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Your Airbnb cleaner didn't show up and guests arrive in hours. Here's your emergency action plan plus the systems that prevent cleaner no-shows from e...
A guest left a complaint about cleanliness. Here's how to respond professionally, protect your rating, find the root cause, and prevent cleaning compl...
A room-by-room Airbnb cleaning checklist template with practical enforcement strategies. Stop hoping for consistency and start verifying it with photo...
How to update your vacation rental cleaning protocols for COVID-19 safety, train service providers, and use checklists for consistent quality control.
Five key travel trends short-term rental hosts need to prepare for as the travel industry rebounds, from flexible cancellation policies to work-from-a...
Detailed disinfection protocols for short-term rental properties based on CDC guidelines, covering product selection, cloth rotation, electronics clea...
A comprehensive resource for vacation rental property managers navigating COVID-19, covering guest cancellations, owner retention, disinfection checkl...
A complete guide to disinfecting short-term rental properties, covering cleaner safety, what to sanitize vs. disinfect, high-touch points, and approve...
Practical steps for vacation rental managers to protect cleaners, adjust cleaning processes, and communicate effectively with guests during health sca...
How vacation rental managers can reduce stress caused by always-on expectations, difficult guests, and uncertainty about property conditions between t...
Last-minute vacation rental bookings can be great opportunities or red flags. Here's how to evaluate whether to accept or decline them.
Strategies for vacation rental owners to improve their advertising and marketing, from writing compelling headlines to building guest trust.
Five essential strategies for vacation rental managers looking to attract more families, from prioritizing sleep to showcasing family-friendly feature...
Why traveler trust in vacation rentals is declining, the four key concerns guests have, and what property managers can do to build confidence.
How a $5 per stay investment in essential amenities can prevent negative vacation rental reviews and protect hundreds of dollars in future bookings.
Proven strategies from successful property management companies on how to find more clients and grow your vacation rental portfolio.
Learn how to use calendar filters to efficiently manage vacation rental properties, locate specific jobs, and delegate tasks to service providers.
A practical guide to setting vacation rental cleaning prices, including research strategies, VRBO data analysis, remote area adjustments, and why hour...
Four practical tips for vacation rental property managers to prevent and handle problematic guests, from setting clear house rules to vetting bookings...
Research shows music improves mood and efficiency while working. Properly surveyed service providers and curated a 15-song Spotify playlist featuring...
Tips for service providers to optimize their marketplace profile, improve search rankings, and attract more vacation rental cleaning clients.
A fun, real-world test where a tech-averse mom tries the Properly app for the first time, proving that the platform is intuitive enough for anyone to...
Based on handling over 63,000 annual bookings, Evolve Vacation Rental Network identifies the five most common guest complaints and how to prevent them...
Heather Bayer discusses the evolving relationship between property managers and OTAs, the role of technology, guest relationships, and the future of v...
A comprehensive guide to building effective cleaning checklists for vacation rentals, covering what to include, how to organize content, and advanced...
Ten thoughtful additions that distinguish exceptional Airbnb hosts and lead to five-star reviews and Superhost status, from welcome baskets to bath ro...
Five essential spring preparation tasks for vacation rental owners, from installing smart thermostats to switching seasonal bedding for peak season re...
The five essential elements every vacation rental website needs: a booking engine, mobile-friendliness, high-quality photos, strong branding, and gues...
How to craft a compelling vacation rental listing description by understanding your hosting strengths, target audience, and the power of word choice.
Essential emergency supplies every vacation rental should have on hand, from flashlights and emergency radios to canned food and first-aid kits.
A real story of how Properly's platform enabled a host to coordinate emergency carpet cleaning from 800 miles away, saving a guest experience and earn...
Tammi Sims, a detail-oriented Airbnb host from Seattle, shares her experience using Properly to manage turnover cleanings remotely with unfamiliar cle...
A comprehensive list of essential supplies successful vacation rental hosts maintain across kitchen, laundry, and bathroom areas to earn five-star rev...
Five essential pre-summer preparation tasks for vacation rental owners, from deep cleaning grills to upgrading towels for the busy season.
A comprehensive guide to why visual checklists are essential for vacation rental turnovers, covering their three core purposes and how to organize the...
Expert tips from Jasper Ribbers on effective guest communication strategies for remote Airbnb hosts, from early engagement through post-departure foll...
A profile of Tammi Sims, an experienced Airbnb Superhost from Seattle who shares her hosting origin story, signature hospitality touches, and advice f...
A LearnAirbnb study of 842 hosts across 32+ countries reveals cleaning and housekeeping as the top challenge, with 44% of hosts citing it as their big...
A complete guide to attracting and hosting business travelers on Airbnb, including official requirements, benefits of corporate guests, and a free bus...
Expert tax strategies for vacation rental hosts covering commission fee deductions, entertainment service expenses, and rent/property depreciation opp...
A webinar covering checklist fundamentals, development methods, and visual checklist components for vacation rental property turnovers.
How Coral's interactive guidebook platform helps short-term rental hosts curate guest experiences by sharing property information and local recommenda...
Five critical turnover mistakes vacation rental hosts make and practical solutions, from supply management to cleaning verification systems.
Seven critical questions prospective vacation rental hosts should ask themselves before diving into the home-sharing business.
A quick tutorial on creating a minimal turnover job in just 5 minutes using four photos, task pins, and verification photo requests.
Four proven strategies for earning positive vacation rental reviews: exceeding expectations, checking in mid-stay, requesting reviews directly, and re...
A practical guide to managing vacation rentals remotely without a property manager, covering smart locks, thermostats, cleaning management, and qualit...
Seven practical key exchange solutions for vacation rental hosts in urban settings, from KeyCafe's cafe-based system to smart lockboxes and on-demand...
A comprehensive comparison of four dynamic pricing tools for vacation rental hosts: Airbnb Price Tips, Price Method, Everbooked, and Beyond Pricing.
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