Do you own a property that you would like to put up for seasonal rental and are you looking for the best way to showcase it? Our YourHostHelper concierge service in Clermont-Ferrand gives you some advice on how to welcome a greater number of tenants.
Owning a property for seasonal rental, in a booming sector, can prove to be an excellent opportunity to obtain a secondary income. To do this, you have to think about the best ways to highlight your accommodation in order to offer a property that will attract travelers and fill your booking agenda. Beyond the decorative aspect, it is also necessary to think about respecting environmental standards. Christian Peytier, director of the YourHostHelper agency in Clermont-Ferrand, presents some ideas and suggestions to make your accommodation a little pearl that will be full throughout the year.
What can be renovated for a seasonal rental?
For starters, you can renovate anything you want! It depends on your project and your situation. If your house is too big to be rented as a whole, it is quite possible to divide it in two to create two accommodations, or to keep a part in which you can live if you stay on site. In addition, an annex or a garden shed large enough to be fitted out can easily be transformed into a seasonal rental. It all depends on the architect of your house.
Depending on your layout, you can, if you are there, manage your rental yourself. If this is not the case, you can use the services of YourHostHelper, which offers the best AirBNB concierge services for tenants and to relieve owners of the daily tasks that they would not like to carry out.
Prepare your renovation well for Airbnb rental:
Christian Peytier, director of our concierge service in Clermont-Ferrand, abounds in the same direction: “when you prepare a home for its future seasonal rental, it is essential to think of everything in order to avoid as much work as possible once the tenants are present”. The goal is to have furnished tourist accommodation with a fluid calendar, permanently filled in order to maximize your rental income.
Do not forget the different energy standards, such as insulation and windows, to avoid offering to rent a thermal sieve. Although the rental of such a property is prohibited year-round, this is not the case for a short-term rental. Indeed, the new law which came into force on January 1, 2023 does not apply to seasonal rentals. When the law was passed in 2022, the former minister responsible for housing, Emmanuelle Wargon, did not consider it necessary to include furnished tourist accommodation in the regulations: “These accommodations are rented on an ad hoc basis and do not put their tenants in a situation of fuel poverty,” she replied to a deputy.
This was not the opinion of his successor, Olivier Klein. The new Minister Delegate for Cities and Housing wanted to change the law in 2023, after declaring "that it is out of the question that we take refuge behind the ban on renting out again, by transforming our accommodation into furnished accommodation sightseeing. The rules will be the same for everyone. Be careful therefore not to neglect this very important aspect of your accommodation and which could, in the long term, pose a problem in the event of non-compliance with the rules.
How to arrange the interior of your vacation rental?
For your seasonal rental accommodation, small adjustments will probably be required. They will allow you to attract more holidaymakers, increase the amount of rent and benefit, the rest of the year, from cozy accommodation in which you will enjoy living, if you decide to live there. You do not know where to start ? Examine each room to find out how you can optimize it and make it the best home possible.
Design the kitchen of your Airbnb well:
The kitchen is a very important room for vacationers who will probably use it throughout their stay. To make everyone's life easier, make sure to provide residents with the most complete equipment, from small utensils to household appliances. Think about the equipment they will need if they want to bake, for example, and think about large families with large salad bowls. Finally, take care of the storage of your kitchen so that tenants do not have to search too long for each utensil. If possible, try to have a kitchen open to the living room, which enlarges the space and brings conviviality to the living room.
A comfortable and easy-to-maintain bathroom:
Install storage cabinets in the bathroom, so that tenants can easily store their belongings. The more rooms you offer for rent, the more storage you need to offer. The room is not very functional? Work may be required, especially concerning the laying of the tiles in the bathroom. Shower or bathtub, choose according to the space you have. Also remember to take care of the storage and cleanliness of the room, to which the laying of tiles will increase the hygiene and ease of cleaning the bathroom.
A comfortable and cozy living room for a successful rental:
The living room should be a cosy, comfortable and functional place in which tenants will enjoy meeting. To provide an additional sleeping solution, bet on a convertible sofa. It is recommended to avoid overloading the living room with decoration or personal belongings, such as photo frames. If you have valuables, it is important to put them in a safe place.
The room is a very important point in seasonal rental:
At the end of the day, tenants will appreciate sleeping in pretty rooms with comfortable mattresses. Don't forget to multiply the storage and cupboards so that holidaymakers can store their personal belongings. Of course, the presence of shutters, curtains and air conditioning are pluses when renting. Think of multiplying the beds, even secondary, in order to be able to accommodate more people. For example by using convertible sofas or trundle beds.
Choose your Airbnb furniture and decor carefully:
The choice of furniture is also very important to have more chances of attracting holidaymakers. Thus, it is recommended to opt for furniture that is easy to use, with household appliances whose operation is understandable to everyone. This will prevent you from receiving messages from tenants all the time. Of course, it is better to favor new furniture. Don't hesitate to provide accommodation with dual function furniture with storage, such as convertible sofas with storage space under the bed base, storage benches or a TV unit with drawers and shelves.
Finally, consider decorating your home harmoniously, with consistent colors and aesthetic unity. Furniture should match if you want to woo tenants with your photos. In terms of decoration, the wooded, cosy, warm and authentic atmospheres are always the most appreciated. By choosing the right furniture, you will have already contributed to the interior decoration of your home. All you have to do is add a few plants to bring a touch of nature and zen to your interior.
“The layout of the accommodation is half the work upstream of the seasonal rental, explains Christian Peytier, of the YourHostHelper agency in Clermont-Ferrand. You have to do everything to make people want to come to your accommodation. With our YourHostHelper services, we offer you to take charge of a session with a professional photographer to make your property a must on the local market. »
