How could you adapt your property to cater to different types of vacation rental guests?

Here are some ideas to get you started for your Vacation Rental Guests:

Families with children

First off, focus on safety, and make this clear in your listings. If your home has a pool, consider getting a baby gate around it or an alarm on the door. If your home has stairs, offer a gate at the top or bottom to keep crawlers safe. Some parents see pictures of very nice, expensive and breakable objects in the pictures online and can just picture their toddler accidentally knocking something over. Tell potential guests that you can store these items away so they don’t have to worry. Offer information in your listing about the closest grocery stores, public parks, zoos and other local attractions that are good for travellers bringing kids along.

First-time vacation rental guests

Let your listing speak for itself and sell your rental as far better than any hotel could ever be. Focus on the convenience, the comfort and the “best of both worlds” opportunities for dining out or eating in. Let them know you’ll gladly meet them at the home when they arrive, and that you’ll walk them through everything. The best thing you can do is to be as available and friendly as possible, after all, hotels are known for their great customer service. So send personalised emails, call them if you can, and generally just be very willing to answer first-time guests’ each and every question that will help make them feel at home for smooth first-time Vacation Rental Guests experience.

Business travellers

Focus your listing around the quiet, well-lit spaces in your home and sell them as perfect, comfortable workspaces for business travellers looking to escape the hotel scene. Make sure you have the latest technologies when it comes to high-speed Internet access, and let guests know you have a printer and scanner available for their use at home. Location is key for business travellers, as they won’t want to waste much time in the car or on public transport. So be sure to state travel distances or estimated drive times from your home to major points of the city.

Disabled travellers

There are plenty of ways to adapt your vacation rental so it’s suitable for guests with mobility issues. Show off photos of your modern and spacious bathroom, which would easily be suitable for a wheelchair user. You can even add some specialist bits and pieces around the house like detachable grab rails, or a folding wheelchair ramp. You can also let guests know that rearranging furniture is entirely possible if it will make their stay more comfortable.

Group travellers

The key to attracting group travellers is having a spacious vacation rental to begin with. If you’ve got more than three bedrooms, you’ll find it easier to appeal to potential guests looking to travel in a group. Ensure your listing provides information about parking facilities for multiple cars, number of beds, number of sofa or inflatable beds that can be provided additionally, number of dining room chairs etc. Most importantly, you’ll need to state the maximum number of guests who are permitted to stay in your rental. Once the booking is underway, you can go ahead and provide information about public transportation, discount coupons for local restaurants, directions to attractions and a kitchen with a few additional luxuries to make preparing meals for a large group a breeze.

Food enthusiasts (Foodies)

This is a unique type of vacation Rental Guests. If your area is famous for a certain delicacy, let it be known in your listings. Is a big food festival coming to the area? Change your title to include it. The foodies will know what they’re looking for, and one photo of your kitchen won’t be enough. Display multiple photos, from different angles, that show off the best your kitchen has to offer. The essentials won’t cut it, either. You’ll need luxuries like a waffle maker, smoothie blender, sharp knives and of course, high quality non-stick pans. Let them in on your area expertise when it comes to eating out, too. Provide menus and maps marked with the best local restaurants, and provide some money-off coupons if you can.

Couples

Let your photos do the talking here – got a secluded, private beach out front? A cosy two-seater sofa next to the open fire in the living room? A porch swing or hammock for couples to enjoy together? Whatever romantic offerings you have, be sure to show them off in the images. The same applies for activities or extra amenities you provide – make sure they’re in pairs! For example, two bicycles, two surfboards or two sledges. This will ensure the couple can have a really great time in the area surrounding your rental. Provide pre-stay information about romantic fine dining restaurants nearby, as well as other unique date night ideas such as mini golf, bowling, brewery tours, art museums, live music venues or natural parks.

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