Vacation homes are fast gaining popularity as an alternate to a hotel stay. Basically, what this means is that instead of staying in a hotel, depending on your budget, requirements and preferences, you can rent a cottage, condo, beach front villa, studio and apartment for the duration of your stay.

There are many advantages of renting a Jamaica villa. First, these homes prove to be very cost-effective especially if you are in Jamaica for an extended stay or if you are traveling with your family. Besides, there are other ways you can save on money. Instead of eating out everyday, you can cook your own meals in the well equipped kitchen or other wise even have the cook come in to prepare the meals. Then again, you can eat what you like instead of simply choosing from a menu. You can even invite guests to stay with you or entertain your friends in the evenings. In other words, a vacation home promises more freedom, more space and more privacy.

Jamaica villas and cottages are part home and part hotel in the sense they combine all the luxuries and services of a hotel with the privacy and space that only a home can provide. So you have a housekeeping staff to take care of your needs and provide you all the assistance you like, be it arranging for tours and transfers or any other service that you may require.

Vacation rentals in Jamaica also enable you to gain a first hand perspective of a place. Instead of being just an outsider on a visit, you can be part of the local crowd, live like the locals and gain a first hand perspective of their lives. This is because the vacation homes are furnished and decorated in styles that are truly Jamaican. At the same time, they provide all the comforts that you are used to back home.

All being said, these vacation homes are a perfect alternate to a hotel stay and provide you the perfect opportunity to explore the island at your own leisure and at your own pace. If you are looking for a vacation villa or cottage, you can check out Silver Sands, a vacation rental community that is sure to provide you the perfect villa or cottage to suit your needs.