How To Make Your Holiday Home Magazine Look Alike

The tourism industry has changed immeasurably in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic and the fact that we are not as freely able to travel abroad for our holidays as we once were. Airlines have gone out of business and those that are still operating are running on a much-reduced schedule.

This means that for the majority of people the only way they can have a holiday is to stay in their own country and as a result, there has been a proliferation of holiday homes entering the market as people try to take advantage of any assets that they have to try and earn a living. It is not easy, though, due to the competition, so it is important that your holiday home stands out from the crowd and looks like it came straight from the pages of a magazine. In this article, we are going to take a look at how to make sure your holiday home is picture-perfect, so if you are interested to find out more, then read on. 

Equip The Kitchen

When you rent a holiday home you expect to be able to live as if you were in your own home, and this means that the kitchen must be fully equipped as self-catering will be a must for any potential renters. It is important that this is seen from photographs, so rather than packing all of the equipment away, ensure that it is displayed prominently. People will be viewing your property online and as there are so many on the market you need something that will catch their eye and make them decide to plump for your property. Why not include photos of a family enjoying a home-cooked meal, or preparing a Sunday lunch? Anything that sets your property apart from the rest will help it to be the number one rental in your area.

Tidy The Garden

As we know first impressions really matter, so the last thing that you want is for your garden to detract from the inner beauty of your holiday home. The garden should be kept in perfect condition throughout the year and experts from anjtreeservice.com recommend that all overhanging trees are pruned so that they don’t stop any light from getting into the garden. This will allow shrubs underneath to flourish, whilst permitting your guests to make use of the garden long into the evening. Ensure that the lawn is regularly mown, and why not plant some attractive roses or even a vegetable plot so that guests can make use of seasonal produce when they are using your kitchen? If you make the garden a talking point you are far more likely to be able to rent out your property in those competitive summer months. 

Be Practical

When your guests leave, you want them to post the most glowing review on social media, so it is important that you do everything to make their stay as comfortable as possible and this means thinking about what you would expect if you were renting the property. The bathroom should be equipped with toilet rolls and a beautifully scented set of soaps and lotions, and the kitchen should have an ample supply of tea towels, dishcloths and washing up liquid. The bin should be empty for every new guest and there should be a ready supply of bin liners. When you take the promotional shots of your property, it will look lived in, and this will help to give it the best chances of being rented throughout the year.

Upgrade The Bedding

Everyone likes to sleep in comfort, so by upgrading the bedding in your promotional shots you really will be helping to make your holiday home stand out as if it came straight from the cover of a lifestyle magazine. Ensure that there are ample pillows and that the duvet is well plumped and welcoming, and that there are several cushions adorning the bedspread. A bedroom that looks unwelcoming will really deter would-be holidaymakers, so the more effort you put in to make it comfortable and cozy, then the more likely you are to achieve a full schedule of rentals throughout the year.

As we have learned, if you want to maximize the chances of renting out your holiday home, then you need to make it appear as if it came from the pages of a lifestyle magazine. Ensure that the kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering, and tidy the garden so that there are no overgrown trees blocking out the sunlight. Take care of the little things such as toiletries and upgrade the bedding so that you achieve that snug look that will leave potential holidaymakers with no choice but to rent your home.