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Ideas for hosts and owners, and what we've learnt running aparthotels in Cape Town since 2014.
Vacation rental photography can be a make or break factor for any short term rental owner. Done right, short term rental photographs are a powerful tool that provide a visual introduction to your…
Vacation letting guest communication is something that can make all the difference between a glowing review and an average review. Despite the many advantages of improved guest communication, many…
Winter is on its way, whether your holiday rental property is ready or not. For those travelling during winter, the off-season brings lower travel prices for flights as well as accommodation. In South…
A huge part of vacation letting comes down to avoiding complaints. While you may think that your rental has what it takes to make guests happy, it just takes one bad experience for a poor review to…
While guests notice indoor elements, outdoor areas can be a make or break factor when it comes to vacation rental. For many leisure travel guests, vacations are all about relaxing and enjoying some…
While some may consider vacation house rental to be more of a hobby, smart owners know that their rentals have the potential to act just like a small business. If you're renting out a spare room for…
Just how safe is your vacation home rental? If you assumed that it was safe, purely because there are no obvious safety hazards that you can see, it may be time to take a good, hard look at your…
If you are aiming to position your holiday rental investment for the luxury travel market, the first step is creating an experience that guests will remember for all the right reasons. Many…
Vacation rental listings play a vital role in your booking success. A good listing has the power not only to bring in more bookings, but also to increase your overall reputation. Despite the obvious…
You may assume that the most important thing to provide guests when running a holiday let is a swimming pool. You might even think that a full breakfast can make or break a booking, or that luxurious…
You may assume that smaller short term rental properties do not perform as well as larger properties. In reality, both small and larger rentals have plenty to offer potential guests. The secret to…
Extended stays can be extremely valuable for holiday home rental owners. Instead of booking for one or two nights, guests who are seeking to extend their stay will typically stay a few weeks or even a…