Heather Bayer aka @CottageGuru
Vacation Rental Success
Heather Bayer, author of Renting Your Recreational Property for Profit, former CEO of a highly successful cottage rental agency, and a popular blogger, hosts the Vacation Rental Success podcast. With many years experience of owning and managing multiple vacation rental properties, Heather brings her knowledge and views on every aspect of the business, together with interviews with vacation homeowners and industry experts. Heather has appeared as a guest on CTV Canada, CBC Radio, Rogers TV, and Chex TV and is frequently interviewed on real estate and travel topics by magazines and daily newspap...
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Heather Bayer aka @CottageGuru
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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
VRS496 - Four Short-Term Rentals and a Conference 31.05.2023 47:40
This episode is sponsored by The Vacation Rental Formula Business School. Discover more about the VRF B-School: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/business-school/ Listening to this podcast on the move? Get to the show notes here: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/VRS496
VRS495 - How to Create A Luxury Short-Term Rental Brand with Dr Rachel Gainsbrugh 24.05.2023 50:50
This episode is sponsored by The Vacation Rental Formula Business School. Discover more about the VRF B-School: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/business-school/ Listening to this podcast on the move? Get to the show notes here: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/VRS495
VRS494 - Learning from Property Management Mistakes: Insights and Strategies from Industry Experts with Brooke Pfautz 17.05.2023 56:29
This episode is sponsored by The Vacation Rental Formula Business School. Discover more about the VRF B-School: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/business-school/ Listening to this podcast on the move? Get to the show notes here: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/VRS494
VRS493 - Sustainable Vacation Rentals: Making a Positive Impact on the Environment and Your Wallet 10.05.2023 48:13
This episode is sponsored by The Vacation Rental Formula Business School. Discover more about the VRF B-School: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/business-school/ Listening to this podcast on the move? Get to the show notes here: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/VRS493
VRS492 - Unlocking the Power of Storytelling for Short-Term Rentals: Insights from Hospitality Writer Neely Khan 03.05.2023 54:09
This episode is sponsored by The Vacation Rental Formula Business School. Discover more about the VRF B-School: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/business-school/ Listening to this podcast on the move? Get to the show notes here: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/VRS492
VRS491 - Expert Advice for Building a Strong Book Direct Strategy For Your Short-Term Rental Business 26.04.2023 51:13
This episode is sponsored by The Vacation Rental Formula Business School. Discover more about the VRF B-School: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/business-school/ Listening to this podcast on the move? Get to the show notes here: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/VRS491 Use the Code VRF10 for 10% off tickets to: Scale Rentals Shows (25+ Properties Only) - https://scalerentals.show/attend U...
VRS490 – Why You Need Rocket Fuel To Power Your Short-Term Rental Business 19.04.2023 52:42
This episode is sponsored by The Vacation Rental Formula Business School. Discover more about the VRF B-School: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/business-school/ Listening to this podcast on the move? Get to the show notes here: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/VRS490 Use the Code VRF10 for 10% off tickets to: Scale Rentals Shows (25+ Properties Only) - https://scalerentals.show/attend U...
VRS489 - Capturing More Short-Term Rental Bookings By Finding Your Niche 12.04.2023 46:49
This episode is sponsored by The Vacation Rental Formula Business School. Discover more about the VRF B-School: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/business-school/ Listening to this podcast on the move? Get to the show notes here: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/VRS489 Use the Code VRF10 for 10% off tickets to: Scale Rentals Shows (25+ Properties Only) - https://scalerentals.show/attend...
VRS488 - Building Lasting Relationships with Your Short-Term Rental Guests: Strategies for the Hospitable Host with Mark Simpson 05.04.2023 59:44
This episode is sponsored by The Vacation Rental Formula Business School. Discover more about the VRF B-School: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/business-school/ Listening to this podcast on the move? Get to the show notes here: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/VRS488 Use the Code VRF10 for 10% off tickets to: Scale Rentals Shows (25+ Properties Only) - https://scalerentals.show/attend U...
VRS487 - The Business of Luxury Short-Term Rentals: Caleb Hannon's Stay Lake Norman Insights 29.03.2023 46:20
This episode is sponsored by The Vacation Rental Formula Business School. Discover more about the VRF B-School: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/business-school/ Listening to this podcast on the move? Get to the show notes here: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/VRS487
VRS486 - What to Ask, and How to Ask - A Chat GPT Masterclass for Short-Term Rentals with Bart Sobies 22.03.2023 51:33
Get access to the best education for your short-term rental business! E nrol in The Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. Discover more about the VRF B-School: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/business-school/ Listening to this podcast on the move? Get to the show notes here: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/VRS486
VRS485 - Marketing Engagement - The Key To STR Booking Conversion with Jodi Bourne 15.03.2023 57:36
Get access to the best education for your short-term rental business! E nrol in The Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. Discover more about the VRF B-School: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/business-school/ Listening to this podcast on the move? Get to the show notes here: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/VRS485
VRS484 - On the Right Side of Vacation Rental Law with Keith Brady 08.03.2023 53:50
Get access to the best education for your short-term rental business! E nrol in The Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. Discover more about the VRF B-School: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/business-school/ This episode is sponsored by OwnerRez. You can discover more about OwnerRez at our Virtual Vendor Showcase: https://vacationrentalformula.com/...
VRS483 - Making guests feel special - the hospitality edition with Matt Landau 01.03.2023 48:39
Get access to the best education for your short-term rental business! E nrol in The Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. Discover more about the VRF B-School: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/business-school/ This episode is sponsored by OwnerRez. You can discover more about OwnerRez at our Virtual Vendor Showcase: https://vacationrentalformula.com/...
VRS482 - Vacation Rental Power Couple Spill Their Secrets for Growing 25-35% Annually! 22.02.2023 55:59
Get access to the best education for your short-term rental business! E nrol in The Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. Discover more about the VRF B-School: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/business-school/ This episode is sponsored by OwnerRez. You can discover more about OwnerRez at our Virtual Vendor Showcase: https://vacationrentalformula.com/...
VRS481 - Inside the Mind of a Short-Term Rental Entrepreneur - A Conversation with Tyann Marcink 15.02.2023 57:03
Get access to the best education for your short-term rental business! E nrol in The Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. Discover more about the VRF B-School: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/business-school/ This episode is sponsored by OwnerRez. You can discover more about OwnerRez at our Virtual Vendor Showcase: https://vacationrentalformula.com/...
VRS480 - Aiming For The Stars – The 100 Collection with Travis Wilburn and Rebecca Lombardo 08.02.2023 52:46
Get access to the best education for your short-term rental business! E nrol in The Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. Discover more about the VRF B-School: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/business-school/ This episode is sponsored by OwnerRez. You can discover more about OwnerRez at our Virtual Vendor Showcase: https://vacationrentalformula.com/...
VRS479 - Book Direct Day 2023 with Jill Highsmith of ICND 01.02.2023 50:30
Get access to the best education for your short-term rental business! E nrol in The Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. Discover more about the VRF B-School: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/business-school/ This episode is sponsored by OwnerRez. You can discover more about OwnerRez at our Virtual Vendor Showcase: https://vacationrentalformula.com/...
VRS478 - Everything You Need To Know About Inclusive Hospitality with Robert Geller of FabStayz 25.01.2023 48:01
Get access to the best education for your short-term rental business! E nrol in The Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. Discover more about the VRF B-School: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/business-school/ This episode is sponsored by OwnerRez. You can discover more about OwnerRez at our Virtual Vendor Showcase: https://vacationrentalformula.com/...
VRS477 - A Masterclass in Hospitality: The Sweet Success Story of Chalets Hygge Elite Hosts 18.01.2023 53:05
Get access to the best education for your short-term rental business! E nrol in The Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. Discover more about the VRF B-School: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/business-school/ This episode is sponsored by OwnerRez. You can discover more about OwnerRez at our Virtual Vendor Showcase: https://vacationrentalformula.com/...
VRS476 - ChatGPT, Predictive Hospitality and The Impact on Short-Term Rental Websites 11.01.2023 51:40
Get access to the best education for your short-term rental business! E nrol in The Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. Discover more about the VRF B-School: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/business-school/ This episode is sponsored by OwnerRez. You can discover more about OwnerRez at our Virtual Vendor Showcase: https://vacationrentalformula.com/...
VRS475 - How To Navigate The Ever-Changing Short-Term Rental Business In 2023 04.01.2023 49:31
Get access to the best education for your short-term rental business! E nrol in The Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. Discover more about the VRF B-School: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/business-school/ This episode is sponsored by OwnerRez. You can discover more about OwnerRez at our Virtual Vendor Showcase: https://vacationrentalformula.com/...
VRS474 - How to Future-Proof Your Short-Term Rental Business for 2023 28.12.2022 38:18
Get access to the best education for your short-term rental business! E nrol in The Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. Discover more about the VRF B-School: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/business-school/ This episode is sponsored by OwnerRez. You can discover more about OwnerRez at our Virtual Vendor Showcase: https://vacationrentalformula.com/...
VRS473 - Hospitality Trends and what to look for in 2023 with David Jacoby 21.12.2022 51:30
Get access to the best education for your short-term rental business! E nrol in The Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. Discover more about the VRF B-School: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/business-school/ This episode is sponsored by Hostfully. You can discover more about Hostfully at our Virtual Vendor Showcase: https://vacationrentalformula.co...
VRS472 - Ciao Italia - Lessons Learned From Being an STR Guest with Andy Meddick 14.12.2022 50:27
Get access to the best education for your short-term rental business! E nrol in The Vacation Rental Formula Business School today and start seeing results tomorrow. Discover more about the VRF B-School: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/business-school/ This episode is sponsored by Hostfully. You can discover more about Hostfully at our Virtual Vendor Showcase: https://vacationrentalformula.co...
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