Vacation rental homeowner guides

Written specifically to address the top concerns of vacation home owners, these guides teach you how to manage your rental effectively, drive more bookings, and maximize your real estate investment.

Getting started with vacation rentals

Where it all begins—everything to know before you rent out your home.

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What is full-service vacation rental property management?

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Vacasa vs. Airbnb and Vrbo for homeowners

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How to rent out your house as a vacation rental

Long-term vs. short-term rentals: Which is right for you?

Blue vacation home rental in Gatlinburg, TN with wooden balconies on two stories alongside the house in the woods.

How to run your vacation rental like a business

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Vacation rental business terms to know

Creating a short-term rental agreement for your vacation rental

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How to hire the right vacation rental manager

Blue Ridge Mountains cabin rental with two furnished decks in Sevierville, TN

Tips for renting your investment property to family members

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Vacation rental bookkeeping tips

Modern outdoor furniture near an outdoor pool at a vacation home in Palm Springs, CA

8 things to know about Vacasa’s local operations

Vacasa's dedicated local support teams are the key to getting glowing reviews and repeat business. We chatted with five Vacasa local team members, from Lake Tahoe to Belize, to find out how their work benefits the guest experience and every homeowner’s bottom line.

Meet the Team

Vacation rental maintenance guides

Keep your home in top condition, all year long.

5 low-maintenance cabin landscaping ideas

Party prevention: Airbnb vs. Vrbo vs. Vacasa

Vacation rental wireless locks: are they worth it?

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The must-have vacation rental maintenance checklist

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The smart guide to vacation rental maintenance

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Beach home maintenance 101

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How to winterize a summer home

Dive deeper into vacation rental marketing

How to be seen in the right places, at the right time, by the right people. Lessons straight from our marketing experts.

Vacation rental marketing that helps your home stand out

Our blueprint for vacation rental channel marketing

Vacation rental email marketing guide

Our guide to vacation rental SEO

Homes & Villas by Marriott International: marketing for distinctive vacation homes

How to market your vacation rental property to boost bookings

Where to list your vacation rental property online

Data report: 2021 Vacation Rental Search and Travel Trends

List your vacation property like a pro

Stand out from the competition on the world’s biggest vacation rental booking sites.

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How to attract business travelers to your vacation rental

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10 Airbnb ranking factors to know

Pet-friendly cabin pool table in Gatlinburg, TN

Family-friendly amenities for your Airbnb

How to make money on Vrbo

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

2022 Ski & Winter Search Report

See how this winter’s bookings are shaping up, especially in our top ski destinations.

We combed through Vacasa bookings in 15 popular U.S. ski markets plus Canada for a snapshot of how travelers have been planning their cold-weather vacations.

Get the Report

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

Fully furnished living room and dining room of a vacation home in Brinnon, WA

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

All the essentials guests need, plus the delightful extras they don’t expect.

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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.

Bedroom of vacation home designed by Vacasa Home Interiors Program

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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How to get good reviews on Airbnb

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How do Airbnb reviews work?

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How to respond to a bad review on Airbnb and Vrbo

Hear from vacation rental industry experts

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

The Art and Science of Vacasa Digital Marketing

With our VP of Marketing, Caleb Donegan

The Vacasa Homeowner App

With our Chief Product Officer, Mike Xenakis

A Guide to Your Vacasa Homeowner Account

With our Senior Director of Product Management, Subechya Person

Vacasa’s Housekeeping Philosophy

With our Senior Director of Operations Support, Alex Johnson

How Vacasa Advocates for Short-Term Rental Industry Regulations

With our Head of Corporate Communications, Sarah Tatone

Dynamic Pricing for Vacation Rentals

With our VP of Revenue Management, Natalia Sutin

Create the Perfect Vacation Rental Listing

With portfolio analyst Chris Murphy

Learn about investing in vacation rentals

Stock up on the latest industry news and insight before making the investment.

Should you rent or sell your second home?

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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?

How to buy a lake house

Adorable yellow vacation home in a neighborhood in New Orleans, LA.

The pros and cons of timeshares vs. vacation rentals

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Six expert tips for investing in vacation rental properties

What are the pros and cons of owning a vacation rental property?

Are vacation rentals in Panama City Beach a good investment?

Are Alabama Gulf Coast condos a good investment?

Homeowner case studies

Our solutions, their success. See what we do for vacation rental owners like you.

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

Vacasa homeowner Jon smiles while sitting and reading on the patio of his vacation home

Jon's story

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

Caroline's story

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

Vacasa homeowner Diane smiles outside of her vacation home

Diane's story

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

See All Case Studies

Vacation rental cleaning tips

Dirt and dust don’t stand a chance. Wow guests with a pristine home right on arrival.

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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Vacation rental housekeeping tips for remote owners

Earn more from your vacation home

Set better rates, make more income. Learn how to maximize your earnings.

The 3 things short-term rental pricing experts want you to know

How to make money on a vacation rental property

How to price your vacation rental

Vacation rental management fees

What to do when changing property managers

How Vacasa’s dynamic pricing technology helps you earn more

Make the most of your vacation home

Your home’s peak potential is ready when you are. Here are more ways to make it happen.

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Social media tips for vacation rentals

How to rent to snowbirds

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7 top vacation rental amenities that guests search for

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How to manage multiple vacation rental properties

How to manage a vacation rental remotely

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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

Should you allow pets in your vacation rental?

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Protecting and securing your vacation home

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Creating a vacation rental welcome package to increase bookings