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Managing Short-Term Rentals

Marketing Trends and Management Advice for Short-Term Rentals

  • Answers to commonly asked questions from vacation rental owners about the new Travel Order issued by MA Governor Baker in effect as of Aug. 1, 2020.

    By Joan Talmadge | 7/27/2020 (updated 5/15/2023)

    New MA Travel Order FAQs

    Answers to commonly asked questions from vacation rental owners about the new Travel Order issued by MA Governor Baker in effect as of Aug. 1, 2020.

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  • By Joan Talmadge | 7/8/2020 (updated 5/15/2023)

    Vacation Rental Survey on Impact of COVID-19

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  • A look at what Phase 2 of the Mass. Reopening Plan means for short-term rentals on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket.

    By Joan Talmadge | 6/6/2020 (updated 5/15/2023)

    Mandatory safety standards & recommended best practices for Short-term Rentals

    A look at what Phase 2 of the Mass. Reopening Plan means for short-term rentals on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket.

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  • It’s time to reach out to guests who have stayed with you previously. Let them know you’re already starting to book up and mention any updates you may have made. You might even offer them a slight discount if you wish.

    By Joan Talmadge | 5/26/2020 (updated 12/18/2024)

    It's Time to Reach Out to Your Guests

    It’s time to reach out to guests who have stayed with you previously. Let them know you’re already starting to book up and mention any updates you may have made. You might even offer them a slight discount if you wish.

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  • Due to the coronavirus, vacation rental homeowners must be creative in booking their homes while taking every precaution to protect their guests' health.

    By Joan Talmadge | 5/4/2020 (updated 5/15/2023)

    Flexible Booking Strategies for 2020

    Due to the coronavirus, vacation rental homeowners must be creative in booking their homes while taking every precaution to protect their guests' health.

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  • Due to the coronavirus, we are seeing a significant increase in inquiries for multiple-week vacation rentals on the Cape and Islands.

    By Elizabeth Weedon | 4/26/2020 (updated 5/15/2023)

    Increase in Demand for Long-term Rentals in 2020

    Due to the coronavirus, we are seeing a significant increase in inquiries for multiple-week vacation rentals on the Cape and Islands.

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  • Rental homeowners MAY be able to recover lost rental income revenue through the CARES Act's Economic Injury Disaster Loan or Paycheck Protection Program

    By Joan Talmadge | 4/3/2020 (updated 5/15/2023)

    Recovering lost rental income revenue due to COVID-19

    Rental homeowners MAY be able to recover lost rental income revenue through the CARES Act's Economic Injury Disaster Loan or Paycheck Protection Program

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  • Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we now need to take extraordinary measures to clean and disinfect our homes - and to reassure our guests that we are.

    By Elizabeth Weedon | 4/3/2020 (updated 5/15/2023)

    Cleaning your vacation rental since the COVID-19 outbreak

    Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we now need to take extraordinary measures to clean and disinfect our homes - and to reassure our guests that we are.

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  • Vacationers stuck in lock down & having to postpone their Cape and Islands fix respond to the email sent out by Joan & Jeff Talmadge of WeNeedaVacation.com.

    By Joan Talmadge | 4/2/2020 (updated 5/15/2023)

    What's on vacationers' minds at this time?

    Vacationers stuck in lock down & having to postpone their Cape and Islands fix respond to the email sent out by Joan & Jeff Talmadge of WeNeedaVacation.com.

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  • How is COVID-19 impacting the vacation rental market on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, and how should owners adapt to the new circumstances?

    By Joan Talmadge | 3/28/2020 (updated 5/15/2023)

    Managing your vacation rental during the COVID-19 crisis

    How is COVID-19 impacting the vacation rental market on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, and how should owners adapt to the new circumstances?

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