Short term rental tips

If you’ve ever rented out your property as a vacation rental, you may have come across the phenomenon of squatters. These are people who book a rental property and then refuse to leave when their stay is up, often causing damage to the property in the process. This can be much more complicated than simply […]

If you’re a short-term rental host, you know that accidents can happen. And when they do, it’s crucial to have short-term rental insurance to help cover the costs. However, it is also critical to have an Airbnb damage protection plan in place from the moment you start hosting. A damage protection plan will help prevent

As a short-term rental host, you may be wondering how to set the right Airbnb cleaning fees. This can be a tricky process, as you want to make sure that you are charging enough to cover your costs, but not so much that guests feel like they are being overcharged. In this blog post, we

If you’re thinking about becoming a short-term rental host, or if you’ve already started hosting but want to make the process smoother, read on for 10 short-term rental hosting tips and tricks! These Airbnb hacks will help make your life easier and ensure that your guests have a great experience. Host Tools provides an automated,

The Airbnb vs. renting debate continues heating up, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic and how it changed how we live, work, and travel. Hosting short-term rentals and traditional rental options have their pros and cons, but which one is right for you? Short-term renting gives you the opportunity to make money from your home while

If you’re looking to start a short-term rental business, one of the first things you’ll need to do is obtain a certificate of occupancy. This document proves that your property is safe and meets all the necessary building codes. In this blog post, we will walk you through the process of obtaining a certificate of

Clear and concise Airbnb check-out instructions will help your guests have a smooth departure and leave your rental property in the same condition as when they arrived. This blog post will provide tips on how to write Airbnb check-out instructions that will make the process easy for everyone involved. Plus, it will teach you how

A good short term rental marketing strategy can turn lookers into bookers. The right plan of action will show you how and where to promote your vacation rental. A solid Airbnb marketing plan can  include online and offline strategies. Your  Airbnb marketing strategy will vary depending on the size, location, and type of space you

It is becoming increasingly important to travelers that they travel “green.” So much so that even Google has begun filtering flights based on how environmentally friendly they are. Short-term rentals are no exception to this trend. As a result, a growing number of guests are searching for accommodations that practice sustainability. We’ve put together a

According to a recent survey by Airbnb, providing guests with popular Airbnb amenities in your short-term rental can make or break your business strategy. Interestingly, this study found that guests find quality amenities in a short-term rental to be a more significant priority than the location or culture of the area they are staying in.