Dec 11 2012
In a previous blog post, I discussed the pitfalls of not offering your vacation rental tenants an option of at least one queen- or king-size bed in your rental home. This is the kind of “silent killer” that may force a vacationer to move on to another listing …
Oct 30 2012
Your vacation rental home may well be a dream home, perfect and beyond comparison – as most of us believe ours to be! But if it’s not marketed properly, your bookings and your rental revenue will fall well short of your goals. Don’t worry, there’s no need to hire a marketing consultant. Just follow these …
May 11 2012
Every summer, Cape Abilities, a non-profit organization, assembles and delivers over 30,000 Welcome to Cape Cod Beach Buckets. These beach buckets go to families who are renting vacation homes on Cape Cod, and are filled with samples, maps, discount coupons, brochures, and a restaurant guide. They provide an opportunity for …
May 04 2012
If you’re interested in renting your vacation rental home to families, it’s important to understand that children of varying ages have differing needs. “Parentals” with teenagers are likely not looking for the same thing in a rental as parents with toddlers in tow. After years of renting on Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard with my …
Apr 01 2012
1. Air conditioning. Even though there are only about 4 days each summer where air conditioning is necessary on Cape Cod, many vacationers prefer not to perspire while on vacation. Plus, the ocean breezes feel so much better when the A/C is cranked so ideally guests can have the best of both worlds by leaving …
