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Title graphic reading Guide to Vacation Rental Business, for hosts starting a rental business

How to Start a Vacation Rental Business: The Complete Guide

The concept of vacation rentals is not new, but the booking experience for both guests and hosts has changed ...

What Items to Provide for Your Vacation Rental Kitchen

What Items You Should Provide for Your Vacation Rental Kitchen

A TripAdvisor study found that 83% of travelers thought a kitchen was the most important travel accommodation. ...

How to Sync Booking Calendars Between Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com

How to Sync Your Booking Calendars Between Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com

If you work in the short-term rental business, then you know it’s important to keep your Airbnb calendar as up-to-date ...

The Most Overlooked Costs in a Short-Term Rental Property

The most overlooked costs in a short-term rental property and how to plan for them

The old adage is true: Sometimes it takes money to make money.

7 Essential Amenities To Delight Your Short Term Rental Guests

7 Essential Amenities To Delight Your Short Term Rental Guests In 2024

Discover the top amenities to attract and satisfy short term rental guests in 2024.

The Differences between B&Bs and Vacation Rental Properties

The Differences between B&Bs and Vacation Rental Properties

Vacation rental properties are unique when compared to hotels. We know this is why the hotel industry is afraid of ...

Phone showing a rental listing with a grid of interior photos, beside the title Professional Photos for Boosting Bookings

Why Professional Photos Boost Bookings for Your Vacation Property

Why is it important to include pictures of your vacation rental? According to a study by FlipKey, “Travelers are 83% ...

5 Ways To Stop Vacation Rental Noise Complaints

5 Ways To Stop Vacation-Rental Noise Complaints Before They Happen

Along with vacation rental occupancy and booking volume, vacation-rental noise complaints are on the rise. But they ...

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Marketing Tips for Log Cabin Owners

Log cabin rentals offer beautiful views and experiences. Yet vacation rental owners may have difficulty with developing ...

Airbnb Management Software Guide: Which Is Right For You

Why You Should Use Airbnb Management Software and Which Is Right For You? A Comprehensive Guide

On its face, it can seem like Airbnb is a comprehensive tool for short-term rental owners. It offers dynamic pricing, ...

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How to Pick a Location for a Vacation Rental Property

With the increase in vacation rental popularity, it is important to research the area you plan to buy in. Your vacation ...

Title graphic reading Vacation Rental Property Turnover, for tips on faster turnovers between guests

How to Turnover Your Vacation Rental Property

A fast turnover rate is valuable because more bookings equals more money. As a vacation rental owner, you want to ...

6 Ways to Market Your Direct Booking Website

6 ways to market your direct booking website and keep your calendar booked

Direct booking websites are considered the holy grail of the short-term rental industry – property managers can skip ...

Keypad door lock illustration beside the title Benefits of Third-Party Cleaning Services

The Benefits of Hiring a Third-Party Cleaning Service

How does a third-party cleaning service benefit vacation rental owners? If you’ve ever considered booking a vacation ...