TripAdvisor picks the top ten most expensive vacation rentals in North America

by Scott Carmichael on

You think finding a sub-$200 hotel in the summer is a challenge? Consider the challenges for the rich and famous – do you go with a 12 bedroom mansion, or can you settle for a mere 10? Will the kitchen be large enough to feed all 250 guests at your poolside soirée?

And then there is the pool itself – is one pool going to be enough, and will the fitness room be large enough? Yes – the world of luxury vacation rentals provides a level of luxury not found at many hotels, which is why their rates are as high as $150,000 for a single week.

Our friends at TripAdvisor put together a list of the most expensive rentals in North America – but if they seem to be a little above your budget, check out their entire list, with many more affordable options.

  1. Aguajito Rd – Carmel, California – Weekly Peak Season Rate: $150,000
  2. MIT PED – Punta de Mita, Mexico – Weekly Peak Season Rate: $112,000
  3. 17 Mile Drive at the Lodge – Pebble Beach, California – Weekly Peak Season Rate: $100,000
  4. Casa Fryzer – Cabo San Lucas, Mexico – Weekly Peak Season Rate: $70,000
  5. Over the Edge – Steamboat Springs, Colorado – Weekly Peak Season Rate: $50,365
  6. Highlands Manor – Telluride, Colorado – Weekly Peak Season Rate: $52,500
  7. Camelback Vista – Phoenix, Arizona – Weekly Peak Season Rate: $21,000
  8. Admiral’s Treasure – Key West, Florida – Weekly Peak Season Rate: $11,760
  9. The Bellagio – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina – Weekly Peak Season Rate: $9,320
  10. Kona Shangrila – Kailua, Hawaii – Weekly Peak Season Rate: $7,700

[Images and property descriptions courtesy of TripAdvisor]

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7 day vacation rentals for $199 through Wyndham Worldwide

by Scott Carmichael on

Looking to vacation on a budget? Wyndham Worldwide has some hot deals on 7-day vacation rentals for just $199. The availability is obviously limited, and there is a bit of fine print involved, but I was able to find several properties for the advertised price.

To clarify – the $199 price is for 7 days – and since many hotels retail for the same price for just one night, you’ll understand why this is a real bargain. There are even several properties in the Orlando area, though given their high demand, you’ll be paying $399 for a 2 bedroom for the 7 day period.

Vacation rentals are perfect for families – because they come with their own kitchen, and most properties have a decent assortment of on-site amenities. So – browse through their properties and see whether you can find yourself a hot $199 deal on your own vacation rental for the week. The locations, promotion details and rules can be found here.