JZ Vacation Rentals Blog

Alex Zemianek’s business and personal philosophy compels him to give back to the community that has supported and nurtured him. One of the not-so-secrets of Alex’s success is that it’s never about him. It’s always about supporting others. Alex believes the best way to serve a community is to empower its members to elevate their own positions. He thrives on giving them the tools, the knowledge, and the self-confidence to...

JZ Shows its Support to Vacation Rental Guests & Industry   One of the most basic principles of JZ Vacation Rentals, JZ Properties, and JZ Gives Back is exactly that….giving back. During these challenging times, it’s become more important than ever to show our support to not just our vacation rental guests, but the short-term rental industry as a whole. So, how do we do this? In many ways.   How We Show Support...

To Our Valued Guests We apologize for our recent lack of communication. We’ve been very busy behind the scenes making sure our properties are perfect for you. We are writing today to catch you up on what has been going on at JZ Vacation Rentals. First of all, the past few months have been a rollercoaster of epic proportions. Every day, and sometimes every hour, brought new and unsettling news....

As we carefully emerge from quarantine and crane our necks back into the world, we’ll find a lot has changed during this forced hibernation. Like the way we shop. The way we dine, learn, and interact. Maybe the way we vacation, too. Vacation rentals are becoming increasingly popular as travelers start to recognize how safe and secure private homes, condos, and apartments are.   Travel is Still a Priority While...

We’re living in a world gone crazy. Everything that we took for granted has been called into question. This means that when we’re planning a trip,  we’re looking for the safest vacation rental options for our loved ones.   Because one thing remains the same. The need for a change of scenery. A break from the routine. With our movements limited by quarantines and stay-at-home orders, this is more important...

At JZ Vacation Rentals, our vacation rental cleaning standards have always been stringent. This is just one of the ways we ensure that our guests have a consistently “best in class” experience.   When Covid-19 started spreading, we immediately saw the effect this virus would have on the vacation rental industry as a whole. With stay-at-home orders and short-term rental bans, many guests could not travel. Of those who still could,...

With all the uncertainty in the world today, people are longing for an escape. A change from the day-to-day scenery, a break from stay-at-home and quarantine orders. But certain vacation rental websites got some very bad press about their Covid-19 cancellation policies. So much so that many potential guests are now afraid to book a vacation for fear of losing their money should they have to cancel.   At JZ Vacation...

JZ Vacation Rentals is thrilled to participate in the first annual Vacation Rental Week—the vacation and holiday rental industry’s first of its kind! We’d like to use this opportunity to highlight the value and key benefits of professionally-managed vacation rentals for both guests and property owners alike, and to encourage you to book a stay or choose a professional manager to rent your vacation property.   As a guest, vacation...

With neighborhood staples like Culpeppers, 1764, Llewelyn’s, and Coffee Cartel closing their doors for good, now is the time to visit the Central West End and all of the great dining and entertainment it has to offer. Also, CWE (as the locals say) is just steps from St. Louis’ gorgeous Forest Park. Recently, Brennan’s, another popular CWE spot, announced that they are closing after more than 17 years. Thankfully, they...

To put it simply, dynamic pricing is a strategy in which product pricing continually adjusts in response to real-time supply and demand. Without proper guidance, your Airbnb listing could be massively under priced or overpriced in off-peak seasons.     Here at JZ Vacation Rentals, we leverage proprietary software systems to automatically adjust nightly pricing rates based on the dynamic situation, season, or demand.  This strategy within JZ’s Airbnb Management Services is known...