It’s unlikely there is anyone reading this that has never read a product review, or bought something based on the opinion of other users or buyers. From plumbing services to medical professionals; books and cameras to large appliances, people have … Continue reading
Getting the right vacation rental is so much more than booking a hotel room, or stopping overnight in a B & B. It’s more like a dating game. Both guests and owners start out with criteria on their ideal match … Continue reading
Each one of the vacation rentals I’ve owned has had a name. Beaver Creek Cottage, The River House, Porth Ridge, The Lodge, and Osprey Cottage are some of them. Naming them has been fun and the extension of that is … Continue reading
I just got back from a week at a vacation rental in Costa Rica which was a wonderful experience on many levels, and I learned a lot about how to ‘get rentals right’, from the owners of the property. From … Continue reading
I’ve just come back from a 10-day stay in a vacation rental in Costa Rica. As always, having the experience of being a guest is invaluable in the learning points and take-aways it offers and this was no exception. From … Continue reading
I wonder how many vacation rental owners have experienced being a rental guest. That means doing the whole search thing – scouring web sites for that perfect spot; contacting owners and asking questions; checking availability; signing rental agreements and sending … Continue reading
……or Facebook, or Pinterest, or Linkedin. No, this is not a plea for you to follow me; it’s a reminder that the vast majority of people who visit your listing use social networks and if you do too, you may … Continue reading
For most owners, attracting guests in the low season is a challenging prospect. Some areas have large numbers of rental properties chasing a smaller pool of potential guests, so creating a competitive promotion strategy is imperative to appeal to the … Continue reading
I thought it was about time I introduced myself since I’m writing all the content for the Owner Community and my newsletter has been dropping into inboxes for over a year now. It’s been a great opportunity to create a … Continue reading
For many vacation property owners, the 2012 booking season will already be underway; the phone may be ringing more often; email inquiries are beginning to pop up in your inbox, and hopefully your calendar is starting to fill up. Whether you … Continue reading