Everybody does need a little time away from it all. Vacationing, taking a breather once in a while is something you need, whatever your preoccupations are in this busy journey called life. If you happen to be a businessman looking to do a Hugh Grant a la Notting Hill, then traveling to a different city like London may be a quick respite for you.
Just when you thought vacationing/travelling in style and comfort couldnât get any better, along comes Onefinestay. It puts the idea of city breaks in a whole new light. There are many factors to consider when choosing accommodation or when booking a hotel.
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Staying at a Localâs Abode
Onefinestay is a service which pools together members who agree to have their luxurious apartment or house rented out to transient visitors while theyâre out of town. They earn income from their house which would otherwise remain idle while theyâre away. As a member, you wouldnât have to worry about marketing or insurance. Onefinestay has got you all covered.
It was launched in London in May 2010 and then expanded to New York in May 2012. Their website has a listing of over 500 homes. Prices range from ÂŁ150 a night for a cozy one bedroom apartment to ÂŁ1,000 a night for a grand townhouse. Some prices are the same range when you stay at a hotel, but staying at local homes have its advantages.
Saving on Food Expenses
Cooking home meals has always been cheaper as when eating out. At rented homes, you have a refrigerator to store all your favourite food, and a pantry to fill with snacks. It is a lot cheaper compared to a hotel where a bottle of fruit juice will cost you twice.
Living In a Neighborhood of Friendly Locals
You can experience how it truly is to live like a local by living within the proximity of many locals. You can get a feel of how silent, noisy, or busy a neighborhood is as you stay in the area longer. Onefinestay rentals are known for their luxury, so be assured that you get the finest.
Spacious
Compared to a hotel, you will have a living room, bathroom and toilet, a bedroom, a kitchen, even your own entry hall cabinet. If you are vacationing with family or friends, having a home with several bedrooms will still prove fun while having your privacy.
Hotel-like Services at OneFineStay
Whatâs nice about their service is that they offer all the perks and convenience of staying in a plush hotel while giving you the chance to live like a local in whatever city youâre staying in. For instance, guests are treated to luxury amenities such as five-star hotel linens and toiletries from The White Company in London and Kiehlâs products in New York. Not only linens, they also are down to provide services of cleaning your rented home.
Onefinestay is the only company in its service model that visits each home, villa, or apartment in its listing. Itâs not easy to get listed, which means the standards of accommodations must be high.
If youâre on a city break in London, booking a home through onefinestay is a good way to go.
Phone For Your Use
As if that werenât enough, onefinestay lends you an iPhone for the entire length of your stay. You can make free local calls from this phone, and itâs loaded with local tips from the homeowner. Youâll feel like a celebrity sans the paparazzi, because youâll manage to pull off acting like a local.
Onefinestay has a clear vision
They hope to give vacationing city travellers a whole new world of experience and more options than just booking hotels. Experience being a local even if youâre just vacationing, by living in a localâs home. Today, London and New York⌠tomorrow, the world!
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chubskulit says
Having a relaxing place to stay during vacation is a must especially if you have kids in tow.
Mommy Pehpot says
a free phone during your stay.. now thatâs a sweet deal! indeed it vacationing like local đ
Dhemz says
wow, thatâs really cool! sounds like a great place to stay.
A Walk Through Life says
I hope someday my family can have that great and memorable vacation experience just as you have described.
Mary Anne Vinzon says
It is good that in every accommodation,you should feel relax staying on that place.Onefinestay has a good service wherein they can lend you iPhone,can make local calls.
Momgen Reviews says
Nice to know that a place like this one still out there. It is nice to have a place where you can stay comfortably and feel good..
jheylo says
definitely a nice place to visit, no question about that. Just by looking at the photos and the amenities mentioned is indeed luxurious but worth it of course
peachkins says
I like the name OneFinestay⌠it sounds like they will take care of youâre travelâŚ
emzkie says
every body really needs a breather. and an escape from reality. hubby and i go out like ones a month just to have fun, relax and enjoy with the kids
rc gweniful/cherry says
I want to try this but I always travel with a kid. Sometimes they donât allow kids in their homes. I can understand that. Perhaps when Gwen is a bit olderâŚ
Gene says
This is something new to experience. I honestly like this idea though, itâs like vacationing in a friendâs house except you donât have that friend with you. Plus free iPhone usage? You couldnât get any better than that.