Northern Michigan is always a favorite vacation destination. Our miles of freshwater coastlines always offer spectacular views and plenty of ways to play. Our summertime fun often involves our cherished unsalted waters. Hiking and biking along the trails that hug our...
Expedia’s acquisition of HomeAway is a game changer for the vacation rental industry. Here’s what vacation rental home owners need to know.
Planning a winter trip Up North? While most will only think of heading to the local ski resorts, we’re adding a few Beyond the Ordinary adventures to your planning list for an unforgettable winter weekend! Snow Kayaking Don’t wait until summer to pull out the old...
Travelers feel more confident about booking with a professional vacation rental management company than directly with homeowners. Here’s why.
Is TripAdvisor a Threat to Homeaway? How Forbes gets it wrong — and the key takeaway for vacation rental managers (VRMs) regarding distribution channels.
We experienced the Gatlinburg fires firsthand while en route to a vacation rental managers conference, a trip we will certainly never forget.
Northern Michigan knows how to kick off the best time of the year, with Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trots followed by holiday parades and Open Houses. From Boyne City to Cross Village, these lakeside communities know how to welcome in the season with no shortage of small...
Pictured Rocks has to be one of the most awe-inspiring landscapes in the nation. Named Michigan’s #1 Adventure Destination by Good Morning America, here is our list for fully experiencing a place that has to be at the top of everyone’s bucket list! Take the...
The value for vacation rental owners of hiring a professional property manager as opposed to trying to go it alone is becoming increasingly clear.
Looking for adventure in northern Michigan? Zip lining is an exhilarating way to experience the area’s beauty, with several locations to choose from.
Michigan, rated as the Best State in America, has the longest fresh water coastline, coming in second for longest coastline to Alaska. The Great Lakes, known to some as the sweet water seas, is at the top of user-friendly bodies of water.
Here are 5 top vacation rental amenities that guests look for, which you’ll definitely want to consider featuring to attract more renters!
The coastal towns of Leland, Petoskey, Harbor Springs and Charlevoix are just a few stops you can make on the 1,100-mile Lake Michigan Circle Tour. Here are our go-to spots in northern Michigan for fully embracing the pure waters of Lake Michigan
Don’t leave yourself open to the potentially catastrophic risk! Make sure you have the right kind of insurance for renting out your vacation home.
Discover the best fishing and make the most of your fishing trip for all ages during your vacation in northern Michigan. From Boyne City to Cross Village, discover these go-to lakes, rivers, and recommended charters!
Right in our own background awaits a magical journey back in time. Slow down and unwind on Mackinac Island, located about 36 miles north of Harbor Springs. After a 16-30 minute cruise to the island, these are your five must-dos to experience island life on Mackinac to the fullest.
Still have some of your water sports equipment laying around? This winter, try something a little extreme!
Popular shows like HGTV’s “Vacation House for Free” suggest you can own your dream vacation home by renovating and renting it out — but it’s not that easy.
Reflections on the Holiday Vacation Rentals venture to the 2015 VRMA Annual Conference in New Oreleans.
With a professional rental management company like Holiday Vacation Rentals, vacation rental horror stories like these are avoidable.
With the new site, HVR wanted to completely improve the user experience, looking for customers to enter the site and immediately be drawn in by stunning images of a waterfront vacation rental or northern Michigan's Million Dollar Sunset. The company wanted to make...