37 Lodgify Testimonials

“Develop strong ties locally so that you are not a complete “absentee” landlord. Work with local providers who know the area and can help you with repair, landscaping, pool and cleaning and banking services best. You will find it so much easier and more rewarding to become a local, then you can offer your guests a more complete experience based on your insider knowledge and passion for the place.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Firstly, to do this well is not easy. Be prepared to work 24/7 to succeed in the service industry. Secondly, if you are not prepared to run it like a business, you really should consider long-term renting instead. Guests need steady service from inquiry through checkout, and good communication and quick replies will fuel success. Triple-check your calendars and include dates and times and contact info in all communication with guests.”

“There are many pieces of advice I would offer, but the number one is to research your location and market. See what is out there, see what their availability is, what their rates are, amenities, websites and what other listing platforms they are on.”

"The sector was very different when we started. Nobody wanted to get into it, it seemed like a bore to them.”

“You have to get inspired by searching the internet, seeing what the competition offers, and comparing how you can be different or thinking about what services you can offer so that your business is different from others. You will, as a result, reap the reward by hosting guests who always want to return!”

“I have been running this place for 3 years now, and nothing ever went missing. Sometimes people take a book but it sure as hell will show up in the post one day. Put trust out there and you will not be disappointed. I don’t even check my guests out, they leave the key and close the door.”

“Our website is the face of our business, and Lodgify contributed a lot to this.”

“Luckily, we found Lodgify before we opened the doors. We even prebooked the casa before it was finished (which helped in paying for the final stages of the build)!”

"The vacation rental world is being increasingly populated by innovative new tools and services for owners and managers. Among them, Lodgify is one that's definitely here to stay."

"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."

“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 onboarding process was very fast and professional, it helped me to get started. Lodgify contains most of what I need in my business, channel management, unified inbox and a calendar that gives me a good overview."