Suite or Condo on a Budget

[ozarksmomma]

We normally stay at a resort for 3 or 4 nights and we did that a few weeks ago. This year we have season passes to the parks and want to go back again before school starts. I can't afford another resort stay but we're spoiled by the resort feel and expanded living area. My husband has swore off motels/hotels forever, lol! Are there any nice family suites maybe in a hotel that you know of or low-priced condos? Around $70-$80 a night would be perfect. I'd like a small kitchen or kitchenette and a bbq grill. Not sure if that price is even an option for summer but thought I'd ask. Any opinions? Thanks!

[hogman34]

I sent you a PM.

[ksteacher]

Look on vrbo.com
There are several condos within that price range.
We are going July 27-30, staying at Thousand Hills in a 1 bedroom condo. Total cost for the 3 nights is $209.

[NotJLB]

My standard reply:

google Branson Vacation Rentals, Branson timeshare rentals or Branson condo rentals

[christnme]

goggle vacations from EV Rentals...they also have a lot of vacation rentals to choose from! Just came acrosst this site one day while looking around.

[VBeason]

Check out cooper Creek resort. They have really nice cabins and are very reasonable.

Vickie

[ozarksmomma]

Thank you to everyone for your suggestions. I've looked until I'm tired of looking. There are several on the vrbo site but most of the lower rates are for winter seasons. Ones I thought we're doable were already booked for our time slots. I'm sticking to my guns this time and not overspending so they will probably just have to deal with a hotel or nothing.
If anyone has any good hotel suggestions for around $70, please let me know.
Thanks again.

[NotJLB]

Originally Posted by NotJLB

My standard reply:

google Branson Vacation Rentals, Branson timeshare rentals or Branson condo rentals

Speaking of around $70/night, I was talking to a couple whose son is at Kanakuk, and they come and stay in a condo at the same time. They get theirs through a local agent.

This year they have a 2-bedroom at Westgate Branson Lakes, formerly Grandvista Emerald Pointe.

$1000 for 14 days. Do the math.

[ggh]

Originally Posted by NotJLB

$1000 for 14 days. Do the math.

Unfortunately if you just want to stay a few days, or begin your w/end on a Friday those deals aren't always available. I understand that they're out there, but often not at times when folks are needing them.

[NotJLB]

Originally Posted by ggh

Unfortunately if you just want to stay a few days, or begin your w/end on a Friday those deals aren't always available. I understand that they're out there, but often not at times when folks are needing them.

Good deals take a little effort. Great deals take more effort.

We have been going to Florida in January for almost 20 years. I do a little work on it almost every day. I start two years ahead. There's a few loose ends, but the major stuff for 2010 and 2011 is taken care of.

We normally wind up in a $1500-2000 resort for around $500-800. I normally get a $1200-$1400 rental SUV for around $500.

If you can't find a good deal now, in this buyers' market, then you never will.

Just look a little harder or look in places you haven't looked yet.

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