VacationHomeRentals.com named 4th Largest Vacation Rental Site

Jan. 6, 2011 - PRLog -- NEWBURYPORT, Massachusetts- According to recent PhoCusWright industry analysis, Vacation Home Rentals (VacationHomeRentals.com) now ranks fourth among vacation rental websites in average monthly unique visitors, with a respectable 30% increase between December 2009 and December 2010.  The largest independently owned vacation rental listing service, Vacation Home Rentals continues to experience significant growth and reaffirm their impact on the highly competitive vacation rental marketplace.  

Much of the recent success of Vacation Home Rentals can be attributed to the implementation of their Property Manager (PM) Division.  In early 2010 Vacation Home Rentals unveiled their PM Division specifically to address the unique issues of Property Managers listing on vacation rental sites.  This extended service provides PMs with a dedicated account representative, responsible for providing all necessary support, including site construction and development.  It is an all-inclusive approach intended to facilitate a smooth transition for property managers, who, as a whole, have been reluctant to accept vacation rental listing sites as a valuable vehicle for occupancy.

“We wanted to position ourselves as a trusted partner for Property Managers interested in expanding the visibility of their properties,” said Founder and President of Vacation Home Rentals, Tom Gilmore.  

As the Rental by Owner and Vacation Rental Property Management marketplaces move toward a more blended arena, it is apparent that Vacation Home Rentals is prepared for the transition.  



Property Manager              State   inquiries/listing/year
Dream Vacation Getaways   FL   322
Odver Management, LLC   FL   572
Seaside Rentals                   NC   326
Jeff’s Condos                           NC   343
Beach Front Only                   CA   233
Elite Chicago Rentals           IL   158

In a 12 month window, Dream Vacation Getaways of Miami received an average of 322 inquires per property on their listings on VacationHomeRentals.com.  When compared to the industry average of 70 inquiries per year, it’s easy to see why so many Property Management companies have initiated a relationship with Vacation Home Rentals.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there was an influx of 31,000 new employees in the Residential Property Manager industry between 2005 and 2009.  The increased number of employees in the industry has heightened competition, and consequently there has been an infusion of innovative tools, and Vacation Home Rentals has made a clear commitment to providing a welcomed partnership for Property Managers interested in moving into this new era.

“All Property Management companies are different- different goals, different budgets, different strategies and different target markets.  Recognizing the variances, it only makes sense for us to offer flexible pricing- including, but not limited to, pay per lead, annual subscription and significant discounts for bulk listings,” said Mike Christopher, General Manager of Vacation Home Rental’s PM Division. “We’ve been successful in helping many Property Managers fill their calendars, and we hope to help many more.”

About Vacation Home Rentals:
Vacation Home Rentals, based in Newburyport, Massachusetts, is the largest independently owned online vacation properties listing site, representing more than 11,000 paid vacation rental home listings throughout all 50 states; VacationHomeRentals.com receives more than a million of visitors per month, and the company has experienced their most significant growth in recent months.  Vacation Home Rentals hosts an extensive variety of vacation homes that provide vacationers with an organic alternative to the indistinguishable and over-priced hotel option. A vacation rental offers the vacationer the authentic option- “Live like a local, save like an expert!”

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Vacation Home Rentals is the most visited independent vacation rental site in North America. Over 10 million potential renters search Vacation Home Rentals for their next vacation rental every year. For more information http://www.vacationhomerentals.com