What are the essential items to stand out in a vacation rental?

Your guests want to feel at home. Therefore, the basics are what cannot be missing in a seasonal home.

Bathroom: toilet paper, liquid soap for washing hands, shampoo, conditioner, towels.

Kitchen: equipped for preparing meals, such as detergent, sponge, pans, plates, cutlery, glasses, pots, dish towels.

Bedroom: Closet or rack with hangers to hang clothes.

*Tip: Don’t forget to create a manual for your property. It should contain a reinforcement of the rules and general instructions about 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 took care of every detail to deliver an excellent experience.

As in seasonal rentals we can have several property and guest profiles, we have separated 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 very present in big cities, in which the guest is usually someone who comes for work. Meetings, lectures, training, interviews are part of the agenda of those who travel on business. Therefore, always think about amenities that optimize time for daily tasks, as well as 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 hold conferences during work hours or even watch a movie on Netflix during their rest time.

- Good location: this will be a differentiator for those looking for a strategic location with the purpose of their trip in mind and easy access to public transport. Being close to shopping centers and tourist attractions will be an advantage.

- 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 may arrive at different times. Having an electronic lock makes it easier for guests to have this flexibility upon arrival.

- Sandwich maker

- Coffee machine

- Water filter

- Washer and dryer or laundry in the building

- Ironing board and iron

- Hairdryer

Tip: Just because someone comes on business doesn’t mean they don’t have time to tourist. 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.

How much will I spend?

Looking at the list above, it's clear: not much. Set aside a percentage of the reservation value to spend on amenities. Each of these items will be visible in your ad and, consequently, you will have a greater return on searches.

You will see that the money spent will soon be recovered by the increase in the rental rate, an effect of the improvement in your rating on vacation rental platforms.

Communication is a concern

Having this entire universe of items available in your home, doubts about how to use them may arise.

Therefore, make your telephone number available so that any questions can be answered quickly and, as we mentioned previously, don't 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 amenities that will contribute to an increase in the number of reservations and the overall evaluation of your property.

We are responsible for the quality management and leasing of hundreds of properties across Brazil.

We will make your property available on the main platforms such as Airbnb, Booking.com, TripAdvisor, Alugue Temporada, Hoteis.com, and 40 others.

Furthermore, by hiring our services, you will be able to enjoy all the benefits of being a host, without the stress and difficulties that are involved in the daily management and operation of a seasonal property.

Contact us to find out more about our work.