subject: Preparing Your Vacation Rental For Travelers [print this page] One of the ways to turn your home into an investment property is to make it a vacation rental. This type of travel accommodation is certainly generating a lot of buzz these days due to the number of people looking for an all-in-one package deal when picking a place to stay at during their trips. While hotels and other lodges certainly have their own appeal, holiday rentals are vacation unto themselves. They provide the feeling of being at home while visiting a foreign location. And if you're thinking of turning and preparing your property for tenants, here are some things to remember.
Furnishing
Of course, you should equip your vacation rental with the bare necessities. Beds, sofas, dining table and kitchen appliances are musts. If youre allowing children and pets to the property, be sure to choose furnishings that are durable and can stand abuse. Dont forget to visit every room in the house and check if they are well-equipped. Some of the things renters are looking for when booking these sorts of travel accommodations are cable satellite and internet connection. So if you think you can handle the costs, it would be nice to provide these amenities.
Utilities
Before you allow the travelers to stay at your vacation rental, make sure that the utilities are all functional. Switch every light at every room on and off to see if there is any problem. Do the same for the faucet in your kitchen, baths, basement and garden. If you are providing telephone connection, internet connectivity and cable satellite connection, make sure that everything is activated before the renters arrive.
De-cluttering and Cleaning
These two duties are important. You're going to save a lot of money if you clean the house yourself and hire a cleaning company later after the renters are gone. Make sure you are equipped with the right tools and materials to clean the house. Dont forget to check every corner of the property. Once you're done, it will be helpful to leave the cleaning materials in the kitchen or somewhere away from the reach of children but can still be used by the renters.
Contact number
Finally, once you're done preparing the vacation rental, have someone ready in case of emergency. If you're managing the property yourself, it will be greatly helpful if you provide renters with person to contact in case of emergencies. Anyone from repairman to police station, you're going to help build trust and loyalty if you go out of your way to make sure that the renters get settled in nicely.
