Every winter, hundreds of contractors, shift workers, and travelling professionals arrive in Grande Prairie for projects that don’t slow down over the holidays. While most people are gathering around Christmas trees, many crews are still working long, cold days.

And when you’re away from family during the holidays, a cramped hotel room makes everything feel even harder.

That’s where fully furnished rentals become the game-changer.

Fresh Coast Rentals has been housing workers for 15+ years, and Christmas is when crews appreciate furnished homes the most. Here’s why they’re the best option during the holiday season.

1. More Space = More Comfort During a Hard Season

Hotels are tight.

Crews need room.

A furnished rental gives workers:

• a living room to relax
• a full kitchen
• separate bedrooms for privacy
• real dining space
• a quiet environment after long shifts

When you're away for Christmas, simple comforts feel huge.

2. A Real Kitchen Makes the Holidays Feel Like Home

Food is a big part of the season.

In a hotel, you’re limited to takeout or microwaved meals.

In a furnished rental, crews can cook:

• Christmas dinner
• comfort meals
• baked treats
• or even small festive dishes that remind them of home

It boosts morale and makes the holidays feel less distant.

3. Furnished Spaces Are Easy to Make Festive

Even if workers aren't home, they can still make it feel like Christmas.

A furnished rental gives room to add:

• a small tree
• lights
• stockings
• cards from home
• holiday treats

Crews tell us all the time: just a few decorations totally lifts spirits.

4. Better Sleep = Better Work (And Happier Holidays)

December days are long.
Winter roads are exhausting.
Holiday shifts take a lot out of you.

A furnished rental offers:

• quiet
• comfortable beds
• no loud hotel hallways
• no shared walls with constant traffic
• a peaceful place to recharge

Rest matters — especially when you're far from family.

5. All-Inclusive Rentals Reduce Year-End Financial Stress

Holiday travel can get expensive.
Year-end budgets get tight.

Furnished rentals keep things simple:

• Heat included
• Wi-Fi included
• Power included
• Snow removal included
• Parking included
• Laundry included

No surprise bills. No surprise fees. No hotel surcharges.

Just one predictable monthly price.

6. A “Home Away From Home” Helps Workers Stay Connected

Workers often video chat with family on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning.
Hotels feel cold and impersonal during those moments.

A furnished rental:

• feels warm
• feels lived-in
• gives privacy for calls
• provides space for gifts, packages, and care boxes

These small emotional touches really matter during the holidays.

7. Crew Morale Stays Higher When They’re Comfortable

When workers feel looked after, their whole attitude improves.

Furnished rentals:

• reduce stress
• improve motivation
• keep crews together
• lower burnout
• help teams feel valued

A good home is a morale booster.
A hotel room is just a place to sleep.

Make This Christmas Easier on Your Team

If your crew is spending Christmas in Grande Prairie, give them a place that feels like home — not a temporary box.

Fresh Coast Rentals offers:

• fully furnished, all-inclusive crew housing
• condos, bachelor suites & family homes
• plug-in parking
• optional cleaning service
• warm, comfortable, reliable accommodations
• 15+ years of experience housing workers through winter and holiday seasons

Your crew deserves comfort over Christmas.
We make that happen.

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