South West Holiday Accommodation – Why Can’t I Find Somewhere?

You get your extended family to agree on dates, jump online to look for South West holiday accommodation and you can’t find anything to suit! Where have all the holiday homes gone? The good news is they are mostly still there. It’s just that everyone has the same idea and is booking houses out months in advance. The South West is enjoying a mini Intrastate tourism boom with an increase of 40% in Intrastate travellers from last year.  Not surprisingly there has also been a 30% increase in self contained holiday accommodation compared to last year. People are wanting to travel with their loved ones but still maintain social distancing and holiday homes are the perfect option.

So how do you snag yourself the perfect house:

1. Be prepared – Think long term to get the jump on that perfect house. This is especially important if you are looking to book for a special occasion or if you need an unusual house ie. for over 10 people. The two houses that I recommend for people travelling with over 1o people are:
   
   Views of the Bay – Yallingup. This gorgeous property sleeps 20 but only has one weekend available in September from now until December!!
   
   Fleets Escape – Margaret River Region (Wilyabrup). Sleeps 20 but only has a full weekend available at the end of November!
2. Look at Off Peak Times – You will save yourself some money if you can travel outside of school holidays and public holidays.
3. Try somewhere different – We have some amazing properties that are beginning to list in Denmark, Albany, Hopetoun, Jurien Bay and Ballingup. Why not escape the crowds and explore other parts of our gorgeous State.

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