Short term rental tips

If you have’t already, you’re sure to encounter a guest inquiring about bringing their emotional support animal (ESA). This blog post will break down what exactly the Airbnb ESA policy is and what that means for your short-term rental business. Host Tools provides an automated, unified calendar for short-term rental hosts, allowing you to seamlessly […]

It’s that time of year: we’re looking at the books, trying to find all of our deductions, and putting together everything we collected from the las year. Yep, it’s tax season. While nobody likes doing their taxes, it’s important we stay on top of this necessary part of running a short-term rental business. This brief

It’s no secret that Booking.com is one of the giants of the short-term rental market. With more than 400 million monthly visitors, Booking is a titan of the industry. What does that mean for short-term rental hosts like yourself? As with anything, there are benefits and challenges. This blog post will cover the specific Booking.com

As a host, there are seemingly endless tasks that need to get done between every booking. When you’ve been in the industry for a few years, you begin to get these items on autopilot. This is particularly true if you’re working with a property management software like Host Tools that can automate much of your

New year, new you, right? That seems to be the motto of everyone at the start of the new year. With a new season upon us, it’s time to strive for consistency rather than perfection (although perfection is great when we can achieve it). If you haven’t quite written down that New Year’s resolution, let

The art of communication is one of the most important elements of running any type of business. The short-term rental industry is no exception. Often, the very first point of contact between a host and a guest is the Airbnb pre-booking message. There’s an art to this, and it’s well-worth exploring. This blog post explores

In 2025, AI-powered tools like ChatGPT became the forefront of many conversations. It found a place everywhere from the workplace to the military. One unique industry it has affected is the short-term rental industry. Understanding ChatGPT for vacation rentals is now an important element of running a hosting business. This blog post will cover the

For a long time, marketing your short-term rental was all about figuring out how to be favored by the Google algorithm. Many of us worked tirelessly to optimize our listings for SEO and increase “impressions” and “clicks” on our listings. Yet recently, a new player has entered the game: ChatGPT. If you’ve spent any amount

While there are seemingly endless amounts of social media platforms, Meta (or still often referred to as Facebook) continues to have 2.1 billion daily users. This type of engagement isn’t something that can be ignored by short-term rental hosts. This blog post walks you through everything you need to know about how to use Facebook

Hosting a short-term rental is all about the little details. Whether it’s a warm welcome note or a breakfast basket, these are the things that make guests remember your property and stand out over hotels. While it’s common practice to have a smart TV available for guests, one way to go the extra mile is