It’s asparagus season in my neck of the woods and I know just the place to go to get ‘fresh that morning’ spears. It’s a small roadside stand that is only open for a few weeks in May/June during the … Continue reading
I talked to a rental guest this morning about his upcoming vacation and a few concerns he had about accessing the property and what would happen when he checked out. It struck me during the conversation that what we were … Continue reading
In over 25 years of renting vacation homes, I’ve always left some comments in the guest book along with a thank you to the owners for sharing their treasured place with us. On the odd occasion there hasn’t been a … Continue reading
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
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
Valentine’s Day is nearly here and a romantic trip to Tuscany would make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable. This Tuscany vacation rental has 13 reviews full of compliments of the home and the host, Costanza who has been listed on VacationHomeRentals.com for over … Continue reading