Eden Crest Blog

Here at Eden Crest, we’re always thinking of ways to make your vacation to the Great Smoky Mountains better. It’s not only our profession to provide you with affordable, luxury mountain accommodations— it’s our passion.  So when we heard our partners at Xplorie were building a virtual concierge program with Amazon Alexa, we jumped at the chance to try it out. A Voice Command Assistant Available 24/7  If you have an Amazon Alexa at home, you know how convenient and life-changing it can be. Simply say commands or ask questions like: Alexa, turn on the lights, Alexa, turn up the [...]

With the coronavirus crisis reaching its peak, you may be experiencing an understandable lull in guests at your vacation rental home. As with any crisis, this too shall pass, and you will again see an influx of visitors and rental income to your home. In the meantime, now may be the perfect opportunity to do a deep clean and refresh your home— or even do some small renovations.  The vacation rental experts at Eden Crest want to share with you the best way to deep clean and sanitize your vacation rental home. A deep clean should be performed every six [...]

Owning a home in an in-demand vacation destination— like the Great Smoky Mountains— is the first step to establishing a successful rental. Guests from all over the world flock to Eastern Tennessee for the stunning mountain views, family-friendly attractions, and world-class hiking and mountain biking.  But there’s a big difference between a rental home that attracts one-time guests, and a rental home that brings repeat guests back year after year. Establishing a glowing fan base and repeat clientele is key for a successful vacation rental home in any destination.  One way to bring guests back to your Smoky Mountain vacation [...]

With more homes entering the vacation rental inventory every day, it’s easy for your short term rental home to get lost in the overcrowded shuffle on AirBNB and VRBO. Finding a way to make your home stand out on booking platforms is a challenge. But with the right mindset and a little imagination, it can be a fun one!  The experts at Eden Crest have put together a list of ways to make your vacation rental home more marketable and desirable by incorporating unique design elements into your home. Read on for creative tips and tricks to make your short [...]

The two areas that are sometimes overlooked with vacation rental management are also the two most important areas for guest satisfaction— cleanliness and preventative maintenance.  We know— not very exciting, are they? They don’t have the appeal or the visibility of our social media marketing, professional photography, or web site. But these two things— the overall cleanliness and the updated, on-going maintenance of your home— are the two workhorses that are going to generate stellar online reviews, encourage repeat bookings, and get you the vacation rental investment return you’re looking for.  Vacation Rental Home Maintenance Here at Eden Crest Vacation [...]

Here at Eden Crest Vacation Rentals, we pride ourselves on our top-notch online listings. Each of our properties is given our careful consideration and our undivided attention. The photographs of our properties are important. We take beautiful photographs of all of our homes, from all angles, and in their best light. A lot of our guests will book their vacation home from online photographs alone! But to really stand out from the crowd and capture the booking, our property descriptions are written with the same care and attention to detail. At Eden Crest, we know that your home’s photographs are [...]

It’s no secret that the vacation rental industry is growing at a breathtaking pace. And it’s growth is forecasted to continue— with no slow down in site. The market is currently poised to reach almost $170 billion by the end of 2019.  This explosion of growth is great news for Smoky Mountain short term rental owners. But with each new home that’s added to the market, it’s that much harder for your home to stand out. Booking sites are over-crowded with home options for potential guests. How do you stand out in this crowded space— and get the bookings you’re [...]

If you own a vacation rental home in the Smoky Mountains— or are considering buying one— property management is on your mind. Perhaps you’re an owner who is unhappy with their current management team, and thinking about making a switch? Or you’re a new vacation rental owner who knows you need some help in maximizing your investment? Or maybe you’ve been managing your own home for a while— and you’re getting tired of all the work? Whatever your vacation rental situation, the experts at Eden Crest are here to help. We’ve put together six insider tips to help you pick [...]