BC vacation homes, rental suites
Vacation Home rentals - British Columbia
Vacation home rentals are the highest end of self contained accommodations available in BC, Canada. They are often the largest and most well equipped where you are the only occupant.
Rental suites tend to be smaller apartment like self contained accommodations. They are smaller, fully equipped and, often, share the building with other suites or with a home.
Deluxe high end vacation homes in British Columbia, Canada are usually located on prime pieces of real estate. Many BC vacation homes are situated in beautiful surroundings fronting lakes, rivers or oceans. Some are hidden in mountains or surrounded by forests. Others provide the comforts of a vacation home close to all city services, conference centres and event centres. It is a mix bag.
Vacation homes and rental suites are self contained units which means all the amenities for everyday living are included with the home. The accommodation will usually have many bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen stocked with utensils and living area with TV, DVD Player and stereos. It may have a sauna, hot tub, pool and recreational toys like canoes, kayaks or bikes.
However, renting a BC vacation home or rental suite accommodation comes with some responsibility as travelers are required to provide their own food and arrange their own recreation.Vacation home and rental suites tend to be for longer visits. Some owners will not rent to people unless it is for a minimum of 3-7 nights. Be reminded, that if you are set on a vacation home or suite there are some communities in British Columbia which do not permit these types of accommodations to operate within their area.
British Columbia accommodations generally have higher rates in the peak seasons from May to September and offer package deals in the off seasons with discounted rates and longer rental terms.
Depending on the area and the location of the home, the peak season could be during the winter months when snowmobiling, snowboarding, cross country and downhill skiing are very popular and close by.