The major benefits to a vacation rental are size, occupancy, amenities, a family-friendly environment, and the ability to cook meals on site. If you have a small family, or if you believe some of the best highlights of a vacation are eating out and not having to clean up, a vacation rental may not suit you. However, if you want to save money and stay in a place with enough room for a large family to move around, you may want to consider a vacation home or condo for your next family trip. Just be sure not to stick Mom with all the cooking and cleaning. Or maybe she’d rather stay home and send the family away?