Bachelorette Parties, good or bad?

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I know, I know, party seems to be first negative screen for most STR host, but just wonder any chance that good bachelorette party group can be good gusto avatar?

Just heard one podcast from "get paid by your pad", it seems someone run good business target this group? Does anyone have good experience as well?

Chase Hoover · Answer

We just re-developed a 7-unit boutique motel specifically targeting bachelorette/bachelor parties. It is located in the middle of Virginia's well-known area for breweries and wineries (Brew Ridge Trail). Lifeproof floors, metal frame beds, double mattress protectors, and a greenery wall with a neon "cheers" sign for the insta moments (you know you love it). $30k in the first 6 weeks launched - so far, so good!

https://www.basecamp151.com/

Chase Hoover · Answer

My honest answer?  I don't put any more effort into "screening" them than I do any other guest.  If they're willing to pay the rent and cleaning fee I'm asking plus security deposit and agree to our house rules, then they're good by me.  You'll always run into a bad apple here and there - in my years of experience, this will happen no matter how hard you try to screen everyone.

In terms of pricing, I don't "mark up" bachelorette/bachelor parties.  My weekend rates area already high and I'm satsfied with the returns I'm getting.  We're focused on creating an exceptional guest experience.

Luckily, I have a property manager that handles this stuff now so I can focus on business development.

John Underwood · Answer

I fully agree. I never look someone up or try to screen anyone. I let my prices screen people.

People coming to the lake for a bachelor or Bachelorette outing instead of going to a place where they can bar hop tend to be looking for some little more low key.

Chase Hoover · Answer

In case you're seeking a horror story - I used to manage a nice house in FL that had a bachelorette group, one of whom flushed a you-know-what down the can.  My emergency line rings at 1am - all drains backflowing, all white towels ruined, 11 girls freaking out.  Of course, I had a 6am flight that morning.  But at the end of the day - they paid for the emergency plumber to come out and snake the main drain and replaced all of our white towels.  A few days with the fans on and a case of febreeze, the house was good as new.  If you can't handle s--t like this, you're in the wrong business.

Nathan Gesner · Answer

I wouldn't stop them, but I certainly wouldn't advertise them or seek them out unless I had a property with good distance from the neighbors and plenty of space.

Tom Gimer · Answer

I get it. But from a copywriting perspective that issue deserves some attention on the site, imo.

Chase Hoover · Answer

That's right - only registered guests are allowed on property, they can't invite others over for a party.  Our property can sleep up to 22 and has a large common area for groups to hang out together.

Melanie Thomas · Answer

Have had a few with no issues. Good luck!

Eliott Elias · Answer

Good for bachelor, bad for neighbors

Tom Gimer · Answer

@Chase Hoover The website says parties not allowed.

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