How To Prepare A Vacation Rental For The Summer
The summer season is the busiest and most profitable time
for vacation rental owners.
In this guide, PTKeys shares tips on how to prepare your
vacation rental for the Summer, ensuring your property
stands out on booking platforms and a positive guest
experience.
1. Deep clean your vacation rental before the Summer season.
A spotless vacation rental creates an excellent first impression and significantly reduces complaints during peak season.
What to do?
- Do a deep cleaning of all rooms, including kitchens and bathrooms.
- Pay attention to floors, ceilings, carpets, sofas, and mattresses.
- Replace worn bed linens, towels, and beach towels.
- Clean windows, balconies, patios, and outdoor furniture.
2. Perform a full maintenance check before high season.
Once cleaning is complete, it’s time for a maintenance check. Preventive maintenance helps avoid emergencies during high season and ensures a smooth guest experience.
What to do?
- Test air conditioning units, fans, and ventilation systems.
- Check plumbing, water pressure, and hot water.
- Inspect kitchen appliances, TVs, Wi-Fi, and electrical outlets.
- Replace light bulbs, batteries, and any faulty equipment.
- Ensure outdoor areas, pools, and grills are safe and operational.
3. Stock up on Summer essentials.
Small details can go a long way toward improving the guest experience and leading to 5-star ratings.
What to do?
- Test air conditioning units, fans, and ventilation systems.
- Check plumbing, water pressure, and hot water.
- Inspect kitchen appliances, TVs, Wi-Fi, and electrical outlets.
- Replace light bulbs, batteries, and any faulty equipment.
- Ensure outdoor areas, pools, and grills are safe and operational.
4. Upgrade your outdoor space.
Summer guests often spend more time outdoors so, if your vacation rental has an outdoor area, it’s important to make it comfortable and inviting.
What to do?
- Ensure patios, balconies, and gardens are clean and comfortable.
- Add outdoor seating, umbrellas, or lighting for evening enjoyment.
- Clean and maintain swimming pools or hot tubs regularly.
5. Update your vacation rental listing.
Before the high season, ensure your vacation rental listing is fully updated and optimized:
What to do?
- Update your listing if your vacation rental underwent any renovations during the low season.
- Review your listing to ensure it has high-quality photos, an optimized description, and summer rates.
- Highlight seasonal features such as air conditioning, pool, or beach proximity.
Ready For The High Season?
PTKeys helps you get your vacation rental ready for Summer with professional cleaning, maintenance, listing optimization, and dynamic pricing so you get more bookings, better reviews, and higher revenue.