Success is unarguably a product of hard work, persistence and consistency. And these same things are key towards becoming a truly successful vacation rental owner. Through the years of Owner Direct Vacation Rental’s existence, we have observed a few habits that are common among our successful vacation rental owners. We gathered ... Read More

There is a fine line between your home and your vacation rental home - they are different. The first is the home where you actually live, while the second is where you try your best to have that ‘at home’ vibe so it gets rented by vacationers. This ... Read More

The pressure to make your vacation rental home stand out among competition is growing ever more pressing for owners. To help our owners compete, we have gathered these 5 ways vacation rentals stand out among competition to keep, if not get you, in the lead. #1 Great location A savvy traveler is ... Read More

GUEST POST - Is your vacation rental home not getting the attention you want? If so, a new paint, both inside and out, can make your home more appealing to renters. A fresh coat of paint is one of the most inexpensive upgrades you can add to any home. It ... Read More

Online marketing is BIG on visuals. And if it’s social media focused on images that we’re looking for, then there is nothing like Pinterest. A ‘catalog of ideas’ as put by Pinterest CEO Ben Silbermann, Pinterest inspires, if not sparks thousands of ideas, that the word ‘pinspired’ was born. With over ... Read More

You have already learned about writing a property description that gets bookings here. Now let’s move on to how to write catchy captions for your property’s photos. “A picture is worth a thousand words” but it’s definitely not everything for a vacation rental listing. That’s why in addition to your ... Read More

There is no doubt great photos and detailed yet concise descriptions are key to getting your vacation rental booked. We have covered creating quality photos here and here, so let’s now dive into writing your listing's property description including some DOs and DON’Ts. Step 1. Make a list. ... Read More

Let’s talk about online socialization. Socializing is valuable in growing any business. For online rental companies like us and property owners like you, socializing on the internet is vital. You can thrive amidst competition when you become good at it. Your business may eventually die if ... Read More