Short term rental tips

When hosting a short-term rental, it’s all about the details. It’s the nice coffee maker and the stylish backsplash on the wall. It’s the selection of tea you offer alongside the cute kettle. One big item that needs attention? A quality knife set. This blog post explores the best knife set for Airbnb hosts like […]

Whether you’re just starting out on your journey or already managing a whole bunch of properties, Airbnb badges are an important element of this industry to consider. For example, the Airbnb Guest Favorite Badge, among others, is something to strive for. This post will discuss how the different Airbnb badges can help your bookings, and

Millennials are a driving force in the short-term rental industry. They account for a large chunk of the industry’s business and leisure travel. Understanding how to attract a millennial audience is yet another branch you need to understand as a short-term rental host. This guide breaks down what you need to know about how millennials

Email marketing may be considered a classic, old-school tactic. But it is still one of the most effective, if not the most effective, ways of marketing. Utilizing a vacation rental email marketing strategy is key to elevating your success as a host. When you have a guest’s email, you have an intimate, personalized way of

At some point in your short-term rental career, you’ve probably encountered the phrase “Limited Liability Company,” also known as an LLC. An LLC for an Airbnb is not required to run a short-term rental business, but it can offer some critical protections to hosts with it. In this post, we’ll break down what exactly an

Have you ever considered hiring a property manager to help you organize all you need to do as a busy short-term rental host? A good property manager can handle everything from responding to guest inquiries to scheduling cleanings. However, not all property managers are created equal. To ensure you’re hiring the right person for the

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