Dewey Vacation Rentals launches key holder services

Dewey Vacation Rentals has launched a new program to help out-of-town homeowners manage their rental properties.

To receive a residential rental license, Dewey Beach property owners must assign a local contact to be available in case of problems or emergency. While many property owners live nearby, those who live elsewhere can find it difficult to quickly respond to calls, leading Dewey Vacation Rentals owner Harry Wilson to offer Key Holder Services.

“We’re right here in town 24/7 to take care of any and all needs our neighbors in Dewey aren’t physically around all the time to address, including complaints or other incidents,” Wilson said. “This is just another way of offering what we’re good at so our neighbors can leave the daily grind of renting to us. We’re here so they don’t have to be.”

Property owners do not have to list their rentals with Dewey Vacation Rentals to purchase the service. For a monthly fee, Dewey Vacation Rentals will act as the local contact, inspect properties after cleaning to ensure they are check-in ready, greet renters with the key and inspect the property after renters check out.

Wilson said homeowners who list properties online at marketplaces such as AirBnb, VRBO and Home Away must also provide renters with certain amenities, such as fresh linens, a burdensome requirement to fulfill from out-of-state.  “There’s clearly a need for this in our area, and it really makes it easy for homeowners,” Wilson said. “A lot of times, we can save the homeowner money by using common sense to figure out solutions to problems that a typical homeowner could fix without having to call a plumber or electrician for service.”

Wilson said the service can help homeowners get high ratings on most sites, leading to increased bookings and better placement in online search engines. “We provide a personal touch and let renters know there’s someone close by if they need help, and it’s good for homeowners to know someone is here keeping an eye on their properties,” he said. “We want each and every family to have a great experience in Dewey and come back again next year.” 

For more information, call (302) 227-6202 or go to www.deweyvacationrentals.com.