Arizona Vacation Home Rentals Blog

      I stay in vacation rental homes several times a year. I have favorites that I have booked multiple times and I make sure I reserve these early enough to have my dates available. Sometimes I make last minute travel decisions which necessitate finding new (to me) and different rentals.   My reservation routine is consistent. After I put in the location I want to visit, I add...

Want to try fishing in the greater Phoenix area?  All residents and non-residents, 10 years and older, are required to have a fishing license. Licenses are good for one year from date of purchase and valid for all public waters in Arizona. There are 6 different licenses to choose from. The income from all licenses contributes to conservation efforts. The best times of year to fish here are April to...

  1. The vacation rental market is a local business and is best run by a local team, not managed by calling a distant location such as Austin or another country.  Arizona Vacation Home Rentals (AVHR) is available 365 days to talk, text or email with owners and guests.   2. Teams of local people who live in the area have detailed knowledge of communities that are safe and HOAs that...

If you rent vacation homes you have possibly wondered about the advantages to owning one or even several. You can easily transition from renter to owner and there are many convincing reasons for doing this. There’s also important information to know in advance of making the decision to convert your property or invest in a second home for this purpose.     Why It’s a Good Idea Possibly the number...

Arizona Vacation Home Rentals (AVHR) markets your vacation home with one ultimate goal in mind: to maximize your rental income. To make this happen we use digital marketing strategies that attract guests, drive bookings and encourage loyalty to our brand.   The AVHR team focuses on the following marketing strategies to enhance visibility and promote reservations with both new and repeat guests.   Your property is listed on the top...

                  ♥♥♥♥♥ “Pictures don’t do this place justice. It is really beautiful. Neighborhood was peaceful. Highly recommended, I’d stay here again.”   Go to Arizona Vacation Home Rentals and look at all the 5 STAR reviews guests have submitted praising our homes and service! Here’s why: We start with attractive homes and develop honest, accurate listings that include the details guests need...

Owners often ask us about adding welcome baskets and guest books to their vacation rental homes to enrich their guests’ experience. While there is not one right answer, below are things to consider before making the decision to start either or both practices.   Welcome Baskets A vacation rental basket is an array of gifts that welcome your guests to your home. The gifts may be necessities such as bottled...

By studying guest browsing data and feedback we can determine the amenities guests desire most in short term rentals. We know pools are the #1 amenity in the greater Phoenix area. Most of our homes have private pools or access to a community pool. The few without have limited outdoor space or are governed by HOA rules that prevent adding a backyard pool.   The good news is that in...

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High quality guest experiences in a vacation or short term rental (STR) property are critical to maximizing an owner’s earnings. At the least, properties need to be safe, well-maintained, appealing and compliant with local regulations and laws. Self management is both extensive and time-consuming. A better choice may be to choose a local and professional full service management team such as Arizona Vacation Home Rentals to ensure your STR is...