The Importance of Vacation Rental Management

Jul 12, 2019

If you have a vacation rental property and are trying to figure out the details of running it effectively, consider property management services to be an essential part of your investment. Read on to learn how it can make you money and give you peace of mind.Making Your Life EasierOne of the first reasons why people look into outsourcing their vacation rental management is because they simply don’t want to do all that work themselves, and it can be a lot! Most people who invest in ...

Top Reasons to Rent a Vacation Home for Your Trip

Jul 10, 2019

Family vacations are moments filled with joy, fun, and laughter. A comfortable accommodation with essential amenities can help make your vacation a great experience for everyone. Vacation homes are a popular concept in the hospitality industry, with many tourists preferring them over hotels. Vacation homes includes townhouses, a condos, or a villas that you can rent for the duration of your stay. Vacation homes are located at almost all major tourist destinations, and often you’ll find ...

Tips to Choosing the Perfect Beach House Rental

May 21, 2019

Beach vacations are a popular getaway for those looking to enjoy a relaxing holiday. Renting a beach house is great way to stay close to the ocean front and unwind in a space that is just like your home. Renting a vacation home gives you a large spacious house with necessary amenities like a kitchen, patio or deck, entertainment systems, and more. Galveston is a popular beach vacation destination in Texas, with many miles of beautiful beaches, offering splendid ocean views.Choosing a rental ...

Benefits of Hiring a Vacation Rental Management Company

May 16, 2019

Whether you own a beach house in Galveston, Texas or a condo in a nearby city, you can’t simply leave the property to manage itself. It’s also a logistics nightmare, especially if you live in another state. Hiring a vacation rental management company may offer the best solution, and here’s why.No More Screening RentersA vacation rental company has access to tools the average property owner does not. They use technology to not only screen renters, but to market to prospective ...

Galveston Vacation Rental Market Update

May 13, 2019

Greetings from Galveston, where the Certified Tourism Ambassadors at Soar Vacation Rental Services just returned from the 2019 Tourism Summit with plenty of good news to report about the island and your potential as a short-term vacation rental owner:The most recent summer season (2018) was another record breaker for tourism on the island, with year-over-year increases in hotel occupancy tax collection.Hotel occupancy tax collection increased 13% in 2018, with 27% of fees coming from vacation ...

Find Your Happy Place With Superior Galveston Property Management Services

Mar 20, 2019

Ahh, the many emotions of vacation home ownership. From just plain sad – why isn’t my rental being booked? To mad – did my latest guest REALLY leave me a one-star rating? To overwhelmed – who has time to manage all of this?If you ever experience these or similar feelings, it may be time to look to a local property management provider to help. Here are five self-management headaches and how Galveston property management company Soar Vacation Rental Services alleviates ...

Wave Away Your Worries With This Galveston Vacation Rental

Feb 22, 2019

Want to get away from it all? Looking for the space and privacy of a home while enjoying hotel-like amenities? Soar has you covered with our newest Galveston rental property, A Wave Away, located in the peaceful Pointe West community.One of our larger properties, A Wave Away features three bedrooms and two baths, sleeping a maximum of nine guests. In addition to all the comforts of home inside and outside of this property, you'll have access to all the amazing amenities of the Pointe West ...

Laying Out the ‘Welcome’ Mat for Spring/Summer Renters

Jan 29, 2019

It’s that time of year – time to start prepping your Galveston vacation rental for the busy seasons of spring and summer on the island. Similar to the homes in which we live, vacation rentals are a work-in-progress that need periodic attention – but on the flip side, these homes are highly trafficked and need to perform at their best during high season. The key is to take inventory and prioritize the “must haves” versus the “nice to haves” year ...

The Carriage House: A Storybook Galveston Vacation Home

Jan 14, 2019

If you’re looking for a truly unique stay in Galveston, Texas, look no further than the Carriage House as your vacation rental. Centrally located near Galveston’s beaches and historic downtown area, this 1900 Storm survivor is loaded with character and old-world charm.Sleeping a total of 10 guests in three bedrooms, this three-story Galveston vacation property also includes free on-street parking, a spacious outdoor patio with firepit and BBQ grill, and a fenced yard. The owner has ...

5 Reasons to Spend Your Winter at a Galveston Vacation Home

Dec 12, 2018

If you’re a “winter Texan” looking to escape the cold this winter, Galveston, Texas, offers affordability and plenty to do and see. Here are a few reasons you should visit one of our Galveston vacation homes for an extended stay this winter:Monthly Discounts: We DO offer discounts to our extended-stay guests, whether you’re in Galveston for business or pleasure.The View: The historic architecture, the beaches, the wildlife, the sunrises and sunsets – need we say ...