Harcourts Taupo Holiday Homes are your local Specialists
Harcourts Taupō Holiday Homes is the longest running, locally owned and operated holiday home management service in the Taupō area. We’ve been doing this for over 25 years! If there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s that every home is different and every owner’s goals differ. If you have a holiday home not being used as much as you would like, or maybe you have an Airbnb already listed, but it’s not performing at its best, we would love the opportunity to have a chat with you and outline the important process of marketing and letting your holiday home. This will allow us the chance to determine your requirements and tailer-make a marketing approach specific to your needs and use of your home.
Some of the benefits of working with Harcourts Taupo Holiday Homes
Your property is easy for potential guests to find - our website www.taupoholidayhomes.co.nz consistently ranks in the top 5 Google searches for holiday home accommodation in Taupō.
• You get maximum exposure listing on the VRBO Network, www.bookabach.co.nz, www.airbnb.co.nz, booking.com, www.lovetaupo.com, Google Vacation Rentals as well as other options we have available upon request.
• You and your guests are fully supported by our large team with a 24/7 on-call property manager available, all our
staff are local people with local knowledge.
• As part of the Harcourts Group, we have global, national and local recognition.
• We have advanced systems and technology.
• We have commercially laundered linen options and take care of all the cleaning requirements.
• Our fee structure is simple and very competitive.
We can let you know what makes a successful holiday home so you can make an informed decision and maximise your asset
Below are some ideas that you should consider when preparing a successful holiday home
• Heating and cooling. Will your guests be comfortable all year round?
• Keep it simple, the less personal belonging’s and clutter, the better.
• Great photos! Guests have never been to your property before, so they don’t know how great it is unless you
have great marketing photos.
• Things should be easy to use. Not everyone is tech savvy and able to work out how things operate. A guest
should be able to turn on the TV, change channels and volume ideally without using 3 separate remotes! If
anything at the property is a little out of the ordinary, clear instructions will most definitely help.
• Value for money. Our industry is very competitive and value for money is at the top of most guests’ priorities.
Having a Flexible approach to nightly rates and adapting to demand will ensure higher occupancy.
• Comfy beds. The likelihood of a bad review is a lot higher if your guest doesn’t sleep well.
• Wi-Fi. This is an expectation now so all homes should have it.
• Great parking is a bonus, if a guest can bring their boat, your property will certainly get more enquiry.
• Research shows that guests are looking for coffee makers, this may give your property a point of difference over
other homes.
• Be flexible regarding pets. A lot of kiwis like to travel with their companions, and this can often be the reason they
have chosen to look at a holiday home as opposed to a hotel or motel.
• Include commercial linen and made-up beds. The days are limited for guests bringing their own linen or making
their own beds, there is now an expectation in the market that linen is included.
• Think about bed configuration. Who are you trying to attract and what options will allow the most flexibility?
• If you are looking to attract families, maybe consider a portacot and highchair and some board games.
• Keeping on top of maintenance and spring cleans. The better the property presents the happier a guest will be,
and the likelihood of them returning is much higher.
All of the above will contribute towards a higher guest star rating. If you can achieve a guest rating near to 5
stars, you will undoubtedly have a successful holiday home!
If you would like more tips or suggestions from our experienced team, we would love the opportunity to meet with
you and provide you with tailored information and a free holiday home appraisal.