Every year, a large number of tourists flock to coastal beaches. In fact, you may be one of those individuals. Vacationing at the beach is nice, but many beaches are overcrowded and limited on privacy. Do you ever wish that you could just rent your own private coastal cottage? Many only dream of renting a coastal cottage, but that dream can easily become a reality.

Coastal beaches are are one the of most popular summer vacation destinations in the world. However, coastal cottage rentals can easily be considered a well-kept secret. Many individuals and families do not even know they exist. If this existence is known, there are many who believe the cost will exceed their vacation budget. In many cases, this is simply not true.

Throughout the world, including the United States and Europe, there are a number of popular vacation destinations that offer coastal cottage rentals. If you are interested in renting a coastal cottage, you may be wondering how a popular vacation destination can offer you privacy. The level of privacy you receive will all depend on where you choose to vacation.

In the United States and much of Europe, coastal cottage rentals are located near popular vacation destinations. They do not have to be right in the middle of the excitement to be considered a popular vacation “hot spot.” You may find that number of coastal cottage rentals that are within a short drive or walking distance to many public facilities and activities. These activities may include, but are not limited to, swimming on a public beach, fishing, or sightseeing.

When selecting a location to rent a coastal cottage, there are a number of important factors that you may want to consider. One of those factors is the price of renting a cottage. You can find coastal cottages almost anywhere in the world and in most areas pricing is competitive.

In addition to the cost of a coastal cottage rental, you will also want to examine who owns the cottage. Just like those owned by vacation resorts, private landowners understand the profits that they can receive from rentals.  When selecting a cottage rental, it is important to ensure that you are doing business with a trustworthy company or individual.

Before booking your reservation, request pictures. Ask if these are a representative of the area or if they are the actual cottage you will be renting. Ask about amenities; do they have room service, kitchens, extra rooms for guests,  laundry facilities in the cottage or close-by, a dining room and other features you may find necessary.

In addition to coastal cottage conditions, you way want to consider researching nearby activities. These activities may be important if you don’t plan on spending your entire vacation at the cottage. In many popular vacation destinations, you should be able to find a large number of restaurants, theme parks, ocean boat tours, and guided fishing expeditions. The closer your cottage rental is to a popular vacation destination, the more access you will have to offsite activities, services, and facilities.

You can find vacation cottage rentals at the following sites
Airbnb

Cottages.org

FlipKey

HomeToGo

Travelocity

Trivago

Vacation Cottages

Once you have made the decision to rent a coastal cottage and you have selected a destination, schedule your reservations as soon as possible. Planning ahead will help you secure the cottage you want at a fair price.