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Vacation homes encompass a number of different vacation rental types in different areas around the world. A vacation home can be a luxurious 5,000 square foot property in a vacation area or a small home with access to popular vacation attractions. Many people use a vacation home as a second property and visit the area only part of the year, in order to cover the cost of owning a second home many people will rent their property for the remaining time of the year. Vacation homes can be found in any area if one looks hard enough, whether it be secluded on a remote mountain location or in the middle of a huge metropolitan area. These types of rentals can be very valuable especially during the peak travel time for the region where they are located, many properties will rent for thousands of dollars per week and in some cases nightly, however there are also many affordable options to fit many different price ranges. Since vacation homes normally come fully furnished a family can save money by cooking meals in the home rather than eating at a restaurant for every meal. These properties also are normally larger than other property types such as condos so more people can visit the vacation home spreading the cost around and in some cases renting a home is cheaper than staying at a hotel.