Nikki's Vacation Rentals

10/19/2026

Our Luxury Downtown Kelowna 2BR was thoughtfully designed with an open-concept layout that feels bright, spacious, and effortlessly relaxing. Clean architectural lines, contemporary finishes, and seamless flow into the primary suite create a stay that feels as elevated as its location.🍷🏡

10/17/2026

10/15/2026

Here's a Halloween design tip for your Airbnb! As a co host, I look at a property as more than just a place for guests to sleep. I look for ways to make it more appealing, improve the guest experience, and help owners get more out of their investment 🏡

Interior design is a big part of that. Through my STR design services, I help property owners identify what their space is missing, what could be improved, and where a few thoughtful changes could make a real difference.

Sometimes it’s updating the furniture, improving the layout, adding personality to a room, or making the space feel more cohesive. Other times, it’s the little seasonal touches that make a property feel more inviting.

The goal is to create a space that photographs beautifully, stands out to potential guests, and gives them another reason to book.

Your property doesn't always need a complete makeover. Sometimes, it just needs the right eye for detail ✨

10/12/2026

Natural light has a way of making a space feel instantly welcoming. ☀️

The living room in our Kelowna condo was designed for exactly that! Slow mornings with coffee, afternoons spent catching up with family, and evenings gathered around after a day of exploring the Okanagan.

With warm hardwood floors, an open layout, and beautiful scenic views through the picture window, it’s the kind of space that makes you want to stay in just a little longer. 🍂🏡

10/09/2026

I’m actually a big fan of decorating STRs for Halloween… in moderation. 🎃

The goal isn’t to turn your property into a haunted house. It’s to give guests a seasonal experience that feels warm, festive, and still photographs beautifully.

Here’s what I recommend investing in:

🎃 A classic pumpkin wreath or doormat
🕯️ LED candles for cozy evenings
🍂 Neutral pumpkins and autumn stems
🧡 Soft throws and seasonal pillows
✨ A few quality pieces you can reuse every year

I avoid loud, overly themed décor because it can date your listing and distract from the space itself. Guests should remember your beautiful home first, the Halloween touches are simply the finishing detail.

Affordable, reusable, and intentional always wins.

10/06/2026

Halloween has always been a fun holiday, but I think hosts sometimes overlook the booking potential that comes with it 🎃

This year, Halloween falls on a Saturday, which makes it a pretty natural opportunity for guests to turn the holiday into a weekend getaway instead of just a one night celebration.

And that means your October calendar shouldn’t only be marketed as “fall travel” Think about what would actually make your property part of the Halloween experience 👻

Is there a great fall event nearby? A pumpkin patch? Haunted attraction? Family friendly Halloween activities? Maybe your home itself is perfect for a group getaway with a cozy living room, game room, fire pit or a kitchen where everyone can make a big fall dinner.

I’d also be looking at those October weekends now and making sure your listing photos, title, description and local recommendations actually show guests why your property is a fun place to spend the spooky season.

Halloween can be more than a cute social media post. For STR hosts, it’s another reason for someone to pack a bag and book a stay 🎃🏡

What are you doing to make your property stand out this Halloween season?

10/03/2026

Check the link in our bio for our available vacation homes and see where your next spooky getaway could take you! 🏡✨

From Florida and Missouri to Kansas, Wisconsin, New York, British Columbia, and beyond, we have a variety of homes for different group sizes, travel styles, and budgets.

And yes… we have Halloween discounts available on select stays 👀🎃

Grab your friends, pick your destination, and start planning before those October dates disappear!

10/01/2026

Driving through Kansas City in October is a dream.

09/28/2026

How do I market my lakefront Airbnb after summer is over? I get this question every September, and my answer is always the same: stop selling summer.

Your lake house isn't losing value, it's gaining a completely different audience.

In autumn, I reposition lake properties for:

🍁 Couples looking for peaceful weekend escapes
☕ Guests craving cozy mornings by the water
🚶 Hikers, photographers & nature lovers chasing fall colors
💻 Remote workers who want a quiet change of scenery

I also update the listing photos, adjust the description to match the season, and highlight experiences like fire pits, lakefront coffee, sunsets, and nearby fall events.

The biggest mistake hosts make is keeping the exact same summer marketing. Autumn guests aren't booking boats, they're booking the feeling. That's the difference between filling a calendar and letting a beautiful lake home sit empty.

09/26/2026

Every season changes how people travel and autumn is one of my favorites. 🍂

As a co-host, I see booking patterns shift depending on the destination. Beach homes become peaceful weekend escapes, mountain cabins reach peak demand for fall colors, w**e country comes alive with harvest season, and city stays fill up with festivals, football, and cozy long weekends.

For hosts, fall isn't a slow season, it's a strategy season. It's all about adjusting pricing, refreshing your listing, and marketing the experience your location offers this time of year.

Here's to crisp mornings, changing leaves, and unforgettable autumn stays! 🍁🏡