High-touch short-term rental property management and business consulting
Tools/attitude/best practices-related
Introducing hygge to your guests’ “home away from home” will ensure your guests have an outstanding experience during their stay! Every now and then I come across a word in another language for which there is no English equivalent, but there should be. Once such word is hygge. Hygge (pronounced hue-gah) is a way of living […]
As I’ve written about before, one of the hardest things about running a short-term rental is standardizing the cleanings. Of course, it helps to have a good cleaner – and if you’ve found one, make sure you do everything you can to hold onto her! But the nature of this business is that sometimes you’re […]
We all need a “backup” in our lives. I mean, even a host needs to get away sometimes. Sometimes…especially a host! We need the opportunity to take a wonderful, magical vacation. Eat great food, meet amazing people, see fantastic views, and more. Or, at least, catch a little r and r, and grab the chance […]
When it comes to smart locks, the possibilities seem almost endless. Schlage, Kwikset, Yale, Nest, Gate, Friday….how are you to choose when there are so many options to consider? I am not an authority on smart locks. There are many brands of smart locks I’ve never even heard of, let alone used. But I do […]
In the years I’ve been hosting Airbnbs and other short-term rentals, I’ve come across various perspectives on the use of and need for a direct booking site. Many people don’t think it’s necessary, insisting that they can get plenty of business just by listing on Airbnb alone. I’m sure they’re right – for now. Remember […]