A Message from Your Partners
First and foremost…Thank you for your continued partnership with Port A Escapes. We wanted to take a minute to keep you up to date with the challenges our market faced this summer Peak season started off with a bang, on track to be a great year and while we were busy preparing for that, Mother Nature had other plans Our team has put a lot of effort into preparing the info below to help you see what we believe to be the determining factors. Again, thank you for trusting us with your investment. It means the world to us!
Marnie, Christi, Charlie & Terry
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HURRICANE HAVOC:
THE RIPPLE EFFECT ON GULF COAST TOURISM
Excessive rainfall this spring and summer diverted beachgoers to river destinations like the Frio, Comal, and Guadalupe, boosting their tourism That coupled with, two major storm threats between mid-June and mid-July, despite not making landfall here, led to decreased bookings and increased cancellations as travelers opted for safer destinations.
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ECONOMIC IMPACT: YOUR PARTNERS IN WEATHERING MARKET SHIFTS
Economic challenges and inflation have impacted travel, leading some to choose budget-friendly options, while election uncertainty encourages saving over spending. Thankfully, the difficult summer is behind us and we have gained valuable insights to navigate future challenges Our team remains dedicated to maximizing your vacation rental returns
Bright Skies Ahead
We’ve been hard at work behind the scenes, creating something exciting! Our new website is on the way, while this build takes 4-5 months: it’s worth every bit of time and money, and we can’t wait to share it with you. A new user friendly design with a fresh, modern look which makes browsing a breeze.
STAY TUNED- IT’S COMING SOON
WELCOMING WINTER TEXANS
Start the new year with rental income! Current data shows there are many online searches are for 30-day stays in January & February 2025. Winter Texans are some of our favorite guests! They take care of your vacation home like it is their own and always leave stellar reviews.
If you don’t already have a Winter Texan rental and want one, give us a call!
HOUSEKEEPING EXCELLENCE
STANDARDIZED BEDDING
Never buy bedding again…well, buy bedding one last time. Our standardized bedding program offers easier quick turns during peak season, guaranteed clean, sanitized bedding with every stay, and you only have to buy it one time
We will replace it as it becomes worn or stained. Prices are as follows: King - $100, Queen/Full - $75, Twin - $50.
Despite the chaos of summer our housekeeping team upheld our high standards for 5,431 stays this summer with all check ins on time and very few callbacks.
What Sets Us Apart:
We’re Port Aransas, born and bred for 15 years now. What does that mean for our owners? We’re local and this is our only market. Our home is our area of expertise. We believe communication is key to a successful partnership.
We have our own, local commercial laundry facility! All sheets, bedding and towels are washed in our commercial laundry facility at 120 degrees and dried at 180 degrees. Come and check it out! We’re happy to show you around.
Discover our premier properties across top travel platforms. Aside from our website, our properties are showcased on a variety of premier travel platforms, including VRBO (Premier Host), Airbnb, Booking.com, Marriott, Google Travel, Whimstay, CuddlyNest, Expedia, Glamping Hub, HomeToGo, Top Villas, TravelStaytion, TripAdvisor, and more.
No upcharges…ever!
No reoccurring Linen, Marketing, or Kaba Lock fees! Some companies may have lower management percentages but make up for it with upcharges and yearly fees.
The name of the game is returning guests. We always say the best guest is the guest you have. Before your current guests leave, we’ve reached out to them to book their next stay. We continually market to our database of over 100,000 people. Because we know our customers so well, we know where and how to spend marketing dollars effectively. The majority of bookings come from our own website with over 60% of our total bookings a year.
