A Historical Perspective Although the global pandemic is behind us, the STR industry is still feeling its impact. The demand for vacation rental homes dissipated somewhat from its historic high during the pandemic but is still stronger than pre-pandemic years. The result of this unprecedented demand is that rental rates across the region have risen […] The post Pricing Advice for the 2024 Rental Season appeared first on WeNeedaVacation Vacation Rental Marketing Blog ..read more

If you’ve been renting your home for a while, you probably know that you can’t treat the last week of August like all of the other summer weeks. Why? The demand for that week plummets due to school schedules, resulting in greater inventory which means more competition for you. If you frequently rent to families with […] The post What’s so special about the last week of August? appeared first on WeNeedaVacation Vacation Rental Marketing Blog ..read more

After several years of no in-person events, WeNeedaVacation was thrilled to have the opportunity to meet with homeowners at our first annual Cape & Islands Vacation Rental Conference on October 7th!   The conference kicked off with a continental breakfast and a warm welcome from Director of Client Services, Samantha Williams. Following was COO Jim Reese’s […] The post 1st Annual Cape & Islands Vacation Rental Conference Recap appeared first on WeNeedaVacation Vacation Rental Marketing Blog ..read more

Recent media reports, both newspapers and TV, have focused on the state of vacation rentals on the Cape and Islands, pointing out that there are a lot of empty vacation homes this summer.   While we acknowledge that demand for summer of 2023 has been down compared to the pandemic years, we don’t share the […] The post Summer is Half Over – Where Do You Stand? appeared first on WeNeedaVacation Vacation Rental Marketing Blog ..read more

June 2023 “I did so well the past two years – Why do I still have vacancies?” “Has the market slowed down?” “How can I fill my remaining weeks?” Questions like these have been flowing in from homeowners who are wondering what’s happening this season.  The short answer is supply and demand. With inventory rebounding from […] The post The Vacation Rental Climate appeared first on WeNeedaVacation Vacation Rental Marketing Blog ..read more

Nothing sets the tone for a positive vacation experience like a warm welcome note or letter waiting for your guests.  You could leave a letter or just a short note welcoming them into your home and expressing your wishes for a relaxing vacation. Equally important is to provide your guests with all of the information […] The post Welcoming Your Guests appeared first on WeNeedaVacation Vacation Rental Marketing Blog ..read more

Early Booking Trends January always provides us with insight about the rental season ahead. By the end of the month, trends have emerged, and a significant number of bookings have been made. This year is no different as we see indications of another strong rental season in 2023. Overall, 2023 Bookings fall short of last […] The post 2023 Cape and Islands Rental Season Outlook appeared first on WeNeedaVacation Vacation Rental Marketing Blog ..read more

As in any online-based business, vacation rental homeowners are subject to risk. But by taking a few simple measures, it’s fairly easy to minimize your risk and build a more successful business at the same time. What are the risks? Guests who: May have a history of issues with past rentals or even the law […] The post Avoiding pitfalls in managing a vacation rental home appeared first on WeNeedaVacation Vacation Rental Marketing Blog ..read more

Perfecting Your Marketing Efforts It’s the new year, and the 2023 rental season is officially launched! Many of you have been getting bookings all fall and may have only a few vacancies to fill. But for those of you who still have lots of availability for the summer, it’s SHOW TIME!!  Time to put your […] The post Perfecting Your Marketing Efforts appeared first on WeNeedaVacation Vacation Rental Marketing Blog ..read more

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