Great Airbnb Host Tips That Will Make Guests Glad They Chose Your Home

By Daniel Rogers


In today's economy a lot of people are trying things to earn extra money. Hosting paying guests in their homes is one way many have found to do that successfully. If this is something that interests you, posting a compelling description of the accommodation you are offering, and what it will cost, can result in quick responses. This is only the beginning however. Homeowners, who have already discovered that booking rooms can be lucrative, have valuable Airbnb host tips to pass along.

First of all, these veterans say you should be honest. Even small rooms can be booked quickly if you use some established marketing strategies though. Intimate and cozy sound better than small, and most will know it means the same thing. You can let potential guests know the accommodations are upstairs by showing a graceful stairway instead of using words.

Being responsive and communicating effectively with your guests can start before they ever arrive. A quick email message introducing yourself and letting them know you are looking forward to having them stay is a good idea. You have to know if they have any dietary restrictions and what kinds of food they enjoy anyway. A welcoming email can go a long way in putting strangers at ease.

Before your guests arrive, it's a great idea to place brochures on local attractions, museums, and special upcoming events in their rooms. Travel books, menus for local restaurants, bus schedules, and any discount coupons you can pick up are nice touches that guests will appreciate. If they have expressed an interest is seeing something in particular, leaving them pertinent information on that is a thoughtful gesture.

If your guests had wanted to book rooms in a local hotel, they would have done so. You don't want the rooms in your house to look impersonal and antiseptic. There are lots of ways to personalize their surroundings, making rooms inviting and special. During holidays, special decorations can be fun, and flowers are almost always welcoming.

Above all you want to be friendly and welcoming. Greeting guests at the front door, or picking them up at the airport or train station, is a good way to start. You can help them take their bags to their rooms and invite them into the living area for conversation, coffee, wine, snacks, or whatever is appropriate.

If you don't do anything else, make sure your house is squeaky clean when the guests arrive. No one wants to walk into a dirty, messy, dusty rented room. People will remember every messy detail, if they stay to notice them. They will probably complain loudly and online as well.

Hosting can be fun and financially rewarding. You will meet new people, make friends, and learn new things. It certainly sounds better than mowing lawns, babysitting, or flipping burgers for extra money.




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