If you’ve traveled recently, you’ve probably heard of the hotel alternatives, Vrbo or AirBnb. Both options offer benefits over a hotel because they give a more personalized, homey environment for travelers to relax and soak up local culture while living away from home. We believe that corporate housing and our houses for rent in Shreveport LA provide a better solution for short-term and long-term stays. Read on to learn how!
Like an AirBnb, corporate housing provides travelers with a home-away-from-home for sleeping and recharging. Both options also give travelers a larger space to hang out in versus a hotel room or hotel lobby. Ultimately though, choosing our houses for rent in Shreveport LA offers two main advantages over AirBnb rentals as discussed below.
Quality of Care with Houses for Rent in Shreveport LA
- When you stay at an AirBnb, you’ll know who your host is and probably will communicate with him/her to get the room key and figure out rental details like parking etc. However, one host may be terrific and the other may be terrible. Our owner, Debi, is a corporate housing specialist with experience caring for business travelers and families alike. She owns each of her rentals and personally makes sure that tenants are taken care of in a professional manner.
- Fully furnished corporate housing has furniture that can be a better quality versus at an AirBnb. That’s because landlords know that their clients may be business professionals who desire a superior rental experience. In addition, property owners know that their renters stay for a month+ and can invest in higher-quality furniture. In contrast, at an AirBnb, a rental may have turnover each night. True, some hosts may set a higher minimum stay (so there’s less traffic through the rental), but still, a corporate housing solution is better tailored to business travelers and their needs. Furniture, flooring, linens etc will last longer with less traffic. Finally, the longer people stay in a rental, the more they will feel ownership of the items and should take better care of everything in general.
Consistency of Care
- When you choose to stay in a “corporate housing” solution, you know that you’ll receive a certain level of care. You’ll benefit from a fully furnished apartment or home, have a kitchen etc. However, not all AirBnb rentals are the same. Yes, many rentals have a kitchen and you can use filters to deselect the options you don’t want, but it takes more work. Here in Shreveport, our homes for rent are consistently high-quality, homey solutions for your needs.
- When looking through AirBnb options, be careful what each host lists on his/her rental for the “house rules.” Some rentals may have more restrictions than others and it can be time-consuming to sort out exactly what you’re looking for. In contrast, give Debi a call today and she can talk you through exactly what you’re getting!
If you’re comparing AirBnb to corporate housing, don’t forget the quality / consistency of care you’ll get with the latter. We’re here to help you find a comfortable solution for your employees and executives in the Shreveport area!
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