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Cost-saving Electronic Thermostats

If you add an automatic thermostat to your Hidden Valley vacation property, you’ll save on your heat and air costs. Digital thermostats let you set program settings for
winter and summer seasons. Most allow you different settings for weekends vs. weekdays.

Thermostats can be very simple to install yourself, and a very good one should cost you less than US$100. Instruct your cleaning staff or property management company to re-set the thermostat, each time they visit the unit.

It is also a good idea to put warning signs up near the thermostat instructing the renters not to adjust it. If it is to cold or hot they are likely to make there own adjustment so it might be worth giving them the know how to do it right. It is also a good idea to review your heating and electric bills. If you are not careful you will end up paying way to much in the winter.

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Make your rental stand out from the crowd

With a little thought you can add a few extras that will cause renters to choose your rental over others at the resort. Examples include a really large chilly pot, a DVD player, or perhaps setting up a mini-office with fax machine and Internet access.

You should add as many extras as you can afford, and you should be sure to mention them all in your rental property’s advertisements. The best place to find these ideas are at the local yard sales. Because Hidden Valley does not have a video rental store I recommend have a small collection of movies for your guests.

Some ideas

• Computer with internet access
• DVD/VCR Player
• Old Stereo
• Firewood
• Well Stocked Kitchen
• Extra Battery’s for remotes
• Extra Light bulbs
• Fire Starters
• Book, Books, and more Books
• Local Phone Tree
• Dog Bowls