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You can't return a vacation
Maximize the Touches Have you thought about all the ways and instances you "touch" your guests even when you never see them? Many...

Suzanne
Jul 14, 20223 min read


Let's get techie!
First...what the heck do I mean? Techie is a person who is an expert in or enthusiastic about technology. As Vacation Rental Owners, we...

Suzanne
Jul 7, 20223 min read


Boring to booked
Welcoming Wow is your vacation rental business coach. Welcome to the blog! It's June, 2022 and we just realized we never "welcomed you"...

Suzanne
Jun 14, 20222 min read


Pet Peeves!
Over here @welcomingwow, we have some distinct pet peeves! So...hold on just a couple minutes, while we get a couple of them out of our...

Suzanne
Mar 11, 20221 min read


Design or Decorate?
We like to keep it real here at Welcoming Wow. That being said, most of you do NOT need an Interior Designer, but there are a some of...

Suzanne
Jan 13, 20222 min read


Set the stage in your listing photos
Remember that you have just a few minutes to draw potential guests in while they are browsing through hundreds of vacation rental options...

Suzanne
Jan 5, 20222 min read


Make your vacation rental just a bit "You-nique"!
Many guests are drawn to things that are just a bit out of the ordinary, or at least eye-catching! This does NOT need to be extreme....

Suzanne
Oct 4, 20212 min read


You need a partner or two (or maybe three)!!
As you start to set up your vacation rental business (or maybe you are just getting a bit more involved or better at it), you will need...

Suzanne
Oct 3, 20213 min read


Your time to shine!!
We are all unique in various ways and just as each of us are unique so should the spaces and experiences we create be unique. Do NOT...

Suzanne
Oct 1, 20212 min read


Be my guest! Be my guest!
Once you have your vacation rental ready to go, invite a couple of friends or family to stay just as if they were your guests. Ask them...

Suzanne
Sep 14, 20211 min read


You decide!!
Here's the thing. Whether you are just starting out (or just thinking about starting) on this vacation rental journey, or maybe you have...

Suzanne
Sep 14, 20212 min read


How do you know??
How do you know if you are ready to jump into the madness of being a vacation rental owner? How do you know if you have what it takes to...

Suzanne
Jul 1, 20212 min read


It really is the little things
I know its not just me either. We're staying at a vacation rental near St. Augustine, FL for 3 nights. Let me tell you, overall its a...

Suzanne
Mar 1, 20212 min read


It's all in the name?
Not exactly - but think about what is going to catch your future guests attention as they're quickly scrolling through the hundreds of...

Suzanne
Feb 25, 20211 min read


Let's be real...
You may be tempted to oversell your space when you list online, but don't do it!! Keep it real! Don't say it's just "steps to the...

Suzanne
Feb 24, 20212 min read


5 ways to wow!
Want to welcome your guests with a wow? Here are 5 quick ways: Leave the lights on! If you have exterior lights - leave them on. To...

Suzanne
Feb 23, 20212 min read


So you think you can host....
Depending on your local laws or ordinances, anyone with extra space to share can become a vacation rental owner or host. Do you have an...

Suzanne
Feb 22, 20212 min read


Heads in the beds?
Some of you want to be able to cram alot of people into your rental, but how natural does that feel to your guests? I know that a...

Suzanne
Feb 19, 20212 min read


5 Must Haves to Be Successful
When you are just starting out, or looking to do a refresh, you will do a google search and find many different tips. Trust me. I've...

Suzanne
Feb 18, 20212 min read


Personal Motto
ALL ARE WELCOME HERE. In a recent visit to St Augustine, Florida, I saw a sign on the wall of a small boutique shop...

Suzanne
Feb 17, 20211 min read
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