Since becoming an Airbnb Superhost Ambassador in 2021, I've had the privilege of guiding hundreds of new hosts through their journey. I've noticed a common challenge: many new hosts know they need help but aren't quite sure what questions to ask. To bridge that gap, I've compiled this comprehensive list of frequently asked questions.

High quality photography is CRITICAL as every guest will be making their entire purchasing decision based on what you're showing them in your photos. If your budget allows for it, I strongly recommend hiring a professional photographer who has experience with real estate photography (important because not all photographers know how to shoot real estate and there are nuances) to take the photos. It will likely be very much worth the investment when you think about how many bookings it will attract thereafter. Scroll down to see my recommendations for how to find a good local real estate photographer.

As a short-term or mid-term rental host, you want to make sure you implement some strategies to keep your guests happy. If you’re able to keep your guest happy (even when things go wrong) then you’ll hopefully be able to earn a five star review from them, and earn your way towards becoming a Superhost! Here are some tips and strategies I recommend.

The best listing descriptions include not only a description of the features and amenities of your place, but also highlight several reasons for why your ideal guests might want to book your Airbnb instead of staying somewhere else.

So you’re finally ready to publish your listing and start hosting guests?! That’s great! Just don’t forget to check your settings when you do, to make sure you’re all set. This is a checklist with all the steps I recommend taking immediately after you publish a new listing.

How to switch from Hosting Mode to Traveling Mode on Airbnb in 2024: If you’re planning on creating your first listing on Airbnb, you might be wondering, do I need to download a whole separate app to manage my listing? The answer is no! Thankfully, Airbnb has made it easy for Hosts and Guests to all use the same app and website for Airbnb, whether you are trying to book a stay for your vacation, or managing your listing. You simply have to switch between the two separate “modes” to be able to access the different features available for each one.

Quick list of the best smart locks, coded locks, and digital door locks for front doors, fence gates, sliding doors, and more. These door lock suggestions are perfect for vacation home rentals, private bedroom rentals, shared home rentals, short-term rentals, mid-term rentals, long-term rentals, private homes, apartments, and condos.

In this blog post, I’ll list some of the automated trash removal services that exist to make the management of Airbnb or VRBO properties easier and more streamlined. This is particularly helpful if you are a remote operator, for example if you own the short-term rental property, but you don’t live nearby or have someone nearby who is available to take on daily or weekly tasks like rolling out your trash bins on trash day. If this sounds interesting to you, keep reading!

Meet Ceci, your personal Airbnb Ambassador! Your designated Airbnb Ambassador is here to help guide you through the process of starting out as a new host on Airbnb. This program is offered as a complimentary service to eligible users from the moment you apply until after you've hosted your first guests or until the window of eligibility is closed.

I’ve been hosting on Airbnb since 2014, and since I’m a Superhost Ambassador, people often ask me what products I use to equip my Airbnb properties. I put together a few shopping lists with direct links to the products I recommend, so I could more easily share my favorite products with my consulting clients. Here they are!

Having clear House Rules can help you set adequate expectations with your guests, and help you communicate what is expected of them during their stay at your property. The more clear you can be, the better protected you will be from less than pleasant situations that may arise. You may also consider including some important Safety Disclaimers along with your Additional House Rules.

The best listing titles mention a relevant reason for why guests might want to book that vacation rental property instead of staying somewhere else. Try mentioning your best feature (do you have a pool? are you near a park? do you have a great view or a backyard? do you have a BBQ or hot tub? are you a short drive from a tourist attraction? Do you have King size beds?). Keep in mind you have a max of 50 characters for the title.

Finding a good, dependable cleaning service for your short-term rental can be a daunting task, but thankfully there are SO MANY OPTIONS to choose from! For instance, you could decide to work with an individual cleaner or a small local family business, or you could hire a large and established cleaning company with several outposts nation-wide.

Adding clear disclaimers to your listing can help you communicate and define the guest’s responsibilities upfront, and could provide a bit of extra protection for you and your property when it’s being rented out as a short-term-rental. Nobody likes surprises (unless it’s a decadent chocolate cake perhaps) which is why it may be a good idea to consider adding any disclaimers you think are relevant to your property in your listing’s Additional House Rules.

Scheduling messages on Airbnb (or any property management software for that matter) can be a huge help to busy hosts, and can cut back communications with guests about 80-90% when compared to not having scheduled messages. I would recommend scheduling around 5 messages to be sent automatically to your guests, to make sure that their check-in and check-out process goes smoothly.

Are you a visual learner? I know I am! Sometimes it can be difficult to understand how to do something on the Airbnb App or website just by reading the instructions. Thankfully, there are plenty of videos that can help explain each of the steps and show you how to use all of the latest tools on Airbnb.

Many people are attracted to the idea of making passive income with a short-term rental, but starting out can feel overwhelming. I’ve listed out the most important steps you will need to take to start listing your home on popular short term rental websites like Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.

Have you ever wondered how much you could be earning from a short-term rental property on Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking or other similar websites? Nowadays there are several interactive tools available to help you calculate the estimated annual revenue and other important insights like average daily rate, occupancy rates, and more.