When it comes to vacation rental properties, it’s all too common for owners to spend all of their efforts decorating the interior and leave the outdoor space as an afterthought. It’s unfortunate, as it’s a missed opportunity to improve your listing appearance and customer experience without breaking the bank.
You work hard to wow your guests and ensure a delightful experience. Your vacation rental decoration is on point, the property is sparkling clean, and you even welcome guests with small perks and treats. But, before they get to know you and your cozy rental, they’ll form their first impressions after reading about your listing online.
It’s almost a paradox: travelers want alternative accommodations to hotels, yet expect the same level of services.
And, when it comes to cleanliness, they have every right to. From their perspective, they are paying for a service, which in this case is using your vacation rental in exchange for a fixed price. Waiting for them with a clean home is the least any rental owner can do.
But it can be difficult to keep up with the vacation rental cleaning routine, particularly if you also have a day job. So, what’s the solution? A team of professionals that will make your vacation rental spotless and up to any guest’s standards.
If your vacation rental regularly hosts families with children, then you have some preparing to do. A lot of owners think that surprising the visiting child with some sweets or a toy is enough to close this case, but it’s really not.
So, you want new furniture to take your vacation rental decoration to a new level. But where do you start?
Well, these days you can start online, as there are loads of amazing websites out there with selections for any budget. Not to mention, you can even get extra perks like free shipping or getting the new furniture right at your doorstep.
Social media has become an integral part of our existence. We share more than we probably should with our followers, from trivial things to the most intimate moments from our lives. With over 3 billion active monthly users, it’s no wonder that social media channels transcended into the world of business. Vacation rentals are no exception.
Many business owners turn to social media to reach out to and engage their target audience, but is it worth all the hassle?
If you want to generate passive income, then renting your property, whether short or long term is an excellent idea. But, if you want to maximize your profit, you should consider sprucing the place up a bit.
Since its founding in 2008, Airbnb has seen explosive growth across the globe. In the U.S. alone, Airbnb has seen a 45% increase in bookings year-over-year. There are more than 1.9 million Airbnb listings, and it presents a unique opportunity for vacation property owners and travelers. But for vacation rental managers and owners, there are several critical things you need to know about running an Airbnb side hustle, mainly, the Airbnb Transient Occupancy Tax.
Vacation rental management probably takes most of your time. You are always working to ensure that the property is clean and fully equipped. You’re also busy promoting your listing and thinking of ways to attract guests.
Vacation rental investments have been growing in recent years, with the industry’s global revenues reaching a dizzying 169 billion dollars at the end of 2018. Almost half of all surveyed investors believe that now is a great time to get into vacation rentals. But while it may seem like quick, easy cash, you’re still running a business. You need to know how to best position your property, how to secure it, how to find travelers, how vacation rentals will change your tax obligations, and more.
