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Managing Short-Term Rentals

Marketing Trends and Management Advice for Short-Term Rentals

  • Discover proven vacation rental marketing principles that help hosts attract bookings on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket with clarity and trust.

    By Samantha Williams | Updated 2/27/2026

    Vacation Rental Marketing That Works: 10 Proven Ways to Attract More Bookings

    Learn what today’s travelers expect and how successful hosts attract bookings through trust, transparency, and a focused regional approach on WeNeedaVacation.

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  • By Shannon Russo | Updated 4/8/2014

    WeNeedaVacation.com featured in Profiles in Business

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  • It is critically important to have guest reviews posted on vacation rental listings — here's how you can get them!

    By Joan Talmadge | Updated 8/1/2025

    Soliciting Guest Reviews: Strike While the Iron's Hot!

    It is critically important to have guest reviews posted on vacation rental listings — here's how you can get them!

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  • By Becky Fischer | Updated 11/2/2012

    Pin Your Rental to Promote on Pinterest

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  • By Elizabeth Weedon | Updated 2/27/2023

    Withholding Security Deposits - Know Your Rights

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  • Despite your best efforts to provide a home that all of your tenants will rave about, you might someday receive a negative guest review – or a negative comment in an otherwise positive review. What should you do?

    By Jennie Sparrow | Updated 12/30/2024

    Yikes! A Negative Guest Review!

    Despite your best efforts to provide a home that all of your tenants will rave about, you might someday receive a negative guest review – or a negative comment in an otherwise positive review. What should you do?

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  • Learn how to control humidity, prevent mold, and protect your vacation rental from dampness—especially in coastal homes on Cape Cod and the Islands.

    By Samantha Williams | Updated 1/19/2026

    Battling Dampness and Mold in Your Vacation Rental Home

    Excess humidity can lead to mold, odors, and unhappy guests. Learn practical ways to control moisture and protect your vacation rental—especially in coastal homes.

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  • By Joan Talmadge | Updated 2/27/2023

    How to Handle a Cancellation from a Vacation Rental Tenant

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  • By Elizabeth Weedon | Updated 2/28/2023

    When Welcoming Your Guests, Go Above and Beyond

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  • Learn when vacation rental owners should consider lowering prices to fill vacancies, including optimal timing (e.g., mid-June for summer weeks), effective strategies like highlighting discounts with Owner Specials and Last-Minute Availability Alerts, and tips for competitive research without upsetting existing tenants. Maximize your rental income with these proven pricing tactics.

    By Joan Talmadge | Updated 9/26/2025

    When to Lower Vacation Rental Prices: Key Tips

    Wondering when to lower your vacation rental prices? Discover key timing tips like mid-June adjustments, strategies such as Owner Specials, and advice on researching competitors to boost bookings and avoid last-minute desperation.

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