Cabin Rental Dos and Don'ts

If you're thinking about renting your vacation cabinCabin Rental Don'tso Over-decorate. When
or buying a cabin to rent, here are few quick andequipping your mountain or lake cabin for rental,
easy guidelines to help you get started.it's easy to go over-the-top with antlers, carved
Cabin Rental Do'so Create a cabin rentalbears, and country décor. When it comes
agreement. Protect yourself and your renters byto rustic decorating, less is usually more. Too
having a contract that clearly states what ismuch décor can look cluttered and many
expected of both parties.o Be aware of sales taxpotential renters associate clutter with dirt.o
requirements in your area. Cabin rental owners inUnderestimate the importance of photos. One of
your area may be required to collect and remitthe biggest mistakes that cabin rental owners
sales tax from rental guests. Check with yourmake is having poor photos of their vacation
local, county, and state tax authorities for details.ohome on the Internet. When a renter is looking at
Know which amenities renters are looking for. Incabins for rent, the quality of a property's photos
many mountain cabin markets (like Gatlinburg, TNis a huge factor in their decision making process.o
or the North Georgia Mountains), hot tubs andForget to change your insurance policy. When you
pool tables are must-haves! However, whenstart to rent your lake or mountain cabin on a
searching for a lake cabin (like Big Bear, CA orshort-term basis, you likely will need to change
Lake Tahoe) many renters look specifically foryour insurance coverage. Check with your
amenities like docks, paddle boats, and waterinsurance company for details.
toys.o Consider accepting pets. Travelers withThese are just a few tips to get you started.
pets are a growing segment of the population andThe key to success in any endeavor is educating
often look for cabins to rent on vacation. Don'tyourself before you begin. If you're thinking about
miss out by excluding them.o Sell the cabinrenting your vacation cabin, definitely talk with
experience in your decor. Many travelers escapeother cabin rental owners in your area to get an
to a vacation cabin to get away from it all andidea of what to expect and to get advice specific
appreciate rustic and cozy aesthetics like logto your area or region.
furniture, quilts, and fishing decor.