The first season of The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals finally sees the light! The new Netflix series aimed at all travel lovers has a lot to teach. Especially if you have a vacation rental or if you are in the vacation home business. Discover in this article what lessons you have to learn to make your vacation rental home as impressive as those of “The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals”.
This new amazing Netflix series is hosted by Megan Batoon, Jo Franco, and Luis D. Ortiz. This cast could not be any better, Jo Franco is a writer and a content creator specializing in travel and tourism. Megan Batoon is a DIY designer and YouTuber with more than 1 million subscribers on her channel. Luis D. Ortiz is a famous real estate agent who appeared in the “Million Dollar Listing New York” TV show.
We have the perfect combination of design knowledge, business skills and travel expertise related to the short term rental industry for a cool Netflix TV show.
What you will see when you press the play button on Netflix is three people living the true experience in extraordinary vacation rentals throughout more than 50 countries around the world. In the end, travelling is not only the place you go or the company you are with but also the experience you live compared to the expectations you had. The set of activities, accommodation, the discovery of the local culture and the emotions experienced are what can make a vacation go from good to the most incredible and unexpected trip of your life. And this is just the beginning of what you can learn in The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals Netflix TV show.
As a vacation homeowner or vacation rental manager, you should know what are the factors that the properties of this show have taken into account to be featured on the largest streaming platform in the world. Keep reading to find out!
World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals: The Most valuable take-aways for short-term rental professionals
1. The design of your vacation rental.
In Chapter 1, Megan Batoon refers to the texture of the wall’s decoration. She is simply fascinated by a wall! This proves that even if your vacation home is not blessed with impressive natural views, you can add small decorative elements that will make a big difference to the overall impression of your home. Adding textures or unique items that attract attention or bring pleasant sensations can make a difference. For example, super soft cushions, wooden items, a nice swing, etc. You can also combine different textures with lighting to create an ambience.
2. Unique stories about the house.
Who doesn’t enjoy a good story? In many of the chapters of The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals, the presenters explain something fascinating about how the accommodation where they stay was built. Whether it’s the age, the dedication to building it, the inspiration from the owner, or if something fascinating has happened in the vacation home.
If your vacation rental has a little story that can be told, don’t hesitate to do so! You can share your vacation rental story in the welcome email, the property’s listing description, a letter on the entrance table, or if possible, in person.
If you want to find a good example of a vacation rental story, go to chapter 3 of The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals at minute 28:00.
3. Activities and leisure near a vacation home.
This Netflix show about vacation rentals has something impressive, and it is not only the accommodations but the activities that Jo, Luis and Megan do! When people travel they want to stay in a nice accommodation, of course, but they also want to have fun in their free time! And you, as a property owner or manager, can offer the best recommendations on leisure activities near the house or if you prefer, included with the accommodation. In the show, the hosts ride horses, do tai-chi, get on jet skis, go mountain trekking, and even have a houseboat party! Offering services such as these, either yourself or in collaboration with a local business can be a great way to increase your revenue as guests will pay extra for unique experiences.
If you want your guests to leave you a 10-point review, you cannot miss offering a guide with recommendations for activities near the house, and if you want, you can add the price and the distance to the place. Your clients will definitely appreciate it.
4. Food tourism and gastronomic vacation rentals
Another super-decisive factor when it comes to travelling is food. The show added a whole chapter to talk about this topic since it has a lot of relevance. According to Netflix, 20 million Americans take culinary trips at least once a year. Therefore it can be said that gastronomic tourism is completely booming.
Vacation rentals often have a kitchen, and guests don’t expect breakfast, lunch, and dinner service unless they book it. But, as you already know, you can always go further and offer an extra service. To satisfy the palate of your guests, you can leave a book of typical recipes from the country or region in which your accommodation is located and perhaps some key ingredients so that your guests can cook it. Another thing that you cannot miss is a restaurant guide with your top local recommendations. If your guests are foreigners, include traditional food restaurants to taste the local culture’s flavours.
It is very important to know what type of guests often book your accommodation. They can be gastronomic travellers, adventure travellers, LGBTQIA+ tourists, families, groups of friends, etc. Knowing how to target the right segment makes a difference in your guest’s satisfaction and also in your revenue. If you’re not sure if you’re advertising in the right places, we have a useful tool that tells you which channels, like Airbnb, Vrbo, or Expedia, to list your properties on based on your location, type of guests, and other factors. This way, you can target the guests that best suit you. Try our Channel Advisor and discover where you will get the best results for your short term rental.
In short, what The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals can teach us is that offering accommodation is much more than just that. Megan, Luis and Jo have proved to us that there is always something impressive to offer so that your guests return home happy and satisfied. If you know how to provide a unique experience according to your guest’s expectations, you can improve the profit of your vacation rental and, who knows, you might be featured in the next season of The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals!
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