The following products have been featured in the Owner Community Newsletter:

Bedding

AeroBed® Deluxe Guest Bed: Adding an extra bed to your property can boost bookings.  We like this particular air mattress because it is comfortable and easy to air up.

Books

Maintaining a Vacation Home: Steve Grooms' book covers the practical aspects of maintaining a home that you don't live in year-round.  He offers helpful checklists, anecdotal advice, and step-by-step instructions for building everything from cabin markers to fire pits.

I've Heard it All and So Should You: Confessions of a Real Estate Journalist: In Edith Lank's latest book, she addresses questions that many buyers and sellers are afraid to ask. Lank compiled actual letters sent to her by buyers, sellers, and real estate agents.

Rick Steve's Best of Europe 2007: Leaving area guidebooks in your property in addition to a local attraction book will give your renters a jumping off point for discovering your vacation area.  Circle nearby or sure-hit attractions and restaurants: This would be especially appreciated in areas with an overwhelming number of dining and entertainment options.

Cleaning

Mini-Blind Cleaners (2): Great for picking up the pesky dust that builds up during the winter.

Amenities & Extras

Yahtzee: Inexpensive board games like Yahtzee, Scrabble, and Barrel of Monkeys can make a world of difference to kids (and adults) couped up inside on a rainy day.

Reader's Digest: Renters love reading magazines while on vacation.  Consider stocking your property with staples like Reader's Digest, People, or TV Guide.

Graco Pack N Play w/ Bassinet: Offering a portable crib as well as a high chair is a great way to pull in families traveling with small children.

Security & Keys

	GE AccessPoint KeySafe 3-Key Portable Push-Button Key Box, Black #001406: Installing a lockbox will make your life easier.
	Schlage Camelot Deadbolt Keypad

What products would you recommend to other vacation rental owners?

12 Things Every Vacation Rental Should Have Don't forget to stock these necessities next time you visit your vacation home.   Should You Provide Pantry Items for Your Guests? Should you provide items such as coffee, sugar, and catsup for your guests?   Ten Personal Affects to leave at Your Property Tips for which items to leave at your vacation rental home-- and which to leave behind.   Offering a Grocery Service at Your Vacation Home Stand out from the competition by providing groceries to your renters.

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