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Vacationers on Usedom: theft, chaos and rising prices!
Find out how holidaymakers on Usedom deal with high expectations and changes in the rental market. Insights from Karin Wohltat-Meyendorf.
Vacationers on Usedom: theft, chaos and rising prices!
There are many stories to tell in the idyllic fishing village of Westklüne on Usedom, from a time when life was even more tranquil. Karins Wohltat-Meyendorf and her husband Norbert, who have invested in the old property since 2016, are right in the middle of the action. But it's not always just nice experiences that you have with your holiday guests. On December 11, 2013, a house in the village burned down, tragically two seniors lost their lives. The village has at least 240 years of history and was then inhabited by only twelve houses and 17 residents. The newly designed property now consists of a residential building with guest rooms, a wellness pool and a small holiday home where holidaymakers can relax.
A look at the latest trends shows that guests' expectations have grown since the Corona pandemic. Karin is particularly troubled by the visitors from the new federal states. “The prices for food and beach chairs have risen outrageously,” she says. The self-sufficiency of vacationers also leads to problems. They often leave rubbish in the guest rooms, which not only causes inconvenience but also spoils the mood. The Meyendorfs have therefore changed their accommodation concept and only offer the rooms with meals. You rent out the room for one night or more and the holiday home for two nights or more.
Challenges for landlords
Karin also makes an appeal to her colleagues in the industry: “Think about not just renting out on a weekly basis!” The fees for dogs, which cost 20 euros per stay, should also be reconsidered. In the past, there have even been incidents of items being stolen, such as a shower head sealing ring and a calendar sheet, which put landlords' hospitality to the test.
In addition to these everyday challenges, Karin also regularly takes care of picking up leftover items and special requests from guests. Despite all the odds, she observes that tourists often perform risky driving maneuvers that can lead to dangerous situations. It becomes clear that life as a landlord is anything but easy these days.
Perspectives and possibilities
The Meyendorfs show that challenges can also offer opportunities. Your investments and focus on quality and service could prove beneficial in the long run. For many landlords, it is advisable to rethink their own offers and specifically address the needs of their guests.
In another area where quality and safety are also of great importance, we take a look at the latest developments in the field ofSmart home technologies. Security cameras are an important issue for many homeowners. The TP-Link Tapo C225, for example, not only offers high-quality video recording, but also numerous functions such as person detection and local storage. Security is becoming more and more relevant in the rental industry as more and more people place importance on monitoring their bills and online resources.
The stories and challenges that Karin Wohltat-Meyendorf and other landlords experience are exemplary of the situation of many regional entrepreneurs who have to adapt to the constant challenge. It remains to be seen how guest demands and market conditions will develop.