Our blog post about this topic has become one of our top performing pages for over a year. So we think this topic also deserves it own episode in our podcast. Find out why shower onions in your vacation rental's bathroom is one creative way to eliminate unappealing smells. --- Modern Innkeeper publishes resources, helpful tips, checklists, and business advice for vacation rental hosts. Our mission is to empower hosts and elevate guest experience - one vacation at a time. Modern Innkeeper is a amenities supplier for short-term rentals and property managers who want to provide stylish, convenien ..read more

As vacation rental owners, we’ve seen it all. Unexpected items broken and hidden in cabinets. Appliances suddenly not working soon after a guest departs. Lost keys. Missing items. Unfortunately, the list goes on and on. Experienced hosts need to remember that by simplifying the items in your vacation rental, you’re also saving yourself a headache. This is important to keep in mind when comparing refillable dispensers and travel size toiletries. For reasons of convenience, safety, efficiency, cleanliness, and customer satisfaction, travel-size toiletries are still the way to go. Find out our fi ..read more

A positive welcome goes a long way. First impressions are important, and that’s true for your short-term rental property as well. The key to a winning welcome is to showcase the items that are necessary, appealing, and personable to guests upon arrival. A great host can put a smile on guests’ faces upon arrival, without having to physically be there. Find out how, from this podcast episode. --- Modern Innkeeper publishes resources, helpful tips, checklists, and business advice for vacation rental hosts. Our mission is to empower hosts and elevate guest experience - one vacation at a time. Mode ..read more

Building a brand for your vacation rental can increase your exposure among the thousands of rentals available on booking platforms and save you money in the long run. Find out more about these five basic steps to branding your rental and connecting with customers. --- Modern Innkeeper publishes resources, helpful tips, checklists, and business advice for vacation rental hosts. Our mission is to empower hosts and elevate guest experience - one vacation at a time. Modern Innkeeper is a amenities supplier for short-term rentals and property managers who want to provide stylish, convenient, and cl ..read more

A special 3-part episode on how to improve guest experience. In Part 1, we will break down the things you can do in your property before guest arrival. In Part 2, we will discuss things you can do during their stay. And in Part 3, we will discuss ways to follow up with your guests after they check out. --- Modern Innkeeper publishes resources, helpful tips, checklists, and business advice for vacation rental hosts. Our mission is to empower hosts and elevate guest experience - one vacation at a time. Modern Innkeeper is a amenities supplier for short-term rentals and property managers who want ..read more

People stay at vacation rentals for many reasons – to escape everyday life, to pamper themselves, to spend time with loved ones, or to create new experiences. Part of our job as a vacation rental host is to meet and exceed guests’ expectations and travel experiences. By keeping in mind the following ten rules, hosts can improve their rentals, increase guest satisfaction, and give guests the travel experience they will remember. ---- Modern Innkeeper publishes resources, helpful tips, checklists, and business advice for vacation rental hosts. Our mission is to empower hosts and elevate guest ex ..read more

Vacation rental platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo often receive mixed reviews, with increasing claims that they are detrimental to fair housing and the rise of living costs. Many people have also credited short-term rentals for their role in helping with the resurgence of dilapidated neighborhoods across the United States, incentivizing housing redevelopment and converting once-abandoned homes into multi-unit vacation rentals. To be a successful rental owner and build support for your business, you have to work with the community. Modern Innkeeper shares 4 ways you can improve your reputation and ..read more