by Paris Achen | Jun 9, 2025 | Accessibility, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Marketing, Responsible Renting
When LGBTQ+ travel advocate Rachel Covello bought a vacation rental in Mount Dora, Florida, she wasn’t just investing in real estate. She was deepening her mission to promote welcoming spaces for marginalized travelers. A longtime storyteller and community builder,...
by Paris Achen | Apr 2, 2025 | Hosting and Management, Property Care, Safety
If you own a short-term rental, you may have noticed an alarming trend: STR insurance coverage is harder to get, more expensive, or disappearing altogether. From California to Florida and everywhere in between, homeowners are receiving policy nonrenewal notices just...
by Paris Achen | Mar 29, 2025 | Hosting and Management, Marketing
Many Canadian travelers are pressing pause on U.S. vacations in 2025 – and the effects are starting to show. According to a new report from Key Data, bookings from Canada for U.S. vacation rental properties are down 21% compared with the same period last year. That’s...
by Paris Achen | Mar 24, 2025 | Hosting and Management, Property Care
A professionally cleaned short-term rental is vital to delivering a satisfying guest experience, but selecting the cleaning service requires know-how, planning, and well-defined expectations. In this guide, vacation rental cleaning experts will share what to do to...
by Paris Achen | Feb 28, 2025 | Hosting and Management, Property Care, Safety
As recent tragedies have magnified, preparing your property for natural disasters and other emergencies is becoming increasingly urgent each year. 2023 was a record year for weather and climate disasters, with at least $1 billion in damages. These record 28 individual...
by Paris Achen | Feb 18, 2025 | Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, Marketing
It can be incredibly frustrating when your short-term rental property vanishes from Airbnb or Vrbo search results — especially if you have a strong rental history, glowing five-star reviews, and a finely tuned listing. After all, if your listing doesn’t show up or has...
by Paris Achen | Jan 31, 2025 | 2024 RR Summit, Advocate Engagement, Event Recaps, Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, STR Advocacy 101
The short-term rental industry is thriving, but staying ahead requires operators to adapt to rapidly advancing guest expectations, regulations, and technology. During a fireside chat at the RR Summit Rise and Thrive, Tim Rosolio, Vice President of Vacation Rental...
by Paris Achen | Jan 17, 2025 | 2024 RR Summit, Event Recaps, Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, Marketing
We can’t all afford to hire an intern to handle the repetitive tasks of operating a short-term rental business, but with artificial intelligence (AI), we can enlist the help of a free or low-cost “robot” to accomplish much of the daily drudgery that overwhelms our...
by Paris Achen | Dec 31, 2024 | Hosting and Management, Property Care
Every routine business activity needs quality control measures, and in the short-term rental hosting business, turnover inspections are one of our most important. “Regular inspections are more than just keeping things tidy; they’re your secret weapon for protecting...
by Paris Achen | Dec 16, 2024 | Hosting and Management, Property Care
“The most luxurious item is a beautiful bed and beautiful, simple sheets.” – Former American fashion journalist Andre Leo Talley From soft, durable sheets to plush 100% cotton towels, a simple, high-quality linen program can enfold your guests into the welcoming...
