Most of the big vacation rental booking sites have an instant booking feature, allowing guests to book an available vacation rental without any communication with the host. However, we've found that the vast majority of guests have specific questions about the properties or their stay, so there's almost always communication before booking.

The winter in Southern California is usually quite forgiving and nothing like other parts of the country. Daytime temperatures can range from mid 70s to low 60s, and at night we might dip down to the 50s and, once in a blue moon, the 40s. While it's not snowstorms and sheets of ice it does bring critical information to consider when renting out your home in the winter. We will share with you the...

Believe it or not, here at Air Concierge we get so many phone calls and emails from people wanting to know if they should list their home for vacation rental, and if they do, how and when. We love this question, and love helping people find the right solution for their home, but we also figured it's time to address this question for those who haven't yet given us a call (858-354-9111) or sent an...

If you've been following along, you know we are pretty big Airstream fanatics around here. So much so that Air Concierge's founder purchased his first Airstream just this past fall. His story about how Air Concierge and Airstream collided was shared by Sunset Magazine.  

If you've got guests coming to your vacation home this week, it's because they've chosen your home to spend their Christmas holiday. This extra special time of year is very significant for many families, and making them feel even more welcome can give everyone the warm fuzzies. Part of that is preparing your home specifically for holiday guests!

The best thing about having your home listed as a vacation rental is also the worst thing – there's an actual stranger coming to stay in your home. Does it really matter if they are paying you hundreds or even thousands of dollars for that privilege when it comes to the well being of your most treasured asset? Yes and no. We've already talked about verifying your vacation rental guests (and...

For most vacation homeowners, their number one and number two priorities are getting enough bookings and ensuring the safety of their homes and possessions once the home is rented out. So how do you know when the stranger you've rented your home to is a quality guest? Have your prospective guests answer these questions (and use our telltale signs) to help you reduce the chances you're renting to...

More and more travelers are looking into vacation rentals for themselves and their families, and as the holiday season gets into full swing this number is increasing dramatically. However, this also means there is a higher number of first time vacation renters on the market looking for something better than the Hilton for Christmas, and the scams and frauds are out there.

After you've successfully booked your home, you're most likely going to be engaged in back-and-forth with your guests regarding the logistics of their arrival to the property. Most guests will want to arrive as early as possible and you'll either be amenable to that request or you'll be firm with your set arrival time. In either case, meeting your guests in person versus leaving them a key or...