What are the essentials to stand out in vacation rentals?
Your guests want to feel at home. Therefore, the basics are what cannot be missing from a seasonal home.
Bathroom: toilet paper, liquid hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, towels.
Kitchen: equipped for preparing meals, such as detergent, sponge, pots, plates, cutlery, glasses, pots, dish towels.
Bedroom: Wardrobe or rack with hangers to hang clothes.
*Tip: Don't forget to create a manual for your property. In it, it should contain a reinforcement of the rules and general instructions on household items, for example, how to turn on the induction cooktop. This will certainly help your guest during their stay and will also make them feel that you have taken care of all the details to deliver an excellent experience.
As in vacation rentals we can have several profiles of properties and guests, we separate some items that may be relevant for each of these categories, whether for a studio in São Paulo, or for a leisure property on the beach, countryside or mountains.
BUSINESS TOURISM
It is a modality that is very present in big cities, in which the guest is usually someone who comes on business. Meetings, lectures, training, interviews are part of the agenda of those who travel on business. Therefore, always think about amenities that optimize the time for daily tasks, as well as for personal care:
- Home office space: prepare a comfortable place with a desk, office chair and sockets nearby.
- High-speed internet: Many guests will need to conference during work hours or even watch a movie on Netflix during their break time.
- Good location: this will be a differential for those looking for a strategic location thinking about the purpose of the trip and easy access to public transport. Being close to shopping centers and tourist attractions will be a differential.
- Automatic check-in: for studios in São Paulo, the convenience and ease of check-in is a point of attention. This is because, due to flights or work commitments, guests can arrive at different times. Having an electronic lock makes it easier for the guest to have this flexibility upon arrival.
- Sandwich maker
- Coffee machine
- Water filter
- Washing machine and dryer or laundry in the building
- Ironing board and iron
- Hairdryer
Tip: Just because someone is here on business doesn't mean they don't have time to visit. Many companies set aside an entire weekend for their employees to get to know more about the new city. Therefore, do not include tour recommendations in your manual.
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Very popular in the countryside, mountain and beach areas, leisure tourism sometimes brings entire families inside the property. In addition, here, unlike business tourism, guests will spend more time in the property and it will feel like a second home. Therefore, he must be more prepared and equipped.
- Complete kitchen: many families or groups will want to cook at home, so it is essential that it has all the necessary utensils and appliances for this.
- Bed linen, towels and pillows: in mountain towns, it is also important to think about blankets for the coldest days. These items are relevant amenities for those who don't want to worry about having extra space in the car for this.
- Smart TV
- Air conditioning or fan: as guests will stay at home longer, on warmer days or nights, both are essential amenities.
Differentials
Everything listed above is what the guest already expects from a property per season. Your review will be good, but you can always get an extra “wow” out of the guest's mouth by offering some extra items, usually unexpected. Are they:
- Streaming service
- Bluetooth speaker
- Games, such as board games or card games.
- Umbrella
- Personalized guide with tour tips
Tip: If you can invest a little more, think about surprising your guest with a treat: a wine, a box of chocolates or even a local product from a local merchant. Certainly, these treats will make a good first impression on your guest.
How much will I spend?
Seeing the above list, it is clear: not much. Separate a percentage of the reservation amount to spend on amenities Each of these items will be visible in your ad and, consequently, you will have a higher return on searches.
You will see that the money spent will soon be recovered by the increase in the rental rate, the effect of the improvement in your evaluation on the vacation rental platforms.
Communication is concern
Having all this universe of items available in your home, doubts about how to use them may arise.
Therefore, make your telephone number available so that any question is answered quickly and, as we mentioned earlier, do not forget to include all the necessary instructions in the house manual.
If you are interested in a more specific analysis, made especially for your property, contact us! We will analyze your case and recommend the amenities that will contribute to an increase in the number of reservations and the general evaluation of your property.
We are responsible for the quality management and leasing of hundreds of properties throughout Brazil.
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