“Slow travel” is no longer niche. Families and couples are booking 30–90 day stays to live in Santa Teresa or Nosara for a season, often tied to school calendars or remote work flexibility.
For owners, this can be a more stable (and often lower-stress) revenue profile when it’s structured correctly.
Key takeaways
- Longer stays can reduce turnover costs and operational chaos.
- The win is not just “fewer cleans,” it’s better guest fit and clearer expectations.
- You need the right pricing, utilities policy, and mid-stay service plan to protect the home.
Why longer stays can outperform weekly turnovers
- Lower OpEx: fewer turnovers means fewer deep cleans, laundry cycles, and check-in coordination.
- More predictable calendars: reduced vacancy gaps and fewer last-minute changes.
- Often better alignment: longer-stay guests tend to treat the home as a base, not a party venue.
The operational setup that makes it work
1) Pricing and terms
- Monthly pricing bands (not just weekly discounts)
- Clear deposit and damage policies
- Clear cancellation terms
2) Utilities and consumption planning
Long stays require clarity on utilities. Many owners use:
- Included utilities up to a reasonable cap, then pass-through
- Scheduled meter reads (where relevant)
3) Mid-stay service plan
- Scheduled housekeeping cadence
- Maintenance windows (pool, landscaping, AC servicing)
- Inventory restock plan for essentials
How we vet “fit” for long placements
Long stays are relationship-based. Signature Collection focuses on screening, expectation-setting, and documented terms so owners get stability without surprises.
FAQ
Do long stays reduce wear and tear?
They often reduce turnover-related wear, but usage is continuous. A service plan matters more than the length.
Who is the ideal long-stay guest?
Families, couples, and remote professionals who value routine, privacy, and reliability.
Can I mix long stays and high-season weekly rentals?
Yes. Many owners reserve peak weeks for short stays and target shoulder/green seasons for monthly bookings.
Next step
If you want to explore a long-stay strategy for your property (or a property you’re buying), talk to our team about positioning and operating terms: Contact.