Area Guide Checklist
Guests love having a detailed area guide on their phones with up-to-date information about where to eat, what to see and do, and where to find essential services like the nearest grocery store and pharmacy.
A daunting task? Not with our Area Guide Checklist, a handy list of things to include about your area to delight your guests and set your vacation rental business apart from the pack. Pick the categories that are best for your business and add any that we missed.
Where to Eat
Include up to 10 of the best per category so guests won’t be overwhelmed by choices. Add recommendations for local dishes and must-try food experiences.
- Restaurants
- Cafes & Coffee Shops
- Bakeries
- Ice cream shops
- Wine bars
- Wineries
- Breweries
- Bars
- Night clubs
Attractions
The best sights, landmarks and other of points interest in your area including under-the-radar finds only locals know.
- Beaches
- Amusement parks
- Golf courses
- Museums
- Aquariums
- Historic landmarks
- Movie theaters
- Performance spaces
- Parks
- Nature trails
- Shopping
- Children’s playgrounds
Experiences
The best activities in the area to delight your guests.
- Ski runs
- Hiking trails
- Horseback riding
- Snow shoeing
- White water rafting
- Bike riding
- Dirt biking
- Surfing
- Water skiing
- Boating
- Tennis
- Pickleball
- Cooking classes
- Art classes
- Scenic drives
Essential Services
Where to find groceries, medications and other basics.
- Grocery stores
- Farmer’s markets
- Specialty food stores
- Liquor stores
- Pharmacies
- Urgent care centers
- Hospitals
- Places of worship
- Dog runs
Shopping
Recommendations for local products, crafts, souvenirs and unique items to buy.
- Specialty shops
- Markets
- Malls
Events
Include dates, venues and special traditions and activities.
- Upcoming events
- Festivals
- Celebrations
Targeted Mini Guides
Create focused guides for where to eat and what to see and do
- Family friendly
- Families with young children
- Romantic getaway
- Girls getaway
- Guys getaway
- Wedding party
- Birthday party
- Reunions
- Millennials getaway
- Large groups
Specialized Mini Guides
Provide self-guided mini-tours of specialized businesses and attractions in your area.
- Craft beer breweries
- Wineries
- Golf courses
- Ski runs
- Art galleries
- Book stores
- Craft fairs
Email the area guide to guests two weeks before they arrive to help with trip planning. Text the guide to guests' phones two days before arrival so they can use it during their stay.
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