HOW TO MAKE YOUR RIVIERA MAYA VACATION HOME RENTER-FRIENDLY
Playa del Carmen is one of the fastest-growing cities in Latin America, and the rest of the Riviera Maya boasts gorgeous beaches that any vacationer would love to experience. Combine the area's natural beauty with our friendly vibe and local charm, and it's no wonder that our beloved destination attracts travelers in search of accommodations that offer a more personal touch.
When you choose to invest in a Riviera Maya rental property, your future guests will love to have your own tips on the best way to experience the area and enjoy a vacation. Here are BuyPlaya Real Estate's top tips for personalizing your vacation home to make it even more renter-friendly:
1. Create your own small city guide! Travelers love tips from the locals on the best restaurants, shopping and tours. Let your guests know your favorite spots in your neighborhood for a true Riviera Maya experience, and give them updated information on local emergency numbers, how to get groceries, local laundromats, etc.
2. Offer a guestbook where guests can write about their experience and offer their own tips for future guests to read.
3. Leave clear, written instructions on how to operate the electronics and appliances at your rental property... especially water heaters.
4. Have a small stock of board games, books, movies, art supplies, etc to pass the time on rainy days.
5. Keep cleaning supplies handy so your guests can easily clean up spilled drinks, broken glass and other little messes between housekeeping visits.
6. Hang a card on the back of the door with the property's address and WiFi code.
7. Offer a business card with the property's address and location so they can hand it to taxi drivers. This is great for when they get lost or have had a few beers too many at the local bar.
8. Keep a few international power adaptors as well as extra power strips. They're a necessity for many international travelers and people who take "working vacations" and have a lot of electronics to keep charged.
9. Place some local take-out menus in a drawer or folder for guests who want to eat in.
10. Have towels that are designated especially for the beach, and bath towels that are not to leave the apartment.
11. Label your light switches and air conditioning controls. You may also want to include a note about turning off the AC when guests are not in the apartment/house.
12. Be clear with your guests about incurred costs that may apply, like electric usage, broken items, etc.
13. Put up small and friendly signs asking guests to conserve water, not throw their toilet paper into the toilet, keep the noise down after 10pm, or whatever little rules may apply at your property. Many international guests or inexperienced travelers may be unaware of these points, and common sense is not always common.
14. Don't buy houseplants. This will take an extra burden off of your guests. We recommend realistic-looking fake plants if you really want to give your Riviera Maya vacation rental property a warmer ambiance without the hassle.
15. Keep the kitchen fully stocked with utensils: a wine opener, a bottle opener, a can opener, resealable containers, sturdy dishes and jumbo plastic cups are especially helpful.
16. Be clear on how many "garrafones"(water jugs) will be provided for your guests, and give clear instructions on how they can get more if they run out.
17. Have a couple of cold beers waiting in the refrigerator so your guests can celebrate the first day of their vacation!
With a little effort and some small personalized details, you can add great value and convenience to your guests' vacation. Spread the warm and friendly attitude found throughout Mexico, and you'll find clients coming back to your Riviera Maya vacation home again and again!
If you’re thinking about buying a vacation rental property in Playa del Carmen or the Riviera Maya area, visit us at BuyPlaya.com to see our beautiful investment properties. We can help you every step of the way.