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Top Vacation Rental Amenities in 2022

Vacation rental competition is fierce, especially in Fort Lauderdale. With people flocking to S.E Florida, the sunshine state, and opting to stay away from hotels, it’s so important that your rental property has those small but very important touches. A positive overall guest experience is your bread and butter and can generate incredible repeat business. A bad review, on the other hand, can be extremely damaging, so ensuring your home is well-equipped is essential to the success of rental.

When setting up the holiday home, it’s important that you focus on the conveniences and comforts of home that guests search for when booking a property.  Tourists prefer to travel light, bringing only the essentials, so it's up to the landlord to anticipate their requests.

TOP AMENITIES ROOM BY ROOM

One of the main reasons, travelers prefer to stay at a vacation rental home, is the convenience of the full kitchen. Dining out can be very expensive, and a hassle to constantly looking for a different place to eat for all 3 meals. Below are the recommended items when setting up a kitchen

1.     KITCHEN

• Flatware and silverware and drinkware
• Pots and Pans
• Cooking and baking utensils
• Most popular appliances
• Toaster
• Coffee Maker
• Microwave
• Blender
• Kettle

• Fridge
• Freezer
• Oven
• Stove
• Rice Cooker
• Crock pot
• Air Fryer
• Toaster oven
• Dishwasher

With so many people leading a healthier lifestyle in 2022, it’s important that guests have access to these items, so they can enjoy those delicious smoothies and crispy (not fried) chicken.

2.     BATHROOM

• Whether your rental has a tub, shower, or combo, these are the most requested items
• Hand Towels
• Bath towels
• Hair dryer

• Shower Caddy
• Toilet plunger and brush
• Laundry hamper
• Iron and ironing board

3.     OUTDOOR SPACE

• Make sure to make the most out of your outdoor space, even if it's small
• BBQ
• Outdoor seating
• Pool
• Hot Tub
• Outdoor kitchen
• Lots of light for dinner time
• Free parking

4. GENERAL

• ·        Welcome basket with goodies from all nearby stores
• ·        Easy access to the rental: door codes (no keys)
• ·        Guest Manual on all the important things to note
• ·        Excellent A/C
• ·        Ceiling Fans
• ·        Hangers
• ·        Closet space
• ·        Standing Fan
• ·        Laundry facilities
• For those guests who are staying more than a few days, access to a washer and dryer is a real plus.

·        High-speed Wi-Fi

Whether your guests are watching Netflix, or on a Zoom call, you better believe that the quickest way to an unhappy guest is poor Wi-Fi speed.

·        Beach chairs

·        Beach Towels

·        Baby assistance: highchairs, mats etc.

With so many Airbnb rentals to choose from, having several if not all of the above items can help make your rental unit a success.

Listen to guest feedback and read their reviews. When a guest complains, take a step back, and ask yourself is there is validity in their concern(s) and if it's possible to improve their experience. 

5. Pet-Friendly

What has not been mentioned, is whether your holiday rental is pet-friendly. If it is, make sure to let guests know. Then look at providing

• Food Bowls
• Water Bowls
• Beds
• Scratchpads
• Blankets
• Treats

Contact Smart Move Accommodations, and find your next vacation rental in SE Fort Lauderdale.

We accommodate couples, families, corporate travelers, students and travelling medical professionals who are visiting Florida for both work and vacation.