The importance of having a home office space in your vacation property

With the end of the pandemic, the concept of home office has been increasingly adopted by many companies, either fully or in a hybrid model. As a result, the demand for properties that offer adequate infrastructure for this work model has increased significantly. In this article, we'll show you how to set up your vacation rental to comfortably meet the needs of remote workers.

Required equipment

To begin, it is important to make a list of the items needed to structure this space. One of the main advantages of investing in this area is that seasonal rental platforms already include exclusive filters for dedicated home office space, meaning offering this extra convenience could attract more guests interested in using this space.

To do this, we made a list of important items and details that need to be thought of when configuring this space:

1. Stable internet connection: Without a doubt, this is the most important item on the list. Internet connection has become essential for many people around the world and is the main work and communication tool for those who work from home. Invest in plans above 300mb, as many people need to make video calls and send files, and this can be a problem if the speed is reduced.

2. Space dedicated exclusively to work: It is extremely important to reserve an area of ​​the property exclusively for work. Prioritize a quiet, well-lit space where guests can feel comfortable. This will optimize the experience and increase productivity.

3. Table at the correct height and with legroom: Add a comfortable desk table so your guest can rest their computer, mouse, keyboard. cell phone and even a notebook or a glass of water.

4. Comfortable chair: Be sure to choose a chair with a back. Make sure you choose a model that provides comfort and correct sitting posture. Do not opt ​​for stools or furniture without backs, as this will harm the guest's ergonomics if they need to sit in this environment for a few hours.

5. Accessible sockets: Don't forget to leave sockets within easy reach to charge your computer, cell phone and even a spotlight, if you need to use this space at night.

6. Decoration: Decorating the space is a great idea to give the space a different energy. But be careful: don't decorate the space with items that visually pollute it. This can cause discomfort and distraction for the guest.

See below some other data that reinforce the relevance of having a space dedicated to a home office in your seasonal property.

According to a survey carried out by DataZap+ in 2022, 55% of Brazilians believe that having a home office space at home has become an essential requirement when choosing a property. Furthermore, the survey also shows that the hybrid model is the work format that 48% of respondents adopted in 2022. This also affects the seasonal rental market. Adapting to these changes is essential to increasing the profitability of your rental property.

Based on this conviction, the Meu Anfitrião team always analyzes in its implementation process whether the properties already have this space and we strongly recommend that our owners include it when preparing the plans and carpentry of the units.

Many of our studios, apartments and vacation rental homes have an exclusive space for a home office, if guests wish to use it, as in the examples below:

Contact us if you are looking to rent a property where you can work remotely, or if you are a property owner and want to implement a space like this on your property!