Summary
College football season just got a whole lot more interesting for out-of-town visitors. Graduate Hotels, a hospitality company specializing in college towns, has just launched Graduate Homes, a short-term vacation rental service that will make football weekends even more special for fans.
The program is quite similar to a peer-to-peer rental service like Airbnb, meaning homeowners can list their properties on the site. However, there’s a significant advantage to choosing a Graduate Homes stay: guests benefit from Graduate Hotels services, including access to hotel concierges and on-site amenities like pools and gyms. Additionally, guests will receive discounts at Graduate Hotels’ restaurants and bars.
Furthermore, Graduate Homes has partnered with the experiential platform Way, allowing guests to arrange in-home services, such as yoga classes and personal mixologists, thereby enhancing the overall experience.
“We’re thrilled to introduce travelers to the next iteration of the Graduate Hotels guest experience with the launch of Graduate Homes,” Graduate Hotels president Kevin Osterhaus stated. “The short-term rental market has exploded in the last few years; therefore, we felt this was a natural next step for our brand. We hope Graduate Homes becomes a staple for families and travelers to celebrate milestones for many years to come.”
Additionally, homeowners who list on the platform gain extra advantages beyond just rental income, including a 20% discount on Graduate Hotels stays. Currently, the brand boasts 32 properties across the United States and the United Kingdom.
Graduate Homes is set to launch this fall in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Oxford, Mississippi — home to the University of Michigan and Ole Miss (University of Mississippi), respectively. The program plans to expand to additional markets in the future. Bookings can be made at graduatehomes.com.
