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Ideas for hosts and owners, and what we've learnt running aparthotels in Cape Town since 2014.
With tools such as Airbnb continuing to rise, self managed vacation property rental has become a seemingly easy way to bring in extra cash while renting out a spare bedroom. Almost everyone knows of a…
For savvy property investors, the Cape Town Foreshore offers an excellent location for vacation home investment. It's hard to believe, but many years ago, the area now known as the Foreshore was once…
Do you know what prospective guests are looking for when they are browsing holiday homes? Many property owners who rent out apartments or villas to short term guests focus their marketing efforts on…
Bijoux Aparthotel by Totalstay is a brand new development based on Adderley Street, in the heart of the Cape Town CBD. Bijoux, which means 'little jewel', is certainly set to be the crowning jewel of…
Wondering why you are not getting anywhere with beach house rental bookings? Many new property investors get frustrated at their lack of bookings. It can be incredibly challenging to put in all the…
Thinking about buying a holiday let in Clifton? As one of the most affluent suburbs in Cape Town, Clifton is without a doubt the shining jewel on the Atlantic Seaboard coastline. The area is comprised…
Becoming an Airbnb host is exciting, and often rewarding. For many property owners wanting to enter the short term rentals market, there is a huge deal of misconception at what the job entails. Many…
For investors thinking of buying vacation rental property in Sea Point, the suburb offers an excellent opportunity. Sea Point lies on the Atlantic Seaboard of Cape Town, nestled between the City…
For investors considering the Atlantic Seaboard in Cape Town, Green Point offers an excellent area for vacation rental investment. This area lies between De Waterkant and Sea Point, just minutes from…
Wondering how to market your holiday let investment to honeymooners? The romantic travel market makes up a growing percentage of the overall Cape Town travel market. As the Mother City's reputation…
In case you've missed the news of late, Airbnb Trips recently launched in Cape Town and other major cities across the world. This feature essentially allows travellers to enjoy tours and experiences…
Vacation rental marketing for the family travel market differs significantly from strategies geared towards other travel markets. Within the leisure market, families comprise a somewhat diverse group…