Vacation Rental Blog
News and tips for property managers
Best Airbnb locations 2023: top 60 cities in Spain, France and Italy
Investing in vacation rentals has become a popular trend in Europe, especially in coveted tourist destinations like Spain, France, and Italy. In this article, we'll analyze the best Airbnb locations in Europe and share the latest numbers from AirDNA. This investment...
Airbnb business name: 4 ways of naming that boost direct bookings
I’m not a hotel, should I give my Airbnb a name? Hotels share listings on online travel agencies (OTAs) just like everyone else. You, as a host or property manager, can compete with hotels. If you have multiple listings and multiple properties, you can have as good of...
Excellent Airbnb decoration ideas for living rooms and bedrooms
Are you a property manager or host who just purchased a(nother) rental property and you are looking for decoration ideas? Or you just want to refresh your old rental home to create a more fresh and consistent design? You are in the right place, we have collected what...
Paris Olympics 2024: a host’s guide for accommodation in peak season
The Olympic Games are a global sporting event that does not need any introduction, it is well-known worldwide. When it comes to hosting, one of the crucial aspects of it is to ensure that there is enough accommodation available for the athletes, their staff,...
How does Airbnb handle security deposit for hosts?
Security deposit is a rare way how Airbnb secures protection for hosts when damage occurs during a guest’s stay. A more general protection Airbnb provides for all hosts is host damage protection as part of Aircover. As an Airbnb host, securing your property and...
9 Excellent towels for Airbnb: cheap and simple solution
Are towels really that important? They might seem a minor issue compared to other things you face daily as a host, but these are just as crucial to the success of your vacation rental business. So it is important to find the best option both for the guests and the...
Plum Guide for Hosts: a sneak peek into luxury rentals
Are you looking for a carefully curated platform to list your luxury properties? Then look no further than Plum Guide! They ensure a reliable and enjoyable booking experience for customers while property managers can rest easy knowing that they will be hosting...
Airbnb host checklist: set up listings the right way
Having a plan for setting up your Airbnb account is essential to get the most out of your listings. But what if you’ve missed or overlooked some features that can bring value? In this article, we want to share some checklists and season them with some industry experts...
DAC7 directive explained for Airbnb hosts
The EU Council Directive 2021/514, commonly referred to as DAC7, has caused ripples in the European short-term rental industry. Starting January 1, 2023 vacation rental businesses are required by platform operators – for example, OTAs like Airbnb or channel managers...
Airbnb 2023 Summer Release: no AI until 2024
Let's see where Airbnb is heading to with its 2023 Summer Release. 50 new guest features and 25 host features are introduced into the platform, with Airbnb Rooms and Host Passport being the headliners.Inspiration for the Airbnb 2023 Summer Release Post-pandemic world...
Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy (HVMB): Review for Hosts
In times of a big boom of rental companies like Airbnb and more, more and more travellers feel the need for a personal and independent travel experience, no wonder the big players in the hotel industry are also getting interested in the vacation home rental business....
Longer Stay category at Airbnb: why hosts should care?
Long stays in the short-term rental industry seem to become a new trend in 2023. Longer stays are becoming increasingly popular among travellers, so 28+ nights bookings made up 21% of total nights booked at Airbnb and remained stable during the year 2022. This shift...