| Trying to decide whether to book a Hawaii | | | | room. Local access. Many vacation rentals are |
| vacation package, Hawaii hotel, or a Hawaii | | | | located within neighborhood areas, so not only do |
| vacation rental? Here's a few reasons for opting | | | | you have more privacy, but you're closer to |
| for a vacation rental or condo: | | | | nearby stores, shopping, and activities. Even |
| Affordability. | | | | though you are a tourist, you can blend in with |
| Vacation rentals or condos can be found for | | | | the locals. |
| under $100 a day. Often, included in the price are | | | | Questions and things to consider before you book |
| extra amenities such as surfboards, snorkeling and | | | | your Hawaii vacation rental: Fees and taxes. Are |
| fishing equipment, kayaks, and beach toys. Little | | | | all fees and taxes included in the price? Cleaning |
| extras like board games at the home can be a | | | | fees and deposits can add a lot to your vacation |
| wonderful way to relax in the evening after a | | | | cost. Check-out times - will the check-out time |
| long day at the beach. Kitchens that come with | | | | work with your flight home? If you have a late |
| these rentals are usually stocked with pots, pans, | | | | flight home you might want to negotiate your last |
| utensils, and the like, so you can save even more | | | | day's rate so you can spend a few more hours |
| on meal costs. | | | | at the beach. Does your rental require you to |
| Convenience. | | | | clean the linens? You may or may not be willing to |
| Most vacation rentals or condos are located on | | | | spend your last few hours doing laundry. Deposits. |
| the beach or steps away, allowing you to spend | | | | Do they charge a security deposit and is it |
| more time at the beach, often with more privacy, | | | | returned after you leave or on your last day? |
| and a stay at home feel. You'll spend more time | | | | Clarify with the owner because you can't argue |
| relaxing on the beach if you don't have to fight | | | | over deposits after you've left the islands. |
| for beach space or walk far from your hotel | | | | |