How to Turn Your Luxury Villa Into a Vacation Rental for Tourists

More and more people today are taking the plunge and starting a vacation rental business. You may have had that idea, too, and you’re thinking about turning your luxury villa into a rental for tourists on their vacation. This can be a lucrative business, especially if your luxury villa already looks amazing and cozy. But, there are a few things to take care of before you open your property for business. In this article, we will explore how good of an idea this is and what you can do to turn your property into one of the best vacation rentals. Let’s start. 

Should You Start a Vacation Rental Business?

The vacation rental marketing is growing each year. More and more tourists are looking for rentals rather than going to hotels and other already-established accommodations. The reasons for this are many, including convenience, more personal experiences, and rentals actually help tourists feel more like local residents during their trips. 

Additionally, if you invest in your villa and turn it into a vacation rental, you can possibly earn plenty of profit. Even though the demand for vacation rentals is high, there is also a lot of supply. To gain as much profit as possible, you should make your property stand out from the crowd in order to catch your potential guests’ eyes. To get you started, here are a few tips on how you can upgrade your luxury villa and make it more attractive for more guests visiting your location. 

Prepare Your Property Physically 

Before you start advertising your rental or even setting the prices, you have to see if there’s any work to do on the property. The first thing to check is if there are any fixes needed on the villa. Check all the faucets for any leaks, inspect the walls to see if there are any cracks, and get into every nook and cranny to see if there is anything you need to patch up. 

Additionally, check how energy-efficient your villa is. This is important as you will have many guests who might not be that mindful about spending energy, and this can reflect on your utility bills. To increase the energy efficiency of your rental, you can easily install insulation to protect the home a bit more. If you are uncertain what type of insulation you need, you can click here and gather that information. 

Then, you should check if there are any redecorating tasks you need to take care of. This includes reforming and furnishing, repainting or even completely changing the interior design. Now that you’ve made sure the interiors are taken care of, you can move on to other aspects. 

Make The Interiors Luxurious

Now that everything on the property is fixed and working, it’s time to make your luxury villa look even more luxurious. Interior design is the one that makes a property luxurious and that attracts guests from all over the world. To get started, browse through Pinterest or the latest design magazines to see what are the latest trends in modern lux rentals. Then, make a plan to do small upgrades that will make the place shine. These can include a new linen couch, new pillows for every room, and even a real tree inside or outside the house. Even if you just repaint the walls into a trendy colour, and add texture with new pillows and a few more details, you can truly amp up the design you already have. Plus, less is more and your interiors will shine. 

Prepare High-End Amenities

Another simple component of a luxurious rental includes high-end amenities. Every guest will be looking for those when searching for their next luxury rental. When purchasing the toiletries, for example, look for popular brand names that will provide the best care for your guests and that will attract their attention. You don’t have to go over the top, just add toiletries that even hotels don’t offer. Here is a list of things you can offer with your rental:

• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Shampoo and conditioner
• A hairbrush or a comb
• Deodorants
• Snacks
• Coffee
• Water or other various drinks

There are the small things that can make your rental stand out. You can go even further and if your budget allows it, you can add that wow factor. This means including amenities such as a fire pit, sun deck, a hot tub, and even some exercising equipment and a dedicated workspace. 

Include a Welcome Kit

Nothing says luxurious more than a welcome kit for your guests. A welcome kit is a great thing to include in your marketing and people will love it. All guests love to be pampered and you can give them that with this little touch. To prepare a welcome kit you can get a nice basket and include some of these in it:

• A regional bottle of wine
• Coffee beans from a nearby shop
• Small-batch craft beer
• Fresh cheese
• Local baked goods
• Carbonated water
• Candy

Invest in Good Photography

Now that you’ve prepared the villa, it’s time to take it on the market. Since you only get to showcase how it looks and the surroundings online, you should invest in amazing photography for your ads and listings. Bad images can make any luxurious villa bad and unwelcoming, and that’s why good photography matters. Higher a professional to take some amazing shots of the entire property. Also, focus on amenities and great angles of all the details that make your property perfect for vacations. 

Always Have a Cleaning Team on Hand

Last but not least, you should have trustworthy cleaning professionals at your disposal. No matter how careful your guests might be, there is always some mess to clean up. Plus, you want your villa to be spotless for every next guest coming your way. Also, it’s a good idea to hire professionals that you absolutely trust because there are times when your guests might need cleaning while they are staying in, and including additional cleaning services for a longer stay is always a nice bonus for the guests. 

The vacation rental market is big, and the competition is high. However, if you invest only a bit more budget into your luxurious villa, your property will become the most competitive rental on the market. Guests love to be pampered so make sure to provide them with such a luxurious experience. And when it comes to marketing, make sure to accentuate the best features of your property and advertise the features that make your villa welcoming and special. 

 

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