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Ideas for hosts and owners, and what we've learnt running aparthotels in Cape Town since 2014.
Not too long ago, we shared some tips on essential holiday apartment features that add value to your offering. Today, we have some tips on the features that can put guests off when browsing listings…
Not too long ago, we heard an interesting question on how a new short term rental host could protect themselves against risks such as theft, damage and other issues. We have written about how to…
If you had not already heard or read in the news, Level 5 Cape Town water restrictions 2017 are here. As of 3 September 2017, the City of Cape Town implemented the toughest restrictions yet. With the…
Thinking about buying holiday property? There are many things to consider when making your selection, from location to property type. With so many mistakes to avoid when buying a holiday let, it can…
On social media, Airbnb hosting often appears to be a fun way to meet people from all over the world. Many people make the decision to rent out a spare room and bring in extra cash in the process…
Wondering how to create enticing holiday accommodation packages for your short term rental? Upselling is a smart strategy that allows you to 'sell' additional services that add value to your guests…
The peak season is just around the corner, which means that short term accommodation rental will be in high demand here in Cape Town. Is your rental equipped for the upcoming summer season? If not…
Which features are most important for guests staying at your holiday apartment rental? As anyone who has ever stayed at a holiday apartment knows, it is often the small touches that have the most…
In a perfect world, you should never have to turn down villa bookings. More bookings is good when it comes to short term rentals, aren't they? Although in theory you should enjoy a high booking rate…
Every owner hopes to increase their holiday home booking rates. How you go about getting more bookings can make all the difference between a successful short term let and a less than successful one…
When it comes to self catering apartments that cater to honeymooning couples, luxury goes hand in hand with convenience and romance. Unlike a short term rental prepared for business travellers, a…
In a destination with a high tourism rate, it is easy to market private holiday lets. True or false? How accurate this statement is comes down to how you position your let. The trouble with high…