Save money by vacationing in pet-friendly rentals! See our listings and start planning your trip today!

Three years after the economic meltdown, things are finally improving in America (albeit slowly). But we’ve definitely learned prudence and thriftiness through the difficulties. Many families are trying to find ways to keep their costs down as they return to normal rituals, such as family vacations. Trips to Europe or whole summers at camp are not likely to make a comeback; instead, many families are reverting back to good old family togetherness.

Remember the cross-country road trips, so common in the sixties and seventies? Well, their back. We’re rediscovering that you don’t have to go to some exotic location and spend a fortune to have a good, relaxing break from the daily grind. A week at a forested lake is always popular, and so is a stay in a snowy mountain cabin.

In the interest of saving costs, many people are trying to find more affordable ways to take care of their animals while they travel. While some like to leave the dog or cat with grandma for a week, others prefer to take the whole family along, including the animals.

If this sounds like you, it’s time to look into pet friendly vacation rentals.

Finding these rentals can take a little research and time. Because rentals are independent and private, often owned by individuals rather than companies, trying to find one that accepts pets can be a shot in the dark.

To save you the time, take a look at our listings page. We’re constantly getting new information on pet friendly rentals, hotels, and motels for your convenience.

When you find that rental, you’ll want to take a few things with you to ensure the best possible experience for your pet. First, just having you there should keep them calm. But in case your dogs or cats are nervous at being in a new, foreign place, take along a few favorite toys and some old blankets or sheets from home. The sheets will smell like home, and that will comfort your pet in the new environment.

Make sure you spend a quality amount of time with your animal every day, if you don’t take them with you for the day’s excursions. Leaving them alone in a new place can trigger unusual stress related behavior.

Overall, just try to enjoy the fact that the whole family is on vacation. You’d be surprised how much fun you can have just gathered around the barbeque on the deck, or spending an afternoon at the lake. Taking your animals with you can save you hundreds of dollars!

To get started, click on our listings page. You will find more information on pet-friendly rentals all over the country. Happy trails!