The Reality of Pets and Your Vacation Rental

[Collin Hays]

Did you know that 53 percent of vacationers are traveling with their dog or cat, yet only an estimated 15 percent of vacation rentals "allow" pets? 

That means that pets are likely staying at your rental, regardless of whether or not you allow them.  With that reality, we are faced with the "If you can't beat them, join them" question.  Despite all of the disclaimers, cameras, and fines, pets are staying at our properties.  

It is worth consideration in making your property pet friendly, so that you can capitalize on the reality of pets and charge extra for them, as well as possibly make your home more marketable on the various hosting platforms.  Of course, that means that your property will need to be prepared properly for this, which means "no carpet". 

We are finding that our "pet friendly" properties are renting more, and that likely offsets any extra repairs & maintenance throughout the year for pet-related issues.