Independent short-term vacation rentals are under attack in all states. This post focuses on New Hampshire, that state that I operate my...

It is no secret that the vacation rental industry is saturated. Supply is high; this means lots of competition to get a potential guest's...

As a seasoned vacation rental owner, I know that communication with guests is of the utmost importance. I follow a structured...

Cleaning a vacation rental is different than cleaning a private residence. The key difference is a paying guest will arrive to the home...

It is no secret now, "they" are coming after your vacation rental! Do you have a plan B? I have been shocked at the speed at which towns...

Is critical thinking a lost skill? It is my opinion that many people may have never learned how to think critically. This opinion is...

Being in control of your vacation rental is the most important element for a successful venture. I have been a DIY vacation rental owner...

Travelers have made an effort to book and travel to your property. Show appreciation for that by having something for them upon arrival....

Good design is important for all businesses in some form; the vacation rental requires good design. As a professional home designer and...

With fifteen years of vacation rental ownership and management I have advice and insight to share. I was fortunate to create my first...

People are vacationing again; mainly in rural, lake, mountain, beach locations. While most guests are great there are many that are not....

From my view in a summer resort area of New Hampshire, travelers are back. Once all of the cancellations were done, our places booked...

Those months of lockdown were difficult for many. Vacation / short term rental owners likely thought it was tragic. One of our rentals...

Set expectations. What do I mean? Well, guests are on vacation and they want to have a great experience. When guests don’t love your...

Do you allow guests to push your buttons, stress you out, or annoy you? It might be your ego, not your guests taking the fun out of...

Whether using HomeAway, Airbnb, or other listing platform you can screen your guests. First, you must turn off automatic booking....

Analog Version Managing your calendars over multiple OTAs is easier than you might think, unless you have instant book. I know the OTAs...

Should guests be self-sufficient or should they get more service? Whichever way you want to set up your rental is up to you. It is...

Facebook groups for vacation rental and short-term rental owners have lots of discussion about stains left by guests on sheets and...

Getting direct bookings has its benefits. What I like most is that I have real security deposit that I control and do not have to submit...