Factors to Consider When Picking Vacation Home Rentals

The so-called summer months in the Philippines, from March to May in particular, are the perfect season to travel for a therapeutic vacation. Whether it's on an overseas trip or traveling at a beautiful local tourist spot, every hardworking Filipino deserves to unwind with their loved ones after spending most of their time working their asses off to make ends meet.

Whether you intend to stay at your travel destination for three days, a week, or a month, you definitely need a place to lodge in the form of a vacation home rental. But before choosing one, there are certain factors you first need to take into account. In this blog from Lumina Homes, a trusted developer of affordable house and lot, we'd help you pick the best vacation home rental to enjoy your break this scorching summer season.

Practical Tips When Picking Vacation Home Rentals

Vacation rentals have larger spaces than a hotel room, which is perfect for a gathering of families and friends. It can also be cheaper depending on your choice of property type and the amenities included. Below, first know about the major factors you need to bear in mind before selecting a vacation home rental for you and your family's trip soon.

Check previous guests' reviews

It is a given that the property owners will say the nicest thing about the property they're renting. To give you a more objective and balanced take on the quality of the property, take time to read previous guests' reviews. Oftentimes, guests who either have an excellent experience or a terrible stay are the ones who give insightful reviews.

If there are no feedback available, it must be that the owners are just new to the industry of renting out vacation homes. Notably, this does not necessarily mean that they are not dependable as a home-sharing service provider. Instead, you can directly ask the owners about the property and decide whether it's worth giving a shot at.

Location, location, location

There are best locations in the Philippines that make real estate properties in these areas attractive to many customers. The same goes for vacation rentals. Imagine a rental property located in a community where there are no nearby supermarkets and no efficient means of public transportation, to name a few. A vacation rental home with none of the essential amenities and perks will only inconvenience your trip. Hence, research the location when choosing the right vacation rental property.

Consider the vacation home rental type

Before you even travel, it's best to decide on which home rental type you and the entire family prefer. Would you fancy a townhouse, guesthouse, or a condominium? This can help narrow down your options as not all vacation rental properties are the same. This will also allow you to compute your property expenses as costs vary per rental type.

Rental costs

If you're on a budget, knowing the costs of a property upfront will allow you to pick the perfect vacation rental for your family trip that's suitable for your budget. There are more affordable vacation rentals that you can avail of without losing essential amenities.

Look for quality amenities

Speaking of perks and amenities, do not forget to look for quality amenities for your vacation rental. This can help make or break your experience. Would there be towels, toilet papers, soaps and shampoos, or you would need to bring your own? If you intend to cook meals to save money instead of going to restaurants, look for a rental property that has a functional kitchen area as an amenity.

Factor in accessibility and transportation

Aside from amenities included inside the property, also factor in accessibility and availability of transportation. Ideally, it should be near marketplaces, malls, and other vital establishments you might need to go to while vacationing. If you don't have a car, your home rental must have access to major roads and highways where commuting wouldn't be a hassle.

Research the neighborhood

Finally, make your homework about the neighborhood. This includes learning about whether the place has fewer crime rates, if at all; whether there are nearby clubs that may be too loud that it will affect your nighttime rest; and practically everything you need to be informed of about your destination and the property you're renting.

At Lumina Homes, you can buy an affordable house and lot for sale near the country's best tourist spots in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. We have housing projects in Legazpi City near Mayon Volcano, San Miguel Bulacan near the Biak na Bato National Park, La Union near the province's top beach destinations, and in Batangas near several beach resorts, among many others.

Heading to Visayas for your DIY travel? Lumina Homes also established housing projects in Cebu, Iloilo, and Negros Occidental. Meanwhile, if your tourist destination is located in Mindanao, Lumina Homes is present in Zamboanga del Sur, Agusan del Norte, Davao del Norte, and Bukidnon, among others.

This eliminates the need to rent a vacation home since your affordable house and lot bought through Lumina Homes are near your tourist destination.

If you plan to rent a Lumina home for your future vacation rental business, you could do so as well. This is a surefire way to earn rental income by catering to the influx of vacation rental guests especially this summer season.

What is more, we didn't just choose neighborhoods and communities to build housing projects near tourist spots. We also took into account other location essentials, such as proximity to malls, markets, hospitals, colleges, places of worship for Holy Week, and more. Aside from allowing our future residents to save money because of our properties' affordability, we also put as a priority the comfort and convenience of every Filipino family living in our housing communities, at no additional costs.

For as low as 1 million pesos with flexible payment terms and quality lifestyle perks and amenities, Lumina Homes will surely satisfy your homeownership needs. Do you have several investment questions for us? Message us today and become a part of our ever-growing community of satisfied Lumina homeowners!