Homeowner guides

Learn how to make the most of your vacation home.

Get started with the basics

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What is full-service vacation rental property management?
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Long-term vs. short-term rentals: Which is right for you?
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Vacasa vs. Airbnb and Vrbo for homeowners
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How to hire the right vacation rental property manager
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FEATURED ARTICLE

How to winterize a summer home

Does your vacation home go into hibernation for the winter? Be prepared with our 10-step checklist for winterizing your home.

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Dive deeper into vacation rental marketing

Vacation rental marketing that helps your home stand out
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Our blueprint for vacation rental channel marketing
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Vacation rental email marketing guide
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Our guide to vacation rental SEO
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Homes & Villas by Marriott International: marketing for distinctive vacation homes
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How to market your vacation rental property to boost bookings
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Where to list your vacation rental property online
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List your property like a pro

15 vacation rental photography tips to boost views and bookings
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How to write persuasive Airbnb and vacation rental listing descriptions
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How to list a vacation rental property: Building the perfect listing
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How to stage a vacation rental
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FEATURED DATA REPORT

2021 Vacation Rental Search Report

See how today's travelers are looking and booking—with insights from 12 months of data, tens of millions of users and site visits, and thousands of vacation home listings. Plus, get tips for vacation rental owners to beat the competition.

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How to furnish a vacation rental

Tips, tricks, and design secrets from the expert Vacasa Interior Design team.
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How to furnish a vacation rental home like an interior designer
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How to decorate a chalet style home to attract more guests
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Seven lake house essentials to attract more bookings
How to decorate a beach house rental
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How to decorate a mountain cabin

Room-by-room guides to refresh your home

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The ultimate inventory checklist for vacation rentals

Get our free, all-in-one checklist for stocking every part of your home.

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Living room essentials for your vacation rental

Create a luxurious experience with all the cozy comforts of home.

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The must-have bedroom checklist for vacation rentals

Think beyond the bed for a sumptuous stay worth every cent.

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How to stock a vacation rental kitchen

Make sure your kitchen is up for anything your guests are hungry for.

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The must-have bathroom inventory checklist for vacation rentals

Essentials that guests expect, plus extras that leave them impressed.

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Responding to reviews

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How to get good reviews on Airbnb
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How to respond to a bad review on Airbnb and Vrbo

Hear from the experts

Our Behind the Booking webinars highlight ways to maximize your vacation rental revenue and simplify your experience.
Digital Marketing

With our VP of Digital, Caleb Donegan

The Vacasa Homeowner App

With our Chief Product Officer, Mike Xenakis

Your Vacasa Homeowner Account

With our Senior Director of Product Management, Subechya Person

Housekeeping

With our Senior Director of Operations Support, Alex Johnson

Public Affairs

With our Head of Corporate Communications, Sarah Tatone

Dynamic Pricing

With our VP of Revenue Management, Natalia Sutin

The Perfect Listing

With portfolio analyst Chris Murphy

Learn about investing in vacation rentals

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Are vacation rentals a good investment?
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Is a cabin a good investment?
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Is a beach house a good investment?
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Six expert tips for investing in vacation rental properties
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What are the pros and cons of owning a vacation rental property?
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Homeowner case studies

Patrick is an owner of a successful Vacasa vacation home.
Patrick's story

How one homeowner earned over $200,000—even in 2020

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Diana's story

How an experienced vacation rental owner found a company she could truly trust

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Dottie's story

How one homeowner found a local management team as detail-oriented as she is

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Karen's story

How a Vacasa skeptic became one of our biggest believers

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Jon's story

How we helped one homeowner rent with ease (from 17+ hours away)

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Caroline's story

How Vacasa tripled one owner's income and saved the family vacation home

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Diane's story

How we helped one Vacasa homeowner share her “happy place”

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Expert tips on vacation rental cleaning

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Vacasa housekeepers divulge their top vacation rental cleaning tips
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The ultimate vacation rental cleaning checklist
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Vacation rental cleaning: your questions, answered
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Earn more from your vacation home

How to make money on a vacation rental property
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How to price your vacation rental
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Vacation rental management fees
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What to do when changing property managers
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How Vacasa’s dynamic pricing technology helps you earn more
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Make the most of your vacation home

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How guest screening helps secure your vacation home
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Create a standout vacation rental with tips from 20 top homes of 2020
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Should you allow pets in your vacation rental?
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A grand vacation home rental in Spicewood, TX with an outdoor pool.
Protecting and securing your vacation home
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