See what 9 steps you can take to build and maintain better relationships with your vacation rental neighbors.
See what the best STR insurance covers, who it protects, and what else to expect from the best insurance for your vacation rental business.
Imagine: A young couple just checked into your lovely retreat for the weekend. Miles away, you’re thankful for the easy, stress-free way of renting out your property, at a single click. But is it really stress-free? Things can and do go wrong—when you least expect them to. A kitchen accident, a poolside slip, stained furniture… these are all common occurrences
Learn how to identify what constitutes normal vacation rental wear and tear, and discover how you can respond when the damage goes beyond that.
A safe vacation is a good vacation. Protect guests and your short-term rental property safe with these 10 essential safety guidelines.
Find out the best strategies for dealing with vacation rental neighbor complaints and how to prevent them from happening in the first place
For the 2nd Time, Safely Appears on the Inc. 5000, Ranking No. 1,177 With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 551 Percent ATLANTA, August 16, 2022 – Today, Inc. revealed that Safely is No. 1,177 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most
Oh, no! Someone slipped, fell, and got injured at your Airbnb. What to do now? It’s certainly a stressful situation and you’re probably wondering what that means to you as an Airbnb host. In fact, you might be asking yourself these questions: Who’s liable for Airbnb slips and falls? Will you need to pay for their medical bills? Does your
Publishing your first Airbnb listing is a big step. With so much to prepare, it can feel overwhelming. How do you know you’re not missing details that will cause you to fall short of your occupancy goals, costing you money—or even worse—leading to your property being damaged? We’ve compiled this guide of how to prepare your house for Airbnb to
Late-night parties, last-minute cancellations, extensive property damage: Many property managers who have suffered Airbnb problems like these have attempted to address the issue and reported a frustrating process with Airbnb support. So, we’ve compiled a list of the most common and costly issues that you could face, and how you can protect yourself and your assets. Here are the areas
Can vacation rental guests sue the host when an incident occurs? The short answer—yes. The long answer—it’s complicated. Learn more here.
Creating strategies to be more profitable isn’t just about getting more bookings and increasing rental income. You could save yourself thousands of dollars by understanding more about vacation rental tax deduction rules. Depending on your annual rental income, you might be able to deduct up to $25,000 in losses each year. There is no reason to leave any money on
Discover how to prevent theft and stolen items at your vacation rental with short-term rental insurance, guest screening, and other helpful tips.
Before making any decisions about property management security deposits, you need a clear picture of what they entail and how to set them up. But you should also know there are other ways to protect your properties that don’t negatively affect your bookings or reviews. After reading this article, you’ll have a full understanding of what property management security deposits
Protect your vacation rental from property damage—no damage deposit required. $1million in coverage. On-demand insurance. Guest screening included. Protect your business from costly damages with Safely’s short-term rental insurance. Get a quote Why you need Vrbo damage protection insurance for your property Standard homeowner’s insurance won’t protect your second home if it’s used for business purposes.This leaves your vacation rental
Vrbo’s security deposit for your vacation home may give you confidence that you’re covered for accidental damage. But that might not be the case. Damage deposits are usually only about 10% of the booking fee and don’t cover personal injury claims, meaning you could find yourself out of pocket. Bills to repair property damage or pay for a guest’s medical
Even if you include your house rules on your Airbnb listing, unruly guests can break furniture, cause structural damage, and destroy the contents of your home. A guest damaging your vacation rental is a horrible scenario that’s only made worse if you miss your opportunity to file a claim with Airbnb. If you don’t know how and when to charge
Save yourself hours of manual guest screening and protect your home from bad stays with Safely’s automated solution. Why do short-term renters need guest screening? 70% of all bad stays are caused by just 14% of guests. That means repeat offenders cause the vast majority of bad stays and represent the biggest risk to your home.And the damage caused can
You’ve fulfilled your dream of buying that picturesque second home, but how do you protect it from harm? Vacation home insurance. This type of insurance is not the same as traditional homeowners insurance, which is why you need to do your research before choosing a policy. Where is your property located? Will you be using it as a short-term rental
Background checks are essential to protect yourself from bad guests who can damage your property, reputation, investment, and relationship with the local community. Without a proper check, you’re at risk of letting a bad guest into your home, which could mean anything from wild parties, to drug-use, to broken furniture and fittings, and even structural damage. But if you try
Airbnb offers a Host Damage Protection Guarantee to protect homeowners, but according to many hosts, there’s no actual “guarantee” that you’ll get your money back or that they’ll pay for Airbnb guests’ damage. To put your mind at ease, you need to make sure that you and your home are protected by a comprehensive policy and a responsive team. Continue