December 2025: Short-Term Rental & Real Estate Recap
The year ended louder than it began, and hosts felt every ripple. If 2025 had a personality, December was the moment it cleared its throat and said, “We need to…
KP_BNB: Short-Term Rental Strategies to Start, Optimize, and Thrive
Hosting with intention because 5-star experiences come first
KP_BNB: Short-Term Rental Strategies to Start, Optimize, and Thrive
Hosting with intention because 5-star experiences come first
Read MoreDecember 2025: Short-Term Rental & Real Estate Recap
Beyond Beds and Breakfasts: Creative Features That Make Short-Term Rentals Unforgettable
From home gyms to cozy theaters, dedicated offices to kids’ playrooms, why standout amenities drive bookings, reviews, and repeat guests in 2026. The Future of STR Isn’t Just a Place…
Winter STR Demand Is Breaking Records in Europe & What Hosts Should Know Now
Why mid-season is no longer a gamble, what guests want in cold weather markets, pricing strategy tips, host case studies from Europe, and smart ways to market toward winter travelers.…
2026 Design Trends & Must-Have Amenities for Airbnbs: What Guests Will Expect Next (and What Hosts Should Do Now)
How smart design choices, durable materials, and guest-first amenities will shape 5-star stays in 2026 and beyond. Introduction: Design Is No Longer Just “Nice to Have” Design in short-term rentals…
Should Airbnb Hosts Charge for Extras?
The Real Cost of Pool Heat, Extra Guests, Late Checkouts & Guest Perception There’s a moment every short-term rental host reaches where a simple booking turns into a negotiation. “Can…
Eco-Friendly Hosting: How STR Owners Can Increase Sustainability (Without Sacrificing Comfort or Profit)
Sustainability Isn’t a Trend. It’s the New Guest Expectation Eco-friendly hosting used to be a “nice-to-have.” Today, it is a competitive advantage, and in some markets, a deciding factor. Travelers are…
Airbnb vs Hotels in 2026: What Travelers Actually Want (And What Hosts Get Wrong)
By KP — 10-Year Superhost, former Realtor®, founder of KP_BNB, and someone who has personally washed more duvet covers than any human reasonably should. 2026 Travelers Are Not the Same…
Why Direct Bookings Are the Future, and How Hosts Can Make the Switch (Without Losing Bookings)
If you’ve been hosting for longer than about 10 minutes, you’ve probably experienced the emotional rollercoaster of waking up to yet another OTA (online travel agencies) policy update, algorithm shift, fee change,…
November 2025: Short-Term Rental & Real Estate Recap
If November had a personality, it would be the friend who brings both wine and a spreadsheet to Friendsgiving: fun, a little chaotic, and determined to get everyone “aligned” before dessert. And…
Secrets of Successful Superhosts: Daily Habits That Keep Ratings High
Becoming a Superhost is exciting. Staying one? That’s where the real work (and the real reward) comes in. After nearly a decade hosting on Airbnb myself (and being a Superhost…
10 Designer-Approved Amazon Decor Finds Under $100 to Instantly Elevate Your Short-Term Rental
As a short-term rental (STR) host, you’re juggling comfort, durability, and style, all without going over budget. Luckily, Amazon is full of hidden gems that look high-end and function like…
How to Hire Reliable STR Cleaners You Can Trust, and When It’s Time to Bring in a Property Manager
TL;DR: start local, use STR-specific platforms and ops tools, vet carefully, and decide whether you need a cleaner, a full-service turnover team, or a property manager depending on scale and…
When Your Home Isn’t Just a Home: The Global Debate Over Restricting Short-Term Rentals
Short-term rentals (STRs) have rewritten travel and local housing markets over the past decade. For some travelers, STRs are freedom: a furnished home, a local neighborhood, a better family vacation.…
How to Tap Into High-Search Demand Keywords for Your Short-Term Rental Listing
So you’ve got a fantastic property. Great photos. A comfy couch. A welcome basket. But if your listing is buried on page three of search results (or worse, invisible!) you’re…
10 Emerging & Strong Short‑Term Rental Markets Worth Watching (2025)
Looking to expand your short-term rental portfolio or dive into your first property? The world of STRs is constantly evolving, and some markets are quietly offering huge opportunities for savvy…
October 2025 Short-Term Rental & Real Estate Recap
Okay hosts, grab your coffee (or tea, or maybe some wine), pull up the laptop, and let’s chat about what’s happened, without the encyclopedia-length read. TL;DR: This month the STR…
How Much Money Can You Really Make Hosting on Airbnb? (Short, Mid & Long-Term Rental Breakdown)
Thinking about hosting your place on Airbnb (or another platform) and wondering what kind of income you could realistically earn? Let’s cut through the hype and look at real-world numbers,…
Hosting Through the Unexpected: How to Prepare Your Short-Term Rental for Power Outages and Other Disasters
If there’s one thing short-term rental (STR) hosts learn quickly, it’s that the unexpected always happens, and usually when a guest is occupying the property. From surprise snowstorms to region-wide power…
Smart Design Upgrades for Short-Term Rentals: Easy-to-Replace, Noise-Reducing, and Guest-Proof Solutions
Running a short-term rental isn’t just about décor, it’s about durability, efficiency, and keeping your sanity when guests spill wine, move furniture, or hold impromptu 11pm dance parties. Smart design…
What to Disclose to Guests: Rules, Fees, and Local Realities Every Host Should Cover
One of the trickiest balancing acts in short-term rentals is figuring out what exactly to disclose to guests, and how to disclose it. If you don’t share enough, guests may arrive with…
How to Create the Perfect Airbnb Guidebook (That Guests Actually Read)
A well-crafted guidebook is one of the best “silent hosts” you can have. It answers guest questions before they even think to ask them, saves you time responding to messages,…
Troubleshooting Superhost Status: How to Recover If You Lose It
Losing your Superhost badge can feel a little like being dumped via email. One day, you’re proudly wearing that orange badge, and the next, Airbnb’s quarterly assessment quietly erases it,…