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How to Drive Direct Bookings & Maximize Revenue: A Host’s Success Story

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.

Case Studies

The Rosé House—Scaling to 60+ Properties with Ease: Customer Case Study

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.

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Airbnb Hosting Guide for Beginners

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.

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Airbnb Pricing Strategy: Getting Started

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!

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Airbnb Automation: 11 Ways to Streamline Your Business

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.

Beginner's Guides OTAs

Airbnb Host Checklist: Setting Up for Airbnb

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.

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Keep Your Calendar Synced with iCal Imports

Using iCal imports, you can seamlessly sync calendars across various platforms, enabling better availability control, more efficient operations, and the ability to take full advantage of Hospitable's automated messaging features.

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Airbnb Discounts: How to Get Them Right

Everybody loves discounts, so offering enticing deals to your potential guests can help fill your rental faster. Read to find out what Airbnb discounts you can set up for your listings and when adding a discount makes sense.

Industry Insights

From Renting Out a Single Basement Unit on Airbnb to Managing 60+ STR Properties

Tracey and Aahil shared how they remotely manage STR properties in different provinces, using technology to overcome challenges and provide quality customer service for guests and property owners.

OTAs

Best Thermostats for Airbnb: a Guide for Hosts

For Airbnb hosts, investing in a good thermostat can be a game-changer in enhancing guest comfort and managing energy costs. So, which thermostat should you choose for your rental space?

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Protect your Property and Build Credibility with Rental Agreements

Providing a formal written agreement builds your credibility. Being able to templatize agreements and automatically send them to guests decreases the likelihood of misunderstandings between you and your guests.

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Airbnb Bathroom Ideas to Impress Your Guests

A well-designed bathroom is a great way to elevate the guest experience. In this article, we'll share some interesting Airbnb bathroom ideas that will help you create a clean, functional, and stylish space your guests will love.

Industry Insights

STR Insurance Must-Knows in 2025

We welcome Darren Nix, Founder and CEO of Steadily Insurance Company. Find out why STR insurance is essential, how it differs from homeowners insurance, and what coverage you need to ensure your rental property is adequately protected.

Case Studies

Hospitable Customer Story: Managing Australian Beach and Ski Properties

Mike uses Hospitable to streamline daily operations and automate repetitive tasks. Mike shares his experience managing several beach and ski properties listed on multiple booking channels. Learn how Hospitable helps him lighten the burden.

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Airbnb Backyard Ideas to Attract More Guests

If you have a spacious backyard, a good idea is to transform it into an inviting outdoor oasis. In this blog, you’ll find some stunning Airbnb backyard ideas that may help you set your home apart from the competition.

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Optimize Comfort and Efficiency with Smart Thermostats

With smart thermostats, you can be sure that guests feel comfortable as soon as they step foot on your property. You can also ensure to save money by maximizing the eco-mode presets while your properties are unoccupied.

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Airbnb Hosting Services: Getting Help with Managing Your Rental

In this blog, we'll talk about essential Airbnb hosting services you can take advantage of as a host to ensure your rental runs smoothly and efficiently and avoid added stress.

Industry Insights

Building Your STR Dream Clean Team

We're diving deep into STR cleaning with Brooks Sparks, Sales Team Manager at Turno. Discover how a top-notch cleaning strategy can help you unlock more bookings, get better reviews, and build a more profitable business.

Case Studies

Hospitable Customer Story: Gold Coast Hosting

Learn how Hospitable helps Camille overcome challenges property managers face, automating many manual tasks so she can focus on delivering the highest level of service for property owners and guests.

Industry Insights

From Wine Marketing to Real Estate Empire: A Conversation with Josh Baldovino

Josh shares his insights on balancing a busy schedule, maximizing ROI, and leveraging marketing expertise to thrive in the competitive world of real estate investing.

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Airbnb Game Room Ideas Your Guests Will Love

If space allows, you can make your listing more appealing to your potential guests and ensure they have a memorable experience. In this blog post, you’ll find some interesting Airbnb game room ideas to create the best entertainment space for your guests.

Case Studies

Hospitable Customer Story: Automating a Single Property Portfolio

Bill and Rita use Hospitable to automate their hosting routine. Bill and Rita share their experience hosting vacation guests at their Austin property—learn how Hospitable helps them save time and grow their direct bookings.

Industry Insights

Rave-Worthy Rentals: Branding, Design & Marketing Magic with Steph Weber

An expert in branding and marketing for STRs, Steph shares her tips on how to build a brand strategy that resonates with your ideal guests, market your rental property, and keep it consistently booked.

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Airbnb Basement Ideas: a Style Guide for Hosts

If you have a basement with a private entrance and exit, renting it out to travelers on Airbnb could be the perfect option to make extra money. To help you get started, here we rounded up the best basement design ideas.

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How I Boosted My Bookings with Direct Reservations: A Host’s Success Story

Our top-performing hosts prove that a direct booking website can be a profitable revenue channel. Todd Parker has generated over $100k in direct bookings with the help of Hospitable!

Industry Insights

Diving into the Data: Analyzing Aussie STR Trends

Sally shares Key Data insights that can help vacation rental property managers, investors, and hosts better understand the market dynamics and optimize their rental strategies to respond to the market trends.

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Airbnb Listing Tips for Hosts

To attract the attention of potential guests and get booked, you need to craft an Airbnb listing that tells the story of your property and describes the unique experience your guests will have. Here you'll find Airbnb listing tips that can help you get it right.

Case Studies

Hospitable Customer Story: Bel Air of Big Bear

Mark uses Hospitable to streamline daily operations and save time, which he considers a commodity. Discover how Hospitable helps Mark manage multiple short-term rental properties in southern California remotely from overseas.

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Vrbo Long-Term Rentals: Should You Make Your Property Available for Longer Terms?

Vrbo was created for short-term rentals but it allows longer stays. Learn about the pros and cons of accepting long-term bookings and find tips for setting your listing for monthly stays.

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