Vacation Rental Resources For Travelers and Hosts
Journal entries, blogs, and articles for travelers and vacation rental hosts.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
Vacay Hosts
Tips for Operating a Successful Vacation Rental
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 ...
Do’s and Don’ts of Furnishing Your Vacation Rental
Furnishing a home takes time, money and a lot of consideration. Furnishing your vacation rental is no different. The first rule of thumb is that your furnishings should be congruent ...
The Importance of Quality Photos For Your Vacation Rental
When looking for ways to increase bookings and conversion, start with your photos. Do you have high quality photos on your listing? Are they up to date? Do they reflect ...
Starting a Vacation Rental
We’ve been fielding many questions on how best to start a vacation rental. Let’s focus on existing homes since those are seem to be the majority of inquiries. Already the market has picked up as people are ready to move forward with lif
Vacay Coaching
You’ve got your home ready to rent, your business mindset is in place. How do you set your pricing?
Meet Jim Stewart
I don’t know if you’ve been following what’s been going on in the world of online vacation rentals but it’s become increasingly more difficult to find the property that you want at a reasonable price.