AirBnB Cleaning protocol: Coming together for the health of our community

What follows is the AirBnB Cleaning protocol that is in place in every house that is listed in AirBnB. The protocol is in place from November 20th 2020. Every host must follow these practices and agree to the following: Masks and social distancing Based on guidance from experts such as the U.S. CDC and the Read More …

Making Money with AirBnB and booking dot com (free coupon included)

There is a great opportunity in making money with Airbnb (and booking dot com). This is is due to the growing popularity of short term rental as an alternative to hotels. This is a world phenomena and both Airbnb and Booking are the online listing services that are leading the pack. Airbnb is an online Read More …

AirBnB Welcome e-mail Templates!

Welcome e-mail templates are tools needed by the hosts in responding to guests. Attending to a guest could be time-consuming, especially in the vacation home rental space.  We feel irritated and feel bogged down answering the same questions from guests over and over again, and yet we want them to have the experience of home Read More …

Cleaning and Guest Services Company

Wouldn’t you rather sit back and relax while the cleaning and guest services company takes over the tidying up of your vacation rental space between bookings? Maintenance and cleanliness often present itself as the biggest nut to crack for Airbnb hosts. A five-star review can therefore be gotten from a high-level and well automated cleaning Read More …

AirBnB Investment: Starting an AirBnB Business and making money

If you are considering an AirBnB Investment or you have a second home and you intend to make money with AirBnB you probably are asking yourself how much income your property can generate: AirBnB has the answer for that. Here you can find an income calculator that will predict how much you can make with Read More …

AirBnB Host Tips for a successful start

I recently stayed as guest to the house of a new host and these are my AirBnB Host Tips for a successful start in this adventure. Do not get me wrong, the host and the experience was very good, (I give her 5 stars! ) but still there are a few things that can be Read More …

How much does AirBnB take and Give to Local Communities

How much does AirBnB take and Give to Local Communities ? Whiteout doubt tourism has grown to become one of the largest industries on Earth, more than 10 percent of the world’s gross domestic product. Tourism is the ultimate double-edged sword. If done well, it can do a lot of good. It can boost economies and Read More …

Setting up Expectations: educate your guests about reviewing their staying

Setting up expectations is important if you want to avoid bad reviews. this is what I am currently doing considering the fact that I can’t welcome them in person as most of the time I am not in the city. Consequently, I send to every guest a house manual via email prior their arrival in Read More …

Listing your property in Booking.com

Listing your property in Booking.com is definitively a must if you are trying to attract short term tenants. Booking.com is one of the most recognized brand for booking hotels and houses in Europe. I was so big that the EU commission accused the company of monopoly and forced them to change policies and opening the Read More …

What is a Hotel Suite?

What is a hotel suite? Is a suite that different then a dedicated rental apartment?  You may increasingly see that many hotel offer the option of choosing between a normal room or suite. Normally we consider a suite to be better than a traditional hotel room. Usually there is a separate bedroom and lounge area Read More …