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How to rent your home to travelers to make them feel special

Iceland 2016 As travel lovers, my husband and I have experienced a wide variety of rental options, from Airbnb, FlipKey, teachers B&B and more, not only in the U.S. but in Europe and South America. A relatively new trend has been renting a room in your home. This could be an extra bedroom or suite or a second home. Or you could belong to home exchange websites, welcoming guests in your home and thereby not having any lodging costs to budget for. These are wonderful ways to help cover the cost of your vacations! Here are suggestions to help guests feel at home: My first thought is fresh flowers -- easy to do, but cheerfully welcoming. ©elle m photography Important information . Guests need simple things like keys and wifi password. ☺ ​ Be sure they know where to find these as well as information about the closest supermarket, coffee house and a list of your favorite restaurants. Put on your kitchen table. If your neighbors allow, give guests their phone nu