Transforming Your Vacation Rental: 3 Tips for Crafting a Design Destination

Tips & Tricks
Written By Erin Austin

PHOTOS BY JANE BROKENSHIRE

Are you looking to curate a rental experience that fosters guest loyalty? Check out our top tips for creating guest retreats that stand out from the rest:

  1. Start the process: Plan, Design, and Market

Every space is different. To create the best guest experience for your property, curating a well-laid-out and well-furnished space will enhance a guest’s stay. Consult with the experts — hiring an experienced design professional will ensure your budget is respected. Once your vision is brought to life, investing in high-quality photos to capture the magic of your property can take an image to a dream vacation. 

Some things to consider:

  •  What aspects of the property can you bring to life through your photos? 

  • Are your rooms cozy and spacious?

  • Do you have a breathtaking view? 

  • Do you have a certain aesthetic you wish to communicate?

 

Highlight spectacular views in your listing with professional photography. Photo from SAM Design.

Interior Design, Furniture, + Styling by SAM Design for this Iconic Battery Home.

A painted chalkboard welcomes guests at My Flatrock Dwelling, part of the DWELL by sam collection.

Interior Design, Furniture, + Styling by Susan Drover of SAM Design. See the full project here.

Ensure all the comforts of home are available for your guests – the little details will make your property stand out from the rest.

Interior Design, Furniture, + Styling by Jenneil at SAM Design for The QV Stage. See the full project here.

 

2. Collaboration and Quality Reviews

Collaboration with local businesses, artists, and brands creates lasting connections while simultaneously advertising your vision. For example – our property, Dvele Inn, features local soaps from East Coast Glow and personalized scents from Yorabode in all of our guest rooms, offering continued opportunities for cross-promotion on social media and beyond. Receiving quality reviews also puts your property in the top tier. To achieve this, you need to go above and beyond — your space should feel like a home away from home, translating the love and dedication you put into every corner. From initial planning of your property to receiving your first “booking confirmed” notification, the details are what matter most. Creating a unique, comfortable, and personalized space can help guests have a memorable experience to share for years to come.  

Each private ensuite at Dvele Inn features soaps and scents from East Coast Glow.

Interior Design + Styling by Susan Drover of SAM Design. See the full project here.

3. Getting to Know the Property

Enhance your guest experience by creating a guest information booklet. Your booklet could include instructions for check-in and check-out, amenities, what’s nearby, and any other important things to note. The booklet design should align with the vision of your property, and ensure guests make the most out of their stay.

Pictured: Our Guest Information Booklet at Dvele Inn.

 
Creating an exceptional guest experience is no small feat, but with the right guidance from an seasoned professional, you can create a rental experience that keeps guests coming back time and time again. The SAM Design team has extensive experience working with property owners to execute their vision, as well as years of experience managing our own short-term stay experiences, DWELL by sam.

Ready to elevate your rental property? Take the first step today – reach out to our team and book a consultation to start crafting or enhancing your rental space:

 

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