Can #BookDirect Evolve Into A Sustainable Movement?
David is the co-founder of multiple startups including the niche listing site SmokyMountains.com. His beliefs are colored by owning multiple vacation rentals, formerly owning a property management
Continue readingSlow vs. Fast Fuel [Monday Morning Motivation]
This is an example of VRMB's Monday Morning Motivations, that gets delivered straight to your inbox each Monday. Sign up on our homepage to receive yours free of charge! IDEA: All vacation rental professionals
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The 4-Step Incoming Guest Nurture Sequence
This post by Nancy McAleer of AMI Home Rental is designed to better connect with your guests ahead of arrival. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of Florida Rental By Owners
Continue readingThe Role of “Community” in the Vacation Rental Industry
The word "community" gets thrown around a lot these days, and it's almost always used in a positive, inclusive, and necessary light: "reaching out to your community" is almost always
Continue readingLacoste Replaces Its Crocodile With Endangered Species in Limited-Edition Polo Shirt Line [Monday Morning Motivation]
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Continue readingSense of Place [Episode 13, Hacienda Antigua]
Quick Navigation Hacienda Antigua: DeconstructedThe Learning Corner1. Building the Team2. We Be Travelin'3. Trust in Partnerships4. The Point Person5. Developing In-House Services6. Finding that
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Why Vacation Rental Design Matters
This post is written by Jan Stevens, owner of Bowen Island Accommodations, and a professional residential interior designer of over 40 years. For the past 14 years Jan has specialized in Vacation
Continue readingSense of Place [Episode 12, Seattle]
Quick Navigation Seattle: DeconstructedThe Learning Corner1. Lifestyle Trade-Offs2. Out of Necessity (aka. "We Had To Do Something")3. Calibrating Your Goals4. The Economics of In-Person Check-ins A
Continue readingSense of Place [Episode 11, Nashville]
A Sense of Place is a travel show that meets destinations through the eyes of vacation rental properties and their incredible hosts. Follow our FB Page or YouTube Channel for updates. When
Continue readingSense of Place [Episode 10, Anna Maria Island, Florida]
A Sense of Place is a travel show that meets destinations through the eyes of vacation rental properties and their most incredible hosts. Follow our Facebook Page or YouTube Channel for updates. Behind
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Shortsighted [Monday Morning Motivation]
This is an example of VRMB's Monday Morning Motivations, that gets delivered straight to your inbox each Monday. Sign up on our homepage to receive yours free of charge! A Letter To All Concerned Vacation
Continue readingSense of Place [Episode 9, Guardea, Umbria, Italy]
One of the most incredible things about the vacation rental movement is that someone with access to a vacation property can get started pretty much over night. Put your property up on a listing site
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