Hotel rooms made sense until you started traveling with a group. Now you’re paying premium rates to split everyone across different floors, coordinate through group chats, and follow schedules that don’t fit your plans. The choice between private properties and resorts comes down to whether you want flexibility or friction. Whole-home rentals let your group wake up in the same place, cook together, and use amenities without claiming chairs at dawn. The math works better, the experience feels more natural, and nobody’s knocking on the wrong door at midnight.
TLDR:
- Private properties cost $100-200 per person vs $300+ per hotel room when split among groups
- You control meal schedules, pool access, and noise levels without shared spaces or resort fees
- Multi-generational trips increased 17% as families choose homes where everyone stays together
- AvantStay manages 2,300+ professionally designed properties with 24/7 concierge across 100+ destinations
The Rise of Space and Privacy in Travel Accommodations
Travelers are rethinking what they want from a getaway. Shared lobbies, crowded pools, and breakfast buffet lines are losing their appeal. People now choose properties where they can spread out, set their own pace, and keep their travel circle small.
The data backs this up. The global luxury villas market is expanding at a 16.8% compound annual growth rate and is expected to reach $1,154.1 billion by 2033. That growth reflects a real change in how people want to travel, one that prioritizes privacy, space, and experiencing destinations like a local.
For groups and families, this preference makes sense. When you’re celebrating a milestone birthday with friends or bringing three generations together, having your own space changes everything. You get the kitchen to yourself. The pool is yours. No one’s fighting for lounge chairs or whispering in hallways because other guests are sleeping.
How Exclusive Use Properties Eliminate Shared Spaces and Crowds
When you book an exclusive use property, every amenity belongs to your group alone. The pool stays empty until you decide to use it. The hot tub, fire pit, and outdoor spaces remain private throughout your stay. You set the schedule for meals, activities, and downtime without working around other guests or facility hours. Your group controls the noise level, pool time, and shared spaces. Kids can play freely. Adults can relax without claiming chairs early or navigating crowded common areas. The property adjusts to your preferences instead of forcing you to adapt to shared resort schedules.
The True Cost Comparison: Private Properties vs. Multiple Resort Rooms
Resort pricing appears straightforward until you calculate group costs. A $300 per night room multiplied by four rooms for eight travelers reaches $1,200 nightly before resort fees or parking charges.
Private properties restructure this equation. An $800 per night home divided among eight guests costs $100 per person. A $2,400 luxury villa split among twelve travelers comes to $200 each, less than most resort rooms, with full kitchens, multiple bathrooms, and communal spaces included.
Resort fees average $35 per room daily, parking adds $30 to $60 per vehicle, and minibar items cost triple grocery store prices. Private rentals bundle WiFi, parking, kitchen appliances, grills, and entertainment into the base rate. Stocking your own refrigerator eliminates $8 hotel snack charges.
The savings multiply during extended trips. Per-person rates in shared homes remain fixed while resort expenses accumulate through restaurant meals, poolside cocktails, and service fees.
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Feature |
Private Properties (AvantStay) |
Resort Hotels |
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Cost Structure |
$100-200 per person when split among groups, all-inclusive pricing with WiFi, parking, and amenities bundled into base rate |
$300+ per room plus $35 daily resort fees, $30-60 parking charges, and premium pricing for minibar and room service |
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Space and Privacy |
Entire home exclusive to your group with multiple bedrooms, private pool, hot tub, and outdoor areas with no shared spaces |
Individual rooms on separate floors with shared lobbies, pools, fitness centers, and common areas crowded with other guests |
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Dining Flexibility |
Full kitchen access for self-catering, ability to hire private chefs, grocery delivery, and freedom to eat on your schedule |
Fixed meal times, limited menus, breakfast ending at 10am, and restaurant pricing for every meal without kitchen access |
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Schedule Control |
Set your own wake-up times, meal schedules, and amenity usage with no facility hours or housekeeping interruptions |
Breakfast service ends at 10am, pools close at sunset, housekeeping arrives at 9am regardless of your plans |
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Group Coordination |
Everyone stays under one roof with shared living spaces for gatherings and individual bedrooms for privacy |
Group scattered across different floors requiring constant texting and lobby meetups to coordinate activities |
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Work-Friendly Setup |
High-speed internet, dedicated desk spaces in separate rooms, and quiet areas for video calls with monthly rates available |
Tiny desk facing blank wall, shared room space making calls difficult, and daily rates that make extended stays expensive |
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Event Capabilities |
Host celebrations without noise restrictions, curfews, or event fees with outdoor spaces and full home access |
Noise complaints, event surcharges, common spaces close at 10pm, and restrictions on gatherings in guest rooms |
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Service Model |
24/7 concierge through Butler app, personalized local experiences, private chef coordination, and curated services matched to your interests |
Standardized concierge desk serving hundreds of guests with approved vendor lists and recycled restaurant suggestions |
Group Travel Benefits: Why Staying Together Matters More Than Ever
Splitting your group across separate hotel rooms fragments the experience. Coordinating breakfast means texting four different rooms. Planning activities turns into a group chat nightmare. Someone always ends up knocking on the wrong door.
Private properties keep everyone together. You wake up in the same house, cook breakfast as a team, and gather around one table instead of coordinating lobby meetups. When the kids want to swim, parents can supervise from the patio while others prep dinner. Evening conversations happen naturally in shared living spaces instead of ending at separate room doors.
This matters more now. Multi-generational trips increased 17% from 2024 to 2025, with 47% of travelers choosing getaways that include grandparents, parents, and kids. Three generations under one roof need space to connect and space to retreat.
Individual bedrooms provide privacy when you need it. Common areas keep the group connected when you want it. That balance disappears when your party books three hotel rooms on different floors.
Flexible Living: The Freedom to Set Your Own Schedule
Resort schedules dictate when you eat, when housekeeping arrives, and when amenities close. Breakfast service ends at 10am whether your group is ready or not. The pool shuts down at sunset. Housekeeping knocks at 9am even when you planned to sleep in.
Private properties flip this script. You make breakfast at noon if that’s when your group wakes up. Late-night hot tub sessions happen without worrying about facility hours. Parents with toddlers maintain normal bedtime routines instead of rushing kids through hotel dining rooms during the dinner rush.
Remote workers blend business and leisure on their terms. Take morning calls from the patio, work through lunch, then join the group for an afternoon hike.
Personalized Concierge Services vs. Standardized Resort Offerings
Resorts staff concierge desks to handle volume across hundreds of guests, recycling the same restaurant suggestions and tour bookings for everyone. They work from approved vendor lists because personalized requests don’t scale.
Private property services take a different approach. You request a private chef who learns your dietary needs, sources specific ingredients, and prepares meals in your rental kitchen. Grocery deliveries arrive before check-in with the exact brands and items you listed.
Local experiences match your interests. Wine tastings connect you with small Sonoma producers. Guided Smokies hikes fit your fitness level. Scottsdale hot air balloon rides launch when your group wants, not when a shuttle dictates.
Services adapt to your schedule, from in-home massage to baby gear rental timed around your itinerary.
Full Kitchens and Dining Freedom: Beyond the Resort Meal Plan
Resort dining locks groups into fixed meal times and limited menus, while full kitchens let you control exactly what and when your group eats. You can shop local farmers markets for dinner ingredients, stock the pantry with snacks your kids actually like, and prep meals that work with allergies or dietary restrictions without explaining them to restaurant staff.
The savings add up fast. Feeding eight people breakfast at a resort restaurant costs around $200 before tip. The same group eating bagels, eggs, and fruit from your kitchen runs $30. Over a week, that’s upwards of $2,000 saved on meals alone. You can still hire a private chef for one special dinner or try local restaurants when you want to, choosing when to splurge instead of paying resort prices for every single meal.
Space for Remote Work and Extended Stays
AvantStay properties come equipped with high-speed internet and dedicated work areas designed for remote professionals. Each home includes real desks, ergonomic seating, and reliable connectivity that supports video conferencing and file uploads without buffering issues. When you book an extended stay, you get access to full kitchens, in-unit laundry, and the kind of space that makes working from anywhere feel less like camping out and more like settling in. Monthly rates bring per-night costs down while giving you the room to maintain productivity without sacrificing your travel plans.
Hotel rooms weren’t built for remote work. You’re stuck balancing your laptop on a tiny desk facing a blank wall, taking calls while your travel companion tries to nap, and crossing your fingers that the WiFi survives your next video meeting. After three days, you’re working from bed because the desk chair kills your back.
Private properties give remote workers actual space to spread out. Dedicated work areas with real desks let you separate business hours from downtime. High-speed internet comes standard. When teammates need to join calls, they find quiet spots in separate bedrooms while others use the kitchen or outdoor areas.
Extended stays need more than four walls and a mini fridge. After two weeks, you need a proper home base with laundry, a full kitchen, and room to actually unpack. Monthly stays in private rentals run cheaper per night than hotels while delivering the space and amenities that make long-term travel work.
Event-Friendly Spaces: Celebrations and Gatherings in Private Settings
Hotels make celebrations difficult. Noise complaints arrive when your group gets too loud. Event fees pile on for using common spaces. Gathering spots close at 10pm just as your party hits its stride.
Private properties remove these constraints. Rent the entire home and celebrate without worrying about volume levels or curfews. Outdoor spaces become your dance floor. Kitchens handle catering prep. Multiple bedrooms mean everyone stays together overnight instead of scattering across hotel floors.
Bachelor and bachelorette parties, milestone birthdays, and family reunions fit naturally into homes designed for groups. You bring the guest list. The property provides the venue, sleeping arrangements, and space to create memories without navigating resort restrictions or event surcharges.
The Experience Economy: How AvantStay Delivers Private Property Advantages at Scale
Private properties deliver space, privacy, and flexibility. But finding one that meets quality standards traditionally meant taking a gamble on inconsistent listings. AvantStay solves that problem.
Every property in our 2,300+ home portfolio receives professional management, award-winning design, and tech-enabled service through the Butler app. You get 24/7 support, verified cleanliness standards, and curated spaces that match resort quality. Properties span 100+ destinations, from Coachella compounds to Smoky Mountain estates, each vetted and managed directly by our team.
You keep the private property advantages: full-home privacy, group-friendly layouts, flexible schedules, and cost-per-person savings. You gain the consistency and service level resorts promise but private rentals rarely deliver.
Final Thoughts on Rethinking Where You Stay
The math and the experience both point the same direction: private property accommodations work better for groups who want space, flexibility, and actual value for their money. Your travel squad gets a real home base instead of scattered hotel rooms, you eat what you want when you want, and nobody’s setting a curfew on your hot tub time. Browse properties in your favorite destinations and book a stay that gives your group room to actually enjoy each other.
FAQ
How much can I save by booking a private property instead of multiple resort rooms?
A private property can cut your per-person costs in half or more—an $800 per night home split among eight guests costs just $100 per person, while resort rooms at $300 each plus $35 daily resort fees would run $335 per room or $1,340 total for your group.
What amenities do I get with an exclusive use property that resorts charge extra for?
You get included WiFi, parking for all vehicles, full kitchen access, laundry facilities, and private pools or hot tubs without paying the $30-$60 parking fees and $35 per room resort fees that hotels typically add on.
Can I work remotely from a private vacation property?
Yes, private properties come equipped with high-speed internet, dedicated desk spaces in separate rooms, and enough square footage for multiple people to take video calls simultaneously without disturbing each other.
How does booking work when traveling with a large group?
The primary booker reserves the property, then shares the reservation so each group member can claim their own bedroom, split payment through the platform, and access check-in instructions three days before arrival through the Butler app.
Do private properties require me to coordinate my own services like resorts do?
No—through the Butler app you can request private chefs, grocery stocking, mid-stay cleaning, in-home massage, and curated local experiences that are coordinated for you, often with more personalization than standardized resort concierge services.
