Are you looking for a fun and exciting way to earn an extra income on top of hosting your short-term rental? Then, why not consider hosting an Airbnb experience?

Hosting an Airbnb experience is more than including an upsell with your short-term rental. Learning to host an Airbnb experience is a great way to connect with your community and share your passions with others. Plus, it’s a lot of fun!

In this blog post, we will walk you through the basics of how to get started, and how integrating your short-term listing with Host Tools will leave you with extra time to start hosting an experience today!

Host Tools provides an automated, unified calendar for short-term rental hosts, allowing you to seamlessly list on all major channels. Start your free trial today! 

How to Host an Airbnb Experience

Pick your experience

The first step is to decide what kind of experience you want to offer. Do you have a unique talent or passion that you would like to share with others? Maybe you’re an expert in local history or cuisine. No matter what your interest, there’s sure to be an Airbnb experience that matches it.

Some popular experience ideas include:

– Giving a tour of your neighborhood or city. This can be a general tour or a specialized tour such as a food tour or vintage shopping tour. 

– Cooking a meal from your culture

– Teaching a skill or craft

– Leading an outdoor activity like hiking or kayaking

Create your listing

Once you’ve decided on the type of experience, it’s time to create your listing. Be sure to include all the important details, such as how many people the experience is designed for, what activities will be included, and how much it costs. You should also upload some great photos so guests can get a sense of what they can expect.

Set a price

Pricing your experience is one of the most essential parts of creating your listing. You want to make sure you are charging enough to cover your costs and make a profit, but not so much that it deters guests from booking. A good rule of thumb is to start with a lower price and then increase it if you find that the demand is there.

Promote your listing

Now that your listing is created, it’s time to start promoting it! Be sure to share it on social media and with your friends and family.

You can also reach out to local bloggers and news outlets to see if they would be interested in writing about your experience. You can use many of the same marketing techniques you use for promoting your rental to advertise your Airbnb experience. 

Get Ready to Host

Now that you’ve created your listing and promoted it to your guests, it’s time to get ready to host! First, make sure you have everything you need in place so your experience goes off without a hitch.

This includes having all the supplies you need, preparing any food ahead of time, and printing out any needed materials. It would be best if you also took some time to familiarize yourself with the Airbnb platform and how it works. This way, you will be able to easily communicate with your guests and manage your bookings.

Welcome your guests

Once your guests have booked, it’s time to welcome them! Be sure to communicate with them ahead of time, so they know what to expect. You should also give them a list of things they need to bring, such as any supplies or materials for the experience.

During the experience

Make sure you keep an eye on your guests during the experience and be available to answer any questions they may have. This is also a great opportunity to get to know them and learn more about their interests.

After the experience

Once your guests have left, it’s time to debrief! Make sure you ask for feedback to improve your experience for next time.

How to Host an Airbnb Experience with Host Tools

Trying to host an Airbnb experience on top of managing your short-term rental may feel overwhelming. Luckily, when you integrate your listing with Host Tools, you can automate almost all of your daily tasks. 

Our platform will take automate all of the following so you can spend more time working on your Airbnb experience:

• Synch your calendars across multiple platforms (Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, etc.)

• Give you access to intelligent pricing options

• Provide cleaner management tools

• Smart lock integration for easy check-ins

• Automate guest communication

• & more!

When your short-term rental is automated, you free up time, energy, and resources to create an incredible Airbnb experience that earns you extra income.

Final Thoughts

Hosting an Airbnb experience can be a great way to make some extra money, and when you use Host Tools, it can be easy and stress-free. Our platform will take care of all the tasks associated with hosting your short-term rental, so you can focus on creating a memorable experience for your guests.

If you’re looking for a way to make some extra income, hosting an Airbnb experience is a great option. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you automate your listing!

Host Tools provides an automated, unified calendar for short-term rental hosts, allowing you to seamlessly list on all major channels. Start your free trial today!