Vacation Rental Owners

Looking to get ahead of the competition? Even the smallest improvements can have a massive impact on your vacation rental income.  Here are some ways to increase revenue and maximize bookings:  Offer more amenities Stand out from the competition by offering amenities and thoughtful extras that add value to your guests’ rental experience.  By investing…

They say that everyone always ends up in the kitchen at a party…it is the natural gathering place of every home, including a vacation rental. And making sure your kitchen is well-appointed is a wonderful way to garner rave reviews and repeat guests for your vacation rental. How can you make your vacation rental’s kitchen…

Positive reviews are incredibly essential to a successful vacation rental. With most bookings happening online, savvy guests can and do carefully read the reviews of the homes they are considering. Often, if a guest is choosing between a few homes for their stay, the one with the best reviews is the one they will choose. …

To Invest in Vacation Rentals or Not – that is the question! So, you’re considering investing in real estate and want to know if purchasing a vacation home is a good investment or not. There are many factors to consider when making this decision, and there is no easy answer. However, in general, if you…

Owning a vacation rental property can be an excellent source of additional income; however, there are a lot of factors to consider before making such a big investment.   Whether you are looking to invest in a rental property or interested in renting your own vacation home which can help offset monthly expenses (mortgage, utilities,…

As we say goodbye to summer, and hello to cooler temperatures, fall is the perfect time to start protecting your vacation rental home before winter arrives.  Some repairs—especially those involving your home’s exterior—are much harder (and unpleasant!) to tackle bad weather. Not to mention, delaying them can lead to serious and costly issues. If you…

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Hi, it’s Jill from Meredith Lodging, here to give you our top five most loved kitchen items from guests. Number one: sharp kitchen knives. Number two: good pots and pans, preferably nonstick. Number three: a fully stocked kitchen, things like wine glasses, drinking glasses, plates, dishes, and utensils. You’re going to want two for each…

Top Five Upgrades Vacation Home Owners Can Make that Guests Love – Central Oregon Edition! Vacationers looking to book Central Oregon Vacation Rentals have more choices than ever, and a home’s first impression (usually made online) is crucial to that home’s success. Meredith Lodging believes in truly partnering with our Oregon Vacation Home owners to…