Seasonal rental is not new and any tourist or vacationer has been able to use it during his life. However, between seasonal rental, vacation rental and short-term rental, the multiplicity of terms used may lead to confusion. Let's put things straight and clearly define what a vacation rental is.
This article is written in collaboration with Nora, director of our agencies Concierge in Arcachon, Gujan Mestras et Buch's test.
A seasonal rental is the rental of a furnished apartment for a short period. The rental period is intended to be reduced, most of the time between one week and three months, but this period can vary considerably depending on the reasons for booking (stay for work, seminars, congresses, holidays, leisure, nomadism, etc.). Each of these reasons and each case is specific and directly affects the duration of the rental of the furnished accommodation in question.
The seasonal aspect is very important here: the time of year is decisive for the occupancy rate of the property for rent. In summer, seasonal rentals placed in tourist areas will have very high occupancy rates, while in low season, this rate will be reduced. The season in the meteorological sense is therefore decisive for many vacation rentals. Seasonal rental is a subset of short-term rental, and the latter can also vary in intensity depending on local highlights (events, news, local specificities, etc.).
A seasonal rental is the rental of a furnished apartment for a short period.
A seasonal rental is the rental of a furnished apartment for a short period. In simplified terms, it is a holiday apartment that tenants “do not need” to take care of due to the reduced duration of their occupation of the accommodation. By definition, this type of accommodation is not permanent, which is why it is also referred to as short-term rental. It is generally carried out for holidays, tourist stays, leisure or as a temporary solution.
In seasonal rentals, accommodation is systematically furnished and equipped. This allows tenants to be able to stay there with minimal luggage, as for any vacationer. The provision of furniture, storage, household linen and household appliances at least for daily tasks (coffee maker, fridge, washing machine, oven, etc.) thus allows tenants to take advantage of all the comfort elements in the accommodation without encumbering themselves with their own belongings, taking only what is necessary for them.
Short-term rental is also a great way to discover a new city or discover another lifestyle, as we mentioned in our article on digital nomadism. Also, if you're traveling with family or friends, short-term rentals can give everyone more options when it comes to accommodations. The short-term rental offer having developed strongly on the Airbnb model, a large number of accommodations with different characteristics are now present to allow everyone to find the rare pearl in all seasons.
It's a great way to stay somewhere new for a short time:
Vacation rentals are a great way to stay somewhere new for a short time. It's also a great way to meet new people and see new places, especially if you don't have the budget or inclination to stay in a hotel. Besides being generally affordable, vacation rentals can also be fun because they give you the opportunity to have experiences that may not be available in other types of accommodation.
This is also one of the key elements of Airbnb's development strategy. The flagship brand of vacation rentals between individuals places encounters, discovery and new experiences at the heart of its approach and places short-term rentals as a gateway to encounters and a new lifestyle. The flexibility of this mode of travel is decisive, as are all the facilities it offers to tenants and owners alike.
Short-term rental for owners:
Seasonal rental, like any real estate rental, represents a financial challenge for owners. Short-term rental is opposed here to residential rental. In long-term and residential rentals, the rent is fixed and the services offered are minimal, just as the accommodation is rarely furnished. And as its name suggests, the rental period ranges from a few months to several years or even decades. By taking advantage of the peaks of the year and increased demand at key times, vacation rental property owners can set higher nightly rates to further improve their return on investment. A decisive element in the reflection around real estate investments, which have become more and more popular in recent years.
For owners or future owners of a rental property, we discuss the differences between seasonal and long-term rentals in more detail in the following article: Seasonal and long-term rental: what are the differences? The opportunity for you to confirm or invalidate the real estate investment strategy you are considering. Moreover, we invite you to find all the articles of our file in the links below:
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