“My advice to aspiring vacation rental hosts would be to never give up. Failure is feedback and you’re going to be faced with a lot of challenges as you run and own your own vacation rental. Having to learn new ways again is what’s going to help you continue growing.”
"The sector was very different when we started. Nobody wanted to get into it, it seemed like a bore to them.”
“Our guests have been very complimentary about our Lodgify website. Most say that the presentation, images, and reviews are what convinced them to book with us at Villa Beachcliff, Grenada. They also say that the website was easy to navigate.”
“Thanks to Lodgify, I understand that having your own vacation rental website is very important to show off your product. But at the same time, the site must be manageable and the interface has to be user-friendly – like Lodgify’s is. Remember that your main job is hosting, that is why you need a software that can really help you and simplify your tasks. Not something that wastes your time and complicates things even further.”
“We thought that rather than hiring someone to build us our website, because that can get really expensive, we’d look for an easy-to-use solution and try to build it ourselves. We also weren’t sure how much income our new business would provide, so we needed something that wouldn’t leave us on the rocks but at the same time, would allow us to create a ready-to-book professional website.”
"Familiarize yourself with municipal short-term rental rules and regulations. Whether it’s an established destination you’re looking to buy in, or if tourism is still somewhat nascent, it’s crucial to understand what is and isn’t allowed."
“Lodgify has helped us to be more present on the international market and its guides are perfect in developing the technical side to that.”
“We obviously have big dreams. We would love to eventually expand to other islands in the Philippines, but we don’t know what to expect. We’re really just living in the moment and making the most of what we have right now.”
"Well, I think it’s really important to identify what your market is going to be. For us, we are a luxury one-bedroom villa rental that is all about a couple’s experience. I would just say go with your strong suit and find what works for you."
“I would definitely recommend Lodgify Dynamic Pricing to anyone using Lodgify. I was clueless as to how much we could actually generate. And it’s one less thing we need to worry about, which is great because we both have jobs, so the more time we can free up, the better. And this really helps. We’re very, very pleased with the results.”
“What I liked the most about Lodgify was the ability to create my own website and have a Channel Manager available, all on one platform.”
"I think it’s clear that without a tool like Lodgify, we would not be able to manage a portfolio like this."
"As a brand new user of Lodgify, I have initially been most impressed with the Customer Support! They provide new admins with an individualized training to help set up your account, catered to your business needs. This was invaluable!"
"Some nights in this business will be a breeze and some nights will have you question it all. The key is to focus on the bigger picture and why you chose this business. I quit my well-paying job to do this full time and people thought I was crazy, but here I am making just as much as I was before but having so much fun along the way. Surround yourself with an amazing team, focus on your skillset and lean on others to help with your weaknesses."
“We had an old house to renovate, a location rich in history and tradition and the desire to let other people know the charm of this timeless place.”