Villa Owner Resources
Villa Owner Resources
Luxury villa rentals have become increasingly popular in the last 3 years especially in North America. Now villa owners have the challenge of competing with the deep pockets of luxury resorts. It is more crucial than ever for luxury villa owners to have a strong presentation, good resources to assist them, as well as an up to date sense of the current marketing trends.
There are many resources villa owners can access that they are not aware of, and LVP will be sending our preferred clients some creative resources that we hope will assist villa owners in staying competitive. LVP would like to share their monthly picks for June.
List your Luxury Villa as a new business in all Mexican newspapers newspapers24
To find the local newspapers of Mexico please refer to newspaper24 dot com. This is a wonderful resource for villa owners who write articles, offer promotions for their villas, and would like to promote their villa to other areas of Mexico free of charge. Villa owners will find in most newspapers of Mexico, there is a section in which they can register their villa as a business in the area. There is almost always a section where a villa owner would click to link to a form to formerly register their villa as a new business with the newspaper of the area of their choice. There are 100′s of newspapers in Mexico to choose from. The more publicity the better. This helps to increase occupancy rates and exposure nationally.
Invest in some good vacation rental management and booking software- vacationrentaldesk.com
The Highlights of Vacation Rental Desk Software include:
• Vacation rental website, calendar, and booking system
• For Do-it-yourself Vacation Rental Owners and Managers
• Easy and intuitive program for computer novices
• Compatible with existing websites
• Perfect for beach houses, condos, cabins, villas, cottages, inns, B&Bs, and rental homes
100% Web-Based Online Software Service
Vacation rental software is another great tool for luxury villa owners who have taken it upon themselves to market, manage their own bookings, and also advertise and track leads and sales. Our friend, Matt at Vacation Rental Desk is very helpful and has one of the best software applications for villa rentals out there. vacationrentaldesk dot com.
Run a craigslist campaign for a month
Running a craigslist campaign can help tremendously with increasing inquiry rates and providing more viable leads. KJ at LVP is an expert at craigslist campaigns and will run a villa campaign for only $250.00 service fee. This includes market analysis for the villa, craigslist ads for the villa in 3 key locations twice daily for 30 days, a complete custom craigslist ad is also designed by KJ to increase exposure. The ad features villa photography, information about pricing, amenities, and villa contact information. The ad is included in the overall monthly fee and can be used for other villa marketing campaigns in the future.
KJ supplies the villa owners with a weekly report that shows leads, origination, and inquiry feedback. This is a must for any villa owner who is not booked for the projected amount of time that they are forecasting to be booked. A valuable marketing tool.
For more information please contact KJ at kj at luxuryvillaphotgraphy dot com
Advertise your listing with a vacation rental marketing website
Paradisehunter dot com offers listing services at only $24.00 per month.
• 12 Photos
• 1 Video Clip
• Immediate Changes
• Personal Photo / Company Photo
• A Link to Your Own Website
• Real-Time Tracking / Reporting
• Unlimited Changes
• 20 + Search Parameters
• Unlimited Leads
• No Commissions or Referral Fees
Join VRMO, Vacation rental management organization
Contact membership at vrma dot com for more details. Some of the reasons to join the largest vacation rental management organization are:
• Networking with peers: Reap thousands in savings and new sales with just one key tip
• Industry-leading education: Get expert information from the very best minds in the business
• Innovative events: Gain a year’s worth of solutions while neing able to attend VRMA events
• Build awareness of professionally managed vacation rentals
• Business research: Receive free industry geo-analytics
• Group purchasing: Discover savings of 14% on items you buy every day
Purchase Professional destination stock photography add to the overall presentation your website.
Contact the leaders in vacation rental and resort photography in Mexico and worldwide, Luxury Villa Photography. Incorporating professional destination and lifestyle stock photography as an addition to your luxury villa photography package will compliment any website presentation and make your villa rental stand out.
To view Christopher and Rhea Bowden’s private stock portfolio, which is always growing, please refer to:
Photobucket.com/lvp
For professional villa photography services, please contact sales@luxuryvillaphotography.com.
Portfolio may be viewed at luxuryvillaphotography.com.
Broadcast your media and specials for free on local Mexican radio stations
For more information refer to npr dot com and search Latin America stations. Submit a press release and you will be surprised how many radio stations your message will broadcast to. Track your results and subscribe to RSS feeds. An invaluable resource.
Please feel free to share your villa best practices with LVP. We would be glad to share them and provide your villa information with these tips. We hope we have assisted you in increasing tourism in your area, 1 photo at a time”
luxuryvillaphotography.com
About the Author
LVP is the leading international architecteral interior design and luxury villa photography company based out of Sonora, Mexico and owned and operated by Christopher Lee Bowden and Rhea Somer. LVP provides signature photographey services anywhere in the world. LVP also has a large destination stock portfolio. To view this portfolio, please see the attached link.
www.photobucket.com/lvpimagesjamaiacavillas
www.luxuryvillaphotography.com
“Increasing tourism om Mexico, 1 photo at a time”
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Schlage BE365VCAM619 Camelot Keypad Deadbolt, Satin Nickel $109.99 Visual pack. Camelot. For keyed exterior doors. Locked from exterior by rotating keyway or from interior by turning or thumb piece. Deadbolt opened from outside by entering valid user code when rotating keyway turn or by interior thumb turn. Key can be used to unlock as backup. Dual option latch includes: 1/4” round corner and 1” circular drive in latch. Adjustable for 2 3/8” or 2 3/4” backset… |
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Lux Products TX1500E-010 Smart Temp Programmable Thermostat $34.99 Reduce your energy costs and protect the environment with the Lux Products TX1500E Smart Temp Programmable Thermostat. This easy-to-use device allows you to customize your home’s temperature to meet your comfort level and schedule. And because it lets you lower or raise temperature settings during off-peak hours, this programmable thermostat can save energy and reduce your utility expenses. … |
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Schlage BE365VPLY505 Plymouth Keypad Deadbolt, Bright Brass $103.99 Visual pack. Plymouth. For keyed exterior doors. Locked from exterior by rotating keyway or from interior by turning thumb piece. Deadbolt opened from outside by entering valid user code when rotating keyway turn or by interior thumb turn. Key can be used to unlock as backup. Dual option latch includes 1/4” round corner and 1” circular drive in latch. Adjustable for 2 3/8” or 2 3/4” backsets. … |
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A Tale of Two Kitties / Canned Feud $1.99 … |
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Vacations $34.99 Amelia Winter Vacations – Giclee Print |
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0br – Seashore Vacations Hawaii- 42 $100 .*** Propery has been listed for sale on the market on 11/18/11. If it should sell in your booking time frame, we will either have the new owner honor your booking, or it will be cancelled and you will be fully refunded.*** This apartment style … |
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Seaside Vacations $9.99 H̩l̬ne L̩veill̩e Seaside Vacations РArt Print |
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The Owner $4.99 For everything you do, there’s a song that hits the spot. MOG brings them all to you: a world of music on demand, unlimited mobile downloads and ways to discover music free from the limitations of Pandora. The music you love, with you everywhere you go. |
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Jason & The Vacations $4.99 We believe it is important to preserve what makes music special, and make it easy to craft listening experiences. At MOG, browse millions songs and play them instantly. Or just turn on radio where you can stop and replay songs. You can also create playlists for any occasion, and even download songs to your mobile. We are dedicated to employing the cleanest but most powerful technology so you can enjoy music as much as ever. |
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Fodor’s Great Canadian Vacations, 1St Edition $13.96 Fodor’s Great Canadian Vacations, 1St Edition |
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Fodor’s Great American Vacations, 1St Edition $13.96 Fodor’s Great American Vacations, 1St Edition |
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Cessna Owner $49.95 Cessna Owner is the official magazine of The Cessna Owner Organization, which has been serving Cessna owners for over 30 years. The magazine is one of many valuable member benefits provided to Cessna Owners. |
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YOU: The Owner’s Manual for Teens $10.87 YOU: The Owner’s Manual for Teens |
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New Village by Copper Vacations $999 Welcome to Copper Vacations. Come join us for some of the best vacation lodging available at Copper Mountain.At Copper Vacations, we combine convenience and value with down home personalized service to assure your best Copper Mountain Vacation ever.All of our condominiums are slopeside and range from cozy studios to luxurious homes. And with our wide range of prices, we are sure to fit into your vacation budget. Our family friendly lodging includes a complimentary athletic club, full kitchens, fireplaces, hot tubs, garage parking, and much much more.Check in is located at the Snowbridge Square Building 760 Copper Road, Copper Mountain, CO. 1 bedroom/1 bathroom condoThese one bedroom, one bath condos sleep four people. Amenities in this unit include a gas burning fireplace, VCR or DVD player, full kitchen and a balcony giving beautiful views of Copper Mountain. This unit is in the heart of the Copper Mountain Center Village and right next to the slopes. Unit bedding varies. Unit sleeps 4. Max Guests 4 1 bedroom/1.75 bathroom condo w/ denThese one bedroom plus den, 1.75 bath condos sleep six people. Amenities in this unit include a gas fireplace, VCR or DVD player, full kitchen and a balcony giving beautiful views of Copper Mountain. This unit is in the heart of the Copper Mountain Center Village and right next to the slopes. Unit bedding varies. Unit sleeps 6. Max Guests 6 2 bedroom/2 bathroom condoThese two bedroom, two bath condos sleep six people. Amenities in this unit include a gas burning fireplace, VCR or DVD player, full kitchen and a balcony giving beautiful views of Copper Mountain. This unit is in the heart of the Copper Mountain Center Village and right next to the slopes. Unit bedding varies. Unit sleeps 6. Max Guests 6 Unit Amenities Alarm clockBalconyCable TVCoffee PotGas FireplaceHair DryerIronIroning BoardKitchen Fully EquippedLinens ProvidedLocal Phone CallsMicrowaveNon SmokingPets Not AllowedPhoneRefrigeratorSki AccessTowels ProvidedTVVCR |
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Owner and Crew Chief $24.99 Owner and Crew Chief – Photographic Print |
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Delage-Owner and Friend $44.99 Delage-Owner and Friend – Giclee Print |
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Greyhound and Its Owner $24.99 Greyhound and Its Owner – Photographic Print |
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Alpine Vacations at Grande Rockies $552.81 Alpine Vacations at Grande Rockies is a family friendly resort located in central Canmore, close to Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre, Canmore Golf and Curling Club, and Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park. Other regional attractions include Upper Hot Springs and Spray Lakes. Resort Features. Alpine Vacations at Grande Rockies’s restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Room service is available during limited hours. The resort serves cooked to order breakfasts each morning in the restaurant (surcharges apply). Recreational amenities include an indoor pool, a children’s pool, a health club, a spa tub, and a fitness facility. The property’s full service health spa has body treatments, facials, and beauty services. This 3.5 star property has a business center and offers business services. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. This Canmore property has event space consisting of a conference center, banquet facilities, conference/meeting rooms, and a ballroom. For a surcharge, the property offers a roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times. Wedding services and concierge services are available. Self parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include express check out. This is a smoke free property. Guestrooms. 12 air conditioned guestrooms at Alpine Vacations at Grande Rockies feature fireplaces and private spa tubs. Furnished balconies offer city, mountain, or courtyard views. Beds come with Tempur Pedic mattresses, Frette Italian sheets, and premium bedding. All rooms include separate living rooms and are furnished with double sofa beds. Kitchens include full sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and dishwashers. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations with jetted bathtubs, handheld showerheads, and rainfall showerheads. They also offer makeup/shaving mirrors, designer toiletries, and bathrobes. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. In addition to laptop compatible safes, guestrooms offer direct dial phones with voice mail, as well as free local calls (restrictions may apply). 42 inch plasma televisions have cable channels and DVD players. Rooms also include washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Guests may request extra towels/bedding and wake up calls. Housekeeping is available once per stay. Guestrooms are all non smoking. Notifications and Fees:Advanced reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. There are no room charges for children 12 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding. Some properties have extra fees for amenities or services that may apply even if you do not use them. Government fees or taxes also may be charged to you when you check in or check out. This property told us they will charge you for the following: |