A couple of weeks ago, I published an article showing the search dominance of Airbnb and highlighted the public’s use of the word to describe our various businesses. If you missed it, you can read it here. I’d like to say a big thanks to those who read it, especially those who commented, because…
WARNING… Some of you won’t like what I’m about to tell you. I was just Hoovering the lounge, my mind was wandering, and the following thoughts dawned on me. Read on… If you are running one or more short-term rentals, there are many ways to describe the business that you’re in. You may say…
Vacation Rental Website Builders – What Are Your Best Options? So, if you are reading this article, you’re probably looking at vacation rental website builders to create a website to take direct bookings, or your existing website needs a makeover. Well, read on, as I’ll cover everything from soup to nuts to help you…
An introduction to money-saving with Airbnb alternatives Updated March 2024 Travelers, holidaymakers, and adventure-seekers across the world have grown to love the flexibility and convenience of using Airbnb, which has become the leading platform for listing and booking rental properties and vacation homes. When I first started in the vacation rental business 20 years…
Yep, buddy, they’ve got enough socks and scented candles already. If you’re already tired of giving your friends and family the same played-out gifts that make them feel like they have déjà vu, it’s time to switch up your gifting game and give them something unique and unforgettable! Introducing Airbnb gift cards! These cards…
Smart Home Devices For Your Airbnb – A Complete Guide This is the first article in a series on Creating Smart Vacation Rental Homes. Smart devices cover a whole host of areas. Some smart devices can save you time and some will save you money. Other smart devices can bring you peace of mind,…
Smart Home Monitoring For Your Airbnb – A Complete Guide Pt 2 This is the Second article in a series on Creating Smart Vacation Rental Homes. If you missed the first part, you can read it here. Smart devices cover a whole host of areas. Some smart devices can save you time, and some…
Best Airbnb Smart Home Devices – Part 1 – Moneymaking Wifi This is the first in a series of articles that deep dive into smart homes, particularly smart short-term rentals. In general, smart devices can save you time and money. Other smart devices can bring you peace of mind, and some add to the…
This article was first published in FORBESLIFESTYLETRAVEL on Nov 20, 2022,07:25am EST It was written by Christopher Elliott who is a consumer advocate. He is a senior contributor for Forbes and he writes about customer service. Want To Really Get Away? Here’s Some Expert Advice For Digital Nomad Accommodations When it comes to finding…
The Pros and Cons Of Booking Direct – Vacation Rental Secrets When it comes to finding and booking a vacation/holiday rental, the vast majority of guests head over to Airbnb, Booking (.com), or VRBO, they search for a property that suits their needs, and when they find the one that fits the bill, they…
So, you booked a vacation rental, but for whatever reason, you need to cancel. What’s going to happen? Where do you stand? In this Vacation Rentals – Cancellation Policies Compared article, we look at all of the various policy options, where you stand, and if and when you get your money back. Let’s dive…
Accidents happen. They are part of life. Just because you are on vacation does not mean you are immune to accidents. In this article, we will look into vacation rental damage deposits, what they are, what’s covered (and what isn’t), and whether you should take out insurance just in case an accident happens. We…
