Airbnb rentals

In late summer 2025, Airbnb shared another fantastic update to its app and community. This update includes a new in-app section on water safety. In this blog post, we’ll break down everything hosts should know about this great water safety update. Host Tools provides an automated, unified calendar for short-term rental hosts, allowing you to […]

You might only think about mission statements when you think about nonprofits. But actually, many larger companies use them to guide their principles. If you’re listing on Airbnb, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with theirs. This post will explore everything you need to know about the Airbnb mission statement. Host Tools provides an

The short-term rental industry is continuing to grow, and with it comes new ways for guests to pay. Enter Klarna. Airbnb’s partnership with Klarna helps budget-conscious guests plan and break up payments for their trip. This post will cover what exactly you need to know about Airbnb’s Klarna as a host, and how Host Tools

One fabulous feature for both guests and hosts is the “Pay Part Now, Pay Part Later” Airbnb offer. For guests, it offers a convenient way to break up payments rather than coming up with the entire cash payment for their short-term rental stay. For hosts, it lowers the financial barrier to booking and encourages more

Airbnb is now a staple in the travel industry. There is no way around it. As a result, it has opened up opportunities to connect with our community like never before. As a short-term rental host, one easy way to start making those connections is to engage in Airbnb partnerships. This blog post will explain

Have you noticed a decline in bookings recently and been wondering what’s going on? If you’ve found yourself wondering, “Why isn’t my Airbnb listing showing up?” it could be because there is an issue. Don’t worry, most of them are fixable. This post wil break down the common reasons your listing isn’t showing up and

We’re always told not to judge a book by its cover, but let’s be real: we’re going to judge a short-term rental by the first photo we see of it. In a sea of millions of listings, your property has to have good photos. Not a photographer? No problem. That’s where the Airbnb Pro Photography

There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding Airbnb’s upcoming change to its service fee structure. Starting October 27, 2025, all Airbnb hosts using property management tools to manage their properties (such as Host Tools) will transition to the host-only fee model. While it may sound like a big shift, it’s a change that will actually

Looking for some inspiration? We get it. There are millions upon millions of short-term rentals out there, and it can be hard to know how to stand out from the crowd. To give you a little inspiration, we gathered just five of the best Airbnbs in the world for you to take a look at.

If you’re thinking of diving into the world of short-term rentals, one of the most important questions you may find yourself pondering is, “When does Airbnb pay hosts?” Frankly, that’s a valid and fair question to be considering from day one. As with any business, it’s important that you have a firm understanding of your