Heather Bayer, author of Renting Your Recreational Property for Profit, former CEO of a highly successful cottage rental agency, and a popular blogger, hosts the Vacation Rental Success podcast. With many years experience of owning and managing multiple vacation rental properties, Heather brings her knowledge and views on every aspect of the business, together with interviews with vacation homeowners and industry experts. Heather has appeared as a guest on CTV Canada, CBC Radio, Rogers TV, and Chex TV and is frequently interviewed on real estate and travel topics by magazines and daily newspapers.
Vacation Rental Success
Claim This Podcastby Heather Bayer aka @CottageGuru
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Heather Bayer, author of Renting Your Recreational Property for Profit, former CEO of a highly successful cottage rental agency, and a popular blogger, hosts the Vacation Rental Success podcast. With many years experience of owning and managing multiple vacation rental properties, Heather brings her knowledge and views on every aspect of the business, together with interviews with vacation homeowners and industry experts. Heather has appeared as a guest on CTV Canada, CBC Radio, Rogers TV, and Chex TV and is frequently interviewed on real estate and travel topics by magazines and daily newspapers.
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Recent Episodes
June 17, 2026
VRS668 - Purpose Before Polish: AI in Business and Hospitality
Host Heather discusses how purpose and foundational strategy, not just polish, drive success in business and hospitality, especially with AI adoption.
June 10, 2026
VRS667 - Two Ways to Make More Money This Year: Private Chef Upsells and Smarter AI Use
Host [Host Name] interviews Siddhi Mittal, co-founder of Yhangry and SheCompoundsAI, about leveraging private chef upsells and practical AI skills for vacation rental success.
June 3, 2026
VRS666 - The Seven Deadly Sins of AI in Your STR Business
Host Heather discusses the seven common pitfalls hindering AI adoption in short-term rental businesses, offering insights for strategic implementation.
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