Staying Down South Next Winter? Summer Accommodation Ideas

Deciding to become a snowbird and go down south every winter is a bit of a rite of passage for many Canadians who choose, upon retirement, to stay in Florida for the most frigid months of the year.   For many of these people, they struggle with the decision about whether or not to sell their existing home.

If you're ready to sell, you might be considering staying with family or staying in an extended stay furnished rental in the months you're home. Read on for some of the benefits of renting an extended stay or short term furnished rental.

No Maintenance While You're Home

If you're at a time in your life where it's difficult to keep up with outdoor maintenance, renting a condo could be a better solution for you. If you own a condo you pay for maintenance fees. If you rent a condo in an extended stay or short term rental capacity, your fees are covered.

Maybe it's not a matter of not being able to cut the grass or deal with other outdoor maintenance; it's more a matter of preferring to do other things with your time. Renting a condo can give you great options for outdoor living (many have terraces, swimming pools, and lovely landscaped areas) without all the work, effort, and equipment required.

No Worries While You're Away

Worrying about maintaining a home while you're away is a concern for many snowbirds who are leaving their home for several months of each year. You're worried about mail collection, about the pipes freezing, about your belongings being left unattended. When you rent a furnished suite you don't have to worry about these things. When you aren't staying, it's not your problem.

Minimal Packing and Unpacking

Furnished apartments will have everything you need, minimizing the amount of packing and unpacking needed when you come back North. For snowbirds that keep a winter and a summer place, there is a lot of packing and unpacking, and hauling belongings back and forth across the border. When you arrange for a short term rental you only need your personal items like clothing and toiletries.

Cost Effective

Instead of paying rent on a place year round that will only be used a few months of the year, why not consider just arranging for accommodations when you need them? You'll save a lot of money this way.

Retaining Your Own Space

Some snowbirds who sell their home decide to spend the off months with family. This can work for some but for many people, it's preferable to retain your own space. Sure, you'll be anxious to make up for lost time if you've spent months apart from your loved ones but by renting your own furnished rental, you can enjoy the best of both worlds --- independent living near loved ones but without a lot of the associated hassles.

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