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Airbnb

Is There A Room Available?

October, 2021 Tagged With: Airbnb, Jefferson County Commission, short-term rental, Vrbo, zoning

A sign reminding drivers that street parking in this area is for residents only.

If you’ve ever rented a beach house or a mountain cabin for a week, you’ve likely stayed at a “short-term rental” property. These resort-area rentals have been available for decades, and prior to the internet, were typically booked through a local property management company. While local-agent rentals are still common in beach and mountain locales, the online booking companies Airbnb and Vrbo have established themselves as portals for guests to access a wide variety of short-term rentals in big cities, small towns, the suburbs, and recreation areas across the country. Read the Full Story >>

Short-Term Rentals: What Homeowners Should Consider

October, 2021 Tagged With: Airbnb, short-term rental, Vrbo

Before you open up your property for guests, you should be aware of the state and local regulations, tax requirements, and insurance issues. Read the Full Story >>

Shepherdstown Debates the Emergence of Transient Lodging

January, 2019 Tagged With: Airbnb, Shepherdstown, tourism, Transient Lodging Taskforce, zoning

Arguably the oldest town in West Virginia, Shepherdstown remains surprisingly on trend within an assortment of social, political, and even municipal categories. Which is why it should come as no surprise to learn that the town began exploring the emergence of transient lodging back in 2017. Read the Full Story >>

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