The Importance of Vacation Rental Photography ~ Join Southern The view from Sterling Shores #714 in Destin, Florida, taken with InsideMaps technology. Images are the first touch a guest will have with your property, and we all know how important a good first impression is! So, just how important is vacation rental photography? In a word; very! Travelers will almost always look at the images before they read the description. You [...]
Deep Cleans in Vacation Rentals ~ Join Southern Have you ever heard the term "deep cleans" as they apply to vacation rentals? A deep clean in a vacation rental is no different than a deep clean of your home (we hope!) - deep cleans in vacation rentals refer to a thorough top-to-bottom cleaning of every single surface in our vacation rental properties. Most companies offer one annual deep clean for each property - [...]
Southern’s Stance on Sustainable Tourism ~ Join Southern As travelers become more socially conscious and geared toward eco-friendly tourism, the phrase “sustainable tourism” pops up more and more. You may be wondering just what is “sustainable tourism?” The UN World Tourism Organization defines sustainable tourism as “tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities.” [...]
Vacation Rental Insurance in Florida & Alabama ~ Join Southern If you are a new vacation rental owner, you may be wondering if you need insurance for your vacation rental. In a word, the answer is yes! Just like you would with your own home, you will need insurance for your second home. And, just like with your primary home, there will be costs, upkeep, and liability concerns to keep in mind. According [...]
Owner Communication ~ Join Southern One of the strongest deliverables to our owners is communication. In our 25 years of partnering with property owners, we recognize that no two are exactly alike in what they want when it comes to communication. How often do they want to be communicated with? Do they prefer a phone call, email, or text message? What do you want communicated to you? Each owner is different: some may [...]
Southern Vacation Rentals Sponsors Pensacola Double Bridge Run Local vacation rental company also held a contest for a free vacation on Pensacola Beach For the eighth year in a row, Southern Vacation Rentals proudly sponsored the 2020 Pensacola Double Bridge Run. The race took place on Saturday, February 1st with over 4,000 participants in both the 15K and 5K races. The Double Bridge Run, a Pensacola Sports event, is hailed as one of [...]
How We Handle Vacation Rental Maintenance ~ Join Southern At Southern, it's one of our top priorities to keep your property in mint condition. A question we are frequently asked from owners is how we handle vacation rental maintenance. With a comprehensive maintenance plan to help keep everything in top shape, our Portfolio Managers keep a close eye on your property. You can rest assured that we have a plan in place for making [...]
Southern's Clean Coverlet Program ~ Join Southern When browsing our properties on our main website, SouthernResorts.com, you might have noticed an amenity that says "Clean Coverlets - Every Reservation," in addition to a line advertising clean linens, comforters, and coverlets at each check-in. This is part of our Clean Coverlet initiative and our vacation rental management program. We replace a property's current comforters and quilts with environmentally-friendly bed covers that are changed and laundered [...]
How to Name Your Vacation Rental ~ Join Southern Giving your property a memorable name is a great way to get those repeat guests to book with you year after year. You could elect to name it after something important to you, like a pet or a loved one, or after a special feature of your home. Think of it as brand identity for your property. Naming your vacation rental helps it stand [...]
Join Southern Vacation Rentals ~ Join Southern Are you looking to join a vacation rental management program before the peak season starts? There has never been a better time to join Southern Vacation Rentals’ program. Even if you have Snowbirds or other winter guests in-house, you can still make the switch! If you’re looking to see summer revenue, now is the time. Guests are searching and booking for June and July and you’ll [...]
