As the world continues to move forward with covid reopenings, many of us are eagerly hustling to find a last minute vacation rental as more and more become available. The weekends are always the first days to get booked, but if you have flexibility in your schedule try reserving a last minute vacation rental during the middle of the week! These days are often listed at a cheaper rate as well.
Also, when searching on hotel sites or on places like Airbnb or VRBO, leave the dates open and see what is out there. Try building your vacation around the availability of the vacation rental that you want. Here are a few fun places that are open and are ready for the fun to be had!
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
If you have not been to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, you are in for an amazing treat! This stylish mountain town has all the conveniences of shopping and eating, coupled with the backdrop of the amazing Tetons right outside! For a yummy breakfast spot and delicious cup of coffee, drop in to Cultivate Cafe! They have a widespread organic menu with tons of delicious vegan and gluten free options as well! Find a family friendly meal with great burgers and fries at Jackson Drugs.
Mountain Modern Motel is a perfectly situated and well designed place to book your last minute vacation rental. Jackson Lake Lodge, in Grand Teton National Park, is the perfect place to spend a vacation, with gorgeous views of the mountains and lots of outdoor recreation.
Redfish Lake, Idaho
Unless you are from Idaho, you may have never heard of this gem of a vacation spot. Surrounded by views of the Sawtooth Mountains, this lake is a summer vacation dream. Redfish Lake Lodge has 8 motel rooms for guests and out on the property, there are 21 historic and modern cabins and 11 motel/suite style units. At the lodge, you’ll find the Lakeside Grill, offering mouth-watering burgers, wraps, sandwiches, fish tacos, burritos, soups, salads, and their famous “living the dream” soft-serve ice cream—plus beer and wine.
Located right next to the Lodge, you can visit their General Store which has everything from snacks and T-shirts, to toothbrushes, souvenirs, and beer. At their Marina, they have plenty of rental boats, Kayaks, Stand Up Paddle Boards, etc. If you are unable to book a last minute vacation rental at the Lodge, there are several campgrounds that are available for reservations and first come first serve options on the lake.
In the cute little town of Stanley is nearby and a great spot to find a last minute vacation rental. Check out the Meadow Creek Tiny House Resort, which is composed of 8 Tiny Houses, each individually owned by a different owner. Reservations are handled directly through their Airbnb website.
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Hamilton, Montana
Hamilton offers travelers just about all the attractions of a large metropolitan city plus easy access to millions of acres of heavily forested public lands and mountains. All of which supports almost any form of outdoor recreation that one can imagine!
If you are lucky enough to be in town on a summer Saturday, the Hamilton Farmers Market is the best thing ever. Be sure to grab a Pie on a Stick!
Book the Family Suite at The Bitterroot Inn in Hamilton, Montana. Located in the Bitterroot Valley of Western Montana, on the banks of the Bitterroot River, just forty-five miles south of Missoula. For a kid free last minute vacation rental, The Wesley Apartments and Vacation Rentals is a tastefully furnished downtown apartment in the historic Wesley Building. Located just steps away from downtown on quiet South 3rd, one block from Main Street.
Hamilton’s best restaurants, from casual to fine dining, are within a short walking distance. For a delicious bite of some local Montana beef, Nap’s Grill will leave an imprint on your tastebuds forever. So good!
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Ready for a beachfront vacay asap? Check out this North Myrtle Beach oceanfront property located right in town. VRBO makes it easy to find last minute vacation rentals for a great price! Whether you’re looking for things to do out on the water or inland, there are plenty of outdoor activities and attractions to enjoy in North Myrtle Beach.
Discover year-round festivals, entertaining dinner shows, thrilling amusement parks, challenging miniature golf, and more. When you come to play in the Golf Capital of the World, you will find the highest quality golf courses offered in the nation. Go on a variety of fishing excursions: inshore, offshore, surf, deep sea and artificial reef fishing. Stop by Ella’s Ice Cream for some of their fabulous “Soft Serve By The Sea.”
We’ve shared some of our favorite last minute vacation rental spots that won’t disappoint. Tell us some of your favorite last minute vacation rental finds during this time of covid reopenings along with some of your fave things to do there. Did you find yours through VRBO or another platform? Let us know in the comments so we can plan our own last minute vacation rental!
Juliana is a BabyQuip Quality Provider in Truckee, CA. and is excited to provide quality service to families visiting Lake Tahoe and surrounding areas! Pack light and rent all the baby’s necessities and more while you travel. She is a homeschooling mother of 3 and enjoys traveling, hiking, reading, and coffee!
Phew! I’m super glad to discover this article first before I plan my visit to my uncle’s place in Alabama next month. I found it really helpful when you mentioned that midweek tends to offer the least expensive rate for a vacation rental in general. I’ll remember this trick so I can secure a nice accommodation very soon.
North Myrtle Beach does offer a lot! Our family enjoys the area.
This is so helpful!