Design Tips, Investment Properties
Shauna Lynn Simon
Expert Advice for Your Vacation Rental Property

If you own a vacation rental property (or are looking to invest in one), you know that designing a short-term rental cottage that stands out from the competition is key to attracting renters and earning repeat business. With the growing popularity of short-term rentals and Airbnb properties, it's important to create a space that not only looks beautiful but is also functional and comfortable for guests.

In this article, we'll provide you with expert tips and insights on how to design a short-term rental cottage that will have guests raving and coming back year after year. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to update an existing space, this guide will provide you with the inspiration you need to create a truly exceptional vacation home.


Start with the Basics

Before you start decorating, make sure you have all the basics in place. This includes…

Expert Advice for Your Vacation Rental Property

CB2 now with shopping ONLINE in Canada!

CB2 is finally offering shopping online in Canada! This branch of Crate & Barrel offers a variety of products for your home. They will be opening a new store in Toronto in the summer, but in the meantime you can find great products online.

A BTSH fave is this acrylic leaning wine rack. It's a piece of art waiting to happen!

Check out CB2 online for more great deals and great ideas.

Starting the New Year!

How are you starting out your new year? Well, for starters, I hope you've taken down your holiday decorations. Feel free to leave up "winter" decor for another month or so, but all festive decorations should be removed, including the Christmas lights. Weather may make removing your lights dangerous, but be sure to unplug, and plan to remove the next sunny day!

Holiday Tips from BTSH - Overnight Guests

During the holidays, whether you plan for overnight guests or not, you want to be prepared for the guests that have too much to drink, or poor road conditions, or whatever the reason, be ready for guests.

1. Stock up on extra toothbrushes - they don't need to be anything expensive or fancy, but think like a hotel concierge and stock extra toothbrushes in the case of the unexpected overnight guests.

2. Pull extra blankets and pillows out of storage and have handy to grab easily if needed.

3. Pick up extra slippers if you find these on sale.

4. If converting a couch into an overnight bed, have a tray table nearby that can be pulled over to keep an alarm clock, phone, and glass of water.

5. Colour-match towels and face-cloths and store a different set in each guest room