You can book vacation rentals through travel agents or through individual owners of the property. This is commonly done online where they are likely to post adds for your use. Compare the benefits of having both options and enjoy the one that provides you with the best rental possible.
Vacation rentals in the form of a house or a condominium have additional benefits over those that are simply hotel rooms. Here you can have a kitchen and more living space to enjoy, which means that you'll be able to do more in the location and have more people sharing it with you.