The state of independence - in the holiday rentals market on the Costa del Sol
In recent years two major developments have impacted on how people now choose to holiday. The emergence of the low cost airline and the advent of the internet has hailed the death knell of the package holiday and the high street travel agent, respectively.
Cheaper flights to Spain are available mid-week, when conveniently the independent holidaymaker can also avoid the charter flight tourists, yet to catch on.
People buy their books and CDs on the net – with the resultant impact on bookshops and record stores – it was only matter of time until travel agents suffered in the same way.
This is great news for property owners looking to provide their villas and apartments for holidays rental. One inspired company www.holidayrentalontheweb.com saw the potential in this changing marketplace and now offers hundreds of quality properties – mostly brand new, many luxury – available as short and long term lets.
Properties may be by the beach, up in the hills or nestling next to a golf course – anywhere from Malaga to Sotogrande. The potential holidaymaker can choose the location and size and style of accommodation, before selecting some luxurious extras. These might include a chauffeur, maid or butler service, a gourmet chef, chartering a yacht, taking golf or tennis lessons or throwing a kiddies’ party.
Properties are chosen through the easily navigable image-based website. Having selected a location and chosen a villa or apartment from an exterior shot, a closer look is offered with images of each room. Additional information is provided about the property and its locations to nearby attractions and facilities.
The properties below provide a sample of the gorgeous accommodation on offer from holidayrentalontheweb.com:
Colorado Hills, Elviria (Rental No 174 on the website)
This gorgeous new two-bedroom apartment with marble floors throughout, enjoys a quiet location at Elviria’s foothills. A paradise for the golfer, it’s less than a kilometre from the courses at Santa Maria and Greenlife, Elviria. It’s also just a few minutes drive from the beach and 10 minutes from Marbella. There are two pools on site, plus a children’s pool and many great restaurants in the area.
Weekly rental rates start at €700/ short breaks €400.
The Prestigious Mansion Club, Marbella (Rental No 236 on the website)
The luxury new two-bedroom apartment, close to the Golden Mile at the foothills of the La Concha Mountains is testament to modern uncluttered interior design and wouldn’t look out of place within the pages of Elle Decoration. Outside there are magnificent gardens complete with pools. The complex has its own newly opened restaurant and a clubhouse with fully-fitted gym, Turkish baths, Jacuzzi, sauna and indoor heated pool.
Weekly rental rates start at €1400/ short breaks €800.
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