Category Archives: Homeowner

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

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

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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Attract more flex workers to your short-term rental with a remote workspace. Check out our tips for creating the perfect workspace for your guests.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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AvantStay’s vacation rental management is powered by a vertically integrated software platform built for hospitality—boosting transparency and putting homeowners in control.

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

A great vacation rental property manager will go above and beyond to care for your home and maximize your income. Here’s how to choose a good property management company.

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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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.

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.

Discover how AvantStay’s elevated hospitality experience leads to better reviews, increased bookings, and more vacation rental income!

Via our first-class guest experience and premium vacation rental homes, we see more 5-star ratings than the competition. Check out our favorite guest reviews from the month.