Top 10 Ways to make your Holiday Rental beat the competition
By Colin Cameron
12th December 2022
Making a holiday rental appealing to potential renters requires careful consideration. It is recommended that owners of holiday rentals take the following steps in order to make their properties as attractive and inviting as possible.
1. Start with a great first impression – The first thing potential renters will notice about your holiday rental is its appearance both inside and out. Make sure the exterior of your property looks neat and tidy with no overgrown grass or weeds, while the interior should be inviting and comfortable with clean carpets, furniture, curtains and appliances.
2. Offer special amenities – Think about ways you can make your holiday rental stand out from the competition. This could include offering small luxuries such as complimentary toiletries, small snacks or cold drinks in the refrigerator upon arrival or an upgraded cable package for those who want to stay indoors and watch TV at night.
3. Feature high-end furnishings – Quality furnishings will not only create an inviting atmosphere but also make it easier for guests to feel like they’re at home away from home. Include pieces such as modern couches and chairs, high-end linens on the beds, plush carpeting throughout, functional kitchenware and a cozy living room set up complete with plenty of seating options.
4. Provide convenience items – Having a few convenience items available can help guests feel more at ease during their stay, such as pre-stocked pantry items like cereals, spices, condiments or snacks; quality grilling utensils; cleaning supplies; laundry detergent; board games; books; blankets; sunscreen; bug spray; extra towels and pillows; flashlights/lanterns etc..
5. Create an ideal entertainment area – If you have a backyard space suitable for entertaining, then create an ideal entertainment area where friends and family can gather on warm summer nights around a fire pit or grill dinner together on one of those cool evenings when everyone wants to stay in instead of going out for dinner . Add string lights if possible for a romantic touch which will make it even more attractive for potential renters looking for something special during their stay.
6. Offer discounts when applicable – Offering discounts when available is another way to get people interested in renting your holiday rental property over someone else’s place down the street. Consider taking advantage of peak travel times by advertising deals such as “stay three nights or more during peak travel season and get one night free!” This type of promotion will encourage people to come back time after time which helps keep your business flourishing even during slower months when tourism dies down in certain areas of the country/world where you may be located near enough to visit regularly by car/plane/boat etc…
7. Protect against pests – Potential renters don’t want their vacation ruined by ants marching through their kitchen cupboards or mosquitos buzzing inside every room at night so making sure your holiday rental is pest-free before each new occupancy is extremely important if you want people coming back again year after year (and referring others). Have pest control services come in every now and then just to be safe so that each new guest feels welcomed into an environment free from pesky bugs!
8 Keep things fresh & updated – Though it may not always be possible due to budget constraints, try keeping things fresh and updated whenever possible because this helps people feel like they are getting what they paid for (not something stale). Freshly painted walls, updated curtains/furnishings/appliances etc., along with clean carpets all contribute towards creating an attractive setting that will draw people in time after time regardless of price tag attached!
9 Add unique decor – Uniquely decorated spaces add character that makes each room feel special while also adding value by creating conversation points that allow potential renters to envision themselves staying here during their break from daily routines elsewhere outside this blessed corner of paradise! Adding quirky pieces here or there like vintage movie posters along bathroom walls (as long as nothing too risque!) will spark interest without breaking bank accounts nor compromising safety standards!
10 Create relationships with local vendors – Creating relationships with local vendors helps create a network between businesses which could result in better pricing options on goods/services needed around property plus having access to deals unavailable anywhere else due to exclusive offers these folks may possess due ability maintain communication with them via lobby signs around entrance way stating: “Partnering With Local Businesses For Better Deals On All Our Services!” This lets customers know owners care about providing best experience possible within reasonable price range while boosting local economy at same time!
Taking all these steps into consideration should help ensure owners attract maximum amount people possible looking rent out their properties short term basis while simultaneously creating environment where guests feel welcomed into unique corners paradise time after time regardless how often they have stayed there before! Doing little bit extra go long way towards ensuring business stays profitable years come so don’t hesitate
