While choosing a vacation destination that meets the entire family's needs and desires is always a difficult process, deciding what to do with your furry friend doesn't have to be. Whether you are heading overseas to a far away exotic location or simply cruising across the country for a beachfront getaway, your dog or cat can be by your side when you stay in a pet friendly vacation rental.

Vacation rentals are a convenient and comfortable lodging alternative to cookie cutter hotels and crowded, bustling resorts. More customized and tailored towards your individual family, you can find homes with the perfect number of bedrooms to comfortably accommodate the entire group all while staying close to your favorite attractions. Forget about compromise during your stay and get everything you always imagined out of your vacation with a vacation rental that suites your family's style.

Since a vacation home rental offers plenty of space and all of the comforts of home you are accustomed to, you will never feel cramped inside of your accommodations. While hotels only give you a couple of rooms, you can enjoy the freedom of a fully-stocked kitchen, a cozy dining room, a spacious living room, and other extras such as a game room and media room during your vacation. And when you are bringing along the family pet, the additional room will certainly come in handy.

Although boarding Fido or Felix in your local pet hotel or leaving him at home under a neighbor's care are always possible options, you are certainly going to worry about your four-legged friend no matter where he is staying. Pet friendly vacation rentals, however, give you a completely different option since your best friend can remain under your watch and care even while you enjoy the stunning beaches and entertaining attractions of your vacation destination. Whether you choose to bring your dog along for a walk through the town or leave him behind in your home away from home, each day starts and ends worry-free since you know your family pet is safe and happy.

Even though many pets are completely content to spend the day indoors, you can find a wide selection of vacation rentals with fenced in backyards for those animals who love to soak in the great outdoors. Completely in contrast to many hotels, where you have one or two rooms that open out to a balcony (if anything), a vacation home rental offers plenty of space, both inside and outside, for your pet's enjoyment. And when your pet feels free to sleep and play even when you are not around, he is less likely to cause problems or destroy items within your accommodations.

While some homes place restrictions on the size of animal you can bring, you will most likely be able to bring along your little friend. It is best to keep in mind, however, that you will be liable for any damage that your pet creates so use your best judgment when deciding if it is a good idea to bring Fluffy or Daisy on the family trip. If he is not housebroken or used to spending most of the day inside, then it is probably best to leave him behind under the care of knowledgeable individual.

Pet friendly vacation rentals can make your getaway retreat a little more relaxing with the peace of mind that your beloved dog or cat is getting the love and attention he deserves. Snuggle up with him in the living room at the end of an entertaining day or bring him along to the beach for a breathtaking stroll near the ocean. No matter what you have planned for your vacation, you can bring along your four-legged friends for a true family trip.