Arizona Vacation Home Rentals Blog

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...

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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     Save money and support local business by booking directly through Arizona Vacation Home Rentals Phone/Text: 480.626.4072

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...

    Why choose Arizona Vacation Home Rentals (AVHR)?   We are a local, in-person contact. You are NOT routed to a call center in Austin or another country. We are available to take care of your home and guests, 24/7 365 days a year.  Customer service is our Number 1 priority. We make you the most money possible. Our housekeeping and maintenance exceed the industry standard. Just look at...

  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...