The summer is full of tourists heading off to the coast in their country and in other parts of the world to take in the sun, sand and shade. You are probably one of those people as well, if you are reading this post. It can be daunting, however, to plan a trip when you know that the whole world will be doing the same thing as you. The long lines for restaurants, the overbooked hotels, and the noise from late-night partying near the beach and the traffic can be enough of a reason to avoid the beach. The right cottage rentals can help ease the pain of beach madness.
Cottage rentals are a way to keep clear of the crowds. Many of the beach hotels are located in the same area, meaning that all the restaurants, bars and beach front nearby will be packed during high season. The plus side of a cottage is that it can be located a little off course. The beach front near your cottage might be less crowded, giving you more room to roam. The restaurants will be leas touristy, and might be better off for it. You’ll get authentic food at local prices, instead of mass quantities priced for the visiting mob.
The cottage rentals can be located away from the bars as well, giving you a decent nights rest. If you are feeling adventurous, you can head downtown to the bars. At the end of the night, however, you can leave them behind. Even at the top floor of a hotel, you might be soaking in more than just the sound of the ocean. Keep that in mind if you have children or if you just want to be by the water and not under the influence.
Another reason to choose a rental away from the pack is to avoid the daily traffic of out-of-towners headed to the beach. If you find a cottage near the water but away from the crowd, you can leave your car behind and walk down to the waters edge. No worries about finding parking or getting a beach parking permit for the areas that require them – you can park in the garage or drive of the rental and leave your wheel worries in the dust.
Beach rentals are a very different way to experience the water and the surf. The crowds don’t have to ruin your sense of calm – you can avoid them and just focus on relaxing and hitting the waves.