Short term rental tips

Trying to learn how to figure out the square footage of your vacation rental can be a tricky task. This information is essential when pricing your rental and setting up your listing. In this blog post, we will show you how to easily figure out the square footage of your property. Host Tools provides an […]

Whether you’re a first-time short-term rental host or you’ve been doing it for years, having to remove garbage can be a stressful process. You don’t want your guests to act like your cleaners,  but you also don’t want to spend hours cleaning up after them. In this blog post, we will discuss the ten best

If you’re looking to make your considering investing in wheelchair accessible vacation rentals, you’re in the right place. In this blog post, we’ll talk about what it takes to make your rental wheelchair friendly. This post covers wheelchair ramps to grab bars and everything in between. Wheelchair accessible vacation rentals is not only good for

If you’re a vacation rental property owner, there’s a good chance you’ll come across guests traveling with a service dog. It’s important to be familiar with what Airbnb emotional support animal and service pet policies are so that you can properly accommodate these guests. In this blog post, we answer the most commonly asked questions

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