Maximizing Your Return

King - 76 x 80 inches: A must for anyone that sleeps in a king at home. More large beds are better.

Queen - 60 x 80 inches: Queens are just the right size for most adult couples and always spacious and more comfortable than a full. They are only recommended if there is not space for a king.

Full – 54 x 75 inches: Also known as a double, they are too small for most adult couples to sleep comfortably on and take up too much room for one person. They are both shorter than and not as wide as queens. The only time we would recommend a full is if there will be two in a bedroom in place of twins or if a queen just won't fit.

Twin - 39 x 75 inches: Also known as a single. This bed option only sleeps one while the previously mentioned options sleep two. They require less space than the other options and are good for children. 

Bunk - A great way to add capacity to a small bedroom but adults (and even some kids) don't like bunk beds. Consider two sets of bunks in a room that is small or designated for kids. If you want the room to be adult-friendly a queen bed with a set of bunks would be a better option if you have the space for it. Be sure to include the safety bars and a ladder to get in the top bed and keep in mind that ceiling fans are not allowed in rooms with bunk beds.

Sofa Sleeper/ Futon - Available in various mattress sizes, most common is queen followed by full then twin. They are a great way to add additional capacity without needing extra space but typically only smaller kids will be comfortable on them.

Trundle/Daybed - Another good option to add capacity in bedrooms, especially for children. They are available in all sizes but twin is the most common. Daybeds will also provide daytime seating as a couch.

Murphy Bed - Also know as wall-beds, they are available in any size and are more comfortable than other alternatives. The best thing is that they typically do not require additional space.

Rollaway bed - A rollaway bed with a memory foam mattress (at least 3" thick) is also an option for little ones. They don't take up much floor space but will require a large closet for storage. The memory foam mattress is the only acceptable rollaway.

Stocking your property with some activities to enjoy on those rainy days is a great addition as well.

Board Games – Classics like Checkers, Monopoly, and Trivial Pursuit are some of our favorites

Decks of cards & card table

If you have the space consider these:

Foosball table (with extra balls)

Pool Table - kids will be the main users so don't buy a high-end table with an expensive top.

Ping-pong table- with plenty of paddles and balls.

Please keep in mind our humid conditions can reek havoc on some of these items. 

• Keep color schemes “light and airy”. Guest want open spaces and no clutter.
• Bathrooms should be clean, clutter free and have no personal items. 
• Rugs are trip hazards and hold sand, crumbs, & debris. Even the color coordinated bathmats should be put away until your family returns.
• Clutter Free Closets and Drawers are important for renters, especially winter Texans.
• Comfortable Living Room Furniture to seat the capacity – skip the wicker, it is rarely comfortable!
• Fans – overhead, tabletop or box fans are a good idea if you feel like a room gets a little hot or stuffy. 
• Guest enjoy sleeping-in while on vacation. Room-darkening curtains are a good idea for bright rooms.
• Large Flat Screen TVs are the only way to go. Trash any box TVs.
• An annual servicing of your Central A/C is a must. 
• Vacuums for every level of the property are helpful to take care of sand and keep your property clean.
• Fall Deep Cleans are a must after the busy summer season but a spring clean wouldn't be a bad idea either.

Don't take renters away from their connected devices. You don’t want to get a bad review because a family member is unable to work or a teenager is out of touch with friends. Reliable WIFI is a must and  is very important to guests today. 

Large flat screen smart TVs are expected and are suggested for all bedrooms. Blu-ray DVD players are less and less of a required item but still recommended. Technology is great but keep in mind it is always best to keep things simple and easy to use.