The survey report, entitled, The Ideal Vacation Rental Home for Millennials, Boomers and Beyond: Insights from The Home Depot and Tripping.com Survey details what vacationers are looking for in a home rental. Among our survey’s top findings:
- If you are a homeowner or condo owner renting out your place this year, make sure you’re updating your home’s Wi-Fi and internet access. 56% of respondents said it was an interior feature they would be willing to pay extra for, and 86% said it was the technology they desired most for their rental.
- Communal spaces such as kitchens are extremely important to vacation home renters. It pays to spruce up indoor kitchen and outdoor grilling areas, because 64% of those surveyed ranked them as top amenities for the vacation homes they plan on renting, especially since 41% use these vacation homes for family reunions.
- Misleading pictures on a vacation rental listing site for a home rental is the top pet peeve of those surveyed, so vacation rental owners should make sure they are taking the appropriate pictures to show off the top features of a property, like a washer/dryer, new AC unit, or modern TV.
- Make the vacation property amenity-rich, in order to attract business travelers. 16% of those surveyed have used a rental for business travel accommodations – and the number is growing.
