| Vacation rentals are houses, not hotels. How can you | | | | sales business that would love to gain some exposure. |
| make your house a home, lending comfort and warm | | | | Some great sources are Watkins, Melaleuca, Mineral |
| hospitality to your guests? | | | | Makeup. Your friends get free advertising while your |
| Here's three ideas to help you do just that: | | | | guests get their needs provided for, thus raising their |
| 1) Fill your home with original artwork. If you are an | | | | satisfaction level. That's a win-win solution! And you |
| artist, this is a great way to let your talents shine. Or | | | | might get those products for a discount or free as part |
| perhaps you know a regional artist who would love to | | | | of the trade! |
| have her work showcased! | | | | 3) Create a reading nook for your guests to enjoy. |
| Either way, original art hanging on your walls will give | | | | Carve a small space in a corner or a whole room just |
| your guests a feeling of belonging. Your home is not | | | | for your guests to read and relax. A comfy chair, a |
| just a hotel with mass market "art" that looks like | | | | lamp, a side table, and a bookcase is all you need! And |
| every other hotel room. Make your house unique with | | | | provide some books, too; perhaps some books you've |
| original art. Your guests will feel special and breathe a | | | | already read. |
| sigh of relief that they've left that stale hotel look | | | | There's many more ideas about making your house a |
| behind. | | | | home, but start with these and you will raise the |
| 2) Stock your home with handy personal care | | | | satisfaction level of your guests. This can result in |
| samples. Makeup samples, little soaps, small bottles of | | | | amazing word of mouth advertising, which will improve |
| shampoo provided can make your guest feel | | | | your bottom line. |
| well-cared for. Perhaps you have a friend in the direct | | | | |