For most able-bodied people, stairs are no big deal. However, for some people, stairs or even a sloping yard to get into the house can be a prohibitive challenge. That’s why it’s important to make a note of stairs or steep yards on your listing if they exist. Most guests won’t care one […]
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The trick with lending
During our Colombian invasion, we grew really close to the students who were staying with us. It’s hard not to when you see so much of someone in such a short period of time! By the end of the summer, we had grown comfortable enough with them to even let them borrow our […]
Tuesday Tip: Repeat Yourself
It’s a verifiable fact that most people don’t read. This applies to your guests, too. Whether you’re trying to convey house rules, access instructions, or something else entirely, don’t assume your guests will read the information just because you’ve written it once. You need to write it over and over again, in different […]
The little things that surprise and delight
After I graduated from college, I spent a year teaching English in South Korea. It was a magical year, and really awakened me to my love of teaching. It’s been over 5 years since I returned now, but I still try to teach in some form or fashion as much as I can. […]
Be wary of snap judgements
I had a long conversation once with a man about Airbnb. He had a lot of strong opinions about it. One of the strongest of his opinions was that Airbnb is a service that primarily appeals to younger people. Older people, he presumed, would prefer to more traditional model of hotels and inns. […]