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9 Affordable Smart Home Devices to Secure Your Airbnb & Vacation Rental
9 Affordable Ways to Secure Your Airbnb with Smart Home Technology This is really going to date me, but do you remember when the first flat-screen TVs became available? Or the first CD players and iPod Shuffles? They were so expensive. The technology was exciting and innovative, but it was hard to justify spending that…
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9 Mistakes I Made Setting Up My First Vacation Rental (So You Don’t Have To)
Vacation Rental Mistakes that Cost Us Time and Money – and How We Fixed Them! I so desperately wish I could tell you that every decision I made when setting up our first vacation rental was the right one. But I’m afraid I’d be struck by lightning. Mistakes were made. Lots of them. And honestly?…
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How I Reduced Guest Questions by 80% at Our Vacation Rental
6 Ways to Improve Communication With Your Short Term Rental Guests Sometimes I can’t believe it’s already been four years since we started our vacation rental. And in those four years, we’ve learned a lot. When we first started hosting, I was surprisingly passive about guest communication. I assumed people would know how to take…
Welcome to Everyday Vacation Vibes!
I’m Monica – and after years of owning and operating a successful vacation rental, I discovered that creating memorable guest experiences doesn’t require luxury budgets—it requires thoughtful details.
Everyday Vacation Vibes is where I share practical hosting advice, trusted product recommendations, and inspiration to help you create spaces people love coming back to.
I hope this is a space where you can be inspired, encouraged and supported through your adventures in owning a vacation rental or just living a life that feels like vacation!
How Can I Help You?
Vacation Rental Success
Practical advice, checklists, and proven strategies to help you create unforgettable guest experiences.
Home Inspiration
Bring the comfort and beauty of your favorite vacation destinations into your everyday home.
Vacation on a Budget
Find creative ways to vacation on a budget, using home swaps & the latest sites to save money while traveling.