Introducing Castillo Hermoso

Castillo Hermoso is lovely and luxurious vacation home rental located in the western Las Vegas area, moments away from the famous Las Vegas Strip.

This is a large 5 bedroom 3 bathroom home that offers privacy and space for up to ten guests. Castillo Hermoso offers features and amenities normally found in more expensive vacation rentals at an affordable price.

This wonderful vacation home rental is great for families and friends who want something away from the Strip. You'll get a home with both living rooms and family rooms, as well as an upstairs game room with big screen TV and pool table.

The back yard at Castillo Hermoso offers a wonderful pool and spa with removal water volleyball net. The covered patio offers respite from the sun with a BBQ and plenty of comfortable seating. We are certain you will appreciate the value of this excellent home and the entertainment it offers.

Downstairs you will find a bedroom and adjoining bathroom with shower. Upstairs are three more full bedrooms sharing an additional bath, as well as the master bedroom suite. Every bedroom in Castillo Hermoso has its own television.

You will find shopping and dining options nearby. For adults and kids and alike, there are great choices only a few minutes away. Movies, golf, gambling, shopping and dining of almost any kind are just minutes from the home.

This is an excellent home for families and business guests alike. The home is only moments from Hwy 215 west, providing great access to the Las Vegas valley and the surrounding area.

Castillo Hermoso is an excellent home and a great alternative to high-priced hotel and casino lodging. Offering privacy and features that no hotel can offer at a price no hotel can match.

The Difference Between The Best Deal And The Best Value

Everyone wants to get the most bang for the buck. This is always the case. But this becomes especially true when times are tough. The incentive to squeeze the most value from every dollar becomes a first priority. But just as always, there is danger lurking amongst the various methods people use to find the best deals. When the priority shifts to "lowest price" then all the potential pitfalls rear their ugly heads and more often than not a good deal turns into a regrettable compromise.

Everyone is subject to overlooking the obvious once in a while. When we focus solely on lowest price then we become blind to other very important factors. For example, lets say you're comparing different five bedroom vacation rentals. One is listed at $399 per night plus a cleaning fee while another is listed at only $299 per night and the owner is waving the cleaning fee. That's a savings of over $300 or more for only a 3 night stay. So you opt for the lowest price, since the homes look similar anyway and start imagining the additional money you can throw away on slots.

When you arrive at the vacation rental, the first thing you notice is the Strip is not very close. The owner said it was "about 15 minutes away" but he neglected to mention that the the traffic is usually pretty bad in this direction, so that's actually closer to 25 minutes. Especially right when you want to go. And there are no taxis way out here.

As you look over the home, you begin to see why there was no cleaning fee. There was little or no cleaning done. It looks like the last guests did the dishes and washed the towels themselves, but there is still dust and the floor is dirty. The bathrooms need a scrubbing. Bad!

The backyard is a real adventure. It appears that lawn maintenance is done annually. The tall dead grass helps to hide some of the trash and cigarette butts, so that's good. The pool was cleaned fairly recently and the water is somewhat clear, but the barbecue looks like a science project. It is also quite apparent that pest control has been sacrificed to give you a good deal, as pigeon evidence is everywhere and the scampering red beetles on pool deck make this all too clear.

Now you might be laughing at all this and think this is an unrealistic scenario. But these stories are based on actual complaints we hear from the public all the time. It is quite simple to understand actually. Vacation rentals cost money to operate and maintain. You cannot do it well or even correctly if you keep giving everything away. Homeowners who are in distress will bend their standards because they are in distress. You risk being a victim if you fall for the trap.

It is so easy to overlook the elements that make up a great vacation. Ideally you wont even have to think about them. But you will know for sure when they are missing, and the money you saved will come back to haunt in other ways. We recommend that you don't waste your money on unrealistic prices and deals that are too good to be true. Your vacation is not worth the risk of saving a few dollars for giving up the good time you really want. Be smart! Shop for a great Las Vegas vacation rental that offers great value and do not sacrifice for mere dollars! You will be glad you did.

Casa Picasso Is A Cozy Vacation Rental Close To The Strip

In the last couple of weeks we added a new vacation home to our site. Casa Picasso is a cozy three bedroom vacation rental located barely 5 minutes from Las Vegas Blvd. For the sake of convenient access to McCarran Airport and casinos on the south end of the Strip, this one cannot be beat. Casa Picasso offers a a cozy backyard pool and spa. This is a great home for anyone looking for value.

Casa Picasso can sleep up to six people in 3 queen sized beds. The home is located in a gated community and home provides excellent proximity to local shopping and attractions. Casa Picasso includes both a living room and family room, a full kitchen with dining area and formal dining room. Each secondary bedroom features a queen bed, flat screen television and direct access to jack-n-jill bathroom. The master bedroom features a queen size bed, sitting area with flat screen television and a large private bathroom.

The backyard at Casa Picasso features a sparkling pool and seperate spa. A gas BBQ, patio table with seating for 4 covered by a large retractable umbrella, and two loungers complete this relaxing area.

Be sure to check out more information about this great vacation home rental on our website.

Las Vegas Vacation Home Rentals Opens An All New Website!

We are happy to announce the purchase of LasVegasVacationHomeRentals.com and the opening of an all new website to showcase our homes.

We've known for a long time that people tend to shop by product name rather than vendor name, so this new domain gives us the chance to reach even more people than before.

Now anyone who might be searching will know exactly where to go to find the best vacation homes in Las Vegas and where they're located on the web.

Be sure to visit the new website when you have a chance and let us know what you think. We're always interested in your feedback!

Top Five Las Vegas Vacation Home Rentals Questions

Throughout the world you will find vacation rentals in almost any reasonably popular tourist destination. From London and Paris to Tahiti and Australia, vacation homes are available as an alternative to hotels. And for many people (and places too), the questions are the same. How much? How far? And of course, is it available? This is also true in Las Vegas. But in Las Vegas there are some unique questions that arise in addition to the typical ones.

Consider for example, the climate. What is the best time of year to visit Las Vegas? Did you know that Las Vegas is NOT always hot? In fact, during the winter months it can be downright cold. Snow is not uncommon, though it is not frequent either. The best times to visit, climate wise, are during spring and fall. Winter can be very cold and the summer heat here is legendary. But, the summer is also the best time for legendary Las Vegas fun. Sitting in the pool, enjoying some indoor fun during the midday, then out on the town for the hot Las Vegas night.

Are there any Las Vegas vacation home rentals that are close to the Strip so you can walk? Quite simply, no. There are none close enough that a person could reasonably walk there. There might be some very old homes bear the Strip, but they aren't vacation homes and you would not want to stay there. Plan your vacation home to be near the Strip and rent a car. A reasonable trip to almost anywhere you would want to be will be 5 to 15 minutes.

Can I stay in Elvis' house? First of all, Elvis did not live in a house in Las Vegas. He lived on the top floor of the Hilton Hotel for the entire time he performed in Las Vegas. The Hilton (then called The International) was built for his show, and the top floor of the hotel was built for Elvis. This is the place where he shot the television upon seeing The Beatles arrival in the U.S. By the way, the Hilton will soon be changing it's name. The company that runs the hotel has lost it's rights to use the Hilton name and will have to come up with something new.

Should I worry about safety? I hear Las Vegas is a dangerous city. No, you should not worry. And yes, Las Vegas has crime. In that way it is not unlike any major city. However, most of the vacation homes you find for rent in Las Vegas are not actually located in Las Vegas. They are located in one of the many suburbs and not close to the city itself. The better homes are also located inside gated or guard gated communities.

Is there anything but the Strip to do in Las Vegas? You bet there is! Las Vegas is located perfectly for an entire adventure of the Southwest. Only 15 miles to the west is Red Rock canyon, a wonderful places for the family and outdoor hiking adventures. To the southeast is Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River. All within easy driving distance! In fact, now there is a freeway nearly the entire way to any of those destinations. You can also head up north for barely more than an hour to St. George Utah, the gateway to Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon.

We hope these tips will help you enjoy your next Vegas adventure. Please be sure to let us know of your own discoveries!

Unique Things To Do And See In Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Strip offers a million things to entertain you. And beyond the lure of blinking slots and scantily clad blackjack dealers are hundreds of stores, shops and restaurants for almost every taste. Las Vegas seems to be a place where everything is available 24 hours a day. And of course, all of this is cheaper on Mondays.

Las Vegas is also a town with a deep historic character. Not only a gambling town, also an old west and a pioneer town. In the days of the old west, Las Vegas was a prime destination on the Mormon trail and a watering hole for many a cowboy in wild west times.

Las Vegas is also a place with character away from all this. Visitors who are willing to venture away from the Strip will discover a myriad of different and amazing things. For example, only a few miles to the west there is Red Rock Canyon, a perfect destinations for family outings and some amazing natural history. To the east of Vegas there is Lake Mead and historic Boulder Dam. One considered one of the seven wonders of the world, both the dam lake are great ideas for the whole family.

For those visitors with some time on their hands, Las Vegas also serves as a great starting point for adventures to the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park. All of which are only a few hours away by car, with excellent highway access in every direction. With the opening of the Bounder Dam Bypass, northern Arizona is now closer to Las Vegas than ever. This is perfect timing for visitors wanting to see the Grand Canyon Overlook and heading into destinations such as Flagstaff, Jerome and Sedona Arizona.

Even without leaving town there is much adventure to be had in Las Vegas. Perhaps you might want to pay a visit to Las Vegas Gold and Silver, setting for the infamous Pawn Stars television series. Not too far away you will find “The Springs Preserve” an excellent place to take the kids and get an education of the natural desert environment that was Las Vegas long ago.

These activities are a great addition to any Las Vegas adventure. For visitors staying in Las Vegas vacation home rentals, they are a great way to have fun and avoid the traffic and noise (and cost!) of the Strip. These destinations are perfect for family outings. Most of them can be accomplished in a couple hours and make an nice addition to a day spent in your vacation rental. Whatever you choose, have a great time in Las Vegas!