As a vacation rental owner in North Padre Island, you will have a lot of competition. Our island is the only tropical one in Texas and everyone wants to stay here, meaning that everyone else wants to own property and profit from its desirability. So, to stay in the game, you really need to make your escape stand out, something at which we at On Island Time Vacation Rentals shine, knowing the things travelers want and the best way to get them those things, often without spending a ton of money. Today, we want to talk about making your North Padre Island vacation rental ready for the 4th of July, exploring the little extras you can do to make guests decide your space is where they want to celebrate the holiday!
Keep It Chill
Although maintaining air conditioning units does not really make it in the listing, if yours should fail before this very warm weekend, it can affect your future rental status, so before your first guests check in, we advise that you ensure that it is running well, no hiccups, and can handle the heat. Temperatures are going to be near 90 degrees on the holiday with high levels of humidity needing to be considered, and if your air conditioning unit wimps out at temps above 80, there will be complaints. Additionally, and this is just a little extra we like to provide, some people sleep hot and finding a circulating fan tucked away in a closet is a bonus they will love you for, even with ceiling fans in every bedroom.
Welcome Your Guests
You really are grateful that your guests have chosen your property for their home sweet vacation home, so why not show it with a little welcome gift? Provide a selection of snacks, of fancy waters, maybe even a travel sized bottle of sunscreen, tucked away in a basket with one of those small flags added to it for festive purposes. We also like to add a listing of special events that may be taking place over the holiday so they have that information at their fingertips and don’t have to vacation blindly over the July 4th holiday!
Blenders in the Kitchen
Is there anything more wonderful than watching the sunset from the balcony of your vacation rental with a frosty margarita in hand? Summers are hot on North Padre Island, and although your guests could enjoy one on the rocks with salt on the rim, a frozen margarita ranks up there as one of life’s greatest joys. We aren’t saying you need to provide the tequila and the margarita mix; all you need to do in the form of offering this gift to your guests is provide the blender. Giving them the option to blend together a frosty treat will make their memories of your vacation sanctuary very good ones.
Propane for the Grill
Another way to ensure that your property is completely ready for the 4th is to make sure that the propane grill you provide has a full tank of propane or in the alternative, if a charcoal grill is what’s on your back deck, why not leave a small bag of charcoal as a holiday welcome gift? We are assuming that you already have provided the tools needed to cook on the grill, but if not, now is the perfect time to remedy that. Just as the kitchen is fully equipped, having the tools to grill should be considered standard.
Beach and Baby Gear
If you have ever traveled across the country toting pack and plays, strollers, and car seats, you understand the very real need for vacation rentals to provide at least the bare minimum, and the same goes with beach gear. Who wants to carry umbrellas and beach chairs across the miles? The delight on your guest’s faces will be very clear when they realize that the place they rented offers its own pack and play and highchair for baby (we don’t recommend providing car seats, due to safety concerns). And because you know that your guests are going to want to spend as much time at the beach as possible on this holiday weekend, invest in a beach umbrella, some beach chairs, even boogie boards for your guests to use and know that they will remember, choosing your North Padre Island rental on a return trip, because you showed how much you care.
Choose On Island Time for Your Vacation Rental Property Management Services
The best thing you can do to prepare your rental for the 4th of July is choose our property management services to handle everything for you! You lead a busy life and we know you probably would have thought of everything we listed here if you had the time to really think about it; choose our services and you won’t have to! Give us a call today and let’s discuss all the ways we can help you with your rental.
There are 11 federal holidays that take place in our country every year, most of which we all receive a paid day off that we often use for travel, and always have a list of things that we feel we need to do to celebrate them properly.
With the exception of Labor Day which is literally a day that we celebrate how hard we work by not doing anything we HAVE to do, and if your journey is bringing you to North Padre Island for a Labor Day weekend getaway in Texas of doing nothing, choosing to stay in our On Island Time Vacation Rentals holiday hideaway is the best way to feel pampered as you live the life of leisure.
Offering luxury, comfort, and style that will complement the stunning beauty of the paradise each property is located in, this guide to Labor Day Weekend on North Padre Island will show you all the ways you can play, relax, and feel totally spoiled.
Every Lazy Day Deserves a Visit to the Beach
The beaches of North Padre Island never fail to thrill, and they are one of our favorite places to go and do absolutely nothing. We find our landing spot in the sand, spread out towels, beach chairs, and plant a colorful umbrella, staking our claim much as the astronauts did with a flag on the moon. And as the ocean roars, the seabirds cry out, and the sounds of laughter and conversation provide a musical backdrop, we nap, we read, and we let our troubles, fears, and worries fly away in ocean breezes. You too, can follow in our footsteps, enjoying a carefree holiday on white sands, but if you are a little bit allergic to sitting around doing nothing, the Gulf waters offer plenty of opportunity for adventure, some of which we will talk about below.
Padre Island Jet Ski, 13317 S Padre Island Drive in Corpus Christi
Offering a variety of jet ski tours that take guests along the canals, seeking dolphins, or simply zipping along the Padre Island National Seashore, reveling in the beauty of an almost fall day on North Padre Island. Your kids will love their Pirate Treasure Hunt Tour, which comes complete with a treasure map and a buried treasure filled with pirate gold; this one encourages dressing in your favorite pirate gear, enhancing the fun everyone can have on the adventure!
Spot N’ Tails Fishing Charters
You can pack your pole and gear and head to the Packery Channel Jetties for a morning of fishing and relaxation or you can enjoy a day of fishing fun on a Spot N’ Tails fishing charter, going out to where the big fish swim and ensuring your tale about the one who got away is a little more believable! With prices ranging from $650 for 1-2 anglers up to $850 for 4 anglers, this adventure may seem a little pricey until you realize that if you don’t catch a fish, you don’t have to pay! You will need to get your saltwater license and bring your own food, drinks, hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen, but when you catch the fish that is almost as big as you are, we don’t think you will mind.
Snoopy’s Pier, 13313 S Padre Island Drive in Corpus Christi
You’ve spent the day at the beach or out on the water, and when dinner time rolls around, we can assure you that you will feel really hungry. You probably won’t be tired of sea views, however, no matter how hungry you are, and that’s ok, because we are sending you to Snoopy’s Pier, a local favorite that sits right on the water, offering sunset views to go along with that locally sourced seafood dinner you will soon be devouring! Everything on their menu is wonderful, but if you forget to order some hushpuppies to go along with your meal, you will be very disappointed in yourself!
Do Nothing Luxuriously at Home with On Island Time Vacation Rentals
Doing nothing takes on capital letter proportions in our North Padre Island holiday hideaways. Sitting out on balconies that overlook the water, swimming in community pools that are clear and blue, even soaking in the community hot tubs after a long day of jet skiing; these are just a few things that will make your vacation experience feel hedonistic. Also offering retreats with boat slips that you can tie your rental boat to, heading out for a day of exploration guaranteed to be exciting. Some communities will offer barbecue areas, encouraging travelers to enjoy a family barbecue, just as they would at home. And every property will offer a happy place to land at the end of every day; reserve your favorite holiday haven today and discover all the ways Labor Day is about to become your new favorite holiday!