Just about everything these days comes with remote controls. There are several household TVs, ceiling fans, lighting fixtures, blinds, toys, Firesticks, Roku, and more. Whew! While their purpose is to create convenience for the user, remotes can also […] October 28, 2019 Guest Experience, Technology, Vacation Property Managers, Vacation Property Owners, Vacation Rental Property Managers 6 Tips for Keeping Your Vacation Rental’s Remote Controls in Th […]
According to the 2017–2018 National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association (APPA), 68% of U.S. households own a pet (89 million dogs, in particular). So, couple that statistic with the fact that 37% of pet owners trave […] October 21, 2019 Vacation Property Managers, Vacation Property Owners, Vacation Rental Property Managers Should You be a Pet-Friendly Vacation Rental? Making the Decision […]
Social media has changed our lives and how we market our businesses. We have the ability to reach more people than ever with our vacation rentals. Because of this, we recommend that you focus on marketing strategies that work for you and your brand. […] October 15, 2019 Marketing, Vacation Property Managers, Vacation Property Owners, Vacation Rental Property Managers Vacation Rental Marketing Strategy: Pinterest Edition […]
So we know you want to increase your direct bookings. Who wouldn’t? Our Bookfull software plays a big part in that but what else can you do to attract new guests? Experience marketing is just one of many things you can do to attract potential booki […] October 07, 2019 Guest Experience, Marketing, Vacation Property Owners Vacation Rental Marketing: Why Your Properties Need Immersive Exp […]
Property manager burnout is becoming a virus in the world of short term rentals. No property manager walks into their first day on the job expecting to be burnt out in 2-5 years. They dream of providing an exceptional guest experience, unparalleled g […] September 26, 2019 Vacation Property Managers, Vacation Property Owners, Vacation Rental Property Managers Preventing Property Manager Burnout […]
Writing your short-term rental’s description can be daunting, making sure you are choosing the right words, the right photographs, and right descriptors that will appeal to the broadest array of potential guests. But all the time you spend describi […] September 24, 2019 Marketing, Vacation Property Managers, Vacation Property Owners Write Vacation Rental Headlines that Get More Bookings […]
As a busy property manager, marketing your rentals is more than likely one of the last things on your mind. You have too much to do every day and too little time to do it! Besides, being listed on online travel agencies (OTAs) like Airbnb, VRBO, or E […] September 18, 2019 Marketing, Vacation Property Owners, Vacation Rental Property Managers Vacation Rental Marketing: How to Stand Out on Crowded OTAs and B […]
Finding the Right Vacation Rental Software For a vacation rental property to be successful, a plethora of factors need to be perfected. A well-running rental property needs good housekeeping, strategic marketing, a diligent manager, and most importan […] September 06, 2019 Software, Technology, Vacation Property Managers, Vacation Property Owners, Vacation Rental Property Managers, Vacation Rental Software Property Management Software: Choosing the Right One […]
For many areas, the height of vacation season is on the horizon. If you manage vacation rentals, you may be feeling a combination of exhilaration and dread. It’s both your chance to shine and your chance to be buried in work. You can make this […] September 03, 2019 Software, Technology, Vacation Property Managers, Vacation Property Owners, Vacation Rental Property Managers, Vacation Rental Software Vacation Rental Calendars for the Win […]
Summer’s wrapping up and saying its final goodbyes and many families have returned to their home life, exhausted but fulfilled from a summer of fun travel. Even though kids are back in school and parents are back to work, vacation is always on peop […] August 28, 2019 Book Direct, Guest Experience, Vacation Rental Property Managers 5 Tips on How to Keep Your Vacation Rental Guests Coming Back For […]
When it comes to creating happy guests for your vacation rental, little things can go a long way. And when those things are offered for free, even better! Everyone loves free SWAG. As you know, at Bookfull we offer our vacation rental management soft […] August 20, 2019 Guest Experience, Vacation Property Managers, Vacation Property Owners, Vacation Rental Property Managers 10 Essential Vacation Rental Amenities for Better Reviews […]
One of the biggest aspects of managing a vacation rental is keeping it clean. If you turn over guests a few times a week, housekeeping quickly becomes a full time job. While, having your vacation rental professionally cleaned is preferable, things ha […] August 13, 2019 Guest Experience, Vacation Property Managers, Vacation Property Owners, Vacation Rental Property Managers Vacation Rental Housekeeping Checklist […]