I’m of an older generation. A boomer apparently. I remember when cell phones were huge and heavy and required a separate case with a handle to carry them around. When I went on vacation I sent postcards that required a … Continue reading
Vacation rentals are getting more tech-filled. Play Stations, Xbox, Wii, Nintendo…you name it, there is a rental home that can supply it. And that’s great but as an owner who has also been a rental guest, it’s the traditional games … Continue reading
Naming your vacation rental can be a challenge, but a great name can be the start of a successful season. Does your place have a name? Have you stayed somewhere with a unique or quirky name that you still talk about years after … Continue reading
I was doing a changeover on my own cottage recently and used some time to check out all the board games had all their pieces; replace some worn-out cards with a new pack and refresh the Rainy Day Box, and … Continue reading
For anyone who has experienced the gamut of vacation rental homes over the years, this post on the foodie blog The Aperitif may raise some rueful smiles. Here’s a snippet from it: “It never fails…one can always expect to find a … Continue reading
Whenever I see vacation rentals mentioned in the media, more often than not there is a reference to them being a great alternative to a hotel. The reasons are usually – more privacy; the ability to accommodate a larger group; … Continue reading
According to the 2012 US Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook, 62% of US households own a pet – that equates to over 70 million dogs and 63% of those owners consider their pet to be a member of the family. … Continue reading
As I write this I’m just weeks from heading off to the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas for a much needed break from our winter wonderland. Of course, we have rented a villa and since we booked it back … Continue reading
I’ve been in this business for nearly 30 years, and during that time have rented countless vacation homes as well as renting out seven of my own cottages. In addition, my rental agency manages more than 200 properties on behalf … Continue reading
I’ve been musing on the growth in the vacation rental industry over the past few years after coming across an article in an online travel magazine written in 2010. The article addressed an issue known as SNAD that describes rental … Continue reading