Accessibility Needs in Short-Term Rentals
Share what you need to evaluate, book, and enjoy accessible stays.
Who are accessibility needs typically being considered for when booking travel? (Select all that apply)
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Myself
My child
My spouse or partner
A family member
A friend or travel companion
Someone I care for
Other
Which accessibility needs are most important when choosing accommodations? (Select all that apply)
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Mobility or wheelchair accessibility
Limited walking, balance or stamina
Vision accessibility
Hearing accessibility
Cognitive or developmental accessibility
Sensory needs
Chronic illness or other physical limitations
Aging-related accessibility
Prefer not to say
Other
How difficult is it to determine whether a short-term rental will actually meet accessibility needs before booking?
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Very difficult
Somewhat difficult
Neither easy nor difficult
Somewhat easy
Very easy
Which features are most important when choosing a short-term rental? (Select all that apply)
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Step-free entrance
Bedroom on the main level
Accessible bathroom
Walk-in or roll-in shower
Grab bars
Wider doorways
Wheelchair-friendly pathways throughout the home
Accessible kitchen
Accessible parking or close parking
Pool or hot tub accessibility
Elevator or lift
Visual or hearing accessibility features
Sensory-friendly features
Service-animal-friendly accommodations
Adjustable or accessible-height bed
Other
What information would make you more confident that a property will work before booking? (Select all that apply)
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Exact doorway widths
Photos of entrances and thresholds
Photos of bathrooms and showers
Floor plan
Measurements of beds, counters and other important areas
Number and height of steps
Parking-to-entry distance and pathway
Detailed description of accessibility features
Video walkthrough
Ability to speak with someone knowledgeable about the property
Verified accessibility information
Other
Have you ever booked a property described as accessible and found it did not meet your needs upon arrival?
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Yes, more than once
Yes, once
No
I have avoided booking because I could not verify accessibility
Not applicable
What has prevented you from booking a short-term rental in the past? (Select all that apply)
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Not enough accessibility information
Photos did not show the areas I needed to evaluate
I could not confirm measurements
Accessibility description was unclear or inaccurate
I could not reach someone who understood my questions
The property had stairs or other physical barriers
The property lacked necessary bathroom features
The property lacked necessary bedroom features
I chose a hotel instead because accessibility was easier to verify
I have not experienced difficulty booking
Other
If two similar properties were available, would verified accessibility information make you more likely to choose one over the other?
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Definitely
Probably
Maybe
Probably not
No
What accessible entertainment features would entice you to book a home? Check all that apply.
Pickle Ball
Pool
Hot Tub
Ping Pong
Billiards
Darts
Indoor Shuffleboard
Gym
Basketball
Putting Green
Bocce Ball
Other
What is one thing you wish short-term rental owners understood about traveling with accessibility needs?
If you could change or add ONE thing to make short-term rentals easier to use, what would it be?
When do you plan to go on your next vacation?
0-3 Months
3-6 Months
6-12 Months
Other
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