Glamping or glamorous camping is a new trend in the tourism industry that is quickly becoming popular worldwide. The global glamping market size is huge, so starting a glamping business as an alternative to traditional vacation rental homes can be a great small business opportunity to explore.
It's up to you to write an attention-grabbing description that will convince travelers to click the Book Now Button. Need help getting started? Here are our top tips on how to write Airbnb descriptions and get travelers excited about staying in your space.
Want to become a great host with plenty of 5-star reviews? You'll need to make your listing stand out from the crowd and do your best to delight your guests. To help you navigate your way in the hosting world and avoid common mistakes, we have put together this list of Airbnb dos and don'ts you should keep in mind.
Guests who smoke inside a vacation rental property can bring several problems that most hosts would rather avoid. 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?
It can be tough to know where to start with Instagram, especially when millions of “influencers” make it look so easy, and there are seemingly hundreds of moving parts (photos, Reels, Lives, captions, videos, hashtags). In this post, we’ve asked some successful hosts for their top tips on using Instagram for vacation rentals, so you can hear what really works from people who’ve actually done it.
Setting your pricing strategy is one of the hardest aspects of being an Airbnb host. Doing it right is important for staying competitive and attracting more bookings. You can raise your nightly rate by charging an extra fee when you host more guests than usual. Let’s see how you can use an extra guest fee to boost your income on Airbnb.
Even if you’re just starting out, or only have a few listings, “building a brand” is what marks the haphazard, hobbyist hosts out from the standout, star vacation rentals. It creates a consistent service that makes guests happy and makes you good money to boot. And while it’s totally possible to DIY it─ we know it can feel like a lot. That’s why we’ve laid out our exact method.
Offering your Airbnb guests breakfast is a great way to make them feel welcome and enhance their stays. Although the platform doesn’t require you to do it, people love when hosts go the extra mile to provide better service. Read this post to find some Airbnb breakfast ideas.
Setting nightly rates for your vacation rental is complicated. Sure, you know you should charge more when demand is high, and drop prices during quiet periods. Most property managers don’t have time or energy to closely monitor the changing conditions. That’s where dynamic pricing comes in.
Your guests’ check-in sets the tone for their entire stay. If this process is stress-free and smooth, it can help lead to positive reviews. Find out how to create check-in instructions for your short-term rental and make the check-in process smooth for you and your guests.
One of the biggest responsibilities facing any host or property manager is vacation rental property maintenance. 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.
As guests browse through vacation rental listings, one thing that’s guaranteed to make your property stand out is a ton of amazing reviews. There’s no question reviews affect booking rates. If you’re worried about reviews, you need to see our expert tips and tricks to help you maximize the positives and avoid the negatives.
Cleanliness is a top priority for travelers who are very picky when choosing a perfect home to spend their vacation. We’ve compiled a comprehensive Vrbo cleaning checklist. Read on to learn what steps you should follow to get your property in top shape and make that great first impression.
Starting on Vrbo is easy, but if you want to succeed as a Vrbo host, you should treat this as a business. And an important part of operating a short-term rental business is taking care of lodging taxes. In this guide, we cover the basics of Vrbo taxes that you need to know to get started.
Succeeding as a host does not have to be elusive or a mysterious process. By adopting the correct hospitality mindset, and understanding the categories hosts are rated on, you can accelerate and ensure your status as an excellent host. In this post, Culin Tate, a Host Coach, uncovers the 7-factor success equation.
Making more money from your short-term rental Airbnb or Vrbo isn’t just about upping your nightly rate. As part of our research, we’ve asked professional STR hosts for their recommendations, so you can be sure this goes beyond theory—these tips really do work in practice.
Vrbo is a popular vacation rental platform that operates in 190 countries and counts more than 2 million properties worldwide. If you’re interested in hosting guests in your home, in this blog, you’ll find tips on how to become a Vrbo host and build a successful short-term rental business.
A Vrbo welcome guide is essential to creating a great guest experience and presenting you as a caring and thoughtful host. A welcome guide is a perfect place to answer common questions to help guests navigate your home or apartment and treat it the right way. In this post, you'll find some tips on adding your guide to your listing and what details to include to impress your guests.
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