Each year it seems, we write about a hurricane or growing tropical storm barreling down upon the tranquil shores of Charleston, South Carolina and how, as a team, we deal with both the preparation and the aftermath. As a vacation rental management firm in a popular tourist locale like Charleston, we are accustomed to events which severely impact the tourism & hospitality industries and how they alter travel plans for our guests. This year is different as we are faced with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.  It’s not something any

Today’s discriminating traveler has a variety of options of where they can stay when booking a vacation. For travelers looking for a vacation experience in that includes a stay in a vacation rental home in Charleston or Folly Beach SC, the choices can be plentiful. If you own a vacation rental property, aside from proximity to the beach or top local destinations, there are key conveniences your home should have to ensure it stands out from the others.  Ensuring that your guest’s stay will be effortless and comfortable can make

The vacation rental market nationwide is extremely competitive, and in a top travel destination like Charleston, SC it’s even more so. In order to keep your home as a top choice for guests, chic, updated interiors are necessary. Unfortunately, outdated furnishings and appliances can’t be fixed simply with a fresh, cleaning from the housekeeping staff. Making luxury updates to your vacation rental home, even modest ones, has been proven to be an effective way to have guests’ expectations met quickly time and time again. While buying new furniture or installing

Here at Luxury Simplified Retreats, we are elated when our guests enjoy their time spent in Charleston, relaxing in one of our luxury vacation homes. We love it even more when, after their vacation has ended, they decide to buy a vacation home of their own in the area. A second home purchased as an investment property can be followed by a lot of maintenance and care, which is where we come in – again. We sat down with our newest Luxury Simplified Retreats homeowners to see just how he and his wife felt