As longtime Airbnb hosts we have slowly learned a ton of the Airbnb Ranking Factors. Most hosts are interested in growing their short term rental business and the best way to do that is by optimizing your listings to satisfy the needs of both the search engine and the guests. The higher your listing is…
Sun Peaks Mountain Resort is recognized as one of the top ski resorts in Canada. Thousands of visitors embark on a weekend ski trip every year filling up the limited supply of accommodation on the mountain. The low supply of nightly accommodation and high demand from visitors has resulted in a very lucrative opportunity. Many…
The effects of Covid19 on the vacation rental industry have been hard felt. Hosts are concerned about sustaining their businesses through this tough time and the impacts it will have on their futures. Lifty Life shares these concerns and wanted to find some answers and advice on the future of our industry. In a series…
Tofino is a great market for owning and operating a vacation rental. Lifty Life recently ranked it among the top markets in Canada. Not only is it a great place to own an Airbnb it is a great place to own a vacation property for yourself and family. Your family will love spending parts of…
What are the best vacation rental and Airbnb destinations in Canada? Lifty Life has complied the ultimate Canadian Vacation Rentals list for you and provided the data to back it up! We have chosen to exclude major Canadian cities such as Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal. This way we can feature some lesser known cities throughout…
Our team is often asked “what goes into launching an Airbnb in Canmore, Alberta?”. For those that don’t know, Canmore is highly regarded as one of the top Airbnb markets in Canada. It started off as a small drive-through town for tourists migrating from Calgary International Airport to Banff National Park. As the demand for…
There is a good chance that you’re looking for clever ways to add value to your Airbnb property without breaking the bank. At Lifty Life, we often find ourselves looking for the best do-it-yourself (DIY) Airbnb upgrades that improve the properties we own and manage. The goals of Airbnb renovations are to improve the guest…
If you’re wondering how to mitigate risk of your Airbnb then we have some suggestions for you! When setting up your vacation rental you will want to consider your local regulations, insurance, security and safety. Consider safety and security as one of your top concerns when staging and designing your property. Many hosts only consider…
In these challenging financial times it’s more important than ever to generate a supplementary income. Have you ever considered listing your property on Airbnb? We’re sure you have heard of the earning potential on vacation rental websites such as Airbnb and Homeaway. We’re here to help you plan for your entry into the wonderful world…
It’s no surprise everyone is getting a little stir crazy. Being locked in our homes for weeks with no definitive date of the crisis being over would put anyone over the edge. If you’re like me than you need a vacation, quick! But even after the crisis ends travelers should still stay wary. Just because…