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  Getting Started , Vacation Home Amenities: Room by Room  
 
     
Vacation Home Amenities: Room by Room

Learn how to outfit each room of your vacation home for maximum renting potential.
 

Your vacation home's amenities can be the deciding factor for a renter choosing between your home and another. By providing the must-have amenities for your area along with some unique extras, you might be able to book some extra weeks. Be sure to consider both indoor and outdoor amenities when outfitting your home.

  Tips for Buying a Couch for Your Vacation Rental Home Choose the most reliable, durable and comfortable couch for your vacation home.
Buying TVs for Your Vacation Rental Property What to keep in mind when buying new televisions for your vacation rental property.
  The Benefits of Including a DVD Library in Your Second Home Having a wide variety of DVDs is a much-appreciated amenity.
Adding a Pool Table to Your Vacation Rental Things to keep in mind when adding this amenity to your cottage, condo, or cabin.

Kitchen Checklist for Vacation Rentals Which items should you provide before you claim to have a fully-stocked kitchen?
How to Create a Gourmet Kitchen at Your Vacation Rental Learn how to make your kitchen a destination in itself.

Types of Beds: Outfitting Your Vacation Home Explore the many bed options for your vacation rental.
  Buying Linens for Your Vacation Rental Home Tips for choosing long-lasting sheets that your guests will love.

  How to Build an Outdoor Living Area at Your Vacation Rental Learn some of the components of building a functional, comfortable, and memorable outdoor living space.
  The Pros and Cons of Adding a Swimming Pool to Your Vacation Rental Considerations for building a pool at your vacation home.
  Buying a Hot Tub for Your Vacation Rental Property Installing a hot tub is a big draw for potential guests.

  10 Fun Amenities Which Could Make Renters Choose Your Property These special touches can be the deciding factor between your home and the next.
High Speed Internet and Vacation Rental Homes Would high-speed internet in your vacation rental home increase your bookings?
  Creating a Game Room at Your Vacation Rental Property Learn how to furnish the extra space in your home to appeal to families with children.
  Welcome Baskets and Gifts for Your Renters Gather some great ideas for gifts and treats for your vacation home guests.



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