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Respond to Vacation Rental Inquiries Faster With Text Alerts

Joan Talmadge | Updated 1/2/2026

If you’re not using our Text Alert feature yet, we strongly encourage you to turn it on. When a vacationer submits an inquiry, you receive an immediate text notification from WeNeedaVacation (not from the vacationer). Even better, you can reply to the inquiry directly from the text—saving time and helping you respond while interest is at its peak.

Responding to an Inquiry—Fast and Accurately

Tap the link in the text alert and you’ll be taken to a mobile-friendly page that includes:

  • The full inquiry and guest details
  • Quick links to your pricing and availability calendar
  • One-click access to your Booking Management page

With everything in one place, you can send a prompt, accurate response from your phone—often in seconds.

How to Enable Text Alerts

Turning on Text Alerts takes less than a minute:

  1. Go to the Account page in your Homeowner Center
  2. Click on Notifications
  3. Check the “Receive Alerts” box next to your cell phone number
  4. Click Submit

That’s it—you’re ready to receive instant notifications.

Make the Most of Booking Management

If you’re not already using our Booking Management system, you’re missing a powerful (and free) tool built right into your account. It helps you:

  • Manage bookings and communications in one place
  • Track payments and important dates
  • Keep notes about your guests
  • Receive reminders when documents or payments are overdue

Just click “Booking Management” in your Homeowner Center to get started.

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About Joan Talmadge

About Joan Talmadge: What began in 1996 as a way for Jeff and me to rent our Cape vacation home soon grew into WeNeedaVacation—and an entirely new career for me after years in education and publishing. Nearly three decades later, we're still at it, now with a wonderfully talented team and two of our children working alongside us. We live on the Cape year round, and it truly is magical in every season.