According to the Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau, from January to December 2023, visitor spending had a total impact of over $2.02 billion on the area's economy. Lodging topped the spending categories, accounting for over a third ($483.18 million).
All those figures should already tell you that transforming your Wisconsin Dells property into a short-term rental can be lucrative. However, for your property to generate good income, it must be visible on the best vacation rental platforms.
Join our team here at PMI Northwoods, as we'll provide a quick vacation rental comparison to help you make the right choice.
Airbnb
According to Techreport.com, Airbnb has an estimated 150 million users, of which 45 million are Americans. It also processes at least six check-ins every second, making it one of the world's most successful vacation rental sites.
Airbnb allows property owners and managers to list different types of vacation rentals, including whole homes, rooms, hotels, and tree houses. As an Airbnb host, you can choose from various cancellation policies (e.g., flexible vs. strict). You can also charge cleaning fees and add specific tags to your listing to make it easier to search through filters (e.g., "Pet Friendly" or "No Cleaning Fee).
VRBO
VRBO, owned by Expedia Group, is another excellent vacation rental website with an estimated 17.5 million annual users per Business of Apps. It works much like Airbnb, offering a digital marketplace for holiday-goers to find homes to rent for holidays.
However, VRBO only handles whole-home vacation bookings. So, if you only plan to rent out a part of your Wisconsin Dells home, you won't be able to do so through VRBO.
PMI Northwoods
PMI Northwoods is a full-service vacation property management company. We serve property owners in Wisconsin Dells and throughout Central Wisconsin.
When you partner with us, we'll position your vacation rental property at the forefront by including it in our PMI Marketplace. Here, your property can reach our internal network of over 80,000 users.
We don't compete with popular vacation rental sites like Airbnb and VRBO (plus Trip Advisor, Booking.com, Google, and many others). Instead, we work with them. We'll ensure your property receives more exposure by creating eye-catching and attractive listings on these sites.
As your property manager, we won't just market your rental; we'll also:
- Communicate with every potential and paid guest
- Screen guests
- Facilitate the check-in and check-out process
- Be reachable to guests throughout their entire stay
For added convenience, our team also handles the maintenance and cleaning of your property!
Time to List on the Best Vacation Rental Platforms
Now you know that Airbnb and VRBO are two of the best vacation rental platforms for your Wisconsin Dells property. But why choose one over the other if you can use both and more by partnering with PMI Northwoods?
We'll use our 30+ years of real estate management experience and state-of-the-art software to expose your property to as many vacation-goers as possible. Plus, with our full-service solutions, you won't have to worry about property maintenance; we'll also handle this on your behalf.
Get in touch with us today to request your free consultation!
