Short term rental tips

Hosts of short-term rental properties tend to overlook backyard spaces. Yet more and more travelers are seeking out unique and inviting outdoor areas to escape, relax, and breathe in some fresh air. For hosts, considering cool and inviting backyard Airbnb ideas is an opportunity. Our blog post will walk you through some actionable Airbnb backyard […]

Airbnb is the bread and butter of the short-term rental industry. However, it’s not the only one. Options for where to list your home are constantly growing, and its important to have a multi-channel distribution strategy. This blog post will discuss the top Airbnb competitors and why you may want to expand where you’re listing

In this day and age, you need more than a direct booking website for your short-term rental. You need to be involved with online travel agencies (OTAs). This blog post explains what an OTA is, why you should use them, and a few best practices to get you started. Host Tools provides an automated, unified

Short-term rentals are booming, but with the rise in travelers comes a rise in environmental awareness. More guests are now actively seeking eco-friendly accommodation options. As a host or property manager, making sustainable upgrades like installing solar panels could set your rental apart, save on energy bills, and appeal to eco-conscious travelers. This guide will

Curtains are more than just simple window coverings. They set the stage for a comfortable, inviting, and restful short-term rental experience. From offering privacy to controlling how much light enters a room, the right window treatments are key to creating a space your guests will rave about. But when it comes to choosing between room

Many hosts have chosen to invest in property managers. However, not all property management companies are created equal. If you’ve been questioning whether your current manager is right for you, this guide covers some signs it’s time to switch property management companies. Plus, we’ll offer a valuable solution for those who may be looking to

When you’re getting your new short-term rental set up for business, parking is probably not the first item on your mind. However, it is one of the very first experiences a guest has with you. To ensure your guests’ stay starts out smoothly, you’ll want to cultivate a solid short-term rental experience from the moment

Much like first impressions matter, last impressions matter. Your Airbnb checkout message is one of the very last interactions a guest will have with you and your property before leaving their review. As a result, it’s an important interaction to consider. This guide discusses how to perfectly craft and time your checkout message to set

Running a short-term rental is more than just managing pricing and the rotating array of guests. Rather, an important element of this business is curating an experience in your space. You want guests to feel safe, comfortable, and like they can just truly kick their shoes off and relax. One way to ensure this happens

While we hate to see our guests go, every reservation must come to an end. When a guest checks out from your home, it’s one of the last interactions they’ll have with you before they leave a review. As a result, you need to think through your Vrbo check-out times. This post discusses how to