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Joan Talmadge

Co-Owner

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. 

Joan's Recent Posts

Helpful advice on how to find the ideal Cape & Islands vacation property for you and your family and how to take advantage of some money and time-saving tips.
Finding the Ideal Vacation Rental

Helpful advice on how to find the ideal Cape & Islands vacation property for you and your family and how to take advantage of some money and time-saving tips.

Explore vacation rental cancellation policy options, including flexible, tiered, and strict approaches. Learn best practices to protect revenue and boost bookings.
Cancellation Policy Options for Vacation Rental Owners

Explore vacation rental cancellation policy options, including flexible, tiered, and strict approaches. Learn best practices to protect revenue and boost bookings.

January is peak booking season for summer rentals. Set your vacation rental availability and pricing early to capture demand and avoid missing bookings.
January Is Peak Booking Season for Summer Vacation Rentals

January is peak booking season for summer rentals. Set your vacation rental availability and pricing early to capture demand and avoid missing bookings.

Learn how Massachusetts short-term rental lodging taxes work, including tax rates by town, registration with MassTaxConnect, exemptions, and filing requirements for STR owners.
Massachusetts Short-Term Rental Lodging Tax Guide & FAQs (2026)

Learn how Massachusetts short-term rental lodging taxes work, including tax rates by town, registration with MassTaxConnect, exemptions, and filing requirements for STR owners.

Learn how to price your vacation rental competitively on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket. Expert strategies to boost bookings, adjust seasonal rates, and maximize rental income.
Vacation Rental Pricing Tips & Strategies for Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket

Learn how to price your vacation rental competitively on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket. Expert strategies to boost bookings, adjust seasonal rates, and maximize rental income.

Learn how to spot red flags when screening vacation rental guests. Discover communication warning signs that help owners avoid problem bookings.
How to Spot Red Flags When Screening Vacation Rental Guests

Learn how to spot red flags when screening vacation rental guests. Discover communication warning signs that help owners avoid problem bookings.

Explore online payment options for Cape & Islands vacation rentals, including digital wallets and eChecks, and learn how flexible payments help homeowners book faster.
Offering Online Payment Options for Your Vacation Rental

Explore online payment options for Cape & Islands vacation rentals, including digital wallets and eChecks, and learn how flexible payments help homeowners book faster.

Learn how to screen vacation rental guests, avoid party renters, and protect your home. Practical, legal tips for declining bookings without conflict.
Screening Vacation Rental Guests: How to Say No Without Conflict

Learn how to screen vacation rental guests, avoid party renters, and protect your home. Practical, legal tips for declining bookings without conflict.

Discover proven strategies to attract respectful, high-quality vacation rental guests who return year after year. Learn how to screen inquiries, set clear expectations, communicate effectively, disclose property details honestly, and build trust through WeNeedaVacation’s direct contact model.
How to Find Respectful Guests Who Return Year After Year

Discover proven strategies to attract respectful, high-quality vacation rental guests who return year after year. Learn how to screen inquiries, set clear expectations, communicate effectively, disclose property details honestly, and build trust through WeNeedaVacation’s direct contact model.

Learn how to respond to vacation rental inquiries, screen potential guests, and communicate expectations clearly to secure better bookings and smoother stays.
Vacation Rental Inquiries Guest Screening Tips

Learn how to respond to vacation rental inquiries, screen potential guests, and communicate expectations clearly to secure better bookings and smoother stays.