May 13, 2023

Maximizing the Airbnb Experience: A Comprehensive Host Checklist

As an Airbnb host, you want to provide your guests with a top-notch experience that they will remember and hopefully share with others. However, it can be overwhelming to manage all the different aspects of hosting, from cleaning to communication to providing amenities. That's why we've compiled a comprehensive checklist for hosts to help you maximize your Airbnb experience and ensure that your...

August 28, 2019

The Top 11 Gadgets That Every Airbnb Host Should Know About

Travelers often seek out an Airbnb listing over a hotel because they want the space to feel inviting and similar to their own homes which means that the place should be stocked with a few simple gadgets that your guests are likely already familiar with. If you have a wonderful property to rent out but are missing out on a few essentials to make it feel more welcoming, we have quite a...

November 30, 2017

First Impressions Matter: How To Welcome Your Vacation Rental Guest

How many times in your life do you remember first impressions? The first thing a date said. The first day of a new job. The first thing you notice about a potential new home.The first impression of a vacation rental is no different and significantly important when it comes to a guest's experience. As a property manager, those first interactions with a guest may set the tone for their entire stay...

November 22, 2017

7 Airbnb Must Haves Items Every Host Should Offer

Remember the days when all you'd expect to have at a hotel was a clean room, a coffee maker, an iron, and a small bar of soap and bottle of shampoo? As the vacation rental market has developed in recent years, those simple items are no longer enough, especially if you're an Airbnb host. Guests expect to have many of the things they depend on in their day-to-day life in addition to things that...

November 14, 2017

Vacation Rental Upgrades Designed for Winter Guests

As technology continues to make every aspect of our lives more efficient, and many businesses use flexibility and more time off to lure top talent, the typical vacation seasons are fading away. These days, every week is a potentially great week to vacation, especially for experience-hungry millennials. As the days get shorter and the weather cooler in most parts of the United States, this...

November 02, 2017

Marketing to Millennials As An Airbnb Host

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From Baby Boomers to Boomlets, every generation has a name and develops an identity. For those running a business, understanding the upcoming generation is critical to successfully grabbing market share. The key generation of today? The Millennials or Generation Y. This generation was born between 1981 and 2000, and these are the young adults of today.

September 14, 2017

Lake Tahoe Vacation Rental Must Haves

As the peak summer vacation season winds down in the Lake Tahoe area, you may be considering tackling those renovations you've been putting off all year. Or, perhaps you're looking to invest in a new Lake Tahoe vacation rental before the peak winter travel season begins. Whatever your goal, here are some vacation rental amenities that are sure to increase your bookings for a mountain getaway.

September 06, 2017

Airbnb Management: How Much Time Do You Need To Invest

There's an old saying that new projects often take twice as long, cost twice as much and work half as well as you anticipate. Although this can be true in many cases, you can minimize that unpredictability by clearly understanding your new undertaking. If you're considering starting a vacation rental business, you'll definitely want to think about the time investment required through the...

August 15, 2017

Snag Guests With Catchy Airbnb Listing Title

Just like the title of a book, the headline of a newspaper article, or the trailer of a new movie catches your attention -- or doesn't -- your Airbnb listing title will either lure people to read more about your vacation rental -- or it won't. The more potential customers you can get to click through your listing, the higher the likelihood you'll get a booking, and the better chance you'll have...

August 10, 2017

Make Your Airbnb Listing Stand Out By Welcoming Pets

Visit any major city these days, and you'll find more and more shops and services designed to pamper your pets. Bakeries for dog treats, specialty grooming shops and a veterinary hospital every few miles illustrate the fact that pets are a major part of the American lifestyle. Visit Airbnb listings, and you'll find a major disconnect. The majority of vacation rentals do not allow...

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