After hosting vacation rentals since 2005, I have learned that every season feels a little different. This spring, as we prepared Cottage on High in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire for another summer season, I found myself wondering what many vacation rental owners are asking: Has the short-term rental market changed? The answer appears to be yes. Across New Hampshire and many vacation destinations throughout the country, the number of vacation rentals has grown significantly over t

In my small lakeside town, summer rental season is short and sweet. We get just a few months of peak demand before things quiet down,...

Independent short-term vacation rentals are under attack in all states. This post focuses on New Hampshire, that state that I operate my...

It is no secret that the vacation rental industry is saturated. Supply is high; this means lots of competition to get a potential guest's...

Whether online or in person, you must make a great first impression. Our online listings are the first place where guests see our...

As a seasoned vacation rental owner, I know that communication with guests is of the utmost importance. I follow a structured...

People are inherently lazy. This most certainly applies to hanging jackets and coats. So, make it easy for your guests. Have lots of...

Cleaning a vacation rental is different than cleaning a private residence. The key difference is a paying guest will arrive to the home...

It is no secret now, "they" are coming after your vacation rental! Do you have a plan B? I have been shocked at the speed at which towns...

Is critical thinking a lost skill? It is my opinion that many people may have never learned how to think critically. This opinion is...

Not all rooms require window coverings for your vacation rental, but all bedrooms and bathrooms need to have them. So let's start with...

Being in control of your vacation rental is the most important element for a successful venture. I have been a DIY vacation rental owner...

Travelers have made an effort to book and travel to your property. Show appreciation for that by having something for them upon arrival....

Good design is important for all businesses in some form; the vacation rental requires good design. As a professional home designer and...

With fifteen years of vacation rental ownership and management I have advice and insight to share. I was fortunate to create my first...

Create comfortable and flexible work spaces for guests to work remotely while at your rental. A sanctioned office space is not required....

First and foremost, spaces should be clean, organized and styled. If you don't have a nice looking space no amount of flashy professional...

People are vacationing again; mainly in rural, lake, mountain, beach locations. While most guests are great there are many that are not....

From my view in a summer resort area of New Hampshire, travelers are back. Once all of the cancellations were done, our places booked...

Those months of lockdown were difficult for many. Vacation / short term rental owners likely thought it was tragic. One of our rentals...