Jake Newman
Additional revenue streams from vacation rental
I was curious how some of you have found creative ways to generate additional revenue from your guests while they're staying at the property? For example, I've been thinking about marketing certain restaurants or bus...
Susan Steele
Forms of payment outside of Online Rental portals
What is a safe ( for renter) way to pay. I do not ask for Venmo or Zelle. I have guests we really like who im offering a private lease . Paypal? Or Bill pay? And when exactly do we give them the door code? Same day o...
Nathan Gesner
What kind of welcome gift do you leave for guests?
What kind of welcome gift do you leave for guests?We're trying to think of a custom gift that fits our retro vibe. You can see the rental below to get an idea. Any other suggestions?https://codylodgingcompany.com...
John Majoris
Apple TV vs Roku vs ??? for STR
Hi Folks,
It's time we cut the cable on our shore rental. It's just too expensive, and I'm trying to figure out what my best options are. I've been hesitant to switch over in the past because of the user friendliness...
Kevin Boyd
Promoting your own website on Airbnb/VRBO.
Is there a way to embed your own website on VRBO and AIRBNB? I want to get more direct bookings.
Bruce Woodruff
Facebook for your STRs....?
Thinking of starting a FB page to further promote my STRs. Good idea or no? And would y'all do a separate page for each property or just one page. I did build a website but it gets zero hits.....(We are getting reques...
Tracy Baxter
Turning my Guest Cottage into a paycheck
I have a two bedroom 850 square foot furnished guest cottage I want to turn into a STR / MTR. Its located right "where the mountains begin" in an area perfect for outdoor enthusiasts but also about an hour from the la...
Amy Greenwood
first year of STR - best strategy for next year?
We just completed one year of business in our first STR. We are in NE Ohio, a few minutes from Lake Erie. Surprisingly, we averaged 57% occupancy for the year. It's a 3 bedroom/2 bath rental, so it does great for fami...
Ben Freed
Building new for STR: Unique property strategy help
Hi. I have a company that builds unique European-style cabins. We are thinking about building a property for an STR in the Catskills, NY region on a quiet secluded 7 Acre plot, but have been wavering between 3 types o...
Estrella Carolina Mckinney
Why Your Airbnb Design Matters: 3 Key Reasons
Listing your property on Airbnb involves more than just location, price, and amenities. Your Airbnb design plays a vital role in your hosting success. In this blog post, we'll explore three compelling reasons why your...