Renting Your Adirondack Camp

“Top 5 Things to Consider Before Renting Your Adirondack Camp”

You did it. You finally have the Adirondack camp that made your childhood dream come true. As much as you idealized that you would be spending every single weekend in the ADKs, life happens. Work and family obligations can often throw a curve ball in the best-laid plans. That doesn’t mean that your Adirondack camp needs to sit empty while you’re away. How about listing your camp as an Adirondack vacation rental on the weekends or months that it’s vacant? It can be an incredibly savvy financial move and a great way to share your amazing camp with others. At ADKStay.com we know that this can be a lucrative business venture, as long as you go in with a clear plan.
These 5 points are geared to help you create a foolproof strategy when renting out your vacation home.

1. Do your homework on pricing.

Not all markets are equal. Know your market. Research and ask around to see how much the going rate is for camp rentals. Also, pay attention to the amenities you include in the rental. We’ll hit that in more detail in future blog posts. For now, determine the value of your camp and the perks that you offer to prospective renters, so that you can be on the higher end of pricing for Adirondack vacation rentals.

2. Know the legal side of the operation.

Many places require a rental license and permit before any rentals can take place. Also, it may be worth looking into safety and health code regulations for your area. Does your Adirondack camp complex or subdivision have a homeowner’s association? Make sure to check with their rule book too. Short on time? Then hiring a lawyer to take care of the digging for you can be a safe move.

3. Find a premier platform to advertise your camp rental.

That’s where ADKStay.com comes in. We are the ultimate real estate website for the Adirondacks. We are extremely user friendly and have the latest technology to make the entire camp rental listing experience as enjoyable as possible. We pride ourselves on having our website do exactly what it’s made to do: help shine a light on the beauty of your Adirondack camp.

4. Find a professional photographer.

Nowadays everyone thinks they are a professional photographer. Not so much. Just because you have the latest phone doesn’t guarantee professional quality pictures of your Adirondack vacation rental. This is the hot ticket item to make sure that you attract the caliber of renters that you want and deserve. A quick Google search can help you find the type of photography you like as well as professional photographers in your area. Don’t skimp here. And, you never know, maybe you’ll land a few beautiful shots to deck your walls. Two birds, one stone. Perfect!

5. Create a clear renter’s agreement.

This is not the time to assume (you know what they say…). You need to outline every aspect of the rental process as well as add in personal touches that will have your guests feel right at home (aka want to come back!). Again, consider the rental agreement like a sieve that separates the level of renters that you want from the ones that you don’t. There’s an Adirondack camp for everyone. Let’s make sure your camp is a magnet for the people who respect and love your home as much as you do.

If you follow these five tips, you will be well on your way to rent your Adirondack camp with the confidence needed to make it a safe and amazing experience.

 

What Everybody Ought to Know About the Adirondacks

It’s not too often that life shocks and thrills you at the same time. But when it does, wow, you know you’ve hit something spectacular.

When we think about staying in the Adirondacks, we often think of cozy campfires and picking the perfect spot on the lake for fishing at the crack of dawn. We envision lazy camp mornings, sipping coffee dockside in an Adirondack chair. We may even recall our childhood road trips that rivaled a Griswold family vacation or the “must-see” town that our neighbors came home raving about.

What may slip under our radar is that each one of these idyllic Adirondack lake towns, family vacation sites, and much-needed getaways creates over 6 million acres of endless possibilities. To bring this point home, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon National Parks combined do not make up the size of the entire Adirondack Park. We’re talking 30,000 miles of rivers and streams, 10,000 lakes, and over 2,000 miles of hiking trails.

It’s no wonder that the Adirondacks beat out Colorado, Maine, and Lake Tahoe, nabbing the number five spot in Thrillist’s “The 25 Best State Parks in America You Absolutely Must Visit.” Its breathtaking panoramic views and beyond relaxing presence have to be experienced to be appreciated. You have to live it to love it. Once you do, you will be able to define your life as before you stayed in the Adirondacks and after you left. You will completely understand what all of the fuss is about without even having to say a word. You’ll just get it!

Whether it’s a family excursion to the Wild Center at Tupper Lake or a romantic weekend at Lake Placid’s Mirror Lake, the Adirondacks is filled to the brim with an endless range of activities. With the sun still shining brightly and the temperatures remaining high, there’s no better time to take advantage of all that the Adirondacks have to offer. From the thrill seeker who wants to enjoy hiking, biking, and whitewater rafting, to the low-key observer who wants to visit museums and historical sites, there is truly something for everyone.

The best part? You don’t have to choose just one. The Adirondack experience is waiting!

What we’re about at ADKStay.com

We work out of our love for the Adirondacks!

Like so many others families and friends, our fondness for this beautiful part of the world is summed up in a few words: peaceful, relaxing, and adventurous.

Our team and our families have enjoyed the Adirondacks for generations. Perhaps our experience started by renting a hotel room or two. Maybe we graduated to a small cottage the following summer. Before long, larger camps were sought after, rented, and bought to accommodate our growing families and group of friends!

The search for a Stay in the Adirondacks has not always been easy (take it from our team!). For many, the search for the perfect Adirondack camp or property comes from word of mouth, if you’re lucky enough to have people in the know.

For those traveling from afar, relying on a sweepingly wide rental site covering national and international properties may not always be reliable or give the attention the Adirondacks deserve!

ADKStay.com is a precise and dependable online platform for Adirondack property owners to come together with renters and buyers. It is a place where cutting-edge online tools are used to showcase the real beauty of an Adirondack camp or home. Also, and importantly, owners and renters can communicate easily and securely exchange payments through ADKStay.com with complete transparency.

ADKStay.com is built and supported by a team of customer service agents, digital marketing professionals, and IT experts to ensure the absolute best online renting experience available. We work tirelessly so that you can kick back in the peacefulness of the Adirondacks with your family and friends!