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Ideas for hosts and owners, and what we've learnt running aparthotels in Cape Town since 2014.
Should you try vacation rental management software to help you manage your short term rental, or is it better to invest in a professional, dedicated short term rental manager instead? As the demand…
Is it worth thinking about allowing pets at your short term property let? There is no doubt that pet-friendly travel is on the rise all over the world. Those in favour of this move cite a number of…
We have shared some tips on how to avoid holiday rental scams, but there is one potential short term letting scam that has been getting a lot of press recently. Last month, the Telegraph reported that…
Are you marketing your short term holiday let to baby boomers? If not, you are missing out on a large established group that often has travel budgets to spend in their so-called golden years. In…
Every single short term letting property owner will receive a few strange requests at some point or another. Whether it is something relatively reasonable, such as early check in or late arrivals, or…
One of the most frustrating holiday rental management issues to deal with is last minute cancellations. When bookings are cancelled a day or two before guests were scheduled to arrive, it means that…
Avoiding short term rental scams is more important than every before, which is why you need to be extra careful when selecting any holiday rental listing site. Whether you are new to short term rental…
You've heard plenty of reasons on why it's a good idea to consider short term vacation letting property. What about reasons to not invest? It may sound strange, but with the growing trend in short…
With Level 5 water restrictions in place in Cape Town, it is more important than ever before to have a short term holiday letting property that is water wise. As we head deeper into winter here in the…
While your short term holiday property will likely not be able to cater to absolutely every single guest, it is still important to keep your differently abled guests in mind. Whether that means having…
Not too long ago, we shared some tips on how short term vacation letting owners can deal with problem guests. This article offered some insight into how to deal with potential issues that may arise…
Short term holiday letting house rules are often treated as a last minute addition, if they are considered at all. While you may be aware of holiday rental laws that apply in your area, it is also…