It’s that time of year when your vacation rental properties are most likely booked up with guests trying to escape the cold weather. Dazzling your guests for the holiday season shows you go the extra mile and care about them and their comfort, which ensures they will return each year for the holidays.
Here are a few ways to prepare your vacation rental and maximize your vacation bookings.
Don’t Skip The Basics
While the holiday season tends to be busy for vacation rentals, cover the basics by scheduling specialists to look at your mechanical systems and ensure everything is in working order. Nothing is worse than having guests at your property when the A/C or furnace goes out, and it could have been avoided if someone looked at it before. If you provide towels and bath necessities, make sure to have everything stocked and ready to go for guests so it’s one less thing they have to ask about during their visit.
Welcome Them With A Gift
Guests want to feel like they’re important and not just another number. Celebrating the season of giving with a holiday gift is just one extra thing you can do to show you’re grateful for their booking with you. Think about having a plate of holiday cookies waiting for them upon their arrival or working with nearby restaurants and businesses to offer discounts to your guests.
Get Into The Holiday Spirit
Decorating for the holidays can make your vacation rental feel like a home away from home for your guests. It also makes your rental feel more inviting and warm and can help them get into the holiday spirit. Adding simple touches like throw pillows, lights, garlands, or a Christmas tree can go a long way and make your rental more festive.
Prepare A Local Holiday Guide
Guests who have never been to your vacation rental before might not know what there is to do nearby. Providing them with a local holiday guide of festive boutiques, restaurants, and more, can help them finish up some last-minute holiday shopping and live like the locals.
Utilizing these tips to prepare your vacation rental during the holiday season will go a long way with your guests and make their stay merry and bright. If you have any questions about vacation rental properties, reach out to us! We would love to provide our expertise and help in any way we can!