Category Archives: Homeowner

Attract more guests, earn higher ratings, and increase your revenue with these vacation rental cabin interior design tricks.

Learn how AvantStay helped new vacation rental owners prepare their recently purchased condo for ski season in under one month.

Increase the value of your vacation rental investment with these top amenities for mountain cabin rentals.

Learn how one Smoky Mountain vacation rental consistently outperforms the competition by leveraging AvantStay’s management services.

Check out our vacation rental inventory checklist complete with all the supplies you need to wow your guests and provide them with an incredible experience.

How do we turn a vacation rental from average to an AvantStay? In our Ask the Expert series, we sit down with different members of the AvantStay team to learn just that.  We asked our Senior Photo Retoucher, Lindsey Averill, best practices for photographing your home, biggest photography mistakes made in home listings and more. …

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AvantStay gives newly-retired couple worry-free, guaranteed income and more time to enjoy new phase of life.

Thinking of starting a vacation rental business? These seven tips will teach you how to make money on a vacation rental property and maximize your ROI.

Whether you’re on the opposite coast or down the street, here are our top tips for how to manage vacation rentals from anywhere you choose.

Discover how AvantStay’s revenue management strategy and exclusive revenue drivers can maximize your vacation rental income.

With the right strategy, a short-term rental investment property can be a fruitful business venture. Check out our 10 tips for investing in short-term vacation rentals.

Maintaining a vacation home is a lot of work. A property manager will take care of all operational aspects of your short-term rental and help you earn more revenue.

Vacation rental amenities can turn a great guest experience into an unforgettable one. Check out these top 12 gifts that will elevate any short-term vacation rental.

The truth behind trending misconceptions in the short-term rental market and why now is the time to finally jump on that vacation rental investment.

Learn how AvantStay’s powerful vacation rental marketing and distribution capabilities can help you connect with more guests and earn more revenue.

Learn how AvantStay’s full-service vacation rental management programs give you peace of mind and maximize your home’s returns.

Vacation rental photography is a crucial part of creating a listing that potential guests will want to click. These tips will elevate your vacation rental marketing.

Promoting your home on multiple vacation rental listing sites will increase your visibility and bookings. Check out our picks for the top online travel agencies.

While “second home” and “investment property” are sometimes used interchangeably, these types of properties aren’t the same. Keep reading to discover the five key differences.

Challenge: Help a seasoned short-term rental owner receive more five-star reviews, become an Airbnb Superhost, and drive more bookings year-round. Background Robert purchased his Park City vacation property in 2019 and had been successfully managing it as a short-term rental. Despite bookings being steady, Robert couldn’t figure out how to encourage guests to leave reviews …

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Challenge: Give real estate investor peace of mind and maximize revenue so she can focus on growing her portfolio. Background Mariah owns several short-term rental properties in Temecula and Sonoma. While she loves getting her properties up and running, her true passion is searching for investment properties to use as short-term rentals. Last year, Mariah …

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One of the easiest ways to make your vacation rental stand out is by providing top-of-the-line vacation rental amenities. Check out our top picks to boost your occupancy rate.

Increase your home’s equity, drive more positive reviews, and maximize your revenue with AvantStay’s award-winning vacation rental interior design services.

A simple but impactful way to impress your guests is by providing a vacation rental guest book. Learn how to create the ultimate welcome book for guests.

Ready to take on the role of a vacation rental host? Our guide will teach you how to start an Airbnb business and maximize your revenue.

So, you’re in search of a vacation rental manager? We’ve compiled all the questions you should ask when searching for a vacation rental management company.

Vacation rental house rules influence how guests treat your property. Find out what rules you should use to keep your short-term rental in pristine condition.

Managing short-term rentals takes a lot of work. These five tips will help you manage multiple properties so you can maximize your return on investment.