How To Manage Your Airbnb When Traveling Yourself + Message Examples
If you’re a new Airbnb host who loves to travel like me, you’ve probably wondered how to keep everything running smoothly and manage your Airbnb while traveling. As someone who …
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Hooks: The Surprising Airbnb Must Have That My Guests Rave About
With the growing number of Airbnb listings in 2026, hosts must ensure their properties stand out. One way to do this is to provide the key Airbnb must have items …
Why I Only Communicate With Guests Through the Airbnb App
From the very beginning of my journey as an Airbnb host, I made a clear decision to communicate with guests exclusively through the Airbnb app. In fact, I exclusively host …
7 Things Bad Airbnb Hosts Do + What Really Matters To Guests
As Airbnb hosts, we are always talking about our guests, including what makes them good or bad Airbnb guests. At the same time, I often talk about how to be a good (or better yet, …
Why My Apple Watch Is The Most Important Airbnb Tool I Use
As a top-rated Airbnb Superhost, I try to simplify everything about how I manage my rentals. Protecting my peace is just as important as those big Airbnb payouts. So, today …
9 Things You Should Never Have In Your Airbnb Rental Property
When setting up your new Airbnb rental property, it’s tempting to want to fill the space with personal touches, themed decor, and convenience items. But sometimes, less is more. Certain …
How to Handle Airbnb Early Check-In & Late Check-Out Requests
Airbnb early check-in and late check-out requests are among the most common challenges Airbnb hosts face. On one hand, you want to keep guests happy (and earn 5-star reviews). On …
16 Airbnb Basics Every Host Needs To Buy Multiples Of
For any new Airbnb host, setting up their space is often a fun and exciting yet overwhelming step. There is so much to buy! Here at Our Little Lifestyle, I …
How Do You Choose Your Airbnb Cleaning Fee in 2026?
One question that I often see asked by new Airbnb hosts in 2026 is how to choose the Airbnb cleaning fee for a new short-term rental property. The good news …
How To Use Guest Feedback To Improve Your Airbnb + When To Ignore It
Airbnb is unique because of the two-way rating and review system between Airbnb hosts and guests. To be honest, Airbnb reviews give me a lot of anxiety. Six years into …
How To Price Your Airbnb Rental Property For Maximum Profits
Do you want to know how to price your Airbnb rental? Whether you are a new Airbnb host looking to figure out pricing for a new listing or a seasoned …
Should You Allow Airbnb Instant Booking At Your Short-Term Rental?
A new host recently asked me if they should allow Airbnb instant booking reservations for their short-term rental, and I instantly answered “yes.” That is with one small caveat… only …
Airbnb Emergency Prep: What You Should Be Doing As An Airbnb Host
In today’s Airbnb blog post, I want to talk about Airbnb Emergency prep. This includes how to prepare your short-term rental for possible emergencies and how best to help your …
Is An Airbnb Welcome Basket Even Necessary In 2025?
If you’ve been reading my Airbnb hosting blog for a while, you know that a fairly common theme is comparing things that you think you’re going to do before you …
Should You Host Influencers And Creators At Your Airbnb?
Today, I want to answer a question that came from my Airbnb Hosting Facebook Group: Should you host influencers and creators at your Airbnb? By “host,” I mean give them …
How Do You Get Reimbursed If An Airbnb Guest Damages Your Property?
It’s the moment we all dread as Airbnb hosts—when an Airbnb guest damages your property or steals from you. But it will inevitably happen! So, today, I want to discuss …
Why You Need An Airbnb First Aid Kit In Your Short Term Rental
To be a successful Airbnb host and earn 5-star reviews, you need to anticipate your guests’ needs. This is what separates top Airbnb hosts from the average ones. Today, I …
How To Get More Airbnb Bookings In The Off-Season
If you host in a summer vacation destination, as we do on 30A, congratulations on making it through your busy season. Take a minute to congratulate yourself and take a deep …
Should You Allow Long Term Rentals At Your Airbnb?
Last week, in my Airbnb Hosting Group on Facebook, someone asked a great question: Should you allow long term rentals at your Airbnb? I think this is a great discussion …
My Airbnb Social Media Strategy: Using Instagram For Your Airbnb
Social media, specifically Instagram, has been a great supplement to my Airbnb listings for several reasons, and if you aren’t using it, you’re missing out! So, I want to talk …