Say hello first. Always send a note
to the property owners. This is your
first impression and establishes a friendly
line of communication so potential hosts can
update you on things that aren’t in the listing,
like nearby construction or events in town.good kitchen. Here are her tips for mastering the vacation-rental process.
the cabinets were painted to match. The upgraded appliances
include a JennAir range and bonus under-counter fridge and
freezer. From $149 per night; search Perfectly Renovated
Historic Downtown Home Savannah on airbnb.comsavannah, GABe a Girl Scout. My goal is always
to leave the rental better than
when I arrived. A nice tip for the cleaning
service, a letter or baked good in the
kitchen, just something simple to say
“thank you” goes a long way.Be parsimonious. That’s the
fancy word Geoffrey Zakarian
uses to describe my thrifty ways, but
it literally pays off. I always ask for a
discount. Don’t be shy: This has worked
for me 75 percent of the time!on the road
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A HISTORIC TREASURE
This gem, built in 1860 by Silas Fulton, a free Black man, is full of
period features like a claw-foot tub and six f ireplaces-including
one in the kitchen. The ceiling beams were scraped to reveal the
original "haint blue" paint. which was believed to ward off evil, andSunny's Home Rental Recipe
Sunny is always cooking, even when she's on vacation, so she loves a rental with a