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04/24/2019

For your dreaming pleasure, we've assembled a list (with photos) of the most amazing properties in Whistler. You will not believe your eyes.

We have hand-picked Whistler’s most sophisticated and luxurious vacation rentals available on VRBO for your dreaming eyes - in no particular order. Here are our top favourite Whistler getaways.

04/15/2019

We love the Vancouver Airbnb Market, so we want to share our top 5 favourite Vancouver AirBnBs with our friends. Check these places out!!

They. Are. Amazing.

Coming soon.. the some really cool properties in Whistler that will make you salivate.

Vancouver, British Columbia is a top Canadian tourist destination which has a bustling real estate market, and a well-established vacation rental market. Today, we want to take you on a tour of some of Vancouver’s top vacation rentals available on Airbnb.

12/11/2018

Hey Heart Homes friends,
We're looking for staff in Whistler, BC.

If you know someone you would trust with the keys to a mansion, send us a message!

Seriously.

Mansion.

09/30/2018

The tax man has come for the AirBnB market in Vancouver. For better or worse, taxes will not be collected automatically by AirBnB.

What does this mean for hosts?
What does it mean for the overall AirBnB market?

We wrote this article inform our fellow Vancouverites.

Vancouver is now regulating Short Term Rentals in Vancouver through bylaws and taxation. What does this mean for Vancouver hosts and visitors?

06/23/2018

Many people have asked for our favorite listing platform for short-term rentals. This article summarizes why you should use AirBnB - and only AirBnB - for your vacation rental.

With so many vacation rental sites to choose from, how do you choose the right one for your home? We've tried all the major platforms, and found the best.

06/20/2018

Heart Homes is happy to announce that we're the only company that has 3rd party insurance to cover AirBnB vacation rental hosts for up to $5,000,000. Until now, this has been impossible, but our new partner has made it possible.

HeartHomes, a Vancouver based vacation rental management company leads the way for guest safety and security and addresses homeowner’s liability.

05/30/2018

If you are nervous about hosting worried about keeping your AirBnB secure, here are some tips of how to keep your security top notch.

Hosting an Airbnb is a great way to supplement income or cover your own travel expenses. But it’s not always smooth sailing. While we all want to trust our fellow humans, the truth is we sometimes have our trust broken. Here's how you can take steps to protect yourself and your home from unruly Ai...

05/14/2018

We've all heard about the AirBnB horror stories, and they tend to keep us from taking the leap of faith required to become an AirBNB host.

This article is for weary hosts who are hesitant to book guests to come in to their home. With the right procedures, you can insure you have only the best guests.

We’ve all heard the stories of Airbnb rentals gone awry; from the group of teens throwing a party, to the seemingly nice couple walking out with your stereo system, or even just the nitpicking guest with a grudge and nowhere to place it. Problem guests happen. In this piece, we'll tell you how can...

05/10/2018

If you know someone who has a beautiful home that sits empty while they travel, share THIS!

Hosting on Airbnb is fun at first, but can become a lot of work, especially when you are travelling. Everybody wants to supplement their income by hosting guests while they're away, but most people don't have the time to manage all the details. Here's how you can hire a management company to do it a...

05/01/2018

If you want to host on Airbnb while you travel, or if you don't have the time to manage your account, we've got the scoop!

Here is how you can automate your Airbnb.

Being an Airbnb host opens you up to a lot of new, and exciting opportunities; it allows you to meet …

04/20/2018

Airbnb licenses can now be had by Vancouver residents.

People without licenses will be in trouble within a few months.

Find out if you qualify for a license.

We're here to help.

Home owners and renters in Vancouver will now be able to get a license to operate an Airbnb rental listing legally. HeartHomes only works with owners who can operate legally in Vancouver, so we’ve got the scoop on who qualifies for a license and how to get one.

03/16/2018

Airbnb has been legalized in Vancouver! It will be taxed by the city.

On APRIL 1st, changes goes in to effect.
This article has what you need to know.

As experts and veterans of the vacation rental industry in Vancouver, our HeartHomes staff often get cornered at potlucks with …