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Should I allow pets in my Sunriver Vacation Rental?
If you decide to allow pets into your rental home, you
will likely increase your rental occupancy and your
gross rental income. We charge each guest a
non-refundable fee when they bring along their family
pet. This fee compensates the housekeeper for
additional cleaning associated with a pet home. It does
not cover additional carpet cleans or repairs from pet
damage.
In our experience, pet damage is usually minimal.
Homeowners should expect to incur a few scratches
throughout the season, but if we notice that a
“destructive” animal has been in a house, we will do our
best to collect repair money from the guest. Homeowners
of pet friendly properties will need to set aside a
percentage of their increased income to pay for carpet
cleanings, repairs, etc. caused by pets.
By allowing pets, homeowners increase the marketability
of their properties, especially in the shoulder season.
Empty nesters and young couples, our target market in
the shoulder season, often travel with a family pet. It
is also important to note that, if a homeowner decides
to allow pets, he/she should expect that most families
will bring a pet with them.
However, if you choose not to allow pets and bring your
own pet(s) to your property, we may have to relocate
guests due to allergic reactions. Most guests will
assume that non-pet properties have never been host to
indoor pets. We do however inform all guests that
indicate an allergy that we cannot guarantee an allergen
free home.
Ultimately, it’s a homeowner’s personal decision to
allow or not allow pets into their rental home. Please
remember that service animals for any disability are not
pets by law and cannot be restricted and no extra fees
can be charged.
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