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3 Vacation Home Upgrades That Will Draw New Renters

Mar 05, 2019
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In today's competitive world of vacation rentals, it isn't always easy to make your property stand out. However, by evaluating the condition of your property and working with professional remodeling contractors, you can create a stunning retreat anyone would enjoy. Here are three vacation home upgrades that will draw new renters.


1. Gorgeous Master Bathrooms

When people go on vacation, they love to enjoy luxuries they don't have back home, which is why additions like steam showers, jetted tubs, and heated tile flooring can be alluring touches.


As you go through your bathroom to think of what renters might like, think about the common complaints you have when using the space, and work with remodeling contractors to resolve those challenges. If you hate grabbing cold towels, consider adding a heated towel rack next to the shower. If you don't like exiting the tub to fetch things like bath salts and shampoos, consider building in a shelf near your jetted tub to house complimentary bath additions.


Also, because it is never fun to be faced with a mess when staying in a vacation home, try to create a space that is easy to keep clean. Instead of traditional framed shower spaces, ask your remodeling contractor about all-glass shower enclosures, which are easy to wipe down and also create a sleek, modern look. Create plenty of storage space in bathrooms and walk-in closets to make it easy for guests to get ready and organize their clothing.

2. A Revamped Kitchen

One of the biggest draws of staying in vacation homes over standard hotels is the addition of a kitchen, which makes it easy and inexpensive for guests to create meals while on vacation. However, if your kitchen is cramped or dated, it could make people skip the at-home meal prep and dine out, which could make folks think twice about booking your house.


Make sure the kitchen in your vacation home contains new appliances with modern features, such as refrigerator door touch screens with built-in access to digital assistants. As you shop for appliances, think of equipment that would be handy to renters, like coffee makers, electric kettles, and toaster ovens.


As you work with your remodeling contractor, consider upgrading the kitchen to include stone countertops, plenty of canned lighting, and a walk-in pantry, stocked with essentials for visitors to use.


3. Comfortable Decks and Outdoor Areas

What good is a vacation home in a scenic location if guests don't have a nice place to sit outside and watch the sun go down? Consider dedicating part of your remodeling budget to revamping outdoor spaces with things like paver patios, raised decks, and built-in barbecue grills.


Additions like sun rooms can also be an attractive addition to visitors, since it gives them the chance to enjoy the feeling of the outdoors all year long. To make outdoor spaces even more attractive, add patio furniture, awnings, and even decorative fountains to make the space easy to use and enjoy.


If you own a waterside vacation properly, ask contractors to create a boat slip to make it easy to stash equipment. By keeping basic boating equipment like canoes and paddle boats on hand, your vacation rental will seem like its own destination, raising the perceived value of your rental property. Additionally, building your own boat slip enables you to store your watercraft without paying costly boat slip fees, which can be as much as $21,000 per year, depending on where your property is located.


Whether you are interested in adding value to your own home or bolstering the rental price of an income property, our team can help. At JO Contractors, we are committed to giving every project the attention and care that it deserves, while taking care of every stage of the construction process from planning to finish work. Explore our recent work on our website today.

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