Another trick is to equip kitchens with multifunctional appliances, says Ysanne Brooks, editor of Beautiful Kitchens magazine.

Each property is different but all have a pool, superbly equipped modern bathrooms and kitchens, and high quality furnishings.

With starting prices in the mid-$700,000's, the units will offer ground-floor master suites, lavishly equipped kitchens, two and three bedrooms, two-car garages and walk-out basements, which can be finished at extra cost as home theaters, offices or other uses.

The hotel suites have well equipped kitchens - better than ours at home).

Fully equipped kitchens.

The cabins are heated by gas or electricity - the nights may be chilly in November - and have equipped kitchens, dishes and utensils.

Many of the bedrooms have their own bathroom, and all of the cottages have large fully equipped kitchens.

WILLIAMS-SONOMA, the company that has equipped upscale kitchens for decades, is about to expand into the rest of the home with its first line of furniture and accessories.

Apartments include fully equipped kitchens, cable TV, data ports and access to laundry facilities.

All have fully equipped kitchens and offer full hotel services.