Short term rental tips

As a short-term rental host, it’s obvious that one of your main goals, if not the main goal, is to have a high Airbnb occupancy rate. The more bookings you have, the more money you make. Plain and simple. Of course, this type of success doesn’t just happen overnight. You have to work hard and […]

Between all the excitement of opening a new property, sometimes we forget one of the most basic elements of hosting. Airbnb utilities. We’re talking about the cost of internet, electricity, water, gas, and everything in between. Do not fear! We’re here to explain everything you need to know about your Airbnb utilities. Host Tools provides

In an ever-competitive industry, finding creative ways to stick out from the crowd is a must. One simple but effective way to do this is by utilizing Airbnb special offers. This post will break down what you need to know about creating Airbnb special offers and putting them out there for your guests. Host Tools

After the pandemic, folks became more and more interested in getting outdoors. Along with that came a business opportunity. Short-term rental hosts can look beyond the typical room in a house and think about creating one-of-a-kind outdoor experiences with Airbnb camping properties. Whether it’s a glamping tent, a yurt, or a basic campsite, there’s a

As any short-term rental host knows, there can be a lot of ins and outs to running a successful rental. There are daily tasks that need to be performed that can begin to feel, well, tedious. One option to minimize these tasks is to look into hiring one of the many Airbnb virtual assistants out

Part of hosting a short-term rental is understanding the ins and outs of the different policies you’ll encounter. If you’re listing on Booking.com, one of the most important things to have a good grasp of is all things regarding refunds. Understanding the Booking.com refund policy will help you protect yourself, as well as make interactions

If you’re a host listing on Booking.com, it’s important to have a good understanding of the Booking Extranet. Basically, the Booking extranet is an all-inclusive platform that holds a plethora of information and tools for hosts. This blog post will break down everything you need to know as a host about the Booking extranet. Host

To keep your ship (and by ship we mean short-term rental) in tip-top shape, it’s always best to have a plan. One of the easiest ways to stay on top of your tasks is to create a vacation rental inspection checklist. A vacation rental inspection checklist is a quick and easy cheat sheet to help

There are a lot of details that come with hosting a short-term rental. One that isn’t talked about a whole lot is deeded access. Basically, deeded access is the right for your guests to use certain amenities. Be it a driveway, a path to the beach, or the beach area itself. When working with shared

As you may have noticed throughout your short-term rental career, some properties include an amenity fee in their total cost. But what is an amenity fee? For guests, it’s a fee that is used to cover an additional experience that the property may provide. For hosts, the amenity fee helps cover the little extra perks