Fresh Products in the Vacation Rental Industry Mean Less Worrying

Twenty years ago, dissemination of information required a 56k dial-up tone, now it’s done by simply uttering ‘Hey Siri’. These leaps in technology have certainly changed our lives, and have also impacted how we interact with our home as well.

Passive assistant-listening devices such as the Amazon Echo, Google Home, and Apple Homebot can play music, order products, and answer questions- effectively transforming your house into a smart home.

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Noise Monitoring Devices

The vacation rental industry benefits from noise monitoring devices. Companies such as Noise Aware and Minut let you purchase a passive listening device that sends your phone an alert when ambient noise levels exceed a preset limit, effectively eliminating loud parties at your vacation rental.

Automatic Water Shut Off Valves

Flo, a product designed to prevent water damage, continuously monitors your home’s water supply to catch leaks and prevent water damage, sending data to your phone and allowing you to shut off your water remotely. These products, along with the tech giants mentioned initially will revolutionize the vacation rental industry and allow an unprecedented level of personalization for the guest. Learn how to improve Airbnb renter experience through smart devices.

Quote Your Short-Term Vacation Rental Today

Interested in a policy to protect you and your business from liability and damage claims? Proper Insurance is the nation’s leading short-term vacation rental insurance provider, with the most comprehensive policy on the market. We protect homes in all 50 states with unmatched coverage for your property, revenue, and business liability, customized to include guest-caused theft/damage, liquor liability, amenity liability (bikes, kayaks, hot tub, etc.), bed bugs, squatters, and more. 

Proper’s policy covers vacation homes, townhouses, condos, duplexes, cabins, cottages, apartments, and more. With expert vacation rental underwriters, we can tailor a policy specific to your short-term rental property.

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Proper Insurance is the nation's leading short-term vacation rental insurance provider, with the most comprehensive policy on the market. We protect homes in all 50 states with unmatched coverage for your property, revenue, and business liability, customized to include guest-caused theft/damage, liquor liability, amenity liability (bikes, kayaks, hot tub, etc.), bed bugs, fleas, squatters, and more.

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