marketing
Vacation Rental Marketing – Getting Started
In todays competitive vacation rental market it’s all about marketing. You can’t just list your property with a property manager or on a directory and expect the same occupancy rates you were getting in years past. You have to be creative, innovative, consistent, and focused. Here are a few tips to get your marketing campaign off the ground. The … Continue reading
The Big Bear Vacation Rental Market
Vacation rentals have been a popular lodging choice in Big Bear for decades. What was once a cottage industry with just a handful of players has turned into one of the most competitive vacation rental markets in all of California. With the advent of the internet the Big Bear vacation rental market has exploded into … Continue reading
Vacation Rental Services
Vacation rental management is a unique blend of property management, real estate marketing, and hospitality services. With the right mix of knowledge, time, and effort, your vacation rental can generate enough income to cover expenses and possibly show a profit. Unfortunately, the real estate meltdown has forced many property owners into the rental market, unprepared for the realities of property management and … Continue reading
What Makes A Great Vacation Rental?
What exactly is it that makes a vacation rental truly great? A place that the guests rave about to their friends and return to year after year. The fact is that you can have an amazing location, every conceivable amenity, and the best rates in town, but if you ignore a few basic rules of property management … Continue reading
Preparing Your Property For The Rental Market
The vacation rental market is one of the fastest growing segments of the lodging industry. If you own a home in a popular resort area, convert your property into a vacation rental and generate income when you’re not using it. Here are a few suggestions to help you prepare your property for the rental market. … Continue reading
Pet Friendly Vacation Rentals
Vacation rental property owners must try to accommodate the wants and needs of potential guests by offering amenities that appeal to the traveling public. One of the most popular amenities that owners should consider is to be a “pet-friendly” vacation rental. A recent study showed that almost 60% of adult pet owners plan to take their four-legged family members on … Continue reading