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Beach Vacation Rental Celebrations Guide

Celebrations Guide

A celebrations guide made for renters!

Renting a beach house gives you the space and privacy to celebrate a host of milestones and memorable events.

- A beach wedding
- A reunion of family or friends
- A girls getaway
- A graduation party
- A 40th birthday party
- A 50th anniversary party
- A retirement party
- A corporate "off-site"
- A creative retreat

Celebrations Guide: California
Click here for a list of California beach rentals and rental property managers with event venues, event planning services and concierge services.



Celebrations Guide Tips

If you're planning to book a beach house for a special event, there are just a few things to in mind.

1. Ask first.

Some owners can tell you horror stories such as finding empty liquor bottles strewn around the property. For that reason, some owners simply don't allow parties of any kind.

If you’re set on a blowout bridal shower or big band reception, rent a hall.

2. Clarify the bottom line.

At some homes, you’ll pay hefty additional charges to cover "day guests" and cleaning. Some require you to use a designated event planner.

Some vacation homes have noise and parking restrictions.

3. Stay within maximum occupancy limits.

So, no slumber parties. This is for practical reasons (such as septic capacity).

If you exceed the maximum occupancy, you’ll pay a per person penalty ($100 per night, and that includes children) or agree to terminate your booking immediately.


Adding Luxury Concierge Services

Some local and regional vacation rental management companies offer a la carte concierge services and special occasion extras such as a top-drawer chef to prepare a multi-course sit-down dinner for 20 people or a caterer who specializes in barbecue.

A few rival (or exceed) those of a five-star hotel:

- In-home cooking classes, wine tasting, spa treatments

- Hot air ballooning and specialty tours

- Pre-stocked groceries

- Airport limo transfers

- Bonded childcare

- Pet sitting

The list goes on.


Event Planning Resources

Weddings
How to Plan an Affordable Beach Wedding

Reunions
Reunion Planning Checklist

Creative Retreats
The Writer's Retreat Kit

Corporate Retreats
Corporate Retreat Ideas on a Budget

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