{"id":1120,"date":"2019-10-03T09:13:13","date_gmt":"2019-10-03T13:13:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/multi-unit-bathrooms\/?p=1120"},"modified":"2019-10-10T11:21:52","modified_gmt":"2019-10-10T15:21:52","slug":"vacation-home-rental-bathroom-remodeling-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/innovatebuildingsolutions.com\/multi-unit-bathrooms\/2019\/10\/vacation-home-rental-bathroom-remodeling-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Smart Ideas to Maximize Your ROI on a Vacation Home Rental Bathroom Remodel or Makeover"},"content":{"rendered":"

The good news is the vacation home rental industry is hot. With over 660,000 listing on Airbnb alone, the interest from renters is high.<\/p>

The bad news is there are over 660,000 listings on Airbnb alone. Competition is stiff. Only 11% of the listings in the United States are booked on an average night.<\/p>

So, if you\u2019re in the 89% who want more listings at higher nightly rates and want to turn your cozy getaway into a cash machine, you may have concluded you need to remodel (or at least do a serious \u2018makeover\u2019) to improve the competitiveness of your home. While there may be many areas you\u2019d like to \u2018kick up a notch,\u2019 there are 2 rooms guests can\u2019t avoid \u2013 the bedrooms (and hopefully for everyone else\u2019s sake), the bathroom.<\/p>

Since (and I\u2019m just guessing this right now), you likely don\u2019t have a Bill Gates budget, you need to focus on getting the highest ROI (\u2018er bang from your buck). And that\u2019s what this article is about.<\/p>

If you\u2019ve determined you\u2019re too often in the 89% of UNRENTED homes and are being drug down by a tired bathroom which more closely resembles \u2018trailer-park\u2019 than \u2018spa retreat,\u2019 this article is for you. I\u2019ll look at 7 smart ideas to max your ROI on a vacation home bathroom remodel<\/a>. Let\u2019s dig in.<\/p>

Smart idea #1 \u2013 Put your money in the bathroom the guest who is paying the bill will be using <\/strong><\/h2>

Although your vacation home may have 1,2,3 or more bathrooms, all of which might be graded as N.I. (which stands for N<\/strong>eeds I<\/strong>mprovement for those of you without little kids who aren\u2019t rocking their report cards), you need to be strategic. You need to focus on the bathroom which is used by the person who is footing the bill.<\/p>

If you guessed they\u2019d be using the master bathroom, by my unofficial estimate, your right 95% of the time.<\/p>

Since the master bathroom is off the master bedroom, putting your bathroom remodeling (or makeover) investment there first makes (dollars and) sense.

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Smart idea #2 \u2013 Focus on the \u2018little things\u2019 (like bathroom amenities) to create a luxury hotel experience without a lot of cost <\/strong><\/h2>

Years ago (before Airbnb, VRBO and HomeAway were anybody\u2019s digital dream) vacation home renters mostly focused on utility. They wanted to cook their own meals and do their own laundry to stretch their money and afford a vacation. They weren\u2019t looking for an \u2018experience,\u2019 as much as they needed to save a few bucks.<\/p>

Today they\u2019re far more demanding. Sure, they still want to save money, but they expect a home with frills they don\u2019t have at home. And you know what\u2026. they can get it. They can easily (and digitally) comb through listings until their \u2018research eyeballs\u2019 practically pop out!<\/p>

It\u2019s a more competitive world. The stakes (and expectations) are higher.<\/p>

The challenge for you is\u2026what can you do to stand out\u2026.in a BIG way?<\/p>

To stand out begin with winning in the \u2018little things.\u2019 Add luxurious touches which while not overly expensive \u2013 provide an experience for guests they don\u2019t get at home.<\/p>

You may be asking, what are some little things I can add to make a big difference? Consider:<\/p>