List Your Property

An Owner’s Guide to Vacation Property Rentals

We welcome new owners to list their home or cottage for short or long term rentals. Please contact us to arrange a meeting at your property to discuss further details.

VIVR Services

Personal Experience… We visit your property so we can discuss it knowledgeably with clients
Knowledge… We provide advice and information for preparing your home for rentals
Internet… We own and maintain 4 professional websites that promote your home
Marketing… We provide other advertising that reaches prospective visitors
Reservations… We handle all enquiries, bookings, deposits, rent, credit card transactions, fees, etc
Screening… We have guest services staff hired in all our communities to meet guests in person prior to checking them into the properties. We review the home manual, guest responsibilities, and pet policies
Communication… We contact owners and housekeepers to inform them of bookings
Tourism Member…Our properties meet Hotel Industry Standards as recognized by BC Tourism’s Approved Accommodation program
Chamber of Commerce…We hold membership in Campbell River and sit on the board for Quadra Island’s Chamber of Commerce
Licensing… We are a registered Travel Agency under the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Authority and hold customer payments in a monitored trust account
Damage Protection… We provide $500 of accidental damage coverage for each of the renters renting your property
Guest Services… We organize arrivals, directions, home manuals, and gather feedback
Housekeeping… We provide cleaners on a contract basis
Invoicing… We provide monthly payment & invoicing, withhold and submit taxes

Owner Responsibilities

Arrange for personal liability insurance on vacation rental property in the minimum amount of $2 million. There is usually an increase charge, so ask your insurance company for a quote. We can recommend some insurance agents that offer competitive prices.
Ensure the home is cleaned to industry standard, and the grounds are well maintained.
Provide all the essential articles needed for guests to have a relaxed stay. VIVR will provide the owner with a list of utilities and items required.
Hire a property manager who is available and reachable during guest visits. VIVR now owns and operates North Coast Property Services and will provide property management on a contract basis.
Inform us of any Owner Use of the property promptly. VIVR holds the master schedule of all rental properties, and the property is committed to paying customers in the event of a double booking.

What Makes a Property Rentable?

Reasonable Rent
Waterfront
View
Privacy
Children & Pets Allowed
High Quality King/Queen Beds
Walking Distance to Amenities
Woodstove/Fireplace
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Internet Access
Quality Linens
Cleaned to Hotel Industry Standards
Entertainment System
BBQ
Tidy Landscaping & Gardens

Fees for Listing With Us

The Initial Registration and Set up Fee: $200 plus GST. Due at the time of listing one’s property with VIVR
Annual Fee: $100 yearly administration fee (after the first year). Due January 31st. This covers the annual home review and revisions entered into the database and web site and contributes to marketing efforts

Ongoing Fees VIVR is authorized to deduct from rents received, prior to payment to the Owner, the following:

a management fee of twenty-five percent (25%) of the rental revenue on all VIVR bookings plus GST on this amount