Vacation Vs Staycation: Adding A Structure To Your Backyard

The pandemic of 2020 may have put a damper on parties and vacations, but it may have also been a moment of revelation for many homeowners. Since we couldn’t travel with our family, we started creating a staycation concept by turning our homes and backyards into vacation hubs. Introducing backyard structures such as pools, pavilions, and outdoor oases have become quite popular amongst homeowners.

For instance, an average family of four spends over $5,000 for a single trip to Disney World, which can quickly add up to a significant amount, accounting for air flights, hotels, and daily spending. However, investing in a home paradise, where family and friends could enjoy the space all year long, is a worthy investment adding value to your property if you ever wanted to sell it.

Staycation vs Vacation

Vacations are great, no doubt about that, but they are also expensive. You get to visit new locations, experience different cultures, and try out new foods. However, a vacation only lasts for a few days or weeks, and you will still have to return back to your regular routine when it’s over. A staycation, on the other hand, allows you to relax and unwind within the comfort of your home. You get to catch up on your sleep, spend time with your family, and enjoy your surroundings without any interruptions. It’s a perfect way to enjoy a break without breaking the bank.

No packing, waiting in lines, sitting for hours on a plane, changing flights, then to have to do it all again for the flight home where you have one day to get back into the work mode routine. Sometimes it feels like you need a vacation after the so called vacation…

Adding Structures To Your Backyard

Your backyard provides the perfect canvas to create a vacation hub for you and your family. For instance, if you already have a swimming pool you can turn your backyard into an oasis where you can relax and enjoy the outdoors by adding a larger patio and a pool house or a pergola to really make it feel like you’re on vacation. Pools are a great way to stay active and have fun with friends and family. However, designing and building a new pool can be quite an investment, possibly the costs of several years without a vacation.

If a pool isn’t your thing – a custom built pavilions are a great addition to your backyard. They provide an excellent space for outdoor entertainment, cookouts, and relaxation. Pavilions also provide a shaded area where you can enjoy the outdoors without worrying about the sun or rain. Depending on the size and design, they will provide you and your friends with an all season fun destination at home!

Transfer all the comforts of home under the outdoor pavilion. Having your structure built on a beautiful patio with large columns and a floor to ceiling fireplace, an outdoor kitchen with all the essentials like a fridge, counters and a sink and a big BBQ grill will make you feel like you’re at a resort. Don’t forget all the luxury patio furniture and overhead lighting and ceiling fans to cool you off while crushing drinks for your guests every weekend!

Importance Of Landscaping

To make your backyard a vacation getaway, you need to invest in landscaping. Landscaping is the art of working with the outdoor space and creating a harmonious environment. It involves planting, hardscaping, walkways, and outdoor lighting. A well-landscaped outdoor space provides a relaxing experience while enhancing the aesthetic appeal of your backyard. It also creates a sense of privacy, providing a serene visual environment to unwind and relax.

Adding a pavilion will change your outdoor world that you’ll love for many years, but also think about how adding a hot tub or a water feature like a Koi pond with lush landscaping will just build upon the whole vacation vibe. Adding a few other elements other than just hanging out and eating will give your family lots of things to do at home. So, don’t forget to have a cornhole game set up, or horseshoes, bocce ball, badminton or croque to add fun for all ages.

If you have younger children, you could install a swing set or hammocks for older kids and a cool fire pit surrounded by some Adirondack chairs for late night stargazing. The sky is the limit for your personal stacation!

Benefits Of Staycation

Apart from the financial benefits, staycation provides an opportunity to disconnect from the world and invest in yourself. After a hard year at work, a staycation can be just what you need to recharge your batteries. It’s an opportunity to explore your hobbies, catch up on your sleep, and spend quality time with your loved ones. A staycation also allows you to explore your local surroundings, discovering hidden gems you never knew existed. By taking a few day trips in your neck of the woods and coming home to the family destination of ultimate entertainment and relaxation will be refreshing for all. And you don’t only get one week to enjoy it, you get to have fun daily and every weekend!

Conclusion

Investing in your backyard and turning it into a staycation getaway is a great way to enjoy a vacation without having to break the bank. Adding structures such as pools, pavilions, and outdoor oases enhances the outdoor space, creating a relaxing environment for you and your family to enjoy. Although the investment can be significant, it provides long-term value for your home while creating a space for you to enjoy all year long. So, why not turn your backyard into a vacation hub and never worry about booking flights or hotel rooms again!