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Top Things To Sell In Your Airbnb
Learn how to add instant amenities to your rentals - from curated private chefs and massages, to on-site amenities, late check-outs and beyond.
How to Handle Secret Weddings Booked at Your Airbnb
What should you do when Airbnb guests book a secret wedding, photo shoot or other event at your vacation rental without your permission or paying you extra? Here’s how we handle this situation.
How to Write Your Airbnb Rules
From smoking in the Airbnb and liability concerns - all the way to pet policy… everyone has house rules for their listing. Here are the key things you need to include in your rules to protect yourself and your listing.
Things Parents Look For in Family-Friendly Airbnbs
Want to make your Airbnb a destination for families? From Pack’n’Plays to safety features, here’s the full list of what parents are looking for when browsing Airbnb for a family-friendly stay.
Five Most Important People To Help Manage Your Airbnb
From cleaners to landscapers to a local contact near your Airbnb properties, here are the top people you need on your short-term rental team.
4 Great Ideas for Water Features
Here are our four best ideas for affordable water features in your Airbnb that won’t break the bank, including some that work all year round. Score!
Five Newbie Airbnb Hosting Mistakes We Made
Just starting your Airbnb business? Here are the top mistakes we made getting started with short-term rentals - and how you can avoid them.
Top Tips to Increase Host Co Sales
Hear advice from our top-selling hosts on how they optimize their Host Co stores to make up to $120k per listing.
Use Our Free Airbnb Guidebook Template
Looking for a guidebook template for your Airbnb? Download and use our free Airbnb welcome guide templates for your rentals.
How To Add Your Guidebook To Your Host Co Store
Add your welcome guide to your Host Co store, so you can send guests both in one link - and guests can “enter and exit through the gift shop.”
Pet-friendly Airbnbs generate revenue, but is it worth the hassle?
Having a pet-friendly Airbnb can increase your revenue, but here are some things you should think about before deciding if it’s right for your rental.
Best Tips on Coffee For Your Airbnb
What kind of coffee makers and supplies should you leave in your Airbnb for your guests? Here are our top tips for you to follow.
Important Things To Know Before Starting An Airbnb
Just getting your Airbnb started? Not to worry! We got you. Here are the top tips from our short-term rental experts who have been hosting for 10+ years.
New Host Co Features In 2024
Happy New Year! We’ve rolled out Google Calendar, text messages, direct deposit and more... explore all the new updates!
How To Receive Host Co Notifications In Slack
Connect your email to Zapier so your entire Slack team can be notified right away when a new Host Co service is ordered.
How To Add SMS Notifications To Your Host Co Store
Add SMS notifications when guests purchase items and services from your store so you can be notified right away - and approve them when needed.
The Best Pool Toys (That Last More Than A Day!)
Looking for strong, reliable pool toys that will last for your Airbnb? Here are our top picks that should stay sturdy for a long time.
Airbnb Hot Spots: Idyllwild, California
Idyllwild, California is a sleepy mountain town near Palm Springs. Here’s what you need to know about it before considering investing in an Airbnb property.
Don't Buy A Hot Tub Until You Read This
Thinking about upgrading your rental with a hot tub? Don’t do it until you read this.
No Pool? 6 Best Affordable Outdoor Amenities For Airbnb
No pool at your Airbnb? No problem. Here are six alternative - and affordable - outdoor amenities you can add to your property to make it stand out and bring more revenue to your vacation rental.
Looking for a guidebook template for your Airbnb? Download and use our free Airbnb welcome guide templates for your rentals.