Updated Fixtures
Even if you go for a vintage style in your vacation home, your guests will want every convenience you can provide. Depending on your budget, upgrade your oven, stovetop, refrigerator, and other fixtures in your kitchen to modern and sophisticated models. Update the bathrooms and bedrooms too, ensuring a comfortable stay no matter what style you choose to use.
Stylish, Simple Decorations
How you decorate your vacation home can make the difference between a potential renter who clicks to the next listing and one who decides to book right away. Some choose to go with a theme; if the house is beachfront, an ocean theme is an easy choice, while if you're tucked away in the mountains, you may opt for rustic and woodsy patterns. Others recommend a peaceful, neutral atmosphere to broaden your potential client base.
Some rental property owners design certain rooms to appeal to children and others for parents, while others design the house to fit as many people as possible. Feel free to use furnishings that make you think of luxury, but don't crowd any of the rooms; clean, open spaces feel far more elegant than stuffed, cluttered areas. Keep consistent color schemes and textures throughout to unify the look of the home.
Proper Maintenance
Any rental property should have consistent maintenance to keep the quality your guests expect, but if you want to present your house as a luxury getaway, you'll have to stay a step ahead. Thoroughly clean your vacation home after each booking, and touch up any small dings or scratches. If your guests report more significant issues, like clogged plumbing or darkened light bulbs, fix them before your next renters come.
Quality Pictures
Unless you have a line of friends who want to take vacations in your second home, you'll have to advertise online. When you sign up with a website to rent out your vacation home, fill the listing with pictures. You don't have to hire a photographer, but be mindful of your lighting, setup, and angles as you take the pictures. After all, they have to convince prospective renters of the work you put into this home away from home.
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