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Amy Cox

I have joined the VacationRental.org team in November 2009 and love writing blogs and articles about the vacation rental industry.  I love to travel, and my background in history has given me a special affinity for cultural geography, which is an integral part of the traveling experience.

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What to Include in Your Check In Policy

As a vacation rental owner, your check in policy is one of the most important things you will create.  Without a check in policy, you will not have ground rules established, which means you could end up with negative guest reviews.  Thus, take some...

5 Reasons Renters Leave Negative Reviews

Negative reviews are a vacation rental owner’s worst enemy. It is important to understand these reviews do not come out of nowhere. In fact, most bad reviews are left for one of five reasons.  Take a look at the five reasons for bad reviews, and s...

Dealing with Cancellations

Vacation rental cancellations are an unfortunate byproduct of the economic downturn.   Some people are cutting out vacations in order to save money.  You can keep your home full by handling cancellations properly.  Payment Plans Since the economy...

Fill Your Rental Calendar With Last Minute Travelers

While most people rent vacation homes in advance, some wait until the last minute.  You can position yourself to scoop up those travelers by making a few adjustments to your marketing and rental procedures.   Then, you will make more money, as you will be able to keep your calendar full throughout the year.

Avoid Double Bookings

It might sound like a bad movie, but double bookings do occur.  Many professional vacation rental owners have made the mistake of booking rentals to not one, but two, families.  There are several things owners can do to avoid making a double bookin...

5 Reasons Your Vacation Rental Calendar is Empty

Do you have a great vacation rental, but still can’t fill it with renters?  If so, you are likely making one of the most common mistakes owners make.  You need to identify the mistake you are making and then work to fix it. 1.       You Don...

Amenities for Golfers

Is your vacation rental located near a golf course?  If so, you should make the most out of your location.  Include golf amenities in your home so renters will be more likely to stay with you.  By including certain amenities, you will be able to keep a full rental calendar.    

Be a Property Owner and Tour Guide

Rental property owners have two jobs to accomplish. First, they must generate interest for their rental property.  Second, they must generate interest for the area where the property is located.  Many owners fail to accomplish the second step.  B...

Selecting TVs for Your Vacation Home

Televisions can make or break a vacation rental home.  While you might think renters are only interested in other amenities such as pools and hot tubs, they want to have access to televisions as well. By providing enough TVs in your vacation rental, your property will be more appealing to renters.

Enhance Your Listing with a Virtual Tour

Vacation rental owners need to have the best listing possible.  Part of providing a great listing is including a virtual tour.  A virtual tour is a tour that is filmed and then put online so others can view it.  There are many benefits to includi...


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