short-term rentals

Turning Your Second Home into A Short-Term Rental? Read This First.

By Daniel Lalley | August 17, 2023 | Comments Off on Turning Your Second Home into A Short-Term Rental? Read This First.

As summer winds down and school starts up, many are abandoning their seasonal retreats and second shelters to return to the real world. In the past, an entire inventory of lakefront cottages and countryside estates would sit dormant, awaiting the following season. Fortunately, things have changed in the era of the iPhone. With the advent…

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Engine No. 7 is an Extraordinary New Orleans Investment Property

By Brenda Masse | April 20, 2023 | Comments Off on Engine No. 7 is an Extraordinary New Orleans Investment Property

If you want to ensure that your investment property stays booked 365 days a year, months, even years in advance, you have to find something truly unique, in a fabulous destination, worthy of going viral on social media. When I saw this listing I knew it would make the perfect choice for the first of…

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Airbnb Summer 2022 Launch: Find Epic Stays in Unexpected Places

By Mary Cate Long | May 24, 2022 | Comments Off on Airbnb Summer 2022 Launch: Find Epic Stays in Unexpected Places

Airbnb just launched several new features just in time for what is predicted to be one of the busiest travel seasons ever this summer. There is no doubt that the pandemic has drastically changed society’s relationship to work and travel, and Airbnb has been quick to facilitate this shift. With a dramatically increased number of…

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This Company Is Like an Upscale Airbnb for Huge Ranches

By Mary Cate Long | November 27, 2020 | Comments Off on This Company Is Like an Upscale Airbnb for Huge Ranches

Buying property in West Texas is no small feat. In fact, it is often (quite literally) a huge decision. The sprawling ranches stretch for thousands of acres and the price tags match. Are you ready to take the plunge? Is the peaceful solitude and stunning scenery of West Texas worth the lengthy drive? We suggest…

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Cozy Fireplace Airbnbs in 3 Top Fall Destinations

By Mary Cate Long | October 30, 2020 | Comments Off on Cozy Fireplace Airbnbs in 3 Top Fall Destinations

It’s finally that time of year. The air is decidedly chilly and I, for one, already lit up my first fireplace of the season. Whether you are looking forward to ski season or in search of an autumn escape, here are some Airbnbs with cozy fireplaces– perfect for the snuggly, baby-it’s-cold-outside weather. Taos, NM Taos,…

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Hawaii Severely Limits Short-Term Rentals To Mostly Benefit Hotels

By Jon Anderson | July 6, 2019 | Comments Off on Hawaii Severely Limits Short-Term Rentals To Mostly Benefit Hotels

Hawaii has had a complicated relationship with the short-term vacation rental market. Back before Silicon Valley got its claws into the process, these types of arrangements were called B&Bs (bed and breakfasts). Stereotypically, older ladies with a penchant for macramé would rent rooms and provide a meal or two – hence the name. In recent…

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