Workation Housing

Workation? What’s That?

A workation (sometimes spelled workcation) is a working vacation. You mix focused remote work with time to explore a new location—either somewhere you’ve always wanted to go or a favorite destination. On a workation, you work remotely away from your usual home base. The key isn’t where you are—it’s that you’re working from somewhere new. Many people choose tropical getaways or major cities. Wherever you go, fast, reliable Wi-Fi is essential—since work still needs to get done. Most people take one of two approaches: (1) keep a partial or standard workday and explore before/after, or (2) set clear goals, finish them in sprints, then enjoy the rest of the day. The best method depends on how flexible your work is.

Could You Benefit from a Workation?

Plenty of people can not only take a workation, but truly benefit from one. Here are a few common scenarios:

Add an Extension to Your Vacation

Hate the post-vacation snap-back? Extend your trip and work during the extra days. You’ll keep earning, avoid more PTO use, and still enjoy that destination a little longer.

Choose to Travel Abroad

Working abroad is a popular way to reduce stress and explore new cultures without missing work. Many keep their normal schedule and use off-hours to discover their new city—an approach that’s grown rapidly alongside remote work.

Visit Family or Friends for Longer Periods

When loved ones live far away, short trips can be impractical. Turn your visit into a workation: work while they’re at work, then spend meaningful time together without burning extra PTO or pay.

Make Long-Distance Work

In long-distance relationships, conflicting schedules and time zones make visits tough. A workation lets one partner keep working while spending real, unhurried time together after hours.

Become a Digital Nomad

Digital nomads move from city to city while working remotely. You don’t need a specific career—if your job is remote, you can nomad. It’s an easy way to take a long workation without pausing your income or growth.

What Are the Benefits of a Workation?

Beyond the obvious change of scenery, workations can unlock flexibility, creativity, and better balance.

You Don’t Have to Burn PTO

If you can work remotely, save PTO for true offline time or emergencies—travel now, without going dark at work.

Travel on Your Schedule

Traditional trips are constrained by office hours. With your office in your bag, you can stay longer—no rushed itineraries required.

Get Inspired by New Locations

New neighborhoods, people, and routines spark fresh ideas—great for creatives and non-creatives alike. The change of pace helps beat burnout and keeps work engaging.

Perfect for Slow Seasons

If your industry ebbs and flows, use slower periods to recharge and explore—without idling at a desk. Return energized for the next busy cycle.

Solve Staffing Constraints

If your team needs you online, a workation keeps coverage intact. You stay productive and still get the benefits of time away from home.

What Exactly Is a Workation Rental?

Your lodging should double as a comfortable home and a reliable office. Top priority: high-quality, fast Wi-Fi. A proper desk and chair matter if you’re staying a month or more, and a quiet area helps with focus and calls. Think through noise levels, building activity, and street traffic. While cafés and coworking spaces are options, having an on-site workspace prevents rainy-day productivity dips.

Workation Rentals Create an Energizing Workspace

Settle in for weeks or months with a place that feels like yours. Anyplace curates rentals built for productive travel—near great neighborhoods and essentials. Prefer privacy? Choose a full apartment. Want community? Pick a coliving option. From Cancun to Houston to Switzerland and beyond, you’ll find plenty of 30+ day stays tailored to different budgets and styles.

Equipped workspace built for remote workers

Every workation rental includes a real home office: height-adjustable desk, ergonomic chair, ultra-wide monitor, wireless mouse and keyboard, a portable green screen for calls, and more—just bring your laptop.

Get more value with monthly rates

Lower your nightly cost with 30+ day stays. Full kitchens across our apartments help you save even more by cooking at home.

Luxury amenities are plentiful

Depending on the property: fitness centers, recreation areas, rooftop terraces, conference rooms, pools, and more—so downtime feels like downtime.

Enjoy the comforts of home during your workation

Lightning-fast Wi-Fi and spacious work areas keep you productive, while your private space helps you reset and relax.

The ultimate convenience

Choose centrally located rentals close to transit, great food, and shopping across major U.S. cities.

Book a Workation Rental Now

Find the perfect apartment for your workation based on your must-haves. Every option includes furniture, utilities, laundry, and often extras like a pool or gym. Reserve online, pay, move in—and extend anytime. Skip multi-site hunting. Use Anyplace to pick a workation rental that matches your dates, budget, and amenities.