by Paris Achen | Aug 10, 2021 | Good Apples Series, Partner Features, Powered by Breezeway
When Colorado’s Covid-19 emergency orders dealt a disproportionate blow to vacation rentals in Summit County last fall, Ashley Kubiszyn recognized the need for a more organized, engaged, and unified voice to represent the industry’s interests. Ashley is CEO of River...
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by Paris Achen | Aug 3, 2021 | Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, Nuisance Prevention, Responsible Renting
Setting house rules is crucial to responsibly operating any vacation rental. Effectively communicating those rules holds equal importance but requires a little more social finesse. How do you come across as hospitable even as you tell your guests what they may and may...
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by Paris Achen | Jul 26, 2021 | Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, Nuisance Prevention, Responsible Renting
If you self-manage a short-term rental, you have probably fielded some challenging questions or requests from guests, including those that indicate guests would inadvertently – or intentionally – skirt your house rules. Sticking to your house rules and booking...
by Paris Achen | Jul 26, 2021 | Forward Thinkers Series, Partner Features, Powered by Proper Insurance
In 2008, Noble Crawford’s wife, Elkie, was diagnosed with a brain tumor requiring surgery. Post-operation, the doctors gave her morphine to manage the pain. What no one knew was that Elkie had an undiagnosed allergy to morphine. The medication shut down her organs and...
by Paris Achen | Jul 8, 2021 | #FindtheHelpers, Humans of Short-Term Rentals
Andreas King-Geovanis remembers what it’s like to be displaced by a tragic event. When terrorists attacked the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, the 31-year-old CEO of Miami-based short-term rental company Sextant Stays was a child living with his family in a high...
by Paris Achen | Jul 2, 2021 | Good Apples Series, Partner Features, Powered by NoiseAware
When Leslie Oestmann founded a vacation rental business in Scottsdale, Arizona, she saw a gap in the industry that she wanted to fill. “I had always worked in the resort industry, and one thing that was really important to me – and what I thought was lacking in the...
by Paris Achen | Jul 1, 2021 | Local Leaders Series, Partner Features, Powered by Vrbo
Rachel Hopper had just bought a short-term rental (STR) in Henderson, Nevada, when the city council imposed a moratorium on new rentals in September 2020. The 90-day moratorium was in effect while the council considered new regulations. The fast-moving changes spurred...
by Paris Achen | Jun 2, 2021 | Forward Thinkers Series, Partner Features, Powered by Key Data
From the outside, 360 Blue is known for stellar customer service, sleek marketing content, and stunning photography of their luxury vacation rental listings along Florida’s Emerald Coast. The roots of 360 Blue’s marketing success, however, go much deeper – to its...
by Paris Achen | May 25, 2021 | Forward Thinkers Series, Partner Features, Powered by Proper Insurance, Property Care
Alanna Schroeder believes that hospitality is “a state of mind” that begins “the moment you decide to create a short-term rental business.” Alanna’s website, The Distinguished Guest – a trusted and consistent source of information for new and experienced hosts –...
by Paris Achen | May 19, 2021 | Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, Marketing
Becoming a top-ranked host on short-term rental platforms can significantly boost the revenue you bring in from your property. Top-ranked hosts are referred to as Superhosts on Airbnb and Premier Hosts on Vrbo. Hosts who earn the Superhost badge on their listings...
