10 Dollars or Less: 25 Items Your Vacation Rental Guests Will Appreciate
Delight your guests with a few special touches…on the cheap! |
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10 Fun Amenities Which Could Make Travelers Choose Your Property
Unique extras that could be the deciding factor between your home and the next |
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10 Low-Cost, High Impact Decorating Ideas for Your Vacation Home
Create a dazzling “mini makeover” to impress prospective travelers and returning guests alike |
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10 Personal Effects You Should Leave at Your Property...and 10 You Shouldn't
Tips for which personal items to leave at your vacation rental home -- and which to leave behind. |
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12 Things That Every Vacation Rental Should Have
A list of items and amenities that we (and likely many of your guests) consider to be necessities |
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25 Things to Put into a Local Attraction Book for Your Renters
Tips for creating a local attraction book with area activities, contact information, and vacation home rules |
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Adding a Pool Table to Your Vacation Rental
Things to keep in mind when adding this amenity to your cottage, condo, or cabin. |
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Adding Autumn Amenities to Your Vacation Rental
Ideas for boosting rentals during the slower season. |
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Amenities Checklist for Vacation Rentals
What amenities are expected and which will help seal the deal? |
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Baby Gear Rentals in Vacation Rental Destinations
The benefits of referring your guests to baby-equipment rental companies and where to find them |
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Building an Emergency Supply Kit for Your Vacation Rental
Some basics you can include in an emergency kit. |
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Buying a Hot Tub For Your Vacation Rental Property
Installing a hot tub is a big draw for potential guests. |
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Buying Towels for Your Vacation Rental Property
Tips for buying affordable and long-lasting towels for your vacation home. |
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Buying TVs for Your Vacation Rental Property
What to keep in mind when buying new televisions for your vacation rental property. |
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Choosing a Flooring Surface at Your Vacation Rental
Carpet and wood and tile, oh my! |
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Choosing a Phone Service and Plan for Your Vacation Rental
Learn how to choose the best phone service and plan for both the homeowner and renters. |
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Creating an Office at Your Vacation Rental
Follow these tips to create a functional workspace for business and leisure travelers alike. |
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Decorating Your Beach Vacation Rental Home
Classic and understated beach-inspired decorating ideas. |
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Decorating Your Vacation Home for the Fall
Learn how to spice up your decor and cozy up your furnishings to attract fall renters. |
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Decorating Your Vacation Home for the Holidays
Easy ways to spread holiday cheer from afar, including ideas for decorating, advertising, and guest gifts. |
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Decorating Your Vacation Rental Cabin Tips
How to decorate your cabin to encompass the feel of your destination. |
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From Cots to California Kings: Selecting Beds for Your Vacation Home
Sleeping arrangements are top priority for most travelers. Turn a potential deal-breaker into a deal-maker by upgrading your beds |
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From Pool Tables to PlayStations: Creating a Game Room at Your Vacation Rental
Give your property a leg up on the competition while adding rainy-day recreation for your guests |
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Furnishing a Small Vacation Rental Home
You can easily furnish your cozy abode so that it feels spacious and appeals to renters looking for a getaway. |
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Futons vs. Sofa Sleepers for Your Vacation Rental
Buying a new couch? Here are some pros and cons of buying a futon or a sofa sleeper. |
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Great Products for Your Vacation Rental Home
Products that have been featured in the Owner Community Newsletter. |
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High-Speed Internet and Vacation Rental Homes
Would high-speed internet in your vacation rental home increase your bookings? |
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How to Build a Library and Watch it Grow: An Easy Vacation Rental Amenity
Where to buy inexpensive books and which types to consider. |
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How to Build an Outdoor Living Area at Your Vacation Rental
Learn the elements of building a functional, comfortable, and memorable outdoor living space. |
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How to Choose Between Cable TV and Satellite
Answering these questions will help you decide between cable and satellite for your vacation rental home. |
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How to Choose the Best Linens for Your Vacation Home
Egyptian cotton, Pima cotton, cotton percale...what-s the difference? Making sense of thread count, fiber-length and other mysteries of sheet-selection |
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How to Create a Gourmet Kitchen at Your Vacation Rental
Learn how to make your kitchen a destination in itself. |
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Kitchen Checklist for Vacation Rentals
Which items should you provide before you claim to have a fully-stocked kitchen? |
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Low-Cost Ways to Create a Spa-like Bathroom in Your Vacation Home
A Jacuzzi tub helps, but it's the finishing touches that really transform a bathroom into a Zen paradise |
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Offering a Grocery Service to Your Vacation Rental Guests
Stand out from the competition by providing groceries to your renters. |
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Offering In-House Spa Services to Your Vacation Rental Guests
If you own in a vacation rental market where many travelers go for spa getaways, you may be able to increase your rentals by targeting this segment. |
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Plan Ahead with an Owner's Lockout Closet at Your Vacation Home
A personal trip to your home shouldn't be a chore |
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Rainy-Day Amenities for Your Vacation Home
Bad weather is a bummer, but you can help alleviate guests' disappointment with fun rainy-day amenities. |
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Seven Ways to Make Your Vacation Rental Home More "Kid Friendly"
Have you put some thought into making you second home safe for children? |
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Should You Add Exercise Equipment and Sporting Goods to Your Vacation Rental?
Do you have a stationary bike, treadmill,or unused sporting equipment collecting dust in your garage? |
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Should You Offer a Garage Door Opener to Your Guests?
If your vacation rental home has a garage, how do you offer a garage door opener to your guests with the certainty that it won't be lost or stolen? |
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Should You Provide Paper Products?
How important is it to have paper towels and toilet paper available to your renters upon arrival? |
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Should You Provide Supplies Like Dish Soap and Laundry Detergent?
Guidelines for which household supplies owners should provide for vacation rental guests |
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Stocking Your Vacation Rental Kitchen: Ketchup, Coffee and Beyond
Some inexpensive pantry items and condiments your guests will be grateful to have on hand |
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The Benefits of Including a DVD Library in Your Second Home
Having a wide variety of DVDs available in your vacation rental home is a much-appreciated amenity. |
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The Extras: Which Amenities Will Set Your Vacation Rental Home Apart?
From HDTVs to Air Conditioning, which amenities will help set your vacation rental apart from the competition? |
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The Must-Have Amenities by Vacation Rental Market
Vacation home owners submitted their tips on the must-have amenities in each vacation rental market, and this is their device. |
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The Pros and Cons of Adding a Swimming Pool to Your Vacation Rental
Considerations for building a pool at your vacation home. |
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The Top-Searched Vacation Rental Amenities
Which amenities are at the top of travelers' wish lists? |
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Three Options for Providing Shampoo and Other Shower Amenities
Various approaches to bath basics like shampoo, conditioner and soap for your vacation rental guests |
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Three Safe Appliances To Buy For Your Vacation Property
Three “must-have” appliances for your vacation rental home. |
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Tips for Buying a Couch for your Vacation Rental Home
Choose the most reliable, durable and comfortable couch for your vacation home |
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Tips for Furnishing Your Vacation Rental Home
Guide to choosing new furnishings for your vacation rental home. |
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Top 10 Amenities That Will Attract Renters With Small Children
Condo, cottage, and cabin tips for adding amenities that will appeal to travelers vacationing with small children. |
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Top 10 Decorating Styles to Avoid in Your Vacation Rental
While “Shabby Chic” may be increasingly popular, these decorating movements are never in style |
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Two Great Cabin Crafts Ideas for Your Vacation Rental
Steps for creating two easy cottage-style picture frames. |
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Welcome Baskets and Gifts for Your Renters
Gather some great ideas for gifts and treats for your vacation home guests |
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Where Vacation Homeowners Find the Best Deals on Linens, Towels, and Decor
Holiday rental owners chime in on where they find the best deals on linens, towels, silverware, and decor. |
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Why Add a Barbeque Grill to Your Vacation Rental Property?
A barbeque grill is something families on vacation expect, especially for properties in summer destinations. |
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Why Your Guestbook Is More Than Just a Guestbook
Guestbooks are more than just a chronicle of your guests. They can provide invaluable feedback. |
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