Services we Offer

 Vacation Rentals Managed by Lemon Bay Vacation Rentals

 

 Services we offer for your vacation rental or second home:

  • Vacation Rental Marketing, including complete guest relations
  • Vacation Rental Home Management
  • Home Watch Services

Lemon Bay Vacation Rentals’ team has more than 5 years of experience in the Southwest Florida vacation rental market as well as residential property management for vacation homes.  We are available to assist you and to ensure that your vacation/second home ownership becomes an enjoyable and rewarding experience, which it should be.

Lemon Bay Vacation Rentals is dedicated to working hard for you, the homeowner.  We offer the Care, Attention, and Knowledge of a local vacation rental property manager.  Our marketing efforts will promote your vacation home through a carefully selected variety of marketing channels.  We are now listing our homes on over 30 different booking websites as well as our own site. Our guest services experience will ensure that your guests’ questions get answered and that they have a knowledgeable contact right here in Southwest Florida.  We can assist your guests with vacation planning and service their needs during their stay.

Lemon Bay Vacation Rentals program makes vacation rentals a convenient and pleasurable experience for both homeowners and guests.  It is our goal to be the first choice for rental management services.   The rental management program and property care services offer the best value possible in the administration and maintenance of your vacation/second home property. If you’ve considered converting your long term rental into a vacation rental now is the time. There is a high demand for quality vacation rentals in our area and not enough supply.  You will receive and good income from your property, have less wear and tear on your property, and it can be available when you want to use it.

Perhaps you’re not ready to live or retire into your home but still want a place to enjoy for your own vacations. Join the clients who are participating in our worry-free Vacation Rental and Home Management Programs. This is a win-win situation where we will rent your home on a short term basis (weekly/monthly), to eager vacationers from all over the world. We’ll also ensure that your home is well looked after and provide a full Pool, Lawn, Pest, Concierge, and Cleaning Service. You get to use your home when you want and the Rental Income you receive helps pay for your growing investment!

 

Reasons why you should consider Lemon Bay Vacation Rentals to manage your rental

 

We treat your home like our own because if you don’t make money, we don’t make money!

  • Keeping your home in exceptional condition is our main goal
  • Monthly statements, bill pay services, as well as our dedication to personalized owner relations, will ensure that you are always well informed
  • We will be your trusted partner from the beginning
  • Right from the start, we handle everything from state/local licensing,  marketing, reservations, guest services, and vacation planning assistance
  • Reservations: We manage and process all guest inquiries, customize quotes, maintain booking calendar, provide confirmation correspondence, directions, and information, handle deposit refunds, and work to create an amazing guest experience.
  • Facilities: We handle all aspects of your home’s maintenance both ongoing and during emergency situations. We train, inspect, and manage cleaning staff, landscapers, and vendors. And keep your property properly supplied and running smoothly
  • Amenities: We provide a free consultation to owners on furnishing the property, cleaning requirements, and amenities that guests seek so the property can be frequently requested. We also provide set up services if requested
  • Accounting: We handle rental contracts, payment methods, sales and use taxes, process vendor payments, supply receipts and create monthly statements for owners
  • Marketing: We manage your VRBO, Home Away, Airbnb, and other Internet ads (over 30 sites) continually ensuring that you have market competitive rates, updated information, pictures, etc.…
  • Care and Maintenance:  We serve as an emergency contact, for guests and owners, who are available at all times. We ensure your home is cleaned after the departure of every guest and all maintenance issues are attended to so your home’s value is maintained.
  • Home Watch: When your home is unoccupied we will use our affiliate company (Eisenberger Home Watch) to perform scheduled inspections of your home to verify that your home is maintained and running smoothly.

What are the Fees?

 

  • We offer both turnkey services as well as partial administrative and guest services. You pick what suits your needs;
  • Our property rental management fee is charged as a percentage (15%) of rental revenues.
  • We earn our fee by maximizing your rental.
  • If you do your own bookings, and only need us to maintain and watch your home, we charge $375 per month to care for your property. This cost covers Home Watch, Lawn Care, Pool Care, and Pest Control.
  • If you have your own vendors, we can work with you on that also.
  • We offer a Vacation Rental Assistance program if you only want us to take care of your guests, arrange access to your home for your guests, and arrange for cleanings ($125).

What is Lemon Bay Vacation Rentals responsible for on your property?

 

  • Managing and coordinating all access to the property
  • Preparing and submitting all monthly rental remuneration and annual 1099 forms
  • Preparing and paying applicable lodging and sales taxes
  • Determining rental rates by comparing rates of comparable homes in the area. We do not want the rates to be too high, or you will not be booked enough.  We do not want the rates to be too low or you could be leaving money on the table (so to speak) and attracting guests that may not appreciate your home for what it is.
  • Rental promotions and advertising including creating a fully comprehensive listing on websites
  • Managing housekeeping services after guest checkout
  • Managing soft goods and cleaning product inventory (at owners cost)
  • Managing maintenance and repairs. (at owners request)
  • Providing guest relations and concierge services for guests
  • Providing emergency service call support 24/7 for guests
  • Providing guest agreements for guests with owners protection in mind

What are owners responsible for?

Initial Investment:
  • Photo session for your home allowing for up to 24 pictures online
  • Electronic keyless door lock (optional but highly recommended)
  • Guest amenities inventory (paper products and toiletries, cleaning supplies)
  • We strongly recommend purchasing quality furnishings for your home. It will make your home more desirable for repeat guests.
  • Furnishings, linens and kitchen basics (we can assist with purchasing if needed)
  • Paying the monthly mortgage, utilities, insurance, HOA fees and other obligations associated with owning the home and transient use insurance for your property to ensure you are properly protected during guest rentals
  • Furnishing the home with better than basic required inventory items and furnishings plus any additional added amenities that would increase the desirability of the home.
  • Ensure the home is in full operating condition prior to the first reservation. Cable, Wi-Fi, power, hot tub, deferred maintenance projects, etc…
  • Providing basic maintenance on the home to keep it in good working condition and looking fresh (management of services can be included as part of turnkey service)
  • Providing repairs or replacements for items and inventory resulting from normal wear and tear. (Damages, repairs, or inventory replacement resulting specifically from a Guest’s negligence are paid for by the Guest or the Accidental Damage insurance.)

More details about the Lemon Bay Vacation Rentals Rental Management Program:

All nightly rental fees include fees to cover such things as housekeeping, lodging taxes, booking fees, and damage waivers are paid for by guests, not owners.

Lemon Bay Vacation Rentals (a division of Eisenberger Home Services, LLC) is licensed by the Florida Division of Hotels and Restaurants under Chapter 509, Florida Statutes (FS).  The Florida Division of Hotels and Restaurants licenses inspects and regulates public lodging establishments.

 

Affiliations.

Lemon Bay Vacation Rentals is a proud member in good standing with the following organizations; Englewood Chamber of Commerce, Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce, Englewood Beach Waterfest, National Home Watch Association

 

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us.  This notice applies to all information collected or submitted on the Lemon Bay Vacation Rentals, LLC website: www.lemonbayvacationrentals.comCustomer information is not given out to third parties and is strictly confidential.  Any personal information collected from you during our reservation processes, including, but not limited to, names, addresses, credit card information is used solely for contact, billing, and shipping purposes.  Information is only shared if necessary to complete a reservation or order.  Customer email addresses are kept in-house and confidential and are exclusively used for responses to your email inquiries, reservation process notification emails, as well as special offers by Lemon Bay Vacation Rentals, LLC. Feel free to contact us with any questions regarding our privacy policy via email or call us directly at 941-531-2575.

 

We manage and market properties around the Cape Haze Peninsula from Englewood to Port Charlotte to Boca Grande to Venice and everything in between.

 

Still, have questions?

For more information about our property management services and fees, please feel free to call us at 941-531-2575.