In July 2017, while staying in a struggling Airbnb in Tallinn, Estonia, the book concept for Optimize YOUR Airbnb hit Daniel V. Rusteen, prior Airbnb employee and owner of OptimizeMyAirbnb.com. Over the next six months, the book would come together and be considered the definitive source for any serious Airbnb […]
Three-percent of all Airbnb hosts are considered Superhosts. One of the metrics to achieving this status is receiving at least 80% 5-star overall reviews. I hope this puts into perspective how hard and important getting a 5-star review is. It’s so important that there’s a black market for buying and […]
There are few things harder than trying to get your real estate business going. After taking weeks of courses and spending thousands on fees, you are left at the starting gate of your career with no boss, manager or guide to tell you where to go or how to find […]
Yes, you should always respond to Airbnb guest reviews! Why? Let’s get right to it. Responding to Airbnb reviews shows host engagement to future potential guests (FPGs). Allows Airbnb host to highlight one or two positive aspects of a lengthy review. Enables hosts to respond to negative Airbnb review without calling […]
My husband, Jason, and I are huge fans of using Airbnb for our travels. In fact, it gets brought up in almost every episode of our lifestyle/travel podcast. We love it because we usually get twice the space and a kitchen, in a central location, for half the cost of […]
This Airbnb review is of a historic studio apartment that I recently booked for one night while traveling to St. Petersburg, Florida. This 100 year old Airbnb listing takes you back in time with its hardwood floors and old-fashioned decor. Nestled in the Kenwood District of St. Pete, this charming 1 […]
Hello everyone! Rebecca and I have some exciting news… We put in an offer on a new house in St. Petersburg, Florida and the seller has accepted our offer. We are now under contract and should be closing in the next 30 days. Rebecca and I currently live in High […]
This Airbnb review is of a private room that Rebecca and I recently stayed at while we were vacationing in Vancouver. It’s downtown location, luxurious amenities, and warming hosts make this Vancouver rental a perfect place to stay. We rate Kirk and Robert’s condo 5 out of 5 stars.
This Airbnb review is of a private room located in Cowichan Bay, British Columbia. Rebecca and I recently stayed here for two nights while vacationing in BC. We booked this Airbnb location because of its close proximity to the ocean and great price. At just $69 per night, I would rate […]
Click Here to Download the Airbnb Welcome Letter Template As Airbnb hosts we recommend creating an Airbnb welcome letter that you leave out for your Airbnb guests upon their arrival. An Airbnb welcome letter is simply a one or two page document that provides an overview of your listing, contact information, house rules, […]