Beachfront properties have different needs compared to other luxury rentals. While you’ll want to provide the same amenities in luxury rental properties, beachfront rentals may have unique requirements not found elsewhere.
Today’s article will focus on three important amenities for beachfront properties.
While having a shower outside may seem a bit out of the norm, these aren’t for the typical showers. Since the property is next to the beach, it's natural that tenants will take advantage of the location and go for a swim in their backyard ocean. However, the saltwater and sand can be irritating to the skin. This is one of the main reasons to have an outdoor shower. Tenants and their guests can wash off the sand and saltwater before returning to the home. This also benefits you as their landlord, as you don’t want the tenants to track sand back inside the home. Sand can act as an abrasive. Imagine your tenants walking into the house with sandpaper on the bottom of their feet. This can cause damage to hardwood, tile, and even concrete.
Washing off the salt water can also help with unnecessary corrosion caused by the moisture and salt. You cannot avoid all salt and humidity in homes on the beachfront. Letting tenants remove sand and salt before returning home can help prevent excessive wear and tear.
Outdoor furniture is a must for nearly any luxury property with outdoor living spaces. For beachfront properties, you'll have to invest more than at a typical rental, though, due to the amount of weathering, furniture can suffer while outdoors next to the beach.
As previously stated,
sand can be incredibly abrasive and cause damage to plastic, wood, and even metal. Plastic furniture, while resilient, is often seen as cheap and usually only holds up well against the sun if specifically designed to withstand it, limiting your choices. High-quality wooden furniture may look elegant and, if properly built and treated for outdoor beach weather, can last a lifetime. While beautiful, these can be expensive and require special care to ensure longevity. Metal furniture is the best of both worlds. They can be elegant and resilient. They may need to be touched up regularly to maintain their integrity, as salt, sand, and moisture can eat through the finish and begin to rust the furniture.
Beachfront properties have an amazing opportunity to have an ocean view. This needs to be taken advantage of. A well-built deck that can provide a calm naturally lit, and airy environment to enjoy the view is essential on a beachfront property. As you move closer to the ocean, noise pollution begins to subside in the evenings. The sounds of the ocean waves crashing on the coast and a fantastic ocean view can provide tenants with a relaxing and calming time.
Decks that can withstand the elements on a beachfront property will be a sizable investment if your property doesn't already have one. This price can vary depending on size and material. However, on average, a deck can cost about $25 per square foot, regardless of whether the material is natural wood or a composite material.
Providing your tenants with these three essential amenities has the potential to keep your tenants happy and living on your Long Beach rental property for the long term. If you need help providing these crucial amenities or need help managing your beachfront property, we invite you to call us today at (562) 888-0247 or fill out our
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