Weeding through the Vacation Rental Website Maze
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These days, it seems that the By Owner Vacation Rentals market is growing at an alarming pace. A Google search for “vacation rental website“ returned almost 33 million results and searching for “vacation rental listing” found 14.8 million results. From mass market vacation rental sites attempting to fit a huge variety of rentals into one mold to niche sites targeting just one or two locations, owners have a smorgasbord of options for advertising rentals by owner. But how to know which site is the best for the needs of a particular property? Sifting through this enormous mountain of options to narrow down the choices is a daunting task that many vacation rental owners just don’t have time for. And in light of recent economic events, owners and vacationers are being even more careful with where and when to spend their vacation dollars. This of course translates into property owners looking to maximize their advertising dollars to reach the widest audience at the best price.
This is where Scenic Rentals comes in. Established in 2001 in response to a very personal need for a clearinghouse to manage several by owner rentals, Scenic has grown to more than 2,000 paid properties and counting. Why have so many property owners chosen to trust Scenic Rentals to advertise their by owner vacation rentals? Simply because we offer the best value for the money by providing an incredible product at a very fair price (not to toot our own horn…) Each vacation rental listing includes up to 12 color photos, a detailed listing, access to our free online availability calendar, a dedicated personal web address so owners can point potential renters directly to their property and 24/7 access to our Owner Control Panel. The Owner Control Panel is a key feature because it enables owners to update their listing and photographs at any time, from any computer, without having to wait for the Scenic Rentals Staff to key in the changes. However, if an owner prefers to have us list their property for them, we are happy to do so at no extra charge. Simply direct us to the pertinent information and we’ll handle the rest. The one year listing fee is currently $45, all inclusive. For twelve reasons to list with Scenic Rentals, click here.
In early 2009, Scenic Rentals announced a total redesign, enabling us to better serve our property owners and helping them increase the number of nights rented per year. Our redesign has been an overwhelming success, but we’re not done yet. The Scenic staff is constantly talking to homeowners, polling travelers and finding ways to make Scenic Rentals a total vacation experience. We’ve added maps, weather, featured activities and detailed descriptions of each destination. New properties are featured on Twitter, Facebook and our blog, giving owners extra exposure at no added charge. And we’ve limited the number of properties in each destination to 60, so our owners aren’t competing with a seemingly endless number of other vacation rentals near each home.
But we’re not stopping there. This week, Scenic owners Amy & Mike are heading out on the Scenic Rentals ROADTRIP 2010 to tour properties, talk with owners and experience life on a rental vacationfor a few weeks as they travel the coasts of Florida and the Carolinas. Stay tuned for more information on ROADTRIP 2010 as Amy & Mike update from the road.
Whether you own beachfront rentals, lakefront vacation rentals, a condo in the city or a vacation cabin in the mountains, Scenic Rentals has listings around the corner and around the world. For more information or to list with Scenic, please contact us today and Take a Vacation From Hotels!
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