The Journal

Design insights for homes and high-performing rentals.
Layout strategy. Materials that last. Rooms that make sense.

If your vacation rental feels clean, neutral, and perfectly fine—but it’s not getting the excited guest reactions you hoped for—you’re

Design can make or break your Airbnb listing—and in today’s saturated market, guests are scrolling fast. If your space doesn’t

If you’ve ever stayed in a vacation rental that didn’t have a sharp knife, a corkscrew, or even a cutting

If it feels like guest expectations are changing faster than you can update your welcome book, you’re not wrong. The

I’ve been searching for a vacation rental for a family trip in September, and I’m stunned by how many Airbnb

School’s out, the weather is getting balmy, and your guests are booked. Time to sit back and relax, right? Ha!

Chances are, you’ve got a “no parties” rule in place. So what do you do when you get a sincere-sounding

Picture this: you’ve arrived sweaty and rumpled, with that weird post-flight feeling of being both bloated and hungry at the

Ah, the end of peak season, what a relief! If you’ve had a successful high season, you’ll be ready for

Sure, there’s no doubt that professional photos will make your vacation rental look its best, but it’s not always in the budget.

Never fear! With a bit of time, effort, creativity, and some basic equipment, you can DIY your vacation rental photos…

Less guesswork. Better rooms.

Design insights for homes and high-performing rentals.