Vacation homes are generally always a good deal, you are getting more square footage than a hotel for less per square foot. However, the best time to get a vacation home is if you are travelign with a large party. A 5 bedroom home sleeps 10 comfortably, and vacation home rentals go up to 6 or 7 bedrooms, so if you are in a large party then a vacation home is your best bet. A 7 bedroom can sleep up to 16!