With more short-term rentals on the market than ever before, you need a Pocono property management service that knows how to get bookings and care for your property. Make sure your Pocono Mountain area property stands out from the others using these time-tested tips.
Outside Your Rental
Curb appeal is one of the top reasons renters consider your home. You may have even chosen to purchase your property in part due to curb appeal. A paint job to refresh things, outdoor spaces like decks and patios in good repair, and touches like native vegetation surrounding the home are all things potential guests look for. We can advise you on making the outside of your home look like a place someone can see themselves staying in for a while.
Inside Your Rental
Make sure the appeal of the outside matches the appeal of the inside. We have a variety of professional tradespeople who can clean carpets and floors, fix or replace broken items, and make your home ready for guests. If you’re looking to purchase new items like furnishings and décor to attract renters, we can guide you in creating the environment you want.
Professional Photos
Once you’ve spruced up the inside and outside, your home is camera-ready. The camera on your smartphone can produce top-notch photos that previously only professionals with top-of-the-line equipment could offer. While it may be easy to quickly walk your home and snap a pic of every space, we can connect you to a professional who knows exactly how to photograph every space, including lighting to make sure each room looks its best. The first thing potential renters see when they come to the website is a photo of your property, and professional photos will help it shine!
Availability
Once guests have been enticed to book your property, they can be assured their needs are taken care of. With your property in our hands, your guests will be taken care of while they’re here. Should something happen during their stay, they can reach out to us any time and we’ll respond as soon as possible. Our online booking tool means they can reserve your home at 1 a.m. or 1 p.m. – whenever its convenient to them.
Welcoming Atmosphere
Once you’ve hooked renters and they’ve clicked “Book Now,” you want them to feel welcome and at home the moment they step inside. When you put your home in our hands, we make sure your home is clean, in good repair, and ready to host each guest. One of the first things they may do is get the lay of the land and look for where everything is. A welcome pack means they won’t have to stop at the market for all the necessities on their way in, or immediately go back out to stock up.
Get Found
Vacationers often start with a search like “vacation rentals in the Poconos” in the most popular search engines and vacation booking sites. A variety of websites and specific properties pop up and will be the starting point for their search.
We list your property not just on our company website, but on all the major vacation planning websites, too. The more people see your property – and how well maintained it is, the more likely they are to click Book Now.
The Nitty Gritty
We make sure your potential guests know everything about your property before they book. We list the town its in, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, number of guests allowed, and even the pet-friendly status of your property – all in the preview.
When potential guests click on your listing, they’ll find a full, detailed description, as well as a list of amenities, activities close to the property, and more that will continue to attract them to the property. Renters will be able to confirm there is in-unit laundry available, what is provided, parking accommodations, and everything else they’ll need to know to prepare as much as possible.
Vacation Advice
Hotels and resorts often have shelves full of books, maps, and guides of the area. Brochures on specific activities and attractions help guests plan their day or their whole trip.
Curating this information yourself can be expensive and time-consuming, especially when dates and details change frequently. Our website features an area guide, travel information, and blog that highlights some of the best things to do and see during a Pocono Mountains vacation.
Let Us Care for Your Pocono Mountains Property
At Pocono Mountain Rentals, we offer our owners state-of-the-art vacation rental home management in for the region, then combine it with extensive property management expertise.
Our property management program offers everything you need to make your property stand out and enjoy the fruits of your rental property’s “labor” without the headache. We have many years of experience and know-how that we put to good use to make sure your property stands out among the crowd and the bookings continue to roll in all year long.
Whether you’re a first-time vacation rental owner who may not know where to start, or a seasoned pro who just wants someone else to take care of the details, the staff at Pocono Mountain Rentals can help.
Greg Petrillo