STR near Orlando

[Brandy White]

I have some questions regarding a short-term rental near Orlando. It is a 4 bedroom 3 bathroom townhome (1492 sqft). It boasts fantastic amenities, notably a lazy river, yet tenants are required to pay $22 daily to access these perks. Should I advertise the rental as $125 per night plus the $22 fee, or simply list it as $147 per night, amenities included? I'm seeking opinions on the optimal choice. Additionally, we've established it as a corporate rental, which is proving more successful. Any suggestions for maximizing exposure? Moreover, the owner is contemplating selling it for $350k, but it seems like a tremendous investment opportunity.

[Jay Breitlow]

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Like was already mentioned...any STR extra fees should be baked into the ADR, for a MTR it could be an option. Unless all the guests request to have the amenities and pay the fee, in that cause you might as well bake it into the monthly rate.

 yes here all guests have to pay resort fees

Oh, I see that now...due to Airbnb's "less fees" soap box, all extras should be baked into the ADR. Plus, guests usually book a property that has no/less extra fees, then those that have extra fees.

 This doesn't apply in this community b/c it's a resort fee paid on site to the resort.  If it were payable by you (taxes electric fees etc) that would be different.  and even then you can still have optional grill, pet, pool heating fees etc.  early check in...

the only thing you would be doing by paying the resort directly on their behalf would be a competitive advantage with it baked in.  But then u need to offset that with rent prices. 

Sounds like it's not an idea community for a STR.

 in my opinion and i manage many in here - there are better options in orlando.  specifically 5BR are showing exception staying power thru the pullback