Barbecue cookouts and summer go hand-in-hand. With the highly-anticipated vacation season around the corner, people who have been indoors for months are more anxious than ever to enjoy the great outdoors.
TurnKey Vacation Rentals, which manages more than 6,000 luxury and premier vacation rental homes across the country, rounded up some of their top homes with the best outdoor grills and kitchen setups that are sure to attract families and friends who are longing for a little fun in the sun coupled with a few hot dogs and cheeseburgers. Best yet, enjoy the company of each other all within the privacy and comfort of your own rental home. With top-notch cookout amenities and plenty of outdoor space, these homes will definitely be popular for summer vacationers.
Indio, CA: Whether you're planning an annual retreat, family vacation or special celebration, Gentle Breeze is the ultimate destination. Whip up culinary creations in the stunning outdoor kitchen, complete with a gas grill, cooktop, griddle, warming tray, multiple refrigerators, dishwasher, ice-maker, five-tap keg system (additional fee), sink, cocktail station and two 4K outdoor smart TVs.
Lake Travis, TX: Top-of-the-world views of Lake Travis are yours at this immaculate Spicewood Villa. The outdoor living room has lovely plush furniture, a gas fireplace and a 55” TV. A matching dining set seats eight, and a gourmet outdoor kitchen has a six-burner grill, mini-fridge and wet bar. Restaurant-quality outdoor heaters let you enjoy this luxe outdoor space any season.
Fountain Hills, AZ: Enjoy stunning views of the Four Peaks from your private pool at this sophisticated 4BR/3.5BA getaway. With a gas grill, dishwasher and wet bar, the outdoor kitchen is a chef’s dream complete with polished bar and adjacent dining table. There’s also a beverage fridge in the shaded lounge. Kick back and watch the game on the smart TV.
South Walton, FL: A gem of a home named Wanderlust in Watercolor boasts a private pool and is within walking distance from a sugar-white stretch of sand. The home’s outdoor lounge is the perfect entertaining space, featuring a huge outdoor kitchen, gas fireplace and 68” wall-mounted TV. Overlooking the pool, a screened porch with a picnic table and wooden table is ideal for casual dining.
Napa Valley, CA: Experience the laid-back California lifestyle at this engaging 4BR/3BA getaway. The chef of the group will appreciate a stately outdoor kitchen with marble countertops, a built-in gas grill and bar seating for five. Dine al fresco at the eight-person table then gather around the fire pit to watch the stars come out at night.
