We've had some of the most wonderful vacations around the most beautiful lakes over the years, and the lake rentals of today really are equipped to make any stay a memorable and joyful occasion.

More than ever before, families, groups of friends, and happy couples are all choosing to take a vacation where there is water. Lake rentals, in particular, seem to be the new beach. Maybe this is because most of the more popular coastlines are becoming so overcrowded these days, therefore it's all the more harder to relax, and relaxation and de-stressing is what a holiday is all about – right?

Additionally, lake rentals offer more than just a place to stay around a huge pond. Lakes themselves have a whole range of water activities to pursue, from swimming, fishing, kayaking, boating, and hiking in the surrounding areas. What's great about lake rentals is that there are places to suit all budgets depending on what type of get-away you're looking for. Personally, we have always found lake rentals a very affordable and relaxing choice to hotels and up market guest houses.

What we really like about lake rentals in particular, is the option to rent a whole house if you so wish. We did this last year and it was an absolutely fantastic experience. After just a couple of days of adjustment, it was like we had moved out of the big city into a dream home of our own, amid the most amazing setting on the planet. It actually felt quite surreal. From the soft light and early morning mists rolling over the water, and the long shadows which come with sunrise, to the shady protection of the mid day sun, just whow! We had an ever-changing and picturesque front seat view of this fascinating landscape. And sun sets, well I don't have the writing skills to express how awesome and colorful these magical moments were.

I can honestly say with hand on heart that lake rentals have proved to be the best family vacations we've ever had. Sure, we've done the Disney thing, and a few enjoyable trips to the coast, but as a family, there has never been any vacation which unites us and provides us with so much fun and activity, along with peace and tranquility, as the lakes and lake rental accommodations found around the beautiful lakes of North America.

Maybe the lake rentals have not been on your shortlist of holiday hopefuls, but I would urge anyone to try it at least once. You could start with a long weekend break, just to test the water so to speak. I think anyone who has tried a vacation around a lake will say that it was more fun than they could have ever imagined possible. And remember, lake rentals can actually be an affordable and relaxing alternative to renting rooms in hotels and motels, but that's just an added bonus.