I have some friends who decided to start the Airbnb hosting adventure a few months ago. Poor guys. It’s been a nonstop parade of bad, whiny guests ever since they started. My friends have become understandably frustrated and disheartened. They want to be good hosts, but can’t seem to get reasonable people to book their […]
A heart that’s never fully whole
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 […]
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, […]