Regarding vacation rentals, there are obvious choices like Airbnb, HomeAway, and Vrbo. But have you ever checked out the fantastic vacation rentals from Vacasa? Founded in Portland, Oregon, in 2009, Vacasa doesn’t have the inventory its competitors do, nor is it as widely known.
Vacasa Vacation Rentals
Among the Fastest Growing Companies
However, Vacasa is one of the fastest-growing companies in America, with more than 13,000 vacation rentals across the U.S. and overseas. It has also launched top-flight property management and real estate services, making it North America’s largest vacation rental management company. Moreover, Vacasa employs local housekeepers and property managers to help create the best experience possible for vacation renters and property owners. If you’re still not convinced about upgrading your summer vacation, look at these five extraordinary vacation rentals from Vacasa.
Saddleback Retreat, Mesa, Arizona
Just minutes from one of Mesa’s most popular recreational areas, Saddleback Retreat is a stunning 3-bedroom, 3-bath home equipped with a private pool, waterslide, and much more. Tucked away in a quiet residential neighborhood in the northeastern portion of the city, this two-story home also features modern amenities like a full kitchen with a dishwasher, central air conditioning, and a washer and dryer. All the bedrooms are on the second level, with the main bedroom equipped with a fireplace and a stylish bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower. The enclosed backyard offers even more amenities, like a fire pit, patio, gas grill, and a putting green.
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Pajaro Paradise, Watsonville, California
Featuring spectacular ocean views amid a nearly deserted beach, Pajaro Paradise meets the classic definition of paradise: a place or state of serenity and bliss. Located in Pajaro Dunes, along the breathtaking Monterey Bay just outside of the City of Watsonville, Pajaro Paradise is a 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath beachfront home with enough living space to accommodate up to 10 guests comfortably. This two-level home offers modern conveniences, like a full kitchen with complimentary coffee, a washer and dryer, a wood-burning fireplace, Wi-Fi, and a telescope for dolphin and whale watching.
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Belted Kingfisher, Hilton Head, South Carolina
Yet another magnificent property with sweeping ocean views, Belted Kingfisher, is a luxurious private home with seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms, elegant bay windows, and a heated pool. Located in the South Beach section of Hilton Head, near the southernmost edge of the shoe-shaped island, Belted Kingfisher can accommodate up to 20 guests and is available weekly. An enormous collection of amenities is available inside the stately home, like central air conditioning, a full-size kitchen with modern appliances, a washer and dryer, an outdoor gas grill, an outdoor Jacuzzi, and a private boardwalk to the beach, just a short walk away.
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Heron Point, Lake Anna, Virginia
Elegantly perched along Virginia’s Lake Anna, Heron Pointe is a spacious home with four bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and a private boat dock. Located outside the peaceful Town of Mineral, about an hour’s drive from Richmond, Lake Anna is a popular getaway destination for other Virginia cities like Alexandria, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Roanoke, and Virginia Beach. One of several Vacasa-managed homes in the area, Heron Point has a private beach. Additionally, it offers several other amenities, like a full-sized kitchen, vaulted ceilings, and a fireplace. Outside this magnificent lakehouse is a spacious deck with a fire pit, patio chairs, a gas grill, and a private boat dock.
This Vacasa vacation rental can accommodate a maximum of 14 guests. Nightly rates start at $298, and reservations are available online.
Whispering Pines Lodge, Eagle River, Wisconsin
One of more than 20 Vacasa-managed homes in Northern Wisconsin, Whispering Pines Lodge might be the perfect setting for a family reunion, picturesque wedding, corporate getaway, or another large gathering. Located along what’s known as the World’s Largest Chain of 28 Connected Lakes in the Town of Eagle River, Whispering Pines is a breathtaking nine9-bedroom, 6-bath lodge. Nightly rates for this Vacasa vacation rental start at $889. To make online reservations through Vacasa, the prospective renter must be at least 25 years old, and guests must be 25 or older unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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About The Author
Randy Yagi is an award-winning freelance writer who served as the National Travel Writer for CBS from 2012 to 2019. More than 900 of his stories still appear in syndication across 23 CBS websites, including CBS New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco. During his peak years with CBS, Randy had a reported digital audience reach of 489 million and 5.5 million monthly visitors. Additionally, his stories have appeared in the Daily Meal, CBS News, CBS Radio, Engadget and Radio.com. He earned a Media Fellowship from Stanford University in 2012.