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Discover top Washington DC vacation rentals for 2026 in Georgetown, Capitol Hill, and Adams Morgan. Book direct on Houfy to save on service fees.

The best Maine vacation rentals for 2026. Kennebunkport, Bar Harbor, Acadia, and the Mid-Coast. Book direct on Houfy with zero service fees.

Repeat guests are the most profitable guests in vacation rental hosting. Here's how to build a simple loyalty program that keeps them coming back direct in 2026.

Clear vacation rental house rules prevent disputes, protect your property, and set guest expectations. Here's exactly what to include in 2026.

The best Destin and 30A vacation rentals for 2026. Rosemary Beach, Seaside, Fort Walton Beach, and Crestview. Book direct on Houfy with zero service fees.

Your vacation rental occupancy rate tells you more than any other metric. Here's how to calculate it, benchmark it, and improve it in 2026.

The best Hudson Valley vacation rentals for 2026 — Hudson, Rhinebeck, Kingston, and Woodstock. Book direct on Houfy with zero service fees.

The biggest open secret in the industry? Big-name booking sites charge a massive commission. When you book a villa through a giant app, you’re actually paying for the app’s marketing budget. By booking direct you get the best rate

Planning a getaway for a large group. We’ve all heard the horror stories: the "10-bedroom villa" that turns out to have 3 bedrooms and 7 converted sofas. At Lodgerstrip we’ve built our collection to ensure the best vacation.

A consistent vacation rental turnover checklist protects your reviews and revenue. Complete room-by-room STR cleaning and inspection checklist for 2026.

The best New Orleans vacation rentals for 2026 — French Quarter, Garden District, Marigny, and Bywater. Book direct on Houfy and skip the service fee.

Ready to start a vacation rental business in 2026? Complete step-by-step guide — from property setup to first booking — for new STR hosts.

The 2026 World Cup Final is done. Full STR revenue wrap: host city data, what the numbers mean, and what every vacation rental host should do next.

World Cup 2026 is over. What hosts near host cities should do now: convert guests, catch residual travel, shift to shoulder season, lock in direct booking.

The first 10 minutes shape a guest's entire review. Learn how to build a 5-star vacation rental welcome experience that turns every arrival into a top rating.

The World Cup 2026 Final is July 19. Here's the STR demand forecast for the Final host city and what every vacation rental host needs to do this week.