Create a Vacation Rental Property

Create a Vacation Rental Property

There are vacation rental properties and there are great vacation rental properties. There are two types of rental properties – those that are used by the owners, and those that are not. Often those used by the owners are favored as they tend to be kept cleaner, more up to date and feel more like a home away from home.

Keep your rental current.

No one wants to feel as though they’ve stepped into a time warp. Vacationers want the same amenities and comforts they have at home. A bright roomy space that can comfortably accommodate friends or family. Furniture should be clean and look fairly stylish. This isn’t to say you must spend a lot of money to furnish your rental – not at all – but you don’t want your guests to feel as though they’ve walked into a home that has discarded furniture. Furnishing a rental property with items from consignment shops and tag sales is perfectly acceptable, providing your items don’t look beaten up.

Hire a cleaning service.

There’s nothing worse than walking into a filthy rental property. Your guests shouldn’t feel as though they need to wipe down counters, tubs, showers or floors the minute they step into your home. Hire a cleaning service to thoroughly clean before each renter starts his stay. It is perfectly acceptable to ask your renters to clean up after themselves before they leave. A quick wipe down of counters and a quick sweep before they leave the premises is often customary.

Make your home feel like a home away from home.

This can be done at a minimal expense. It really doesn’t take much to add some personal touches to make your guests feel as though they’re home away from home. Here are a few simple things that will make a big impact:

• Hang artwork/photography on the walls

• Add extra pillows and throws on the couch

• Have vases on hand for flowers

• Collections – river rocks, sea glass, shells, etc – placed in jars

Offer modern amenities.

We’re internet dependent for work and pleasure. Offer your guests access to the internet as well as cable. Your home should have at least one television set and a DVD player. Land lines are not necessary as most everyone, these days, does have a cell phone. Provide your guests with a guest login.

Have a well stocked kitchen.

While renters often eat out, and often, while they are on vacation, most will take full advantage of a well stocked kitchen and many meals will be prepared and enjoyed in your rental property.

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