Category Archives: vacation rental

How Marketable Is Your Rental Property?

The vacation rental industry has turned into an enormous billion dollar market that has taken shape and has been evolving world wide over the past few decades. Online services have followed, assisting vacation rental property owners to now effectively market their … Continue reading

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Challenges Of Owning a Bed and Breakfast

Starting a bed and breakfast can be rewarding but it comes with its challenges. Before starting a bed and breakfast, it is wise to do your research. Ask yourself if you are truly suited for entrepreneurship and if you understand … Continue reading

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Writing A Vacation Rental Contract

When renting out a vacation home, a homeowner should have a rental contract, or agreement, which spells out everyone’s obligations in order to ensure that both parties are clear as to what exactly the agreement is, and are protected, should … Continue reading

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The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Truth About Accepting Credit Card Payments For Vacation Rentals

The whole truth about accepting credit card payments for your vacation rental. All vacation home owners who are renting out their vacation homes will have to deal with this question.  Should I accept guest payments via credit cards?  Myself having been … Continue reading

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10 Marketing Ideas For Vacation Rentals

1. Fill Your Rental Calendar With Last Minute Travellers While most people rent vacation homes in advance, some wait until the last minute. You can position yourself to scoop up those travellers by making a few adjustments to your marketing … Continue reading

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How To Get Your Vacation Rental To Wow Your Guests!!

Getting your vacation rental ready for the high season can be a very daunting and time consuming part of your vacation rental business. I’ve found that my low season is the best time to tackle larger projects such as painting, … Continue reading

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