Arizona Vacation Home Rentals Blog

Want to try fishing in the greater Phoenix area?  The best times of year to fish here are April to May and late summer to early fall. The best hours to fish are early morning, evening and nights. Bodies of water for fishing include the Salt River, lakes, large reservoirs and ponds.  Many communities have homes situated on ponds and lakes and these, as well as park lakes and the...

                  ♥♥♥♥♥ “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 providing links to other sites, AVHR does not guarantee, approve, or endorse information or products available on these sites.   Mesa is the place to be if you’re looking for adventures and activities for the whole family. Check out the Mesa Parks Spring 2025 Activity Guide, Jump In, for classes, activities and special events: Spring ’25 PLAYBOOK Registration is required for some activities and classes. Most are open to both...

Arizona Vacation Home Rentals (AVHR) is aware of owner’s concerns about squatters occupying their short term rental properties. Vigilance and prevention are key and AVHR actively works to avoid squatter problems at all of the properties we manage. A squatter, by definition in Arizona, is someone who occupies a property without permission. Squatting is a form of trespassing. Squatters are not the same as “holdover tenants” who are living illegally...

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...

Read how Arizona Vacation Home Rentals and other companies get their vacation rental properties ready for spring: A Vacation Rental Deep Cleaning Checklist for the Spring     AZ Vacation Home Rentals Save money, book with us. Phone/Text: 480.470.7739 Reservation Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. MST

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...

Don’t let the jargon overwhelm you! Use our glossary to support your understanding of short term rentals (STR). Questions or clarification are welcome 24/7 at Arizona Vacation Home Rentals, a full service property management company that serves the greater Phoenix area and mountains to the north.     Amenities – property specific features or services available to guests such as walking trails, swimming pool, hot tub or club membership   Amenity...

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...