-
6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Hosting On Airbnb For The First Time
When we first started our Airbnb, I thought the hardest part would be getting everything cleaned, decorated, and listed online. But, this was not the case at all. The initial prep and listing took time because I was learning on the go, but those weren’t my biggest obstacles. What I didn’t realize initially was how much the setup phase impacts everything that comes afterward. Your setup and implementation of systems ultimately impact everything, from your booking price, to your reviews, your cleaning and management routine, your stress level, and honestly, whether hosting even feels manageable at all. Looking back, there are so many things I wish I knew before hosting…
-
How to Take Airbnb Photos That Get More Bookings
Struggling with your Airbnb listing photos? Here’s exactly how we improved ours to get more clicks, bookings, and higher nightly rates.
-
What to Save On—and What’s Worth the Splurge—in Your Airbnb
Smart decisions for comfort, durability, and 5-star reviews—without blowing your budget. Take it from me, setting up an Airbnb can get expensive fast. When we got our first short-term rental up and running in 2023, we had no idea what to expect, and I definitely made some purchases I wouldn’t repeat again! It’s SO hard to know whether to invest in quality decor, or buy more budget pieces, knowing you’ll probably end up replacing things quickly anyway. And now, as an experienced Airbnb Superhost, I think I’ve found the right balance. The key: intentional spending. This means knowing where to cut costs and where to invest for guest experience and…
-
Mastering Airbnb Bedding: What I Learned After Hosting 500+ Nights
I never thought I’d be saying this, but we’ve now hosted over 300 stays—adding up to more than 500 nights! Between Airbnb and Vrbo, and now with two more short-term rentals recently added to the mix, I’ve learned a lot—sometimes the hard way. When we first started hosting, I truly had no idea what I was doing. We just jumped right in and figured things out as we went. And now, after trial by error, connecting with other hosts, and doing a ton of research, I’m ready to share some hosting tips & tricks! One thing I wish we had known from the beginning? How important bedding really is.In most…
