A while ago, we had a guest stay with us who was going through a rough time at home. She had an anxiety attack only a few evenings into her stay and ended up checking out early because she was under so much pressure back home. I was so concerned for her. A side effect […]
Year: 2021
Tuesday Tip: House Cleaning
The other day, I was telling a friend about the ins and outs of what I do as an Airbnb host. “Isn’t it exhausting to deep clean your house before every guest?” she asked. “I just don’t think I could keep up with that kind of rhythm.” The truth is, I don’t deep clean my […]
The importance of doing something you love
A few years ago I attended a short-term rental networking event. This was pre-pandemic, and, to be honest, I didn’t want to go. I was peopled-out, and just wanted to curl up on my couch with a movie and fuzzy blanket. But I knew it would be a good opportunity to meet other people in […]
The Power of Focus
(Note: this post was originally published in 2019 and is being re-published for your encouragement!) What’s one thing we all need to succeed? I’m sure you could come up with many answers, all of which are probably true, but there’s a particular answer I’ve got in mind. This little 5-letter word is oftentimes elusive, […]
The one thing as an Airbnb co-host you need to make crystal clear
I recently had a cohosting situation that put into stark reality the importance of making the property owner’s expectations crystal clear. This can be a major co-hosting challenge, and worth it to learn early! Let me explain what happened and a few important lessons I learned from it… I got a call from the cleaner […]