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When it comes to vacation rentals, pictures are worth a thousand words. But what if you could take your guests on a virtual tour of your property? A virtual tour can give travelers a more realistic idea of what to expect when staying at your rental and convince them to book your listing. In this […]

The holidays are a time for family, friends, and festive decorations! If you’re a short-term rental host, you may be wondering how to make your property extra special for guests during the holiday season. Fear not – we have some tips for you! In this blog post, we will discuss eleven ways to decorate your

If you’re considering renting out your home on a short-term basis, it’s crucial to have a clear and concise short-term rental agreement in place. This agreement will help protect both you and your guests and can prevent any misunderstandings or disagreements down the road. In this blog post, we’ll discuss what should be included in

You’ve just had a great review from a vacation rental guest, you’ve built up a good relationship, and they even said they’ll come back to your rentals next year. Great! But how can you make sure they come back to you directly so you don’t have to pay booking platform fees over and over for

If you’re a property owner of a short-term rental, you know that there are a lot of things to keep track of. Between scheduling check-ins and cleaning the property, it can be challenging to find time to manage everything yourself. That’s where an Airbnb co-host comes in! In this article, we’ll discuss what a co-host

TikTok is the latest social media craze that short-term rental hosts can use to benefit their business. This article provides tips for how to advertise on TikTok as a short-term rental host. Don’t worry if you’ve never used TikTok, we will also go over what this app is, the opportunities it offers, and how to

The vacation rental industry is booming, and with that comes an increasing demand for short-term rentals. If you want to get involved in this growing market, consider joining one of the helpful vacation rental organizations out there. These associations exist as support hubs and focus on simplifying legislation, communicating industry trends, and providing resources to

If you’re a short-term rental host with guests who need to store their luggage before check-in, you’re probably looking for some Airbnb luggage storage solutions. Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered! In this blog post, we’ll discuss five different ways that you can help your guests with their luggage storage. Host Tools provides an automated,

If you own a beach house, then you know that there’s always a risk of hurricanes. In fact, hurricane season can be a very hectic time for vacation rental property owners. This blog post will take a look at the Airbnb hurricane policy and a few tips to help you protect your investment, plus ensure