If you have a vacation home to rent with one of the popular sites like Airbnb, Homeaway, VRBO, or any of the others, you’ve probably lamented the growing number of properties listed. You also probably realize how important your reviews are. A favorable review can work wonders to get people to select your property over the many others, while an unfavorable review….well…
But how do you ensure your guests leave favorable reviews? It seems like if they have only nice things to say, they don’t say anything at all.
Getting a Favorable Review is Easy
Getting a favorable review comes down to two things — being all that you promised in the ad and creating an experience that stands out to your guests. Some vacation rental owners choose to leave a bottle of wine or bath beads. These are nice surprises but may not fit every guest. How do you know if they drink wine or if they like the kind you provide? How do you know if they’re bath people? People who don’t enjoy baths will overlook your nice addition to their stay. The same is true of food or goodies. What if the people visiting your home aren’t sweets eaters? Then your nice gesture is for naught.
A One-Size-Fits-All Welcome Gift
Instead, you want to give them a one-size-fits-all welcome gift. Something everyone will like, whether they’re thrill seekers or those who just want to get away from it all. Local currency is perfect for your vacation rental. It’s a nice cost-savings for your guests, is useful at a wide-range of places, and comes in a variety of denominations.
You can leave it for your guests along with several local brochures or menus and a cute note telling them to have an ice cream cone or glass of wine on you. Give them personalized suggestions of some of your favorite places and what you love about them. This personal touch goes a long way to impressing guests and impressed guests write reviews.
