Are you looking to get started with Airbnb or are you a seasoned vacation rental manager looking to grow your portfolio? As short term rental managers ourselves and avid readers we have some great books and eBook suggestions to get you started on your business development and growth journey! Here are my five favourite vacation…
The only way to protect the Earth is to hold yourself accountable for your actions. You can make simple and affordable improvements in your vacation rental to create a more sustainable hosting. Plus furnishing your Airbnb as eco-friendly can be a great point of differentiation and competitive advantages against competitors. Sometimes it pays to go…
You can make some extra money by renting out your space on Airbnb. However, securing your Airbnb property and providing a seamless check-in process for guests can pose a serious challenge. Fortunately with the right tools this is easy to resolve. Our guide to the Best Airbnb Smart Locks will help alleviate these issues! Finding…
In light of the growing trend of glamping (glamorous camping), more and more accommodations are becoming available for rent for travelers seeking a greater connection with nature. Yet, the challenge is to create a glamping site that meets all of the luxury demands of guests! What is Glamping? Glamping sites are the new affordable luxury…
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world. 64% of Americans drink coffee every day. Surprisingly most coffee is brewed at home, even though there is a coffee shop or drive-thru in most areas. A coffee maker is pretty much a required amenity for any short-term rental. Given that major short-term rental…
No matter how much time and effort you devote to upgrading your property unless you show off what you have achieved, nobody is going to want to work with you. So, as soon as you are ready with the design of your property, consider how you will photograph your Airbnb listing! To do this, you’ll…
The professionalization of the vacation rental industry is making it ever-increasingly important for Airbnb hosts and property managers to adopt software solutions that help them manage, scale, and automate their businesses. Airbnb hosts or managers not making use of the best vacation rental software are at a major competitive disadvantage. If you’re a vacation rental…
Setting up an Airbnb includes a number of steps, among the most critical is getting your vacation rental stocked, furnished, and ready to be enjoyed by guests. It can be easy to get overwhelmed with the vast number of items needed to prepare your Airbnb property, which is why we’ve created this guide and Airbnb…
Board games are a brilliant addition to any vacation home, especially if you rent your space as short-term rental on websites such as Airbnb or VRBO. Board and card games have relatively small investments but fantastic returns! Guests love them and often reflect on the thoughtfulness of providing these items in their reviews. Board games…
Smart homes are a trend in the vacation rental / Airbnb industry that are here to stay. The Airbnb host of the future is implementing smart technology into all aspects of their homes to provide superior guest service, monitor properties remotely, and automate property management. The Airbnb Smart Home is the future of the industry….