The dream that started it all!
You've had a fantastic holiday and you fantasize about having your own holiday retreat that you could come back to at any time.
It's a popular enough destination, so you buy a place because renting it out to holidaymakers will cover the mortgage and you can manage the bookings yourself – no problem!
But how easy is managing your vacation property?
If you are thinking of managing the property yourself, you might want to think again!
Managing a vacation rental property is a totally different ballgame than a residential rental. In a residential rental, the tenant helps to maintain the property and once they have moved in you only need to inspect the property every few months.
A vacation property requires a cleanup and inspection every time a renter leaves. Vacationers want pristine accommodation but they may not treat your property with the same care and respect as their own. The vacation renter also wants a more personalised service requiring you to be available to offer advice, and answer questions, at any time.
A cleaning schedule needs to be maintained, linen needs to be laundered, beds need to be made up, essential consumables need to be left out for your guests, items need fixing, broken glasses need replacing, and the list goes on.....
Suddenly that warm fuzzy fantasy has become a bit of a nightmare!
It can still be the dream vacation home you envisaged, you just need a little help with management. Call us to discuss how we can help you to go back to enjoying your vacation home.