Live The Gulf Coast Blog

Hurricane Season is here…and Live the Gulf Coast has you Covered!   As always, we hope that we don’t have to enact any of these procedures, but history tells us preparation is the key to success. If you weren’t with us last year or are curious of how we handle things: here are some of our procedures and processes in the event a storm is approaching.   Pre-Storm We will...

Spring Break has finally arrived! We wanted to share some exciting initiatives with you that we have started during our down time. First, we have been going through each property performing our yearly pre-season maintenance inspections. These inspections consist of a 100-point rental-ready checklist that includes: Room-by-room inspections Checking furniture condition Inspecting window/Bathroom caulk condition Kitchen amenity inventory Functionality of all appliances. We have also maintained frequent walk-thru inspections during...

There’s no shortage of fun activities to do on July 4th. From neighborhood parades to backyard cookouts with friends and family, Independence Day gives us more fun options than there are hours in the day. For those of us who want to celebrate the holiday with a bang, there’s no bigger bang than a firework show that goes all-out. We’ve rounded up some of the most jaw-dropping displays across the...

It’s HERE – the popular trend of setting New Year’s resolutions for yourself that are often short-lived and unachievable. Instead of focusing only on yourself in 2019, set new intentions in your home with practical home management goals. Welcome to our list of top home improvement New Year’s Resolutions.

One of the biggest games of the year is approaching and you’re hosting, but are you completely prepared for “Super Bowl Sunday”? Whether you’re cheering for The Patriots or The Rams, or you’re just here to watch Maroon 5 rock it out at half-time, these tips will help you get your home ready for all the food, fun, and guests that come along for the party! Plus, read until the...

Imagine all the little perks of vacation with the comforts of home included. Enter the staycation. Vacationing in your hometown doesn’t have to be boring or stressful. In fact with the right preparation, you can enjoy your time off without the struggle of being a tourist or spending too much money on a fancy hotel! All you need is a few days of planning to create the staycation of your...

If you’re anything like us, you have the best intentions when entertaining. Nothing but the finest bath towels in the guest bathroom! Casually arranged trays of Perrier and Yankee Candles everywhere. In reality, just hours before guests arrive you’re more than likely frantically cleaning and febreezing every corner in sight. Don’t worry- your guests will forgive you if the house isn’t in catalog condition. But you know what they won’t...

Ready to Escape the In-Laws this Holiday? There is plenty to do in Florida and so much of it offers warm, sunny skies during the Winter months! Vacationing has never been easier with vacation rentals, hotels, new resorts popping up on almost every corner for most of the Florida Coast. It’s even worth noting that Airlines flights are relatively inexpensive nowadays. Many traveling sites and traveling services offer apps where...

The holidays are right around the corner, which means entertaining is a must. Sometimes a little interior design help may be necessary when hosting your loved ones or any guest that visiting for the holidays! Don’t prep for your holiday gatherings or vacation rental without reading this first. These are what the experts are saying! Plus your guest will love the additional touches ????     Arrange Your Food In...

The number one cause of vacation rental guest complaints is cleanliness. When guests have spent thousands or even tens of thousands on a vacation rental, their expectations of the cleanliness of the home is almost understood to be perfection. When this means turning an 8 Bedroom / 8 Bath House in 6 hours, the turn-day logistics have to go off without a hitch. As the focus of Vacation Rentals continues...