Category: Vacation Rental Tips

Posted on 10/27/2022

How To Find The Perfect Beach House Rental On Hilton Head


Are you looking for the perfect beach house rental for your next vacation? Look no further than Hilton Head, South Carolina! This beautiful island has everything you need for a relaxing and fun-filled getaway. Here are a few tips to help you find the perfect rental property in Hilton Head....

Posted on 5/17/2022

5 WAYS TO INCREASE INCOME FROM YOUR HILTON HEAD ISLAND PROPERTY


Pictures and video are the first thing people look at when considering a vacation property, and the #1 reason they decide to choose a home or not. Make sure to use a professional photographer with a great deal of experience in architectural imaging. Also make sure the décor and space is perfect! No sense having amazing photography if things are out of place…even make sure pillows aren’t askew! SUPER INSIDER TIP: If possible, get outdoor pictures of your home at twilight. It’s a great way to show...

Posted on 2/16/2022

10 Tips for Hilton Head Vacation Rental Owners to Protect Their Investment


Is your vacation property your nest egg? If so, you know that it's important to protect your investment. In this blog post, we share 10 tips for safeguarding and protecting your Hilton Head Island vacation rental property!

Posted on 1/18/2022

How to Keep Your Vacation Rental Property Booked This Year!


There are many things that go into making sure your vacation home is occupied. You need to make sure it’s clean, well-maintained, and always up-to-date with new amenities. At The Vacation Company, we help our homeowners with top-of-the-line cleaning services, including our signature “Above & Beyond” cleaning and maintenance program. With this program, our owners’ homes are treated twice a year in the fall and spring to make sure their home stands out from other island properties....

Posted on 3/8/2021

How to Keep your Hilton Head Vacation Rental Fully Booked in 2021 and Beyond!


Being a vacation rental property owner is not for the faint of heart. Between property upkeep, managing reservations, meeting guests’ expectations, and making sure your investment is protected can be stressful and time consuming, even for the most seasoned real estate investor! But one thing that keeps every single vacation property owner up at night is rental occupancy. Ensuring that your Hilton Head vacation rental is fully booked year-round is imperative, and most importantly, absolutely poss...

Posted on 12/11/2020

Maximizing Vacation Rental Occupancy in the Middle of a Global Pandemic: The Secret to our Record-Br


When the pandemic hit in March, the travel industry was filled with uncertainty and many surprising moments. With government restrictions on rental companies in South Carolina and other states, flights grounded, and travel plans canceled, we did not predict that in the middle of 2020 we would break records for bookings and revenue for our homeowners....

Posted on 3/12/2020

Key Benefits of Professionally-Managed Vacation Homes vs. Hotels and Resorts


All of us at Vacation Company are excited to participate in the first annual Vacation Rental Week—the vacation and holiday rental industry’s first of its kind! We’d like to use this opportunity to highlight the value and key benefits of professionally-managed vacation rentals for both guests and property owners alike, and to encourage you to book a stay or choose a professional manager to rent your vacation property....

Posted on 11/6/2019

3 WAYS TO ENSURE THAT YOUR HILTON HEAD ISLAND HOME IS BOOKED SOLID FOR 2020.


First and foremost kickoff the new year by choosing to partner with Hilton Head Island’s premier property management and vacation rental team at The Vacation Company. Our island experts, which are all locals with over 150 years of combined experience, have one main focus: creating the highest level of success for our owners. From maximizing rental potential or providing first-class service with a personal flair for you and your property, nobody matches our 30 years of experience or our exclusive...

Posted on 4/26/2019

TOP 3 MISTAKES HOMEOWNERS MAKE WHEN LISTING THEIR HILTON HEAD ISLAND VACATION RENTAL


Many homeowners shop for and make a decision about which property management company to go with based on commission rates. People see a lower rate and go that direction, but like the adage warns in the long run you truly do get what you pay for. And the firms with lower commission rates you often then get them charging you for every last little thing–even down to changing a light bulb! Make sure to look at everything that’s covered in your management service plan so you can truly understand how ...