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Here are a few sample articles to give you an idea of the kinds of things you'll find in the Subscribers Area of this site.

These articles are reprinted as they originally appeared in the members only section of this site.

Going Green -- a Vacation Rental Owners Guide

My good friend (and composting expert) Larraine Roulston is an environmental journalist and over the past few years has taught me a lot about living responsibly in cottage country. . . . keep reading

Lessons in Attracting Negative Vacation Rental Reviews

I like the idea of live reviews on sites like Flipkey and Trip Advisor because when you offer a beautifully presented, comfortable and accurately described property, there is a very high likelihood of getting top rated reviews. . . . keep reading

Boost Your Booking Rate with a Quick Response

How quickly do you respond to an enquiry? I was reading a thread on Lay My Hat this morning and was interested in the range of issues this raised. . . . keep reading

Is the Welcome Mat Out in Your Vacation Rental Home?

Have you ever taken a completely objective look at the first impression your guests get of your vacation rental home? Not from the moment they walk in, but from the approach to the place -- even from a few kilometers out?

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Does it sell more Chickens?

Every so often I go off on a tangent and decide we need something for the cottage that will please our guests and keep them coming back for more. And that is the key….if the new addition will attract more guests and repeat renters, then we evaluate the decision to buy based on the income potential of it. . . . keep reading

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