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An Alternative to Home Rentals for Group Travel

For Americans looking to travel with friends and family, home rentals seem like the obvious choice. They offer plenty of space and make social distancing a breeze, but when it comes to group travel accommodation, we believe timeshare properties have the edge – especially in the coronavirus era. Here’s why:

Laura Gohl - Aug 18, 2020

Superior Cleanliness 

When you stay in a home rental, you’re relying on the owners to do a thorough clean of the whole space before you check-in. Even in the case of Airbnb, which released new cleaning guidelines for hosts earlier this year, there are no guarantees. But KOALA timeshares are managed by hospitality names you know and trust, including Marriott, Hilton, and Westin. Companies with comprehensive cleanliness protocols in place to ensure each unit is spotless. Plus, most have supercharged their hygiene regimens to guard against coronavirus (for example, Marriott’s new Commitment to Cleanliness pledge), to give guests added peace of mind.

It’s hard to describe perfection in any context when it comes to Mexican beauty, but The Grand Luxxe at Riviera Maya resort is the closest thing you’ll find.

Better Facilities and Amenities

With a home rental, you might get lucky and land a property with nice grounds and a pool or hot tub. With a timeshare, you get all the facilities and amenities you’d expect from a full-service hotel, including a concierge, golf course, on-site restaurants and bars, a spa, multiple pools, or a private beach. Plus, you’ll enjoy all the in-unit amenities of a home share, from a full kitchen to a washer and dryer.

The Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas North provide an incomparable setting of lush tranquility and premium luxury from which to set out on your Maui adventure.

Verified Properties and Owners 

We’ve all heard horror stories about home rental listings that turned out to be very different than advertised. KOALA partners with Mati and Cognito, two reputable verification services, to ensure what you see is exactly what you get. Plus, we verify each listing with the resort before it goes live. With KOALA, what you see is exactly what you get. No surprises at check-in.  

The Harborside Resort at Atlantis is four-diamond resort is everything you’d hope for and more — being surrounded by the striking blue of the Caribbean Sea and some of the best beaches in the world, you can ride a waterslide while waving to tropical fish, stingrays, and sharks on the way down. 

Great Value

The average price of a two-bedroom timeshare rental on KOALA is around $2,500 a week, approximately $357 per night – a price that’s comparable to, and in many cases better than, a home rental. And when you consider your group will get access to the resort’s facilities, a timeshare vacation is undeniably good value. 

Wyndham Palm-Aire is a tropical haven, adjacent to the links at Palm Aire Country Club, that is jam-packed with a wide array of amenities the whole family will enjoy.

Guest Support 

When you’re staying at a home rental and something goes awry, it’s not always easy to get a response from the owner to rectify the situation. KOALA has real humans on hand to help with any issues guests may have, from check-in problems to dispute resolution. 

Learn more about how KOALA works and get started booking your trip! 

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