The best platforms for renting out your mountain property

While Leboncoin, Studapart, and SeLoger have become go-to sites for long- and medium-term rentals, platforms specializing in vacation rentals must also find ways to stand out in a highly competitive market. So, which are the best for renting out your mountain property? Your Airbnb concierge service, Welkeys, presents 4 of them today.

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Airbnb

Founded in 2008, Airbnb is undoubtedly one of the most well-known platforms today. Many travelers turn to it almost automatically to book their temporary homes. At the end of the summer, the website L’Echo Touristique reported that the platform had reached a higher number of booked nights than Expedia during the first quarter of 2019. An impressive feat, considering Expedia is part of the group that includes HomeAway and Abritel! Why would mountain rentals be any different? Airbnb is well-established in our beautiful French mountain landscapes, with over 300 listings in Megève and Alpe d’Huez alike.

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Having recently expanded into luxury and animal-friendly tourism, the platform continues to innovate—a significant advantage for attracting travelers. Airbnb Experiences was launched in November 2016, allowing guests to book unique activities and tours without leaving the site. A "work trip" tab is also integrated into the selection criteria to promote business travel, a rapidly growing sector, helping to reach a broader audience. This option can be particularly beneficial if your property is located in a town that frequently hosts seminars and corporate retreats, such as Courchevel.

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Booking

According to the Homerez blog, Booking is also among the most influential sites in the international vacation rental market. Surpassing Airbnb in the number of nights booked during the first quarter of 2019, the platform is holding its own against competitors and growing every day. It even opened new offices in Northern France last month.

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In France, Booking has carved out a significant niche in the mountains and even offers a sub-category for accommodations: chalets. Travelers can browse selections of the best chalets by region, such as the Savoie, the Alps, or the Pyrenees. And while the platform offers this type of housing outside of ski resorts, "chalet" is synonymous with the mountains! Booking also highlights French mountains through its "Ski vacations in France" category.

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HomeAway

Another key player in vacation rentals, HomeAway has been around since 2004 and owns several brands, including Abritel and VRBO. With approximately 225,000 properties for rent in France, HomeAway features over 4,000 listings in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc alone. As for the Abritel brand, it also boasts numerous rentals in French ski resorts and has a strong presence in the country. By listing your property on one of the HomeAway group's platforms, you maximize your chances of renting out your mountain home thanks to their strong international reputation and high visibility on search engines!

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Expedia

Offering a commission of 15 to 18% to owners, Expedia.com is another major industry reference and belongs to Expedia Group, founded in 1996. Like Airbnb, the site offers activities to its customers, and like Booking, it also provides car rentals and flight bookings. These complementary services help attract an ever-growing number of travelers!

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Another advantage: according to a recent study conducted by the group, an increasing number of its visitors are turning toward French destinations.

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Your Airbnb concierge service, Welkeys, maximizes your chances of success!

Are you the happy owner of a mountain rental but lack the time to manage it? At Welkeys, we offer to handle it for you and ensure you get the greatest possible online visibility through multi-channel listing distribution. While Airbnb and Booking have been our partners for many months, we will soon be joining forces with Expedia and HomeAway!