ferry ride from Galveston, which is perfect for fun day trips!

Crystal Beach is located on the Bolivar Peninsula, which means we are surrounded by water. Galveston Bay and East Bay are to the northwest, and The Gulf of Mexico is to the southeast. No matter where you are on the peninsula, you are never more than a few minutes from excellent fishing, gorgeous views, walks on the beach, birdwatching, and more.

Select a bayside rental with canal access or one of our beachfront homes only steps away from the Gulf.

Unfortunately, many people have experienced a hotel room that wasn’t very clean, which can really put a damper on a vacation. Here at Swedes Real Estate, we maintain exceptional cleaning standards, ensuring high-traffic and high-contact areas are thoroughly disinfected and that all linens are washed in the warmest water possible. Our professional cleaning staff are each assigned specific homes, ensuring dedication and attention to detail. When you rent with us, you can rest assured you’ll be safe and sound in a home that can be thoroughly cleaned and inspected.

When you stack up a vacation rentals vs hotels, it’s easy to see that you simply get more for your money. More space, more amenities, more comforts of home, and more choices. Once you try a vacation rental, you’ll probably wonder why you didn’t take the plunge sooner!

By booking directly with Swedes Real Estate, you will avoid any hidden fees or add-on charges that hotels and online travel agencies often tac on. When making your reservation directly with us, you’ll receive a clear and detailed statement, a rental agreement, and access to local A+ customer service.

The staff at Swedes Real Estate has been serving the Crystal Beach area for over 60 years, and we can’t wait to help you find the perfect vacation rental. When planning your next beach getaway, please consider a vacation rental over a hotel. It just might turn your trip from ordinary into extraordinary. We invite you to browse our Crystal Beach vacation rentals and fall in love with your perfect home away from home.

Traveling with multi-generations or planning a large retreat? Be sure to take a look at the property featured in this blog post. A Whale of a Time is a 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom beachfront home, located in the Cloon subdivision. This two-story, 2200 square foot manor comfortably sleeping 16 and is pet friendly. The home offers two decks, gorgeous coastal decor, and unobstructed views of the Gulf of Mexico. You just can’t get much closer to the beach than this!