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5 Reasons to Stay at Tidewater Beach Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida

When it comes to vacationing on the Emerald Coast it’s all about location, location, location. And today we’re here to tell you why you need to stay at the Tidewater Beach Resort in Panama City Beach , Florida. This resort has so much to offer you can have an amazing time with friends and family without even having to leave the resort Continue reading

Published on Saturday, February 5, 2022

Why You Should Spend Your Next Vacation at the Beach

When it comes to going on vacation, you’ve got options. From mountain retreats to big-city museum weekends to Caribbean cruises, there are vacation options for every taste. But there’s one vacation location that stands head and shoulders above the rest that everybody in the family can agree on — the beach. There’ Continue reading

Published on Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Planning a Florida Vacation? Book Direct!

When planning your Florida vacation there are so many options out there to choose from when choosing a place to stay. Whether you are looking to vacation in Destin, Miramar Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, or any place else on the Emerald Coast we are here to tell you that it is always better to Book Direct. Sure there are other options out there such as Continue reading

Published on Saturday, October 10, 2020

Living Room Necessities in your Vacation Rental

When it comes to your vacation rental, the living room tends to be the focal point of the home away from home. It’s where your guests can watch movies, play games, and just come together to talk about their day and look forward to tomorrow’s activities. With that in mind, you want to make sure you have the right stuff in your living room Continue reading

Published on Tuesday, September 29, 2020

How to Make Your Vacation Rental Stand Out From the Crowd

As a vacation rental company, this is one of the questions we get asked most of all: “how can my vacation rental stand apart from others?” Besides the standard updates like remodeled kitchen and baths, tile flooring, new appliances, etc., the next thing you can do is implement custom gear . When rentals come onto our program Continue reading

Published on Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Things To Do For Your Vacation Rental Property Post Covid-19

Summer is upon us and in this post Covid-19 world, we want to let you know that we are aware that things are going to be different, and we are here for you and will navigate this “new normal” together. The Florida Vacation Rental world has been on a roller coaster these past couple of months, but now that we are all back in business, we Continue reading

Published on Monday, June 29, 2020

Covid-19 Safety Procedures for Vacation Rentals on the Emerald Coast

With Covid-19 still looming, we just want to give our guests the reassurance that we are doing everything that we can to ensure your peace of mind while you travel this Summer season. While short-term rentals may have been shut down, we assure you our team has been working diligently to see how we can continue to provide a safe vacation for our owners Continue reading

Published on Thursday, May 14, 2020

7 Essential Tips for Top Performing Vacation Rentals

Have you been wondering why some vacation rentals perform better than others on sites like VRBO , Emerald Coast by Owner , or even AirBnB ? Well, it is time to put the wonder away! We’ve analyzed the world’s most powerful tools and found out what all the top performing vacation rentals have in common. If you want your property Continue reading

Published on Monday, December 23, 2019

Renting a Boat in Destin

When you want to spend a little time away from the beach but still be in the water, the best idea is to hop on a boat! If you don’t have a boat of your own to make the journey down to Destin, Florida, with you, one might wonder “how do I go about renting a boat in Destin” and boy do we have the answer for you! Whether you want to head Continue reading

Published on Monday, December 9, 2019

3 Common Mistakes Homeowners Make When Investing in Vacation Rentals

If you’re thinking about getting into the Vacation Rental Industry, now is the time to do it as it is becoming increasingly popular. Vacation Rental Revenue for the U.S. in 2019 has already surpassed 1.75 Billion Dollars . But there are costs to consider when entering this industry, whether you’re using a home you already own or Continue reading

Published on Thursday, November 7, 2019

Halloween Events on the Emerald Coast

It’s that time of year again, time to head on over to the Halloween store or your nearest Target and pick up the costumes for you and the little ones! Halloween on the Emerald Coast is so much fun whether you have the kids in tow or just want some kid-free time. At Gibson Beach Rentals , we think there is nothing better than being Continue reading

Published on Wednesday, October 9, 2019

How to Stay In Touch With Guests to Encourage Repeat Stays

Another season has come and gone, and you have to think to yourself “my bookings were great, but how can I make them better next year?” That answer is simple: repeat guests. Just because their stay is over, doesn’t mean they won’t want to come back! We will discuss who to reach out to, what Continue reading

Published on Monday, September 23, 2019

Tips For Securing Your Vacation Rental Property

A Vacation Rental Property is not only your property, but it is also an investment. To let people you don’t know into one of your homes on a weekly basis can be a tough thought to process, especially if you live all the way across the country from your vacation home. Whether your property is in Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, or some other Continue reading

Published on Monday, September 9, 2019

Cost Effective Tips For Decorating Your Vacation Rental

Now that you’ve done your research on property management companies, you’ve decided to make your investment property a vacation rental, and do you know what that means? It’s time to get your property ready for guests! This is the 2019 version of ways that are cost-effective to decorate your vacation rental. While we are located along Continue reading

Published on Thursday, August 8, 2019

Destin Vacation Boat Rentals: Preferred Partners Feature

In the spirit of Spring Break, we are excited to introduce you to our preferred partner, Destin Vacation Boat Rentals ! Heather and her husband Chris had a vision for a business that could help solve the booking needs for many of the Watersports companies in town. Read on to learn more about their story and what all their business entails! Tell Continue reading

Published on Friday, February 16, 2018