How to Manage a Short Term Rental in Galveston (Crystal Beach Tips Included)
Summary
This video discusses the challenges and best practices for managing a short-term rental in Galveston or Crystal Beach, Texas. The topics include handling weather events such as hurricanes and freezes, managing guest expectations during internet outages or rain, using the appropriate locks, and deciding on refund or discount policies. They advise directing guests to local rental companies for golf carts and bikes instead of owning your own, and protecting your guests' payments by following the booking platform cancellation policies.
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