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With summing looming around the corner, if you’ve got a vacation rental property and are expecting a busy season ahead, you’re doubtless already checking that security at the property is at a premium, so that your guests can enjoy a fun, but safe time on vacation.

To make sure you’ve covered everything and your vacation rental is as safe and secure as it can possibly be, here are some checkpoints:

Is the property well lit and visible under the cover of darkness?

If the property is situated in a desolate area, make sure that the roads and paths leading to it are well illuminated at night time, that way your guests can find it easily, and any potential burglars will steer clear of it.

Motion sensor lights are a great addition to any security package, and should cover all entrances, along with any other areas that are particularly secluded.

Do you have a CCTV camera system in place?

Security cameras are fantastic not just for recording criminal actions, but as a means of deterring criminal activity, too. That said, it’s important to make your guests aware that cameras are in operation, and this should be done formally in your welcome documentation or property listing.

Is there a high security safe for guests to store valuable items?

While this is by no means an essential addition to your rental property, it can be useful for guests, and may help them to feel as if their belongings will be well protected should they leave the property vacant for any period of time during their stay. A high security safe is the best kind, and to discuss the options in more detail, reach out to a local safe supplier and expert.

Have you checked the locks?

It’s absolutely essential that all of the locks for the property are in good working order, and should any of them need to be upgraded or replaced due to wear, tear and/or damage, this should be done well in advance of your first booking. You may want to consider upgrading to an access control system that rules out the possibility of guests losing keys or the lock becoming damaged, and you can discuss your options in more detail with a licensed locksmith.

Are there drapes or blonds at the windows?

Most vacation rental guests value their privacy, and hanging drapes and/or blinds at the windows allows them to adjust light levels as and when needed, and keep themselves and their belongings, hidden from prying eyes.

There are plenty of good ways to ensure that your vacation rental property is protected, and that your guests are safe at all times, and this should always be a priority.