9+ Must-Have Kitchen Appliances for Vacation Rentals

This article is designed to give you the tools you need to make your vacation rental guests feel right at home. From the perfect coffee maker to the perfect homemade cookie, we’ve got you covered with the essential small appliances that can enhance your guests’ stay in a big way.

Top 10 Tips for New Vacation Rental Hosts

Are you considering entering the exciting and fast-paced world of vacation rental hosting? Perhaps you have a spare room, a second property, or even a cozy cabin tucked away in the mountains, and you’re eager to share it with travelers from around the world. Becoming a vacation rental host can be fulfilling and lucrative, but […]

Yes, You Need to Write Airbnb Guest Reviews. Here’s How.

Yes, You Need to Write Airbnb Guest Reviews. Here’s How. Writing Airbnb guest reviews is your duty to the hosting community. Where would you be today if hosts before you hadn’t given your guests rave reviews—or warned you of guests that gave them problems? As an Airbnb host, making sure that you participate in the […]

Streaming TV Options For Vacation Rental Properties

Streaming TV Options For Vacation Rental Properties Over the past two decades, the cost of cable tv has outpaced inflation every single year, at a nearly 5.7% increase yearly— that’s 3.6% more than normal inflation rates! The market responded, bringing about the near-end of cable’s relatively short 25-year lifespan. Consumers became fed up with the […]

Does Social Media Drive Direct Bookings For Your Vacation Rental?

Does Social Media Drive Direct Bookings For Your Vacation Rental? Social Media and Direct Bookings: The Real Scoop  For vacation rentalists trying to get more direct bookings—i.e. reservations made on their own biz website, rather than a third-party booking platform like Airbnb or Vrbo—there are some obvious first steps to take.  Create a great, intuitive, […]

How To Write An Awesome Airbnb Description From Start to Finish

How To Write An Awesome Airbnb Description From Start to Finish Headline Your headline is what encourages potential guests to click (along with your feature photo), and because of that, it’s one of the most important parts of your listing.  On Airbnb, you’re limited to just 50 characters (characters include letters, numbers and punctuation) in […]

How To Get Properties Listed In New Airbnb Categories

How To Get Properties Listed In New Airbnb Categories A List Of All New Airbnb Categories Airbnb at launch has a grand total of 50+ categories, spanning from simple (Beach) to very unique (Creative spaces). The smallest category, Creative spaces, has just 900 properties at launch. The largest category (Beach) has over 900,000 listings. Airbnb […]

Hotels vs. Vacation Rentals: And How to Give Guests the Best of Both

Hotels vs. Vacation Rentals: And How to Give Guests the Best of Both Hotels vs. vacation rentals: which is the best way to travel? As you might suspect, we are big fans of vacation rentals, though hotels have their perks, too! In the end, it all depends on what the guest is looking for on […]

How To Manage A Vacation Rental Remotely

How To Manage A Vacation Rental Remotely Vacation rentals have been growing popular in recent years. But running your vacation rental can be a hard task to do especially when you are hundreds miles away from the property. This article will help you in managing your vacation rentals even if you don’t live near them. […]

The Best Marketing Strategy For Vacation Rentals

The Best Marketing Strategy For Vacation Rentals What’s the best marketing strategy for your vacation rental business? The question may be straightforward, but the answer is… well, not. Your strategy depends on the size of your business, your potential guests, and your goals for the future. Some vacation rentalists are perfectly happy to put their marketing […]