Short term rental tips

Kicking off your career as an Airbnb host is an exciting time. However, there is some upfront work to do to ensure that your vacation rental sticks out from the crowd. With over 6 million active Airbnb listings, you’ll need to do everything possible to provide the ultimate guest experience and secure a plethora of […]

Trust and safety are the foundation of Airbnb. To better protect hosts and guests on the platform, Airbnb introduced ID verification in 2013. Airbnb ID verification has revolutionized the platform and allowed Airbnb to become one of the most successful vacation rental platforms on the market. If you’re considering becoming an Airbnb host, this blog

Responding quickly to booking requests is a critical element of being a successful Airbnb host. One way to achieve that goal is to turn on Airbnb Instant Book. While there are benefits to Instant Book, there are also challenges hosts should work to get ahead on. This blog post breaks down the pros and cons

Choosing a strong Airbnb title for your listing is vital to attracting guests. A strong title will rank your property higher on Airbnb’s complex SEO algorithm and generate increased interest in your property. Learning to craft a strong Airbnb title will help keep your booking calendar full. To help you meet your goals, we’ve put

You’ve invested your time, energy, and money into creating the perfect vacation rental. You’re finally ready to invite guests into your home, but you’re not sure where you should advertise. The vacation rental leaders Vrbo, Airbnb, and Booking.com are all strong options. However, there are differences between the three to consider when selecting the right

Your relationship with your neighbors can make or break your short-term rental. With a rotating door of guests staying at your property, you must set a foundation for a strong relationship with your neighbors before you begin hosting. A positive relationship with your neighbors means your guests feel welcome, and you have an extra set

Ah, a good night’s sleep. That is the very basic foundation of vacation rental homes and hotels. Providing a guest with the perfect place to lay their head is what hosting is centered around. As a short-term rental host, you need to provide your guest with a quality sleeping experience. This blog post will recommend

Airbnb is a household name. There is no denying that the platform has revolutionized how we travel. With high investment in technology, community building, and business modeling, short-term rental hosts can replicate the overwhelming success of the Airbnb platform within their own properties. This blog post will cover marketing, automation, and investing techniques you can

Hotels have been “upselling” experiences to guests for years – and the vacation rental industry has caught up. This blog post will break down what exactly short term rental upsells are and how you can add them to your guest experience. Airbnb upsells will provide you with an uptick of dependable income. Host Tools provides

Have you considered starting a glamping business? If the thought hasn’t crossed your mind – it should. The “camping meets glamour” vacation style has become very popular and is showing no signs of slowing down. Glamping is expected to be a $1 billion industry by 2024. This blog post will break down what glamping is,