Planning to start a short-term rental business on Airbnb and are looking for an Airbnb startup checklist? In this post, you’ll find an Airbnb host checklist of essential things you will need to invest in for the greatest experience for your guests.
Airbnb automation can help remove the stress from the equation of managing your STR business and give you more free time to focus on providing exceptional guest experience and increasing profits or spend this time on things you care about.
Hosting on Airbnb can be a very lucrative and rewarding path, but it's not that simple. We've created this comprehensive Airbnb hosting guide that covers all the essential things you need to do to begin hosting and set your business for success.
When starting your STR business you have to decide on pricing strategy. In the back of your mind, you realize this could have a huge impact on how much money you make. But where do you start? Start right here!
Our top-performing hosts prove that a direct booking website can be a profitable revenue channel. Steve Barsh, the founder of Parker Chase Properties and a successful STR host hit $500,000 in direct bookings.
Tracey and Aahil are co-founders of Dongo Capital Inc. and short-term rental co-hosts in the GTA and all across Canada. When they started on Airbnb, they only managed five properties, and currently, their STR portfolio includes about 60 units.
Vrbo is one of the biggest platforms in the industry that features more than 2 million properties across 200 countries. Here are effective Vrbo tips for owners to attract travelers.
Oihan manages 45 properties and uses Hospitable to streamline operations. Learn about the practical strategies he uses to grow a successful property management business.
We are introducing Hospitable Marketplace starting with cleaning services powered by Cleanster. Learn about the smart way to manage short-term rental cleanings and ensure that every property is cleaned to 5-star standard.
“If I hadn’t started using Hospitable, I probably would have had a mental breakdown with all the messages coming in. It would have been impossible to do what I was doing without it.”
We’re excited to announce that we’ve expanded Dynamic Pricing with advanced settings, introduced Dynamic Minimum Night Stays, and rolled out rule-sets.
While listing your vacation rental property on Booking.com is free, you’ll need to pay a commission fee for each reservation made through the platform. So how much should you expect to pay?
Vrbo boasts over two million private homes in over 190 countries and attracts millions of guests searching for the perfect stay. But is it the right listing site for you? Read the post to learn about Vrbo fees for hosts.
Choosing which one—Airbnb or Vrbo—would best fit your rental property, or whether you should list it on both, could seem tricky at first. This post will help you get started.
In most cases, Airbnb hosts don’t encounter any serious problems with their businesses. But there are some situations when problems may happen despite your best effort. Read this article to be well prepared.
Review generators require some manual work to enter essential details for each guest and paste a generated review into Airbnb. However, you can fully automate the process with Hospitable.
As demand for flexible living spaces grows, many Airbnb hosts are reevaluating their short-term rental models and offering monthly stays. Is transitioning to long-term hosting is the right option for you?
With more than 2 million active listings worldwide, Vrbo is a great platform to list your vacation rental home. But plenty of other OTA websites connect property owners with travelers seeking an alternative to a hotel.
We welcome Abby Grous, Senior Product Manager at Hospitable. Discover how Hospitable helps hosts build their own direct booking business and achieve success.
You need a solid strategy to run a successful Airbnb business. Whether you are an experienced host or new to the industry, in this blog, you’ll find actionable insights to help you optimize your STR strategy.
Brandon’s hosting journey began four years ago with one cabin. He quickly scaled, helping friends and acquaintances, and eventually grew to manage multiple rentals across states.
Although Airbnb dominates the vacation rental market, it’s not the only OTA platform you can use. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some Airbnb alternatives in Canada so that you can find options that work for you.
Airbnb is a popular online marketplace for property owners to reach travelers, but it's not the only player in the game. In this blog, you'll find a list of top short-term rental platforms.
Although Airbnb is still the most popular vacation rental site, there are other options to list your property and reach millions of travelers. Wondering which of them is the best for your STR property in Australia?
Understanding key Airbnb metrics is imperative to running a successful business. Don't know where to start? Read this guide to learn more about what metrics and KPIs you should monitor to stay on the right path.
Smoking in a short-term rental can result in an expensive cleaning bill for a host and, potentially, a bad review from future guests. So what can you do when an Airbnb guest smokes in your home?
If you are considering remodeling your rental property, this blog offers some tips on how to renovate your rental space to make it more appealing to travelers without breaking the bank.
Providing your Airbnb guests with a great experience from start to finish is essential, so first of all, you should ensure a smooth check-in process. The best solution is to offer them self-check-in with a smart lock.
If you have been struggling to meet all your maintenance responsibilities, this post is for you. It will help you understand the basic steps you need to take to avoid costly repairs.
