How To Avoid and Handle Cancellations from Vacation Rental Guests
As owners, cancellations can be one of our most dreaded situations — especially the last-minute kind. Your first reaction might be out of anger or frustration, since you can’t just fill your vacancies...
View ArticleFresh, Bright & Bold Bedrooms–Design Inspiration Series
GUEST POST BY MAUI VACATION RENTAL SERVICES I am loving the simplicity of the crisp white walls in the bedroom infused with a single splash of tranquil color. It’s bright, fresh and relaxing which...
View ArticleHelp Your Guests Get Local – Create a Guest Book
Posted by: ashleyfmiller From FlipKey.com One of the most useful things you can do for your vacation rental guests iscreate an area guide book, also known as a “local attractions book” or “welcome...
View ArticleTax Deductions for Vacation Homes
Tax deductions for vacation homes vary greatly depending on how much you use the home and whether you rent it out. A vacation home offers a break from the daily grind, but it can also offer a break...
View ArticleDon’t blow your holiday home cover: 10 insurance pitfalls to avoid
Insurance doesn’t cover all eventualities, there are many exclusions in the small print of insurance policies to look out for. The following examples identify some common ones in holiday home and...
View ArticleTen Cool Things to Tell Your Vacation Rental Guests
Some of your guests will do a lot of research prior to their vacation and will have planned their trip meticulously. Others, particularly the last minute bookers, may have decided to rent your vacation...
View ArticleYour Vacation Rental AND Your Sanity Need A ‘Home Base’
Guest post by: Jonathan Fabio, Co-Founder, Futurestay Let’s paint a picture, shall we? You’re a vacation rental owner. Maybe renting short-term rental properties is your primary profession…chances are...
View ArticleWhat Should Go Into A Rental Handbook
Guest post from Beth Stockwell, Community Specialist, HomeAway Having guests in your rental property means income for you, but it could cost you your time and sanity. Community from HomeAway is a place...
View ArticleIntermediary holiday rentals versus exclusive management
The business model of most holiday rentals is of an intermediary between customers and apartment owners. These apartment owners may own just one property, a string of apartments across a city, or...
View ArticleIs it Time to Update Your Rental’s Decor?
Guest Post: When it comes to renting out your vacation home, as most owners know, there’s far more to it than just owning the house. Unlike fictional baseball fields, just because it’s built, does not...
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