by Paris Achen | Feb 17, 2023 | Hosting and Management, Property Care
Glitter might seem harmless at first glance, but any host who has found it strewn about their vacation rental property can attest to how long it takes to clean up. If you scroll through Airbnb listings in popular bachelorette party destinations like Nashville,...
by Paris Achen | Jan 13, 2023 | Accessibility, Hosting and Management, Marketing, Supporting Local Businesses
Incorporating local businesses into your vacation rental guests’ experience has a trifecta of benefits: It fuels your local economy, enhances your guests’ stay, and makes you a valued member of the community. By creating a great guest experience with your business...
by Paris Achen | Dec 23, 2022 | Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, Marketing, Nuisance Prevention, Property Care, Responsible Renting, Rules and Regulations, Safety, Taxes
Before the Great American Eclipse in August 2017, STR listings surged by up to 3,000% in the towns along the eclipse’s route, which spanned from Salem, Oregon, to Charleston, South Carolina, according to Bloomberg. According to the Times of San Diego, the city...
by Paris Achen | Nov 28, 2022 | Accessibility, Hosting and Management, Marketing, Responsible Renting, Safety
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has touched the lives of almost everyone on the planet. About 20 million families around the world have at least one member with autism, according to the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES)....
by Paris Achen | Nov 17, 2022 | Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, Nuisance Prevention, Property Care, Responsible Renting, Safety
Can vacation rentals have surveillance cameras? This is a frequently asked question that plagues the minds of hosts who want to protect their property and guests who want to protect their privacy. The answer is more than a simple yes or no, and the decision whether to...
by Paris Achen | Aug 31, 2022 | Accessibility, Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, Property Care, Responsible Renting, Rules and Regulations, Safety
This article is now available inside the Rent Responsibly Network! Join or log in now to get the answers to: Am I legally required to allow service dogs in my vacation rental? What are the service animal policies on Airbnb, Vrbo, and other platforms? What exactly is a...
by Paris Achen | Aug 17, 2022 | Hosting and Management, Responsible Renting, Sustainability
All man-made development is inextricably a part of our natural world, and short-term rentals are no exception. Many short-term rentals even provide lodging for visitors to some of the world’s most beautiful natural landscapes, pristine protected wilderness, and...
by Paris Achen | Aug 15, 2022 | Hosting and Management, Humans of Short-Term Rentals, Safety
When Victoria O’Connell’s London home was robbed and vandalized by a guest who had booked her home through a popular vacation rental platform in 2017, she was understandably terrified. “I got a call at three in the morning from the police and the counselor [at law]...
by Paris Achen | Jun 9, 2022 | Hosting and Management, Marketing, Property Care, Responsible Renting, Sustainability
Making your short-term rental more eco-friendly is not only a contribution to the future of our planet; it’s a responsible hosting practice that gives your business more credibility and appeals to guests. About 71% of global travelers said they want to travel more...
by Paris Achen | Feb 18, 2022 | Accessibility, Hosting and Management, Property Care, Responsible Renting, Safety
Making your short-term rental more accessible isn’t an all-or-nothing proposition. Small changes – that cost $100 or less – can literally open your doors to a whole new pool of potential guests. Increasing the accessibility of your home isn’t just the right thing to...
