It's Finger Lakes Premier Properties top priority to help property owners maximize income from their rental homes. While many factors are at play when it comes to creating an experience, one of the most important is ensuring vacation rental homes feature the most desirable amenities for today’s vacationers. While there are many amenities guests expect to come standard with their private vacation home rentals, there are several “extras” that can make a property stand out above the competition. Here are some of the most important things to traveler’s today.
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Create Connectivity & Convenience With Technology
Vacationers are likely to spend much of their time outside exploring their surrounding. Even though the lake and outside might be the priority, evenings and rainy days may be spent indoors, meaning technology inside should be modern.
It is recommended to transition to smart TVs to allow guests to stream music, movies and TV shows; browse the internet; and view photos.
High-speed internet is another must for modern travelers. It is also recommended adding a Wi-Fi extender (booster) in larger homes where Wi-Fi is powered by a single router. Faster Wi-Fi speeds will also make the property more conducive to staying connected to work if necessary.
Further adding convenience for those who must check in with work during their stay is a dedicated remote work-friendly space. It should be a designated space, not the kitchen table, couch, breakfast bar or coffee table. Consider a desk with drawers that has charging stations. This space should allow guests to feel productive without giving them the sensation of invading others’ space while needing to work.
Expand Revenue With Pet-Friendly Rentals
It’s estimated that 70 percent of all U.S. households have pets. Pet-friendly options are one of the top searches on listing sites across the board. More than ever before, families are taking their pets on vacation with them. One of the best ways to maximize income is to embrace vacationers traveling with their pets.
Waterfront Accessories
While just the thought of lounging around on the beach or taking a dip in the water can be enticing, imagine how much appeal you can add to your properties by providing some fun water accessories for your guests.
Make their experiences even more memorable by providing snorkeling gear, stand up paddle boards, canoes, or kayaks, just to name a few ideas. Since more than one guest will be able to make use of the canoes or kayaks at a time, those can make for an especially worthwhile investment. By fully equipping your outdoor space you can furnish it with a table, chairs, sun lounges, an outdoor couch, or a hammock. These rental amenities will enable your guests to fully relax and enjoy their time outside.
Heat Up Bookings With Hot Tubs
One of the most popular amenities, especially during cooler months, is a hot tub. Hot tubs in the off-season make a property more desirable over others in months of lower demand. A hot tub will appeal to a guest booking for the holidays or visiting the area with friends in the fall and winter. In the summer, demand is up, and your property is likely to book anyway. But in months when you don’t have 100 percent occupancy, we must play smart and provide guests with something not every property owner has.
Present A Fresh Property Whose Décor Fits The Destination
Pictures help tell the story about a property’s comfort, style and suitability and are often a determining factor in whether a vacationer chooses one particular property over another. Professional photography is one way that Finger Lakes Premier Properties helps showcases your design.
Use décor that evokes the feel of the destination. Vacationers want a property that reminds them of being at the beach: seashells, marine life in the artwork, white kitchen and colors like grays, blues, sea foam green, etc. For the mountains, the décor would be different: darker browns and earth tones, leather sofas, and décor to match the cabin feel.”
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When placing a property on the rental market, property owners need to consider the importance of offering an updated, refreshed property with décor to match the destination; technology such as reliable high-speed Wi-Fi throughout, Smart TVs, designated remote workstations ; a pet-friendly designation ; hot tubs, especially for attracting reservations during cooler months and holidays.
