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General Help and Questions » Rates, year over yearHi, I used to restrict bookings more than 6 months out or so, and then I had an off-season to update all my rates and rules. But, a lot of renters want to book their next summer's vacation whi… (Posted Aug 17, 2020 9:52 AM) |
Aug 17, 2020 9:52 AM |
General Chat » Streaming Content for guests?[quote=Paul W][quote=Chris L]Although you might end up field inquiries from people confused about YouTube vs. YouTube TV. :P[/quote] That was my biggest concern! I wish Google had named it something… (Posted Jun 11, 2020 9:55 AM) |
Jun 11, 2020 9:55 AM |
General Chat » Streaming Content for guests?[quote=BlueMtnCabins] let us know how it goes. In my location streaming is not possible altogether (satellite internet) and I would not do it anyhow. In my market people expect cable/satellite chann… (Posted Jun 10, 2020 6:15 PM) |
Jun 10, 2020 6:15 PM |
General Chat » Streaming Content for guests?I have 4 cabins on a lake that I rent. I just dumped DirecTV, which was $200/mo. and am providing Disney+ and Hulu+Live TV instead. With these I'm supposed to be able to have 4 streams of each for … (Posted Jun 3, 2020 7:50 PM) |
Jun 3, 2020 7:50 PM |
General Help and Questions » Managing cleaning turnovers?Hi, I have 4 cabins colocated on a lake. I have a local do the turnovers, and have been having him just look at the ribbon calendar to figure out when to clean. If a booking comes in last sec… (Posted Jun 21, 2019 3:13 PM) |
Jun 21, 2019 3:13 PM |
General Chat » Providing Streaming TVHi, I'm wondering what other owners are providing for TV service. I have been providing DirecTV via an actual satellite dish for my 4 units, but I feel like the time for this is gone. We do h… (Posted Mar 19, 2019 8:51 AM) |
Mar 19, 2019 8:51 AM |
General Help and Questions » Cleaning Fee listed on Hosted Website?Hi, I use the hosted website, and just added a cleaning fee for next year. When I go to the rates section, my new cleaning fee isn't showing anywhere... How do I add that? thanks! -JJ (Posted Sep 13, 2018 7:13 PM) |
Sep 13, 2018 7:13 PM |
General Chat » Providing Linens for a rustic rentalYes, thanks! We don't have dedicated owner's closets in every unit, so I think I'm going to end up buying a shed, 3 sets of sheets for every bed, and some mouse-proof boxes to store the extras in. … (Posted Mar 31, 2018 10:50 AM) |
Mar 31, 2018 10:50 AM |
General Chat » Providing Linens for a rustic rentalAirBnB emailed me the other day that as of July they will be requiring all rentals to provide linens. I contacted my independent cleaner, and he's willing to do the extra work, but we need a good sy… (Posted Mar 28, 2018 7:37 AM) |
Mar 28, 2018 7:37 AM |
General Help and Questions » security deposit release timeIn both cases I was asked, it was for a debit card, and about 24 hours after they got the 'release email' that they inquired as to why the funds were still on hold. This is good information to have … (Posted Aug 4, 2017 7:02 AM) |
Aug 4, 2017 7:02 AM |
General Help and Questions » security deposit release timeHow long does it usually take for the security deposit release to clear? I've had a couple people who paid with debit cards follow up about the deposit. I have SecureNet for the process. thanks, -… (Posted Aug 1, 2017 4:46 PM) |
Aug 1, 2017 4:46 PM |
General Help and Questions » VRBO walled garden is upI did get the trigger and calendar import for airbnb set up. Last night I got an inquiry after I went to bed, and in the morning the trigger had sent an email which bounced. "Hi PENDING:, I have … (Posted Jul 1, 2017 10:03 AM) |
Jul 1, 2017 10:03 AM |
General Help and Questions » VRBO walled garden is upI got the periodic calendar import working, and used that template for the triggered email just now. Seems like its going to work well :). Thanks. (Posted Jun 29, 2017 2:13 PM) |
Jun 29, 2017 2:13 PM |
General Help and Questions » VRBO walled garden is upGreat to hear that more tools for working around the walled gardens are in development! I just started using airbnb for 1 of my 4 rentals, and it is getting some decent bookings with lower fees than… (Posted Jun 28, 2017 11:12 AM) |
Jun 28, 2017 11:12 AM |
General Help and Questions » holiday 3 night minimum?Memorial Day weekend I usually get a million inquiries for Fri-Sun or Sat-Mon, but I only accept Fri-Mon. 3 night minimum for any stay that includes one of those 3 nights, I guess would be the rule … (Posted Apr 27, 2017 6:48 PM) |
Apr 27, 2017 6:48 PM |
General Help and Questions » holiday 3 night minimum?Is it possible to set a 3 night minimum for holiday weekends only? Can I limit 'book it now' to a certain distance in the future? I'd like to reserve a window for repeat customers to book before un… (Posted Apr 7, 2017 7:00 PM) |
Apr 7, 2017 7:00 PM |
General Help and Questions » Google SitesAnyone use Google Sites for their website? Since I now maintain an unrelated website on Google Sites, I was going to create my rental website on that platform. But, I cannot get the widgets to work… (Posted Sep 24, 2016 4:49 PM) |
Sep 24, 2016 4:49 PM |
Blog » HomeEscape Listing Site Integration Added!Any idea how they will monetize their product? According to their blurbs, they don't charge anyone anything. I liked it when I could pay a couple hundred bucks and be listed alongside other rentals… (Posted Aug 27, 2016 7:52 AM) |
Aug 27, 2016 7:52 AM |
General Help and Questions » Where should I advertise?Thanks! We've actually had our own website since 2008 (incorporated the booking widget last year), and it does seem to generate some independent inquiries, in addition to a large percentage of repea… (Posted May 23, 2016 1:07 PM) |
May 23, 2016 1:07 PM |
General Help and Questions » Where should I advertise?I have 4 rentals that share a beach area on a small lake in NH, USA, ranging from $500-$1700/wk in summer, totaling ~$70,000 in bookings last year. Repeat business is about 50%, maybe more. I had b… (Posted May 21, 2016 10:33 PM) |
May 21, 2016 10:33 PM |