Tuesday, April 20, 2010

“San Clemente goes after tax from vacation rentals” plus 3 more

“San Clemente goes after tax from vacation rentals” plus 3 more

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San Clemente goes after tax from vacation rentals

Posted: 20 Apr 2010 12:11 PM PDT

San Clemente City Hall is reminding people who offer vacation rentals that they – like hotels and motels – must collect and pay the city a 10 percent tourist tax.

It's called the transient occupancy tax, and it applies to any rental of less than 30 days. Officials say the law applies to owners and managers of hotels, motels, houses, condominiums and townhomes, and to real estate professionals.

A year ago, San Clemente began trying to identify owners of vacation rentals who weren't paying the tax. The effort generated about $45,000 in tax revenue the city wouldn't have received before, Finance Manager Tom Rendina said.

This year the city is continuing to identify such owners and has invited about 120 to a workshop scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday in the council chambers at City Hall, 100 Avenida Presidio. Anyone else involved with vacation rentals is likewise invited to attend.

The workshop will show how to collect and submit the tax and will provide forms for monthly reports required by law. You can ask questions, too.

For more information, call Leisha Shuman at 949-361-6166.

Contact the writer: fswegles@ocregister.com or 949-492-5127


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Owner of Venice short-term rentals wins fire safety lawsuit

Posted: 19 Apr 2010 07:41 PM PDT

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Fire marshal says he will not have to install sprinklers in his rentals

Relief from Hotels in New York During the Volcanic Travel Disruption: New York Habitat Offers Discount Vacation ...

Posted: 20 Apr 2010 12:13 AM PDT

With the unprecedented travel disruption going on in Europe, many travelers have become stranded on both sides of the Atlantic. With New York being a main gateway for tourists and business people making the journey between the United States and Europe, New York Hotels have booked quickly. New York Habitat still has many vacation rental apartments available and has partnered with owners to offer up to 50% off on bookings for people who have been stranded in the U.S. because of the disruption to air travel.

New York, NY (PRWEB) April 20, 2010 -- Travelers around the world have been faced with the dilemma of spending their hard earned money on over priced hotels or sleeping in dirty airports during this travel shut down in Europe. In the New York area, 1000 of tourists and business people and gotten stuck in the mess. New York Habitat, one of the largest providers of vacation rental apartments in New York, has sprung into action and partnered with many apartment owners to offer special discounts, sometimes up to 50% off prices, to people stuck in New York due to flight disruptions.

With several 100 apartment rentals currently available in New York, there are plenty of vacation rentals still available for people stranded in New York and rather than taking advantage of an unfortunate situation as many hotels have done, New York Habitat has worked through the weekend to secure special discounted rates for customers that are affected.

Some sample properties that were available at discounted dates at the time of this press release include:

A New York Studio Vacation Rental in Clinton – Midtown West (NY-14102)
A 2-bedroom New York Accommodation in the Lower East Side (NY-14337)

For the latest discounted rates on these apartments please contact New York Habitat directly. In addition New York Habitat has other accommodations that sleep from 2 to 10 people all around the city of New York. Apartments are an especially good alternative for families because they can house larger groups and have kitchens, which can save considerably on meal costs.

Finally, New York Habitat wants to reassure customers that it will work with its customers to rebook their stays if their trip was canceled because they were unable to travel to any New York Habitat destinations.

New York Habitat is one of the leading suppliers of vacation rentals and furnished apartments on both sides of the Atlantic including in New York, Paris, London and the South of France. The company has been in business since 1989 and offers a team of multilingual agents to help book accommodations at its 4 destinations. New York Habitat has a fully staffed office from 9 AM to 6 PM 7 days a week and is happy to take walk-in customers as well.

To rent an apartment through New York Habitat, call, e-mail or submit a New York Apartment Request on the New York Habitat website.

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Burbank man launches houseboat rentals

Posted: 20 Apr 2010 01:37 AM PDT

BURBANK — Ben Harris wants people to experience the Columbia and Snake rivers in a new way: on a luxury houseboat provided by his Burbank-based company River Ranch Houseboats.

It'll be a floating home away from home, said Harris, who last year moved from Utah to Burbank, where he was born and raised, to start the new business.

Water, weather and wineries draw tourists and help make the Tri-Cities a destination, he said. His houseboat rentals will help enhance the area's appeal as a place to visit, he said.

Houseboat rentals are popular at several places, including Lake Roosevelt in Washington and Lake Powell on the border between Utah and Arizona, and are considered perfect for a family vacation, Harris said.

To be on the river in a two-story boat that boasts about 1,300 square-feet of space with central heating and air conditioning, ample beds, two bathrooms and one shower is a unique experience, said Harris, who invested about $500,000 in the venture. He said he kept the costs down because he renovated the boats himself.

Each of his three boats, two of which are currently being refurbished by Harris and will be ready by June, also features two flat-screen TVs, full-size electric stove, granite countertops, a barbecue grill, a waterslide and deluxe bed linens and furnishings. The bigger 40-inch high definition TV is hooked to a Blu-ray Disc player.

Each boat can accommodate 12 people, he said. That means the rental costs during the peak season would be about $60 a person for one night, Harris said. His business already has a lot of people excited about the summer, he said.

"We've been getting a lot of calls. It's (something that) hasn't been offered before," Harris said.

Loren Miller, who lives outside of Kennewick in Benton County, booked a houseboat for a weekend rental in August.

"The boat looks spacious, nice. You can also steer the boat from the top deck," said Miller.

The rental also saved the four families a trip to Lake Roosevelt. They will be cruising in a River Ranch houseboat to celebrate his mom's 80th birthday, said Miller, a farmer.

Miller said he's impressed by the amenities and comfort the boat offers. "Kids are really excited about it. It's a good way to keep every one together, entertained, and to have a good time."

For more information about the pricing and bookings, call 877-277-6111 or go to www.riverranchboats.com.

One of the boats is on display at Tim Bush Motors in Richland, adjacent to Interstate 182.

* Pratik Joshi: 509-582-1541; pjoshi@tricityherald.com; Business Beat blog at www.tricityherald.com

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