Families decide to cut out their summer vacation, because summer is the optimal time to take school-age children on a holiday, and a great chance for parents to soothe their frazzled nerves. Nixing a vacation may save money, but it can also result in higher tensions and stress since they did not take a much-needed break from daily life.
If you want to cut costs while still taking a vacation, you should consider renting a cottage. Many cottages are available that can house up to fourteen people, so sharing it with family or friends can be a very effective way to take that vacation on a tight budget, while enjoying your vacation with the people you love.
The primary concern with this arrangement is the decision as to who is responsible for what, such as grocery shopping, laundry duties, cooking expectations, cleaning duties and other chores that are included in a cottage vacation. Even with family and friends, problems can arise if every persons expectations are not the same. If you work out these differences before the vacation, you can avoid turmoil during and after the trip.
Renting a cottage for a vacation is an option that is widely available across the...