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Vacation rental properties have been a complete game changer for travelers looking for homey, affordable places to stay. They’re a great way to save money, especially for families and larger groups, and they offer all the amenities of home. You can often cook your own meals and wash your laundry at no extra charge.

To celebrate National Vacation Rental Month, which takes place this July, Wyndham Vacation Rentals is offering travelers up to 35 percent off summer rentals in their U.S. destinations. Book by July 31 to secure great rates on beachfront homes, luxury villas, and mountainside lodges. Travel is valid on select dates through September 1.

Here are three sample offers for you to consider:

South Carolina: Receive 25 percent off the 5-bedroom, lagoon view Bull Thistle 183 on Kiawah Island. This expansive, elegant home sleeps up to 12 people, and at a starting rate of $3,675 per week, this comes to just $44 per person, per night. Travel for a week through June 27 or August 16 -- September 1. A 15 percent discount is available for 7-night stays July 5 – August 15.

Colorado: A 2-bedroom condo at the Chateau Chamonix in Steamboat Springs is available from just $201 per night, a discount of 35 percent on current rates. Blackout dates at this rustic yet luxurious mountain home are July 26-29, and a 4-night stay is required.

Tennessee: Get up to 35 percent off your stay at The Tillery Porches in the beautiful Smoky Mountains. This private, 2-bedroom cabin has extra beds in the loft and basement, accommodating up to 10 people at a starting rate of $168 per night for a 6-night stay. Travel anytime through September 1, except June 28 – July 4.

Many more destinations are also available, including the Gulf Coast, Utah, and Orlando. Use promo code VRMonth at the Wyndham Vacation Rentals web site.