Additional services you can sell to make money with your Vacation Rental

1. Airport pick-up and drop-off

Most travelers will appreciate the fact that you are making it convenient for them to get to and from the Airport. The best part is that you don’t have to drive them yourself. You can simply charge them for the convenience of booking for them.

2. Guided tours

By including a guided tour in their stay, you can help them get something that was probably on their to-do list already and make some money for yourself on the side. Most tour companies even offer special rates for travel agents etc, which means more commission for you.

3. Photo sessions

The guests will likely need a photography session. Is a popular option for tourist in this times. You can make money with your vacation rental by offering it. Call a nearby photography company and discuss the rates.

4. Tickets to events and attractions

Are there nice events or tourist attractions in your area? Choose cool events and attractions that out of town guests might be interested in. By using tickets as a perk for booking a reservation, you can help guests to choose your place over the competition while making some money on the side.

5. Cleaning services

If your guests are staying for a longer duration than one night, offering daily or weekly cleaning service might be a serious extra form of income.

6. Decorate for events or special occasions

Whether it is an anniversary, birthday, family reunion, or a get-together, you can help them celebrate the moment and make more money in the process. Organize their special events and take your share.

Are you looking for more ways to make more money with your vacation rental? Then please feel free to reach out!

Tips to make your property more attractive to travelers

Clean and neat

This point, as obvious as it may be, is fundamental. We must make sure to keep each element that makes up our stay clean and thoroughly organized before and after each occupant. There is no better way than to welcome a newly arrived guest with clean sheets or furniture and equipment in excellent condition.

Decor

Another important point that always turns out to be attractive to the eye, is a nice and pleasant decoration. A room with entertainment centers, bookcases and organizers that match the rest of the decorative elements, is more likely to create that feeling of security and comfort than an area with heavily loaded or misplaced objects.

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Well equipped spaces

We refer to the appliances: refrigerator, microwave, stove, coffee maker, washing machine, television, internet connection and air conditioning.
Preferably look for energy saving and environmentally friendly equipment, this will help you not to raise your costs in electricity service especially in high season.

Pamper your guest

Small details are highly valued by people. Creating an excellent experience for our travelers is in our hands and it doesn’t cost us much. For example, a thank you note for choosing your home, a list of recommendations of the best places to have fun during your stay or fresh flowers.

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Travel is now possible! Tourism reopening in Mexico

The way of traveling has changed due to the pandemic, however enjoying a vacation is already possible in Mexico.
Once again, the Mexican borders are receiving tourists from all over the world by following the Tourism Reopening Guideline by the Mexican Tourism Ministry, which is basically based on high hygiene measures in accommodation, activities, transportation, etc.

CLICK HERE TO READ THE TOURISM REOPENING GUIDELINES

While for travelers, there is the Guide for the International Tourist in Mexico.

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Where to invest in México for vacation rental

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Guerrero

The legendary beach and the proximity with Mexico City is one of its great advantages. The average price to buy a house in Guerrero is $90,000 USD.

Baja California Sur

Its proximity to the border, its impressive Sea and the good urban development of this state, make it one of the favorites for Americans and Canadians. You can buy a good house in Baja California Sur for $120,000 USD.

Oaxaca

The most beautiful and economical destination in Mexico for Beaches, Magical Towns and impressive Mexican culture. Buying a house in Oaxaca will cost you from $35,000 USD.

Morelos

If you live in the capital and you don’t want to stray too far from it. Morelos is a good option with its delicious climate and eternal spring. The average price of houses in Morelos is $130,000 USD.

Quintana Roo

The proximity to the Caribbean Sea makes Quintana Roo an ideal state to buy a house and rent it. Buy a house in Quintana Roo on average for $180 USD.

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WARNING, these are the characteristics that a property for a tropical weather must have

Before buying a house in warm weather you must have knowledge of the design and position to achieve less maintenance and energy savings.

Choose the best location
It should be built so that air runs openly through hallways and windows. These should be oriented to the south or north, since if you acquire a property facing east or west, the construction will be more exposed to the sun.

Focus on its structure
The structures should provide shade in outdoor spaces such as the terrace and garden, keep them cool and protected in extreme heat seasons.

Check the thermal insulation in walls and ceilings
You should find a property that is sealed with thermal insulation to prevent heat from coming into contact with the interior of the home.

Consider the high ceilings
In this way, the hot air will rise to the limits of the ceiling and the fresh air will remain at ground level, allowing a pleasant atmosphere inside the home.

If you don’t live in your house, rent it
Having a house uninhabited in a tropical climate can be counterproductive, since the humidity will destroy your investment. Keeping it habited will guarantee its ventilation and you will also produce extra money if you rent it.

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Tips to save electricity in your vacation rental property.

1.Check the electrical installation.
It is probably the most important point of all. Electricity leaks are quite common. It is best to hire an electrical expert to review your installation and make sure there are no leaks, as well as perform the necessary maintenance.

2. Unplug appliances you don’t use.
A very common custom is to leave the devices connected to the current despite being turned off. Despite not being active, leaving them plugged in consumes energy in a constant and silent way that is reflected in the monthly bill. The extra seconds it takes to plug and unplug them when not in use can be very expensive, so take action.

3. Responsabily use of heaters or air conditioners.
Although it is not as common in the center and south of the country, the northern states spend a lot on heaters and air conditioning due to their extreme temperatures. To optimize use, be sure to keep your thermostat in good condition and regulated. Tell your guests to close the doors and windows when using them. Also check that there is no furniture obstructing its spread, and call an expert to check and maintain it at the beginning of the strongest hot or cold seasons of the year.
Is a good idea that the technician installs a lock for extreme temperatures that make your climate devices work too much.

Forget about the arduous task of keeping your property in excellent condition!

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Type of guests and how to treat them

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Business Travelers

The business traveler has different requirements related to their work activity, your vacation accommodation must have a good WiFi connection so that they can carry out their work from their computer. For this reason, having a good workplace for them is essential.

Couples

Depending on your age, it can be a more or less quiet sector. Although they are not a group characterized by organizing parties or causing problems, they can cause some other noise at night.

Children and dog

Couples with children can cause you some damage or other. Not that they organize wild parties or crazy parties in your apartment, but the little ones are unruly in nature and your guests may have to pay a little more in terms of security. Before they leave the apartment, it is best to take a look to see if they have caused any damage. As for pets, be sure to make it clear to the owner where their pet should relieve itself.

Groups of friends

Be careful with these guests. A crazy night in your holiday accommodation can cost you more than one dislike, so you have to be careful with these types of guests. For these types of clients, it is best to be prepared for the noise and perhaps post a deposit.

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Vacation rental, the end of Hotels?

Ten years ago, no one would have imagined that it would be possible to book accommodation online and get to a room in a host’s house and living like a real local. Today, not only is that possible, but it has also become a business opportunity by increasing the profitability of a property.

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More and more travelers prefer to stay in vacation rental, since it is cheaper and private. Although the hotel market tends not to disappear compared to its competitor.

So, is the disappearance of hotels imminent? … Not exactly, although it is true that they have been forced to share a market with other online platforms, they continue to maintain a strong market. Even Airbnb has sought to diversify its business and include hotel rooms directly in its offer.

Concierge for vacation rentals

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Surprise your guests with excellent service, earn recommendations and with it more reservations. Offer an additional and accessible rate for concierge service, no extravagances, only what is necessary to make the guest feel welcome:

  1. Pick up from the airport with welcome cocktail.
  2. Offer to buy them the groceries.
  3. Daily cleaning of the property.

Leave a folder in the property with the activities of the destination with trusted suppliers. In addition to making life easier for your guest, you generate work for the local people.

We all like to be pampered and feel special, but it is not always possible to pay for it. Be different and aware your guests. Small details make the difference.

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Goodbye to Guest Cancellations and No Shows!

Empathize with the guest but be firm. At the end of the day, a no show hotel reservation impacts your revenue. In such cases, it is wise to talk to the guest and enquire what the reasons were. Explain calmly why you need to issue a no-show fee. Make sure, you still welcome them irrespective of the loss you incurred. Offer something intuitively, that might not be very significant to your property, but would make a difference to the guest.

Keep reading to get more tips to Reduce Guest No Shows and Cancellations:

1. Go broad to become more selective

The goal of minimizing guest cancellations is to nurture a steady stream of travelers who show up and keep your business going strong. While a stricter cancellation policy may seem the logical next step, a better approach might seem counterintuitive. When you restrict your listings to one or two channels, you limit your exposure to a smaller group of people looking for vacation rentals exactly like yours.

2. Make sure you have a friendly cancellation policy

One common line of thinking is to counter last-minute cancellations with a strict cancellation policy. But tighter policies may not be the right move for every business.

3. Offer discounts for confirmed bookings

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