by Paris Achen | Nov 6, 2023 | Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, Marketing
A well-considered cancellation policy can make your vacation rental more competitive, boost your reviews, and ultimately, impact your bottom line. However, there’s no consensus on the best cancellation policy for a vacation rental. The effectiveness of a strict,...
by Paris Achen | Oct 27, 2023 | Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, Responsible Renting, Rules and Regulations, Safety
Guests who refuse to leave vacation rentals at the end of their rental term by claiming tenant rights have grabbed headlines across the country. “We have seen an increasing number of opportunists and scammers that take advantage of the sparsity of vacation...
by Paris Achen | Sep 14, 2023 | Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, Marketing, Property Care, Safety
The growth and diversity of the vacation rental industry has captured the imagination and curiosity of entrepreneurs and travelers alike. As a result, vacation rental shows have opened up the world of short-term rentals to a wider audience and air on major streaming...
by Paris Achen | Sep 14, 2023 | Hosting and Management, Marketing
Whether you’re offering a short-term rental in a certain market or you want to cater to the needs of a specific traveler group, there is likely a niche listing site for your unique property. Niche listing sites come in every variety from geographic regions and...
by Paris Achen | Aug 25, 2023 | Hosting and Management
As the vacation rental industry has gained momentum, so has the proliferation of vacation rental podcasts. And it’s no surprise. You can gain useful strategies, tips, and best practices in bite-size portions and develop as a vacation rental professional through...
by Paris Achen | Jul 20, 2023 | Hosting and Management, Marketing, Responsible Renting, Supporting Local Businesses
Listing on online booking sites like Vrbo and Airbnb is a great way to draw eyes to your vacation rental listing and get more bookings especially if you’re new to hosting. But as your vacation rental gains a trail of happy guests, getting more direct bookings will...
by Paris Achen | May 19, 2023 | Community Engagement, Hosting and Management, Humans of Short-Term Rentals, Nuisance Prevention, Professional Development, Responsible Renting, Rules and Regulations, Social Responsibility & Giving Back, Supporting Local Businesses
Sarah Bradford and Tim Cafferty recently marked a milestone with the recording of their 150th episode of Sarah and T: The Professional Vacation Rental Manager’s Podcast. Every other Monday for nearly six years, they have released a new 30-minute episode packed with...
by Paris Achen | May 2, 2023 | Community Engagement, Hosting and Management, Local Government, Marketing, Professional Development, Self-Growth, Social Responsibility & Giving Back, Team Culture, Wellness
Tyann Marcink, front-center, at the CASA Justice is Served fundraiser in 2022 Have you ever heard the quote, Help yourself by helping others? According to research, helping others, aka volunteering, can also help your vacation rental business. Volunteering can help...
by Paris Achen | Apr 4, 2023 | Advocate Engagement, Community Engagement, Hosting and Management, Humans of Short-Term Rentals, Local Government, Property Care, Rules and Regulations, Short-Term Rental Regulation
Like many in the short-term rental advocacy sphere, proposed regulations at the local City Council brought hosts Annette Grant and Sarah Karakaian together. Both had come to speak at the Columbus City Council meeting in spring 2018 to oppose a proposal that would have...
by Paris Achen | Mar 24, 2023 | Hosting and Management, Property Care, Rules and Regulations, Safety
Google searches and questions in hospitality forums show that many hosts struggle to understand short-term rental insurance and what it covers. Here are answers to some of your frequently asked questions about vacation rental insurance and whether you need a separate...
