How is Owner Direct different? Owners sometimes ask us what the difference is between Owner Direct Vacation Rentals and a property manager (or central reservations or a resort association). OwnerDirect works with many property managers as well as individual owners to market their vacation homes directly to guests. The explanations below list the benefits of…
Updated Dec 2018 – Children dream of experiencing the magic of Disney. A visit to Disney will ensure smiles all round, enjoying interactions with live Disney characters, thrilling rides, live entertainment, fireworks and so much more. The amount of fun is endless, as this is the place is where dreams come true. But as adults…
Family vacations are the time to make memories with loved ones while getting away from the usual daily routine. However, any parent knows that traveling with kids is challenging. First, you have to look for family-friendly destinations with attractions to entertain everyone; then make sure there are lots of dining options; and book the perfect…
Thinking of upping your game but can’t decide what vacation rental upgrades are worth the money? We got you covered for every season! Even occasional vacation rental upgrades can be expensive. You have to be careful where you put your money. Whatever your budget, remember to choose the upgrades that give you the best returns….
When travelers plan their vacation, they automatically start looking around for hotel rooms in popular tourist areas. You’re probably reading this because you’re not most people. You’re looking for a truly unique vacation experience, which starts by ditching hotel rooms with something more interesting – vacation home rentals. With Owner Direct, you have the opportunity…
With winter roaring with its fierceness this season, many people are working on plans to take off work, hop on a flight and have a warm vacation to put the cold chill of winter behind and enjoy a little fun in the sun. If you are like most vacationers, you want to pack light, work…
Watch for these scams! Internet fraud The Internet continues to be the hottest medium for almost every scam. It provides opportunities for legitimate businesses and consumers, but it also hosts fraud artists running investment scams, fake business opportunities and fraudulent auctions, among others.The Internet has spawned online scams and jargon to describe them as well:…
Unfortunately, vacation rental fraud does happen. Be careful when it comes to checks and money orders and consider the following: It appears that various counterfeit cashiers check and money order scams are finding their way to vacation rental websites. We feel that all vacation rental home owners should be aware of this scam to ensure that…
The big difference: Owner Direct is not a web directory If you are interested in travelling and start researching vacation rentals (because you understand the advantages over hotels!), you may find many websites out there that are very different from Owner Direct. Most sites offering services for vacation rentals are actually “self serve” web directories….
Fall season is the time of the year when I get more comfortable staying inside the house watching movies, baking, cooking or sleeping. Sometimes I could just lie all day on the couch while reading a good book. But there’s one thing that makes me look forward to this season and want to go outside:…