Renting out your holiday home

Follow ​Engel & Völkers’ tips to profitably rent your prestigious property to tourists

Many prefer to rent a holiday home rather than book a hotel room, for example. Especially in times of Covid-19, tourists look for a safe venue where feeling at home, indeed. Moreover, you will enjoy relaxation, privacy and comfort if the property offers outdoor spaces, such as terraces or gardens, and a swimming pool.

Hosting is an art form, and for many people being a warm and welcoming host is a source of great pride. Here are our tips on how to be a nice host!

The perfect holiday home: tasteful furnishings make feel your guests at home

Holiday homes for rent must be equipped with refined furnishings. Whether modern or classic, the furniture must be tasteful and in good condition.

The condition of the bathroom is especially important in a rented house. A clean and tidy bathroom, with soft towels and sanitary ware in good condition, is essential to make guests feel comfortable. Install air fresheners to give your home a clean scent, and use fabric conditioner to ensure sheets have a fresh aroma too. You can also leave out books and magazines, as well as a pack of cards or board games, to help your guests keep themselves entertained. If your property is enriched by a private garden and a beautiful swimming pool, these must be clean and furnished with comfortable lounge areas.

Offering extra services to make your holiday home appealing

What most guests really want from a holiday rental is an up-to-date space and modern amenities. This can range from entertainment facilities like Smart HD television, to providing working appliances, as well as a cleaning and gardening service.

You’ll also want to be sure to provide a speedy internet connection. In fact, whether for leisure or for work, allowing tourists to surf on the internet is an essential requirement, especially if they take advantage of the home-office option.

Moreover, keep a supply of adaptors handy, in case your guests are coming from abroad.

Finally, guests will remember you even more if you welcome them with a fruit basket and a guide of the location.

Remember: the more services you offer, the more beautiful your home is, the higher your income might be.

Welcome your guests in person

Thoughtful communication is a key part of how to be the perfect host. You may be running the kind of holiday rental where you’ll be there for ‘check-in’. Anyway, it is always a good idea to share your phone number with your guests. To facilitate rental management, write an accurate calendar of arrivals-departures and save the data of your guests. There are several apps that can help you keep everything under control.

Would you like to rent your beautiful property located in Tuscany Maremma to a selected clientele?

Then Engel & Völkers Castiglione della Pescaia - Argentario is the internationally prestigious real estate agency to entrust!

Contact us for more information on our holiday rental service!