LBNB E-BOOK || CHAPTER 3
GETTING STARTED IN HOLIDAY RENTALS
Chapter 3
3A:
If your accommodation can be adapted to accommodate dogs, evidence suggests the rewards are likely to outstrip the costs. For example if your house is in a popular walking area, you will be at a huge disadvantage if you do not accept dogs. Here are some tips for running a dog friendly establishment: •
For each issue in 2021, we will be serialising a section of our Luxury BnB E-Book for those looking to set up their own hospitality business. By Juliet Horner and Dominic Johnson
Welcome to Chapter 3. Chapter 3A will outline some key points for disabled access, storage and toiletries. 3A will also look at key considerations for both child and dog friendly properties. Chapter 3B will introduce you to the basic elements of interiors and technology for hospitality businesses, which will be very unique to your business, so there are no strict guidelines.
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DOG FRIENDLY
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Doggy Welcome Pack: Providing this for guests with dogs can be very useful. Here’s some ideas on what you could include: - Welcome letter detailing dog friendly amenities and rules for pets (e.g. allowing pets on furniture) - Doggy waste bags - Portable dog bowl - Boredom busters (toys, ropes, chews) - Doggy Drinks such as Pawsecco - Dog menu: If your guests are booked in for meals at your establishment, remember their pets need to eat too! Offer everything from dog food to chicken & rice to steak Dog friendly flooring: Harder floors are easier to clean and ensure no residual allergens are present Grass protection: If you have a lawn, remember dog urine stains grass. Either accept this and move on, treat the lawn, or designate a doggy toilet area Designated Doggy Dining: Even if you make it clear to all guests that you are a dog-friendly business, you’ll always get someone who doesn’t want to eat in a dining room with dogs. Consider having a section for your dog owners to dine with their dogs in attendance that is separate from other guests. Dog-Friendly Rooms on the ground floor: This will enable easy access to an outdoor area so the dogs can go to the toilet.
1A: Intro to holiday rentals 1B: Intro to financial considerations
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2A: Business Plans & Legal Entity 2B: Further Financial Considerations >> 3A: OPERATIONS - Provisions, Access and Storage >> 3B: INTERIORS - Furnishings and Tech 4A: Booking operations 4B: Management - staff & planning 5: Checklists
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3A:
TOILETRIES
Ensure you pick the right product/brand to use in your holiday rental. You can do a great deal to set the brand of your place from using the right toiletries. If you supply small bottles they will be taken by guests, (we’ve all done it!). If you supply larger bottles, guests tend to use only what they need to. Buy in bulk if you can. Consider trade accounts and don’t be shy to contact your favourite place and ask for them to supply items in bulk/pre-bottled states. They will keep and it could be much cheaper. Consider leaving a leaflet with a discount code - this can be a revenue generating opportunity. www.luxurybnbmag.com
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