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Economy got you down? Your family is begging for a vacation, yet the bad economic news keeps you from looking for travel deals. You NEED a vacation!!!

There is a way to beat the gloom and doom. Buddy up. That?s right ? buddy up. A vacation rental by owner offer unbeatable vacation deals if split between a few friends.

And, what?s not to like (if you go with compatible families)? The kids play together and stay out of your hair; the guys can do guy things together; and the gals can enjoy the beach.

Just a look at Clearwater Beach vacation rentals makes my point. But first, let?s look at Clearwater Beach hotels. A quick look on expedia found the lowest per night Clearwater Beach hotel rates around: $119 for the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa; $147 at the Dolphin Beach Resort and Beachcomer Resort and Hotel; $180 at Best Western; and $206 at the Bilmar Beach Resort and Holiday Inn.

Not bad prices for Clearwater Beach vacation deals during high season, but try sticking a family in a cramped hotel room. And, add the freight for eating out all the time, and the boarding for Fido. That adds up to a pretty penny for a well deserved Clearwater Beach vacation that is out of budget for many today.

Now on to a Clearwater Beach vacation rental. Just a quick look at the granddaddy of vacation rentals website, VRBO, found these vacation deals in Clearwater Beach.

A three bedroom, two bath house with a pool, private beach, boat, bicycles, and fishing poles that allowed pets. Rates weren?t posted for high season but ranged from $595 to $1095 a week. You do the math on the per night rate when you put a couple of families in there.

It appeared that this Clearwater Beach vacation rental was not directly on the beach, but was waterfront. For those rates, a small walk or drive makes this a great Clearwater Beach vacation deal.

On Clearwater Beach are many vacation rental condos. One listed was a three bedroom, two bath penthouse condo located on the top, tenth floor of the popular Sand Castle II Condominiums. The master bedroom and living room share an extra-large balcony directly overlooking the beach with breathtaking panoramic views, perfect for enjoying the Clearwater Beach brilliant sunsets.

The quiet, wide beach offers sparkling, white sand loaded with undiscovered seashells and relaxing cabanas. The heated swimming pool and whirlpool/spa stays warm all year long. There are two barbecue gas grills with tables for pool-side fun.

The master bedroom has brand-new, tropical island-style furniture with luxurious king-size bed, en suite bathroom, ceiling fan, TV, and opens to beachfront balcony.

The second bedroom has two pillow top queen-size beds with TV/DVD/VCR with panoramic views of intracoastal waterway. The third bedroom has new furniture with two twin-size beds, TV/DVD/VCR with Nintendo hookups also overlooking the intracoastal waterway.

There is a gorgeous leather, queen-size, sleeper sofa, over-size rattan chairs, and ceiling fan in living room that opens to the beachfront balcony.

In addition, there is internet all for $1995 a week during high season, and $975 a week during low season.

Another 3/2 beachfront Clearwater Beach vacation rental condo is handicap accessible with an elevator. It has a deluxe entertainment centers with large TVs, DVD’s CD players and stereos and a selection of family videos. It is stocked with board games and puzzles to entertain the kids when they are too tired for the beach and pool. Rates range from $1875-$2475 a week depending on season.

The piece de resistance is a five bedroom, three bath clean, spacious, well maintained house that sleeps 11-14. This beautiful beach house located on the north end of the Island of Clearwater Beach is only 34 steps to the sand! It has beautiful tropical landscaping, professionally decorated and furnished with all the comforts of home. Also included is a hot tub and internet. In addition, there is a community swimming pool and lighted tennis courts minutes away. You would be able to walk to all the beach activities, restaurants and shops or take the Jolly Trolley that runs every 30 minutes up Mandalay Avenue. Rates run from $2200 to $3100.

Clearwater Beach was recently rated in the TOP “5″ best beaches in the state of Florida by Cable TV’s Travel Channel.

In addition, Clearwater Beach stretches for over five uninterrupted miles which includes Caledesi Island which was named the #1 beach in America in 2008 by Dr. Beach!

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Merilou Athens-Barnekow was a writer for the Denver Post, The Post Tribune (subsidiary of the Chicago Sun Times), the Castle Rock Daily News Press, and numerous weekly publications. She was the editor of a Colorado monthly. She is the webmaster and copy writer for Favorite Vacation Rentals.

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