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Why You Should Choose a Vacation Spot with a Fireplace

If youā€™re planning on traveling for vacation, youā€™ve probably looked at a bunch of different places for rent, between Craigslist, Airbnb, and official rental companies. It can take a bit to find something that meets your needs.

While itā€™s important to get a place with amenities like a refrigerator, stove, and maybe even a pool, itā€™s also ideal to have a fireplace, and hereā€™s why.

  1. A fireplace makes a home cozy

Itā€™s fun snuggling up to a fire at night while sitting in an armchair or lying on the couch. If coziness is what youā€™re after, then a fireplace will definitely do the job. If you have pets, theyā€™ll want to curl up in front of the fire, too.

If you happen to own your vacation home and donā€™t have a fireplace yet, consider getting one. Theyā€™re not that expensive and are relatively easy to have installed professionally.

For ideas, check out this fireplace buyerā€™s guide from eFireplace Store. There are so many different fireplace styles, youā€™re bound to find something you like. For example, you can choose the fuel source (gas, electricity, split wood) and you can get a decorative hearth or choose a plain design.

  1. You can toast marshmallows inside

Provided everyone does it safely, you can toast marshmallows inside when you have a fireplace. All you need for this fun adventure is a metal skewer, a bag of marshmallows, and some determination to get at least one perfectly toasted marshmallow.

You can take it one step further and make sā€™mores inside, too. It might sound strange to do this indoors, but sometimes you might not have a choice. For example, if itā€™s raining outside or you donā€™t want to be out in the freezing cold for long, an indoor marshmallow toasting session will be perfect.

  1. A fireplace looks great

Thereā€™s something alluring about having a fireplace in your home, even if youā€™re just on vacation. They add to the overall ambiance and make a place look more high-class.

Wouldnā€™t you like to wake up in the morning and head over to the kitchen, pass by the living room, and see a beautiful fireplace? You can even sit in front of the hearth while you sip your morning coffee, with or without a fire.

  1. The warmth from a fireplace feels great

One of the best benefits of having a fireplace in your vacation home is that the warmth feels good. Thatā€™s because fire produces infrared heat, which penetrates your body and makes you feel toasty warm inside. It also can be a mood booster, especially on a rainy day.

Although fireplaces donā€™t make good heaters, that can work to your benefit. Since a fireplace wonā€™t heat up your home like central heat or a wood stove, you can enjoy a fire in warmer temperatures. You may not want to have a fire during the day in the summer, but at night, when it starts to cool, a fire might be just what you need to relax into the night.

  1. Reading next to a fire is awesome

Reading a book next to a fireplace feels great. It makes you feel comfortable, like youā€™ve settled in for the night into a cozy, safe space where the only reality is whatever the characters in your book are doing.

Itā€™s equally satisfying to write by the fire. If youā€™re into writing with a pen and paper, or prefer your laptop, this is an excellent environment to get some work done while enjoying your time.

  1. A fireplace will make your house smell great

The aroma of burning wood in a fireplace smells incredibly welcoming. Depending on the wood you burn, you can make your home smell even better. For instance, pine and fir have a wonderful scent because of their terpenes, and red oak also has an inviting odor. These all happen to be excellent choices to burn as well.

  1. You can cook in a fireplace

As long as itā€™s not gas, you can cook in your fireplace on the open flames, which might add some excitement to your vacation. Granted, you will need to be safe about it. Itā€™s easy to use a skewer or a Dutch oven to cook some food, provided you have enough space.

Get a spot with a fireplace for your next vacation

Regardless of the time of year, when your next vacation time rolls around, go for a spot with a fireplace. Youā€™ll have more fun and it will contribute to a better ambiance for you and anyone you bring along.

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