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

Thank you KW for your generosity!!

This week has been an amazing week. As an organizer of the KW MS Walk, I have been actively speaking out to endMS, thanks to the Kitchener Record, and Rogers TV, and my voice has been heard. Thank you so much to Thrive Juice Bar, Distinctively Tea, Boston Pizza, Heffner Lexus Toyota, and The Charcoal Steakhouse for your generosity and support of this great event. Lots of other sponsors are already on board, including Revive, Queen St. Wellness, Zehrs Kitchener-Waterloo, Dominos Pizza, Tim Hortons, Valet Car Wash, Petker & Associates, Dare Foods, Old Dutch Foods Ltd., Weston Bakeries, Jones Packaging Inc., Valet Car Wash, Pamela Wideman Photography, Turtle Jacks Muskoka Grill, and Flashpoint Productions.


If you're interested in sponsoring the event, please email me at ShaunaLynn@btshomes.com. For more information regarding a walk in your area, visit www.mswalks.ca.

Looking forward to a beautiful weekend!

BTSH is a Proud Sponsor of the KW MS Walk!

On April 17th, 2011, approximately 1000 KW residents will walk in Waterloo through Waterloo Park and Laurel Creek Conservation in an effort to raise funding and awareness for MS. BTSH is a proud sponsor of this year's walk.

If you're interested in showing your support by walking, visit www.mswalks.ca to register.

If you own a business, and would like to sponsor the walk as well, there are opportunities still available. Please contact Shauna atShaunaLynn@btshomes.com.

BTSH is a Proud Sponsor of the KW MS Walk

On April 17th, 2011, approximately 1000 KW residents will walk in Waterloo through Waterloo Park and Laurel Creek Conservation in an effort to raise funding and awareness for MS. BTSH is a proud sponsor of this year's walk.

If you're interested in showing your support by walking, visit www.mswalks.ca to register.

If you own a business, and would like to sponsor the walk as well, there are opportunities still available. Please contact Shauna at ShaunaLynn@btshomes.com.

Check out Shauna on Rogers Daytime on Monday April 11 at 12pm!

Getting Rid of Unwanted Items

There are a variety of means to to get rid of your unwanted items. You can choose the method that's best for you, depending on the item, and what you would like to get out of it.

Online

You can sell your item online on many different sites, but probably the most popular are kijiji.ca and craigslist.ca. Both sites are free, and you can keep your item listed as long as you need to. You can search similar items to determine how best to price your item. You need to keep in mind that most that are shopping on these sites are looking for a deal, so your item needs to offer that. This is a great way to get rid of a small number of items, and sell them at your leisure.

Printed Classifieds
The printed classifieds tend to reach a different audience then the online classified sites but can still be as successful. Most come at a small price, and will run for a specified period of time, so you'll want to be sure to price appropriately to attract the interest of a buyer.

Garage Sale
If you find that you are clearing out a large number of items, a garage sale might be your best option. You'll need to plan this in advance, and determine for your area the best means for advertising. Feel free to invite your neighbours to join you to draw more attention to your sale with more variety.

Donations
If you don't want the hassle of finding a buyer for your items, or if perhaps you don't feel that the items are of a large value to you, donations big and small are always welcomed by local charities. Some will even come to your home to pick up the items that you're donating. 

However you choose to get rid of your unwanted items, clearing them out is a great way to get ready for the spring.