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Why A Vacation Rental Entryway Works Harder Than A Hotel Lobby

The first few metres inside a holiday property can shape the whole stay. A well-designed entryway gives everyone a place for shoes, bags, coats, beach gear and…

Why smart TV vacation rentals are better than hotel cable

A television can shape the feel of an evening away. After a day walking through Melbourne laneways, swimming near the Gold Coast, or driving between wineries…

Why built-in bookshelves make holiday rentals cosier than hotels

Hotel rooms are designed to do many things at once, and very few of them involve curling up with a paperback. The lights are bright, the furniture is bolted…

Patio Tables or Hotel Balconies for Outdoor Holiday Dining

Outdoor dining can turn an ordinary evening into one of the most memorable parts of a holiday. A holiday rental with a patio table gives travellers room to…

How washer-dryer combos in beach rentals save your holiday time

Grabbing a week down the coast for a family beach escape is one of life's great Aussie rituals, but anyone who has flown Jetstar from Melbourne to the Gold…

Finding pet friendly vacation rentals with yards across Australia

Travelling with a dog or cat has become far more common for Australians than it was a decade ago, with pet ownership sitting close to 70 percent of households…

Long stay storage: closets in rentals versus luggage racks in hotels

Picture this: you've just landed at Kingsford Smith after a marathon flight from Perth, your shoulders ache, your jeans are wrinkled into origami shapes, and…

Why private-pool holiday rentals make lap swimming easier

For regular swimmers, a holiday does not have to mean putting training on hold. A well-chosen holiday rental with a private pool can provide a reliable place…

How Vacation Rentals with Coffee Bars Rival Hotel Lobby Espresso Stands

For many Australian travellers, the first coffee of the day is part of the holiday ritual. It may be a flat white before a walk along Sydney Harbour, a long…

How Separated Living Zones Set Rentals Apart From Studio Suites

For Australian travellers planning long weekends in Surfers Paradise or extended workations in Hobart, the choice between a hotel studio and a self-contained…