{"id":26745,"date":"2023-05-04T00:15:44","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T00:15:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/54.247.233.135\/?p=26745"},"modified":"2026-07-20T08:37:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T08:37:18","slug":"7-essential-vacation-rental-tools-for-hosts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentalsunited.com\/es\/blog\/7-essential-vacation-rental-tools-for-hosts\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Essential Tools for Running a Vacation Rental Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being a vacation rental host means keeping up with property maintenance, organising cleaning schedules, communicating with guests, coordinating check-ins, managing listings across all your channels, and much more.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>The right combination of tools can make life as a vacation rental host much easier (and more profitable!)<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vacation rental apps can help you:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Run your business efficiently<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get more bookings and increase your profit<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give guests a better experience<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your property and guests safe\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many tools created specifically for the vacation rental industry. In this article, we\u2019ll cover 10 essential apps for running a vacation rental business.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/vacation-rental-technology-guide\/\">Vacation Rental Technology Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"chekin-self-check-in-app\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/chekin.com\/en\/\"><b>Chekin<\/b><\/a><b>: Self-check-in app<\/b><\/h2><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can make the check-in process easier and faster for you and your guests using Chekin. This simple-to-use app helps you automate check-in, so your guests can check themselves in when they arrive.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to online check-in, the tool can also help with identity verification, customisation and signing rental contacts. You can charge your guests for tourist taxes, accept deposits or purchase insurance during the check-in process, and even send relevant documents to local authorities to make sure you comply with legal requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The app also gives you the ability to upsell personalised experiences and services, like early or late check-out, services, transportation and activities.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Price: Basic plan starts at \u20ac4 a month per property.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"yourwelcome-digital-welcome-book\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourwelcome.com\/\"><b>YourWelcome<\/b><\/a><b>: Digital welcome book<\/b><\/h2><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YourWelcome is a digital welcome book tablet you place in your property to give your guests easy access to all the information they need about your property and the local area.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The digital guidebook can provide contactless check-in, property guides, and guest surveys where you can collect feedback and details. You can also upsell services, advertise local businesses, and collect guest reviews during their stay.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A digital welcome book helps promote your brand and elevate the guest experience to encourage repeat bookings.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Price: $240 per property per year.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"minut-home-monitoring-and-noise-control\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.minut.com\/?campaignid=12476716246&amp;adgroupid=122357144807&amp;adid=502899058075&amp;utm_term=minut&amp;utm_campaign=HPD_ROW_Brand_Search&amp;utm_source=adwords&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;hsa_acc=6096941207&amp;hsa_cam=12476716246&amp;hsa_grp=122357144807&amp;hsa_ad=502899058075&amp;hsa_src=g&amp;hsa_tgt=kwd-296703722123&amp;hsa_kw=minut&amp;hsa_mt=e&amp;hsa_net=adwords&amp;hsa_ver=3&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiArY2fBhB9EiwAWqHK6pvw0X51pjtLRTVv9qQxPpmv2dVnj3pPF__tLKREKnaXuJ6GXFb62xoCMSEQAvD_BwE\"><b>Minut<\/b><\/a><b>: Home monitoring and noise control<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Includes top <a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/property-management-systems-versus-channel-managers\/\">PMSs vs Channel Managers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A noise alarm will help protect against unwanted parties, property damage and problems with your neighbours.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minut home monitoring alarm will alert you if there high levels of noise or crowds in your home. This means you can stop parties before they get out of control.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also monitor outdoor noise as well as temperature and humidity, and you\u2019ll be alerted if a fire alarm goes off while your property is vacant.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Minut alarm does not record any sound so you can protect your home without invading your guests privacy.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Price: Starts from $10 per month per property.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ecobee-smart-thermostat\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecobee.com\/en-us\/\"><b>Ecobee<\/b><\/a><b>: Smart thermostat<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a smart thermostat, you can save money on your utilities bill by staying in control of energy usage in your properties. You may be able to save up to $284 per year on your bill by using the Ecobee smart thermostat.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this tool you can schedule your heating so your home is always at the right temperature, so you can keep your guests more comfortable without wasting energy. As a host, you can prevent guests overspending on energy by leaving the air conditioning or heating running while they\u2019re out of the house.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ecobee also provide home security systems that integrate with your smart thermostat. You can protect your home around the clock with professional monitoring that could even reduce your home insurance costs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Price: Starts from $149.99<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"igloohome-smart-lock\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.igloohome.co\/\"><b>Igloohome<\/b><\/a><b>: smart lock<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Igloo home is a smart lock that lets you grant access to guests remotely through a pin code.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can create unique pin codes for each guest, that will only last for the duration of their stay. Then, change the pin or revoke access when your guests have checked out.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This makes the check-in process easier for guests and saves you the time of meeting guests to hand over keys. Smart locks can also improve your property security and give you and your guests peace of mind.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no need to download an app to access the property, and the smart lock will still work offline.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Price: Starts from $499<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"safely-insurance-and-guest-screening\"><a href=\"https:\/\/safely.com\/\"><b>Safely<\/b><\/a><b>&#8211; Insurance and guest screening<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safely is a guest screening and insurance app to help you protect your property. You can insure your property against damage and screen guests to make sure you know who is sleeping in your home.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll be insured for each reservation, with up to $1,000,000 in coverage for your home, contents, and bodily injury.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the event that you need to make a claim, you can submit your in 5 minutes and may get paid within just 4 days. You can even use the tool\u2019s predictive analytics to avoid potential \u201cbad guests\u201d in the first place.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Price: Coverage starts from $8 a night.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"grow-your-business-with-the-right-combination-of-tools\"><b>Grow your business with the right combination of tools&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the right selection of tools you can go from struggling to maintain your vacation rental business, to growing your profits and building a successful brand. Despite the upfront investment, <a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/10-best-apps-running-a-vacation-rental-business\/\">vacation rental apps<\/a> can save you time and money in the long run and help you deliver amazing guest experiences. Check out this article on <a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-stay-in-control-of-your-vacation-rental-business\/\">ways to stay in control of your vacation rental business<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re new to vacation rental tools, there\u2019s nothing more important that choosing the right channel manager.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap wp-block-paragraph\">List top <a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/best-vacation-rental-software\/\">Vacation Rental Software<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap wp-block-paragraph\">Cover useful <a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/10-best-apps-for-running-a-vacation-rental-business\/\">Apps for Rental Businesses<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being a vacation rental host means keeping up with property maintenance, organising cleaning schedules, communicating with guests, coordinating check-ins, managing listings across all your channels, and much more.&nbsp; The right combination of tools can make life as a vacation rental host much easier (and more profitable!) 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