Can you imagine arriving at your destination to see the beautiful blue green waters of the lake outstretched in front of you? You can hear birds singing, water lapping to the shore and a silent yet known sound signifying that you are on holiday.

But then, as sure as the fish will jump at your line, the crowd arrives.

An all too common disappointment when you’re on vacation is having to share it with strangers. It’s a fact that everyone vacations, and most people want to be where the action is, unfortunately that means everyone congregates in the same place. The same hotel or cabins, the same swimming spot or the same restaurant.

If it’s a real family vacation you are after where you can spend quality time with your loved ones then having your own space is essential.

Renting a cottage rental is thought to be more expensive than staying in a hotel, but if you’re taking the family away you’ll probably find it’s quite the opposite.

Plan your next fishing trip or lake visit with your family in mind, and peace in mind. Having your own home to relax in and enjoy the space around you will make you feel far more rested than sharing it with a crowd of others.

No crowded beaches or fishing spots, no waiting for a table at a restaurant. Cook up your own catch for your family in a full sized kitchen with all the amenities of home. Anchor your boat in front of your cabin or at the nearby wharf where only the locals do. Rest after a days fishing, swimming and playing in a living space designed for a full family. If you do wish to go out, try somewhere local where you will avoid the hustle and bustle of hotel restaurants. Enjoy a good night’s sleep in peace with no late night interruptions from the hotel rooms and restaurants down the hall. Enjoy the freedom of coming and going as you please, and leaving at the end of your vacation at a time that suits you not the establishment.

For long term stays the benefits only increase. Cooking and washing facilities at no extra charge. Secure off street parking for your car and boat. Complete vacation independence.

If you want a vacation away from everyday life yet with the comforts of home, if you want the only interruptions to be that of your family laughing and enjoying the nature that surrounds them, then consider breaking away from the hotel cliché and rent your family a home away from home.