Vacation rentals are one of the fastest-growing markets for travelers in the United States. In our 27 years of managing vacation homes, we've never seen the amount of growth the Finger Lakes market is experiencing. With this growth, comes growing pains, but we believe Responsible Renting is the...
Are you wondering how you can keep your guests coming back year after year? Little touches make a big difference. Revisit your post season inspection that you had this past fall with our Owner Services Department and check some items off your list this Black Friday! Black Friday must haves for your
When it comes to winter, there are two types of lakefront homeowners '" those who weather the storms and those who head for warmer water. If you own or are considering buying a lake house, but not interested in sticking around for the Finger Lakes snowfall, you'll need to winterize your
Vacation rentals may feel like a new trend, but the short-term rental industry has been around for decades in destinations worldwide, including the Finger Lakes. With third party booking sites, like VRBO and AirBnb making vacation rentals more popular and plentiful than ever before, its important to...
On Wednesday, October 23, our team attended the Water Quality Forum at Hobart and William Smith Colleges to review research collected in 2019 and discuss water quality issues important to Seneca Lake. While harmful algae blooms (HAB's) continue to be a serious issue facing the region, there are...
Maybe you've had the dream to buy a lake house for a long time. Maybe you've heard success stories about owning a vacation rental. Regardless, you're ready to own your very own slice of lake life, but where do you start? We caught up with our buyer specialist, Dave Lucchesi, to answer...
Fall is the perfect time for vacation rental homeowners to consider upgrades for next summer. It's the sweet spot between peak season bookings and winterization, where you can actually slow down and take a look at how your home fared during its busiest months. While our housekeeping and
Our team attended the 2019 Finger Lakes Regional Watershed Alliance (FLRWA) Symposium on Thursday, August 15th at Ventosa Vineyards where challenges and opportunities for the Finger Lakes were discussed. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn how we can be a better resource for our homeowners and
When you own a vacation rental, you aren't just responsiblefor maintaining a home. You become the key person that oversees reservations,housekeeping, laundry, maintenance calls, marketing '" everything that whencombined, creates the guest experience. When you host a family or group
