My ideas are based on giving your guests the best vacation rental experience possible and in return, receiving the highest rate of return (both financially and emotionally rewarding). I believe, if you treat your guests (renters) with respect and make them feel special, in the same manner as you would treat your own family and friends, your vacation property will be treated with the same respect and any potential damage should be minimized. This will help with repeat renters and excellant referrals for your home. Renting a Vacation Home is different from renting a year-round unit? In most cases, the owner can earn more income with less potential damage from a short-term ?vacation? rental than an annual lease. For instance, if you were to charge $1,000 per month on a monthly based r arthritis therapy ental with an annual agreement, you would earn $12,000 at year end. However, if you were to rent out your home on a weekly basis for $1,000 as a vacation rental, your possible gross income could be $52,000 at year end. Of course, that would depend on the location of your property. Can it be used year round as a vacation rental or is it seasonal? Is it in a popular location? What kind of attractions are nearby? Amenities: My basic rule of thumb: Any amenity that you would expect when you are on vacation is what your guest (renter) would also expect. The more that you provide, the more your rental will stand out from others. Your guests will remember all the extras that you provided. And, the more you give, the more you can charge and the less your guests will have to bring with them.