Vacation Rental Resources For Travelers and Hosts
Journal entries, blogs, and articles for travelers and vacation rental hosts.
Festivals? We love them! Let Vacay match that perfect trip with the perfect stay!
The Vacay Staff’s curated list of our top music festivals in 2025:  Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Location: Indio, California Dates: April 11-13 and April 18-20, 2025 Vacay Nearby Stays: Indio Properties Genres: ...
NEWSFLASH: Watch those fees! The Vacay guide to using and listing on a ‘no-fee’ booking site.
Let's face it. Booking sites are expensive to use. At least the big ones are. But there's a change in the winds in our industry and up and coming sites like VacayMyWay are changing this ...
What can we learn from hotels? Industry expert Kate Barnett gives us pointers.
This week I traveled to St. Louis for a family wedding and stayed in a Marriott International branded hotel for the first time in a while. Clearly I typically favor vacation rentals. That being said, ...
Vendor Vibes w/ Mike Mears : The mindset change of VacayMyWay
Interview Release! 🌴Mike Mears, SME VacayMyWay discusses their commitment to providing a seamless booking experience while empowering property managers and guests to maintain control over their brand and narrative. VacayMyWay ensures that both hosts and ...
Vacay Like a Local on Catalina Island
Catalina Island is a picture perfect island paradise and a world apart from the hustle and bustle of the mainland - just 22 miles off the coast of Southern California. Here are our top picks ...
America’s Fall Foliage Trips
Vacay Like a Local - America’s Fall Foliage Trips As Fall seeps its way into one of the hottest summers on record, classic leaf color destinations such as New England can seem like an ...
Vacay Like a Local | New Smyrna Beach, FL
At VacayMyWay we make it all about you. It’s your vacation!  We give you the tools you need to plan the ideal Vacay. In New Smyrna Beach the vibe is definitely different. Do ...
VacayMyWay’s Top 10 Picks for Spring Break
FINALLY! Spring is on its way, and after months of gray days and long, dark nights, it's time to celebrate and chase the sunshine. But where to go? Shake off those winter blues with a ...
VacayMyWay’s No Hidden Fee Policy – More Critical Than Ever
Short term vacation rentals are booming, no question. As prices increase, we as vacation property owners need to remember that this is a competitive environment, and always will be. We need to provide ...
VacayMyWay Announces Industry-First Rewards Program
New Rewards Program to Offer a Quick and Easy Path to Discounted Travel April 20, 2022 – VacayMyWay is thrilled to launch VacayYourWay Rewards, an industry-first rewards program for vacation rental travelers. VacayYourWay Rewards ...
No Hidden Fees? Yes Please!
As consumers, paying fees we don't understand or agree with has become part of our daily lives. Take a look at your cell phone bill, cable or internet bill or even a utility bill, ...
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Tips for Operating a Successful Vacation Rental
NEWSFLASH: Watch those fees! The Vacay guide to using and listing on a ‘no-fee’ booking site.
Let's face it. Booking sites are expensive to use. At least the big ones are. But there's a change in the winds in our industry and up and coming sites ...
What can we learn from hotels? Industry expert Kate Barnett gives us pointers.
This week I traveled to St. Louis for a family wedding and stayed in a Marriott International branded hotel for the first time in a while. Clearly I typically favor ...
Vendor Vibes w/ Mike Mears : The mindset change of VacayMyWay
Interview Release! 🌴Mike Mears, SME VacayMyWay discusses their commitment to providing a seamless booking experience while empowering property managers and guests to maintain control over their brand and narrative. VacayMyWay ...
Vacay Like a Local on Catalina Island
Catalina Island is a picture perfect island paradise and a world apart from the hustle and bustle of the mainland - just 22 miles off the coast of Southern California. ...
America’s Fall Foliage Trips
Vacay Like a Local - America’s Fall Foliage Trips As Fall seeps its way into one of the hottest summers on record, classic leaf color destinations such as New ...
VacayMyWay’s No Hidden Fee Policy – More Critical Than Ever
Short term vacation rentals are booming, no question. As prices increase, we as vacation property owners need to remember that this is a competitive environment, and always will ...
Tips For Making Your Vacation Rental More Eco Friendly
Recycling - it’s a way of life for most people, and although we can be diligent about it while at home, as a traveler and vacation rental guest, it can ...
Shift your mindset from “Full Occupancy” to “Full Profit”
Why 100% occupancy isn’t the answer to your vacation rental’s success Occupancy levels, along with Average Daily Rate (ADR) and Revenue have been the key tools for revenue managers ...
Stocking Your Vacation Rental & The Vacay Standard
Finally, you’ve just purchased your first vacation rental and now the fun part begins. Prepping your new property for excited travelers to enjoy and reaping the benefits of your hard ...
Hot Tubs And Vacation Rentals
Breaking news! People love hot tubs when staying in a vacation rental. Particularly when staying in a more rural or remote location. While this is a crowd pleasing amenity, ...
Should You Make Your Vacation Rental Pet Friendly?
The decision on whether or not to make your vacation rental pet friendly is a big one. Like most things there are alot of pros and cons to consider when ...
Responding to Negative Reviews Online
In the Vacation Rental world reviews are incredibly important. Reviews can be the reason why someone booked your home over another home they were considering and conversely can be the ...