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NEW HAMPSHIRE LAKES REGION TRAVEL TIPS – VACATION HOME RENTALS In ways they’d least expect, vacationers have been discovering why renting private vacation homes, condos, cottages and cabins saves money; provides a better atmosphere to truly relax and brings families and friends closer together than a traditional hotel. Preferred Vacation Rental’s manager, Mark Borrin invites you to explore this popular option with planning tips and insights for your Lakes Region NH option. Tip 1: Become familiar with the state’s special events, seasons and offerings. With the winter months comes skiing, snowmobiling, pond hockey, and ice fishing. Spring brings NASCAR, Motorcycle Week and maple sugaring. Summer is all about the water and the surrounding mountains here in the Lakes Region. Relax on the beach or watch nationally known recording artists at Meadowbrook’s premier concert venue; theatrical performances at our many off-Broadway playhouses or play at our attractions and events. In the fall, the air turns cooler and the colors come out. The perfect time for an early morning hike or paddle on the lake. Tip 2: NH Lakes Region vacation homes, cottages and condos range from 750 to more than 6,000 square feet and generally cost less than a single hotel room by sleeping up to 18 guests, plus many homes feature beaches, docks and association amenities. Tip 3: In addition to the cost savings of sharing the lodging expense and having plenty to do right on the premise -- vacation rental travelers can take advantage of full kitchens and outdoor cooking grills. Make healthy low-calorie meals using local recipes and ingredients like seacoast lobster and farm fresh vegetables. It’s easy to keep a ready supply of snacks on hand for less too including football favorites like nachos for those postseason trips. Tip 4: When looking into any vacation rental accommodations, check to see if there is an accessible customer service number for emergency needs 24 hours a day, seven days a week and for after-hour requests. Tip 5: Most of Preferred Vacation Rental’s vacation homes, cottage rentals and condos include amenities not found in hotels -- private swimming pools, hot tubs, game rooms, fireplaces, DVD players, Internet access and game consoles. Many are also in communities with easy access to hiking trails, parks, community beaches, tennis courts, basketball courts and many local area attractions including our 72 square mile Lake Winnipesaukee. These amenities allow guests the freedom to play as they choose in close proximity to the home base without the need to pack up the group for a selected activity Whether it’s for family gatherings, wedding, concerts, baseball series’, basketball or other events -- vacation rentals can save fans from the hassle of finding multiple hotel rooms during big events, and on the cost of multiple reservations and meals. To learn more about available vacation rental options in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region area visit www.PreferredRentals.com as a comprehensive resource listing over 250 Lakes Region vacation home rentals. Preferred Vacation Rentals is family-owned and is the largest firm of its type in Central New Hampshire. 30 years in business and their incredibly large inventory speaks volumes about their great service and customer loyalty. Preferred specializes in waterfront, water access and island vacation properties by the week, month or year, and personally inspect every property to ensure that you find what you expect when you arrive. Their knowledgeable team of vacation rental specialists will even help you arrange anything from dinner, to show tickets to attractions. At Preferred their goal is to ensure that you'll return year after year. Preferred Vacation Rentals, Inc. is located on Route 25 in Center Harbor. Visit the website at www.PreferredRentals.com or call toll free: 877-525-3764 877-525-3764 or stop by the Route 25 office in Center Harbor for more information and to receive the most recent comprehensive vacation rental guide.