This is the first installment of our Local Design series, where we offer our best vacation rental interior design tips based on the specific vacation destinations that we serve at MyVRHost. This week, we’re exploring the rolling hills of San Francisco. Imagine a vacation rental on a remote island: the white sands and clear blue […]
Congrats! You’ve done it. Your vacation rental is in tip-top shape, beautifully photographed for its online debut, and well-stocked with everything your future guests could need. Soon, you receive your first booking, and you do a happy dance… …but it’s not long before it hits you. What happens if a pipe bursts? If the heater […]
Spring is here! Even though in some locations (East Coast, cough cough) it may not seem like it, it’s now time to start getting your short-term and/or vacation rental ready for the Spring season! There is no need for a huge overhaul of your property, just a few minor updates and retouches here and there, […]
Insurance companies tend to place vacation rentals in the commercial business category, so your homeowners’ insurance or personal insurance will not cover issues that arise. Airbnb offers Host Protection Coverage, a $1 million guarantee, but it is somewhat limited. Simply put, if you have your rental on multiple platforms and vacation rental sites, the best option is […]
Vacation and short-term renting has seen exponential growth in the last several years – however, the market is becoming more saturated and competitive. You probably have an amazing home – but what sets it apart from the rest? What are the unique attributes that will make a guest choose your home over the next? Quality […]
If you’ve considered offering welcome baskets at your vacation home but don’t know where to begin, we have compiled a variety of great ideas to delight your renters. Because you are simply offering something extra, your guests will appreciate your gift no matter the price point. It might be worth your while to spend some […]
We have managed 10s of thousands of nights over the years, and although we’ve had some bizarre asks from guests, (we may do another post on that later…) there have been 12 items that guests consider to be necessities: A hair dryer – Many guests don’t feel like stuffing a hair dryer in their suitcase. Plus, since many hotels […]
The challenge in this crowded rental market is to have your property stand out among the hundreds of rentals available in any given vacation spot. In this case, travelers will literally judge a book by it’s cover. If your listing doesn’t have many photos or low-quality photos, it is very difficult for travelers to feel […]
You own investment property. Long-term tenants generate predictable, consistent monthly income. Interest rates are low, tenants are (mostly) low maintenance and rents are rising. Life is good – right? Right – but something is niggling you – could you do better? What if you listed your property on Airbnb? VRBO? Homeaway? Would you make more […]