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The number one cause of vacation rental guest complaints? Cleanliness. Fortunately, it’s an easy problem to avoid. All you need is a trustworthy cleaning company that consistently delivers quality cleaning – by vacation rental standards.

 

  Turning Your Vacation Rental Investment into a Success

 

Incredible properties with major potential are losing bookings to competitors and receiving bad reviews because of a failure to invest the time and money needed to be successful.

If you’re investing in a property to use as a rental, you might be more focused on the initial costs than thinking about the expenses that will come down the road.

And while Airbnb and Vrbo seem like great ways to make money fast, running a lucrative vacation rental investment requires ongoing work, time, and money.

To educate you on some of those necessary money and time investments, we’ve compiled a list of how to spend your funds and focus responsibly.

 

             Where you’ll need to invest your money

High-quality Furniture

Many vacation rental owners are tempted to furnish their rental with inexpensive couches, beds, tables, and chairs. They’ll order a heavily-discounted furniture set without considering the negative effects it could have on the guest experience.

Don’t make a poor investment that can lessen the value of your property. Invest in furniture that guests will love. Low-quality furniture is not only easily recognizable by guests but it often lacks the durability needed to withstand the wear and tear of constant use.

Save yourself the headache of purchasing new furniture on a yearly basis and invest your money in strong, stable, and sturdy pieces that will stand the test of time.

 

Professional Photos

A traveler is deciding between you and your neighbor. Your neighbor has 24, well-lit, properly-staged, and crystal clear photos of their property. You have 13 photos of your home that you took with your smart device.

Who do you think the traveler will choose?

Good listing photography may get the initial attention of travelers, but professional photography actually leads to bookings. In fact, properties with professional photography are more than twice as likely to get booked as those without.

ONLINE PROFESSIONALISM

Guests expect to have their questions promptly answered and their bookings quickly confirmed. They’ll be reluctant to book your property if you can’t offer these types of hotel-like experiences.

To professionalize your online interactions, consider:

  • Answering traveler inquiries within the hour
  • Keeping an updated calendar
  • Responding to all reviews, negative and positive

 

IN-RENTAL PROFESSIONALISM

The professionalism doesn’t stop after the rental is booked. Give your guests a true hotel experience by providing small extras, or even going above and beyond what a hotel provides:

  • Be there to welcome guests to your rental or hire a guest contact
  • Be available throughout their stay in case of an emergency
  • Gift your guests with local, inexpensive treats like local wines/jams you get the idea

 

Owning and operating a vacation rental is not an easy task in fact, for some it becomes a full-time job. If you want to own a profitable investment, you have to put in the time and money necessary to go above and beyond for guests before, during, and after their stay.