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Ideas for hosts and owners, and what we've learnt running aparthotels in Cape Town since 2014.
You may have some idea of what guests look for when booking your short term let. You may even have invested in comprehensive short term rental management as a way to provide your guests with the best…
Natural swimming pools are a must for any holiday rental owner wanting an eco-friendly, water-wise alternative to traditional swimming pools. In Cape Town, saving water has become more important than…
Have you identified your vacation rental USP? Do you know what separates your rental from the many other similar rentals in your area? Defining your unique selling point is key to putting your rental…
Treehouses are a holiday letting trend that captures imagination almost instantly, offering an unusual choice that is ideal for honeymoons, romantic retreats and even family holidays. Recently…
Totalstay is proud to be offering guests a range of beautifully made Relate bracelets for sale at our selected villas, apartments, boutique retreats, and aparthotels. These bracelets make great gifts…
Trailers and similar micro-lets are a holiday letting trend that is set to become even more popular in the years ahead. Once limited to campsites and budget accommodation, the trailers of today are…
Vacation rental home automation has come a long way over the last year or so. Smart vacation lets, in general, have become a major trend for 2018 and beyond, offering a way for guests to enjoy a…
To help you save on Cape Town short term rental accommodation this year, Totalstay has put together an exclusive package that gives you a week-long experience for two that you will never forget. The…
With Valentine's Day around the corner, many short term let owners may be wondering how to attract more couples to their apartment, villa, guest house or self-catering holiday home. Although couples…
Modern, compact and sustainable, container homes are certainly a holiday letting trend worth watching. If you have been considering this type of property for your short term let, you may already have…
There are many ways to save water at your short term let – not all of which require major renovation. As the Cape Town drought continues to worsen, we can no longer afford to ignore the impact that we…
Getting the most from honeymoon rentals is easier than you may think. For the large number of honeymooners that choose Cape Town as their destination as the place to begin a brand new life together…
A holiday letting trend that gets more popular each year, guest farms offer a combination of guest house and retreat. There are many ways to transform a smallholding, working farm, or large sized…