Here’s Your Summer Vacation Rental Sorted
Have you booked your Summer vacation rental yet? We have some tips for booking and for packing all your goodies for a day by the lake, beach, mountain, or anywhere in the great outdoors.
Provincetown and Fire Island are surely gone. And Cape May, New Jersey, and the Outer Banks, North Carolina, are likely already booked, too. For your Summer vacation rental this season, Vrbo has some well-worth-considering choices as its “rentals of the year”—and you probably haven’t thought of them.
This select list features the finest vacation rentals and hosts across the country. For the fifth consecutive year, Vrbo has meticulously selected the most outstanding vacation rentals based on criteria that exemplify quality stays and give guests the confidence to book their next trip, even if it’s to a place they hadn’t immediately considered.
These Vacation Rentals of the Year have earned the “Loved by Guest” badge, received high ratings and reviews, and many are managed by Premier Hosts. They feature a variety of accommodation styles across the most popular U.S. vacation destinations, from stunning beachfront houses to architectural standouts to a converted fire station. Whether you’re planning a couples getaway, a friend group share, or a multi-generational family vacation, here is some inspo for your vacation. This curated list with images and video helps you think outside the vacation box.
Explore destinations such as Big Sky, Montana, or Gulf Shores, Alabama. Have you ever thought about staying in a lighthouse (with a pool!) on Osage Beach, Missouri? Or maybe you’d prefer rustic Rockbridge, Ohio, in a house big enough for the whole family and a circle of Adirondack chairs for evening socials. From a modern barn-inspired retreat in Sag Harbor, New York, to an historic brick residence in Savannah, Georgia, there’s something for everyone’s style and budget in this year’s Vrbo picks.
Our pick as Vacationers? Perch, in Palm Desert, California. This glam geodome resort (with pool and pickleball court!) is like a hidden mountain camp with all the amenities of a Palm Springs resort, and it is going to redefine your concept of vacation. This is rustic luxury, and your hosts have thought of everything. From the AC to the washer-dryer to the tennis rackets!
Perch receives a 10/10 rating from guests and features unmatched views, a fire pit, a hammock garden, alfresco dining, games, and a top-rated pool. With 5 bedrooms and space to sleep up to 12, the nightly booking fee is reasonable. The unlimited stargazing is free! Check availability here. To see what else Vrbo has in Palm Desert, go here.
Look for your last-minute summer vacation rental with Vrbo here.
Keep Everything Cool with PackIt
It’s something most people forget to pack, and then they struggle with gas-station ice, unfamiliar fridges, spoiled food, and lukewarm drinks. Forget about all that—and that hard-shell polyethylene cooler you keep in the garage is a hard no. Just fold and pack a PackIt!
PackIt has a range of coolers and totes that fold flat and are freezable. Whether you’re packing a single bottle of chilled wine or a six-pack of beer for the beach, or you want to keep all your picnic fixings fresh for a drive to that picturesque lunch spot, PackIt has you covered.
Here are our picks for your Palm Desert stay: PackIt’s innovative Freezable Essential Cooler. Engineered with PackIt’s exclusive EcoFreeze® technology, this lunch cooler provides hours of chilled refreshment without the hassle of traditional ice packs or running inside to the fridge. The classic cube shape and a top-load design make packing and accessing your treats easy.
For lounging poolside, this Freezable Chill Board is a must. The foldable, portable, and versatile cooling mat features Ecofreeze® technology (a freezable gel built into the board) that keeps crudites, cheese, charcuterie, and desserts fresh and cool for hours.
We also love their portable Newport Cooler, designed with a wide-mouth opening with a lay-back lid for easy loading and unloading your goodies, plus a leakproof welded liner and an antimicrobial interior to make cleanup easy. This big boy holds up to 10 liters, includes an adjustable crossbody strap, a sturdy top handle, and folds flat for easy storage. Available in fashionable Azure Blue, Papaya, and, of course, Black.
There are so many PackIts to choose from: Market totes, lunch boxes, and 3-in-1 coolers. Shop your Summer solutions here.
