by Paris Achen | Oct 8, 2024 | Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, Marketing, Property Care, Safety
Short-term rental influencers and thought leaders can provide much-needed information and guidance for new and developing hosts in an industry without formal education or training. These insider voices offer insights, lessons from experience, practical tips, best...
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 | 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...
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 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 | 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...
